Ideal Bagel Menu

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  • Kelly D M.

    O damn! I stopped by Ideal today on my lunch break for a quick bite and to be honest, I was not expecting much - I never expect much from sandwich shops in this town, and this being primarily a bagel shop, I wasn't sure if their sandwiches would be much to write home about - I just wanted a turkey sandwich, man, and I didn't even care if it was that fancy, as long as it was quick and better than something I could grab at Kroger! Well, it was like, 4 million times better than something I could grab at Kroger, and only six bucks at that! And that spicy mayo, tho! Now I have leftovers for later AND I'm going to write home about it! Dear Mom and Dad! Ideal Bagel has PHAT sammies! PS, no need to send my monthly stipend this month because I'm saving money by eating at Ideal! PPS I still kind of hate you guys for making me take cotillion classes in high school when I wanted to play in a hardcore band but it's okay i'm in therapy now so i'm learning to deal

    (5)
  • Nathan S.

    Best bagel shop in Athens. Open 7 days a week. Highly recommend the smoked trout or the Lox. And skip the everything and go straight to the PUMPERNICKEL EVERYTHING bagel. You with thank me when you are done. Also if you are needing a dessert afterwards can I suggest a cinnamon raisin with the espresso cream cheese.....yum.

    (5)
  • Itai H.

    Bagels are fresh and tasty. Not too big. Not too small. Just right. Pimento cheese was great, the pastrami juicy, and the fried egg was fresh and made to order. Worth the Saturday morning line!

    (5)
  • Maggie M.

    Great spot for a bagel and coffee! Bagels are dense so if you love bread, you'll love this place. Very friendly service and has tables to sit outside as well as inside.

    (5)
  • Oke J.

    Open faced breakfast sandwiches. Only thing missing was the smell of freshly baked bread.

    (4)
  • Erin W.

    Easily the best bagel shop in Athens, and arguably one of the best in Georgia. The Cadillac is my favorite bagel sandwich I've ever had- try it with a little bit of Sriracha and you'll fall in love.

    (5)
  • David O.

    Stopped in last week for a quick bite, was in a rush and ordered the garlic bagel with smoked fish cream cheese spread (a few minutes before a meeting, eek!) and it was awesome, a little salty but I'd order it again. Need to stop in for a sandwich next time.

    (5)
  • Anthony M.

    Great non-chain breakfast spot just steps from the expansive UGA campus. Oh and the food is awesome to boot. I had The Dotty, an onion bagel with fried eggs, cheddar, and Canadian bacon. Really fresh and well done basic sandwich. Prices are great too. Breakfast for three for $20.

    (4)
  • David M.

    Went to ideal for the very first time because I had a buy one get one free coupon. I had the Reuben sandwich and the Sausalito turkey sandwich. Both were fantastic with very generous amounts of ingredients and great taste. Can't wait to go back again and try other sandwich offerings.

    (5)
  • Bill Z.

    Great food...great service! Highly recommend The Tupelo...peanut butter, banana & bacon on a toasted salt bagel. Prices are right on point, too!

    (5)
  • Reade M.

    Great first experience. They were very patient with us, as my wife and I were unfamiliar with their menu. Our order-taker enthusiastically explained the most popular choices of smear, also letting us know that we could try any kind we liked. We appreciated this, especially since they were moderately busy. The espresso smear was fantastic. Not too sweet with just enough coffee flavor. Wife had the bananas foster on a cinnamon raisin, which could have been a dessert. Will definitely return!

    (5)
  • Kathryn W.

    If you like bagels and hipsters come here. The bagels are dank and way better than any cookie cutter place like einstein's or costco. Come here. End of story.

    (5)
  • Alex L.

    Awesome, friendly service and really good coffee and food at a great price. Super local feel, will definitely go back next time I'm in town.

    (5)
  • Bo M.

    Had the garlic bagel with lox and sun dried tomato cream cheese... Soooo yummy.... Kept me full all day long. Definitely will make this a regular breakfast lunch place!!

    (5)
  • Lauren S.

    Pumpernickel everything bagel with bacon tomato cream cheese is where it's at. Seriously, come eat at this unassuming little bagel shop. The bagels are awesome and the lunch was great. I would have taken a picture of my lunch but I ate it already. :) the tresper sandwich was awesome. This was one of the better lunches I've had in a long time!

    (5)
  • Lawrence I.

    The Real Deal. Eating breakfast now will return soon for lunch sampling. Menu is nice and tidy. The bagels have the right taste and chew. Prepared fresh daily. Lox are sliced perfectly I would compare this restaurant to a scaled down General Muir in Decatur. Worth the trip.

    (5)
  • Leah D.

    I've been to Ideal Bagel twice now. The first time I went, my food was decent but the service was off-putting and unfriendly. I thought this might be an isolated experience so I went back this morning to give it another try. This time, however, was much worse. First I was overcharged over 2 dollars for my meal and upon confronting the cashier, her response was literally "Oh, I hoped you wouldn't notice that." She then asked if I wanted more food or else she could PROBABLY void it and redo it. She was completely unapologetic. To top everything off, when another employee brought the bagels to the table, he said the name of mine which I did not recognize at first. While I hesitated, he just slapped down my friend and my bagels on the table and stormed off. I would love to support local businesses, but poor customer service seems to be a theme at places around Athens like Ideal Bagel. That friendly person-to-person connection is what is supposed to make these kind of places better than chain restaurants, but both visits to Ideal Bagel have left me feeling unwelcome and uncomfortable. Please try another bagel place like Athens Bagel, or even Panera for that matter, if you are looking for a restaurant you can enjoy bagels and feel comfortable in.

    (1)
  • Joey G.

    What a cool little spot. Laid back with an urban feel. The Counter Culture coffee is amazing. Bagels are perfect....chewy and crusty. If you like fish, you must try the Smoked Georgia Trout. Yum!!

    (5)
  • Lauren G.

    Ideal Bagel is delicious every time . I love their house fish bagel and found out today they smoke their salmon in the back. Fresh made bagels, amazing cream cheese, hilarious and fantastic service. Cannot go wrong here

    (5)
  • Emily T.

    Pumpernickel Everything bagels (yum!), lots of other bagel flavors, fancy cream cheeses, a deli case full of goodies, baguettes, sandwiches, cookies, and biscotti... Ideal Bagel has a great little sit-down area to have a work lunch as well. It's not cheap, but it's GOOD LOCAL EATS. If you order a baker's dozen, they'll slice them (on request), package them up for you, and provide napkins. It will make your office very happy in the morning! Also, every time I go, parking is easy. I like the bagels here better than... the other bagel company ~ less DENSE and more flavorful. :)

    (4)
  • Katie M.

    Love this place. Easy to get in and out. Fresh made bagels and a large variety of cream cheeses and toppings. I would love to try everything, but I can't seem to change from my usual : everything bagel with herb cream cheese and lox. This place is my go-to on Saturday mornings.

    (5)
  • Dr T.

    Best smoked salmon bagel ever, cream cheese is legit as well. Can't go wrong here.i haven't tried the lox as the smoked salmon is just too good.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:00 am - 3:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Hipster
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Paid
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : No

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