Scholars Inn Bakehouse
125 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47404
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Address :
125 N College Ave
Bloomington, IN, 47404 - Phone (812) 331-6029
- Website https://www.scholarsinn.com/BtownBakehouse
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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Iris T.
I was a little iffy to come here, since the reviews weren't very good. However, this was on the list of places that accepted that downtown gift certificate I have so I decided to try it out for breakfast. I was even tempted to ask about their more savory items, but decided I didn't want too much trouble in the morning so I opted for the safe Challah French Toast. Walking in, the place already had customers. I wasn't even late. I think I got in a bit before 8. It was easy to find and the interior was like a cozy diner of sorts. I went up to the counter, glanced at the menu, and ordered my French Toast with a Cappuccino before my mind could begin to contemplate what else they offered. Looking around, I spotted a nice little booth table by the corner - along the wall with the photographs of cyclists and the TV that was showing something on ESPN. The tables seemed clean, but the actual fabric seats still had crumbs on them. It was in the morning. WHY ARE MY SEATS DIRTY?! I believe they open at 7:30 AM. Again: why is there food on them??? Does no one clean up before closing or at least clean up before opening? Including the seats? PLEASE WIPE YOUR SEATS. Other than that, the service wasn't bad. When I ordered, they asked for my name. I gave it without a thought. Then, when my food came, it turns out that they also use your name as well. "The French Toast for Iris." I liked that personal touch... and to make sure they're giving it to the right person. However, here comes the food. I've had my fair share of French Toast so I knew what to expect. I even make my own on occasion if I'm feeling particularly indulgent. French Toast is supposed to have a custardy inside (usually slightly sweet) and a lightly crisped outside. My Challah French Toast had that crisp on the outside. However, the inside was essentially like bread. It was even a little on the dry side. Where are the custardy innards? The syrup they gave in a little plastic cup on the side helped, but then it was still somewhat one-dimensional. There was the dry "French Toast", then the sweetness from the syrup that helped it go down easier, but that was it. My cappuccino helped wash everything down better and gave it that slightly bitter angle, but I felt like something was missing (other than that custard center). Perhaps some jam or fruit was needed, but there was definitely something lacking. It wasn't bad... it was just... meh. Average. Just okay. Could be a lot better. Someone, please tell me if this is the Midwest's version of French Toast and this is normal. At least the portions were decent. The cappuccino itself was fine. I drank it after I ate the second piece of toast and I took the rest home. It didn't take me long to finish the toast, but even with the foam (the foam is supposed to keep the drink insulated in addition to making it look pretty), it was perfect drinking temperature for me. Which is weird, because I hate hot drinks. I only drink hot drinks once they've cooled down, but this foamy cappuccino was cool enough for me to finish in several long, deep sips as I pondered why it wasn't burning my tongue or making me sweat. It only sat there for a total of 15 to 20 minutes or so (I had it brought out to me shortly after I ordered and I didn't drink from it until I got my French Toast). Did it mean that it wasn't piping hot when it first came out? Either way, to some people, it may have been a bad thing, but for me, nice drinking temperature. Take it as you will. Despite the lackluster reviews, the place was pretty busy. Maybe this location's regulars need to let their voices be heard on Yelp... In the end: 1. Decent, friendly service 2. Dirty seats - please work on this 3. Improve the French Toast, please (unless this is the norm here; in that case... keep at it?) 4. Nice cappuccino temperature, but it may be too cool for others 5. Had a ton of other offerings (I imagine my mind would have wanted a fluffy croissant if I gave it enough time to think) that looked rather promising
(3)Amy D.
I've been going here off and on since they opened in the late 1990s. Sadly, this place has definitely gone downhill. We waited over 20 minutes for a couple sandwiches. The food quantity and quality has diminished. Prices are outrageous. $4.00 for a cup of coffee? Even Starbucks doesn't charge that (for the same quantity). My sandwich was utterly ridiculous. $5.50 for a mini baguette with 2T of mozzarella, 5 specs of basil, and diced tomatoes which seemed to come out of a can (see photo). After complaining they DID refund my money. They offered to make it again and I said no because we didn't have time to wait around another 20 minutes. They made it anyway and brought it out when we were walking out-what a waste. Bathrooms are a mess. This will be my last visit. Please don't confuse with east side bakehouse which is actually very well run.
(1)Michael F.
their bread is excellent and the desserts are great. A must stop in Bloomington.
(4)Wendy C.
Terrible service. Rude employees. Waited FOREVER for food. Food received was poorly prepared. Will NEVER be back!!!!
(1)Niki G.
My boyfriend and I went for $3 burgers last night. They were really great, but the best part was, we got there about 11 minutes to close and I figured my boyfriend would order them to go so we could sit outside and eat and just throw away our garbage when we left, so the employees didn't have to bus our stuff. I guess he told the person at the counter 'we'll just eat outside'. Anyways, the burgers came in little baskets in a 'dine in' fashion. When I said something, the waiter was super cool about having us there past closing! He was so welcoming. Every place I've ever worked at, I hated those people who would sneak in just when we were about to close and act like their time is more important than mine. The bakehouse people were so so nice about our shittyness! Seriously, good job to them!
(5)Ron B.
Was in town for a meeting and wanted breakfast. Gluten-free bread? Check. Breakfast sandwiches? Check? Tea? Check. Yeah, pretty much perfect for me. Good service, plenty of seating and a good location downtown and I'm a fan.
(4)Brianna M.
I've eaten here for breakfast a handful of times, and my experience has been consistently disappointing. I'm surprised the place is as busy as it is. Here's my problem: if you are eating with another person or two, even if you are on the same ticket, your food will not be brought to you at the same time. And the wait times are insane for easy to prepare breakfast items (~15 min). Last time I went in for breakfast, one of my friends and I had completely finished our breakfast burritos before the third member of our party was even served. The server said he accidentally gave the order to someone else...Normally, I would wait, but after it became clear that her order wasn't coming anytime soon (despite it being expedited) I had to dig in to my meal. The food isn't bad, but it's nothing to write home about. I might come back more often if the service/ambiance were more appealing. The restaurant is dirty, you bus your own table, and the coffee is mediocre. I really can't find a reason to come here. Plenty of other good options in town.
(2)Bill K.
Chronically broken wifi keeps this from being a place to spend time in; it's a shame.
(2)Jenn L.
A friend of mine and I wanted to stop by somewhere for breakfast and we settled on Scholar's. This place reminds me of a cafe where you can do your work while eating and they have self service. With the holidays around the corner they decorated the interior with cute ornaments; which gave this place a nice touch. I have to say this place is a 3/5 with a potential of being a 4/5. Let's break it down: The menu is posted on a board and you order at the register, then you take the number they give you, and wait for your food to be brought to the table. I ordered the Florentine omelette and coffee. Drinks are self served, so you can get your fountain drink at the soda machine or coffee. Florentine omelette (4/5): The omelette was simple and filling! The plate comes with an omelette with toast and butter. Inside the omelette there's mushroom, spinach, tomatoes, and feta. Nothing really cheesy which was a bit of a disappointment. However, It was nice and healthy. I had to sprinkle black pepper and pour tabasco on my omelette for more flavor, but it was decent. The toast was so good! It was toasted with a slight crunch but I wished for it to be served a bit warm. *The omelette isn't rolled like a burrito. It was folded into half so that was different. The eggs were delicious! As for their coffee (2/5), I was not a huge fan. I love coffee and I didn't really like their selection nor their milk/cream: skim milk, 2% milk and half&half. The skim milk tasted a bit sour. I wish they offered coffee drinks with flavoring. Most places serve different kinds of coffee beverages but the selection here was really small.
(3)Danny K.
Decent sandwich if you have 30 mins to wait-even on a slow day. I would not recommend this place if you have less than hour and half for lunch.
(2)Aubrey W.
The Scholars Inn Bakehouse is a Bloomington institution. That is, it is to me! It's been on the square since I can remember... and we arrived in Btown twenty years ago. While I was home, I met up with my friend RM for breakfast at this great little bakery/restaurant. There are a wide variety of breads and pastries, but there's also an all-day breakfast menu! You can order lunch (sandwiches, etc.) too. You order at the counter, then take your number to your seat to wait for the deliciousness. I ordered the Bakehouse Oatmeal and a side of scrambled eggs. I like to have protein for breakfast to keep me feeling full. I was pleasantly surprised by the slice of toast included, because the Bakehouse has amazing breads. The oatmeal could have used a little more water, but the strawberries were incredibly fresh and perfect. The granola was so good, I may add it to my oatmeal in the future! If you're in Bloomington for a visit, I'd say that coffee/breakfast here is a must-do. It's what the locals like! It's perfectly located to enjoy festivals downtown and even the Farmer's Market too.
(4)Maracatu B.
The quality on this place has been deteriorating constantly. Great location (downtown store), friendly staff but the quality control of the food served needs improvement. They often serve items that should have been tossed. If you complain they are nice about it and will redo order with fresher items, but it should not get to that. Also very annoying is that the Wi-Fi rarely works. The place is also often pretty dirty; if you don't wipe the seats before sitting, you're likely to get food stains on your clothes, and cushions are pretty stained in both stores. Coffee still very good, bread really good, pastries look good but are pretty lame.
(2)Eric S.
I love schoolers Inn. BEST biscuits and gravy in town. The coffee is wonderful too. The staff is always kind and helpful.
(4)Dalia M.
DISAPPOINTING CATERING. We ordered food from Scholars for an intimate graduation cocktail hour. The process to order was pretty smooth and they delivered on time. My biggest issue is what we got for what we paid. As someone who has catered several larger lunches, happy hours, etc. I have been able to provide an entire filling meal (with leftovers) for everyone for half the price. Outside of pizza I have had ethnic foods, sandwiches, burrito bars, that cost less but provided much more. The food amount and quality had us wondering if there was a mistake on the bill or if something wasn't delivered. An overpriced cheese platter had slices of cheese and crackers, the spreads looked homemade. It left a lot to be desired. At $10 a person, we expected a lot more food, better presentation and top quality appetizers. We were overcharged and they under-delivered. They owe us money.
(1)William M.
Slow service, took 40 minutes for food prep. Small portions. Burger was 1/4 lb with no sides. Sandwich bread was not fresh. Pricey for what we got. Would not go back
(2)Ali B.
I am a frequent customer in all Scholars' locations and I typically get baked food from the bakehouse (surprise!). For the first time I got a hamburger this time and regretted it as was undercooked and was quite red inside. When I took it back the server said the cook will be more careful the next time. That's it!At least an apology would have been nice. This is a low I haven't experienced at least for a while anywhere in the world.
(1)Spenser L.
Just OK, generous to give 3 stars. Went for breakfast on a Sunday. Nice enough on the inside. Challah French toast was yummy, but nothing special. Caprese omelet was chewy and not so tasty. Not bad, but not good.
(3)Jamie J.
A lot of the time, the customer base is people who want to see and be seen, drinking a latte, reading Hegel. It gets really bad when hungover college students are there on the weekends, getting breakfast or lunch. The food itself is really inconsistent and sometimes the staff are rude (which may be a result of the owners--I've heard rumors they dont treat staff nicely). I'd actually rather go to Panera Bread. The days when they have specials, like the Monday salad special or the Wednesday burger special, the place gets particularly slammed and i think it affects the quality of the food. I only go here when my coworkers insist we meet in this location.
(2)Robin K.
Monthly deals are amazing! Super cheap. Down-to-earth staff. The burgers on Wednesday for $3 are actually one of the best I've had with the fresh patty and fresh-baked bread. Love the fries, too!
(4)O D.
I made the mistake of ordering a burger here when they weren't on the special my friends told me about--after I had already ordered! I was shocked when it was brought out, as it was one of the smallest burgers I've ever had. I ordered a specialty burger and it just tasted like a standard burger. At $8 it wasn't cheap either, and I felt cheated. The slaw was tasteless and the smallest dill pickle spear I've seen rounded out the sad plate.
(1)Aliza C.
I had a great experience here one morning with attentive service and deliciously filling food! I had the spinach feta scramble with gluten free toast. Amazing! I told my husband all about it and we planned an early morning date the following Monday. My husband ordered a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich with a side of hash browns. I went with what I knew and had the scramble. My husband can eat and was looking forward to a filling breakfast since his sandwich was $4.+ tax. Unfortunately the sandwich came as half of a sandwich, not a whole. We learned this only as we were served. Had we know this when ordering he would have considered a different meal. It is absurd that it does not indicate anywhere on the menu that to get a full sandwhich you need to order two! Additionally, my scramble was over cooked and nothing like the first meal I had experienced and then expected. On a brighter note, the gluten free bread was great and my hashbrowns were good but few. Though we are disappointed that we paid $19 for that meal and could have made better at home, I hope to see better in the future. It's a convenient place to meets clients and we like supporting local businesses.
(3)Z K.
Pretty good breakfast options with an abundance of fresh baked good. The caffeine is jolting at this place with some excellent drink options on the menu. And pls get a scone before you head out!
(4)Kira T.
The food was good but the service was absolutely terrible!! We went for brunch on a Saturday and it was steady but not overly busy. The cashiers behind the counter were completely oblivious to any customers and didn't comprehend the easiest orders. There was a middle-aged woman working as well that I've heard has been there for a long time. She was the rudest of all. Just very hateful when any questions about our orders were asked. Kind of ridiculous. From the other reviews it appears to be a trend. They should probably do some staffing on friendly customer service. I don't want my day to start off in a bad mood because of them!
(2)Aaron M.
The Bakehouse is definitely the runt of the Scholar's Inn litter. They always seem to be out of most of the selections, and the service is spotty at best -- on our last visit the cashier was so high that it took her 4 tries to ring in 2 bagels to the cash register and then she forgot what we ordered when she turned around to bag it. Great location but subpar execution.
(2)Lauren F.
Don't get the roast beef sandwich.
(2)Britta M.
I'm not quite sure what had happened to Bakehouse, but the quality of the food and service had been progressively going downhill. It takes FOREVER to get your food and the last few dishes have been poorly cooked. To top that off, I use to go there to eat and study, and now the internet never seems to work.
(2)Kevin T.
For something called the perfect roast beef, I expected something...better. I agree with the other comments that seem to say a) it's overpriced for what you get and b) what you get isn't worth the price. It's a charming place, in a charming location, in a charming little city, I'll give it that. 'Course, you could just go to the place next door.
(2)Becky H.
I'm giving this 4 star review based solely on the excellent pain au chocolat I had there last weekend. Oh my! I've been craving another all week!
(4)JC W.
Don't bother. Just don't. The staff was nice, the wait was long, the prices were high, and the food sucked. If you just look at the menu it seems fair, reasonable, and tasty, but it is at best pathetic and at worst highway robbery. The portions were measly, the burger was dry (both in terms of meat and condiments). The Reuben had two thin slices of meat on it and a pathetic portion of shriveled grapes for $10! The fries were nothing special (oven fries that you make at home) and definitely NOT worth the $1.50 up charge especially considering you get so few. I will never go here again.
(1)Jennifer W.
Currently waiting on two sandwiches, going on 20 minutes. There is no one else in line and the restaurant is pretty empty. This has happened the past few times I've visited. Don't be fooled by the order counter and the quick dining facade, the Bakehouse takes as long, if not longer, than most sit down restaurants in Bloomington. Not worth the wait.
(2)Nicole W.
I continue to return to the bakehouse because the food is consistently good in quality and they have fairly reliable wireless internet. They also are the only place in town that serves Hubbard and Cravens coffee. However, only three stars because while I've had some great customer service here, I've had enough bad experiences that they're worth noting; MORE IMPORTANTLY: wait times do not seem to correspond in any way to how crowded the place is nor to what you ordered. I have waited 20 minutes in an empty restaurant for a toasted bagel with cream cheese. Just give me the bagel, I can sit on it for 20 minutes and warm it up. The baked goods look pretty, but they cost too much and Sweet Claire is better. The place always looks filthy, mainly due to the gross upholstery. pluses: The bread is yummy. The "grilled toasted cheese" is easily the best grilled cheese in town. Overall consistent quality, once you actually get your order. Hubbard and Cravens coffee is good. minuses: so-so service, ridiculous wait times, grody upholstery, baked desserts taste better in your imagination than in actuality. Overall meh, but since there aren't many options in Bloomington I keep going. If there were competition, I'd be all over it.
(2)Katie B.
Only worth it if you go on one of their specials days. Even then, the food is so mediocre that I rarely bother. They regularly get orders wrong, and I'm just not sure why this place is so popular. The location is nice for some people watching, but I'd stick with a drink. Or, skip the cafe altogether and buy their bread at Bloomingfoods.
(2)Chris P.
Scholars Inn Bakehouse has good food. But that's it. If you don't mind cleaning your own table, wiping leftover ketchup off their bottles, eating without silverware and can ignore the general grubbiness while waiting a bit too long for your food to arrive WHILE THE STAFF STANDS AROUND CHATTING, by all means, enjoy. Some places just need competent management to realize their potential. They should get some.
(2)Terri S.
After patiently waiting 30 minutes for our food, It was determined that they had lost our order. Perhaps this may have been understandable once, but this was the 2nd time in 2 visits that they lost my order.
(1)Jason J.
The food is just OK. I ordered a salad it was sub par. The pregnant hipster at the counter obviously hates her life and job as she just stood there rudely acting as if it was a hinderance for her to simply take our order. The Bakehouse used to be a great place with excellent food and great staff, the sun seems to be setting on this place. I won't be back.
(1)Matt R.
This place has the WORST service in bloomington! I have received much better service at both the runcible spoon as well as the village deli which are much more crowded. Me and my friend ordered our food at the same time my friend FINISHED eating his food and I had still not gotten mine. I didn't receive my food until I requested to talk to a manager who had to go put in the order personally. I was obviously upset and he didnt even offer a free drink or voucher. It was 30 minutes after ordering and they werent very busy for a town with a great business school this business has poor management and I never plan on giving them my money again. Im appalled that any of the staff is even employed. The homeless looking servers at the runcible spoon give much better service which is saying something.
(1)Seth F.
This place would be fine if it didn't take an hour to get some tiny sandwich. does anyone work in the back or do they just hire cashiers here? somehow even when there's just a few people in the restaurant I'm left wondering where the fuck the dude making the food can possibly be both physically and psychologically. Is he tripping his ass off trying to make towers of sliced bread and cheese? Maybe I'm making a fundamental attribution error and he has no limbs, therefore hindering his sandwich-making. Anyway I just got my sandwich which I ordered TO GO and waited over 40 minutes for with no crowd at all, therefore convincing me to sit there and write this review, so now I'm going home and far from this place
(1)Harry O.
Wednesday night burgers used to be $3.00, now the burgers are undoubtedly smaller and are $3.75 after tax. The staff is friendly and talkative but this fact does not redeem the highly over-priced food that The Bakehouse sells.
(2)Robert B.
It used to be much better. Very small portions now and warm at best when served. The baked goods are still of medium to high quality if a bit over priced. Used to have fresh and interesting food, now boring and over cooked. I want it to go back to what it was, a good place to hang out and eat downtown.
(2)Jeremy P.
This is a review for both the downtown and east locations. On paper, Bakehouse's menu looks great. But I am going to use them as a whipping boy/girl for what I consider to me the worst things about dining in Bloomington: service and quality. Do I need to wait 25 minutes for an omelette? When it comes out, does it need to be so small, greasy, flavorless, and cold? Should I have to wait 20 minutes for a sandwich? When it arrives, should it be burnt, greasy, flavorless, and (in the case of a hot sandwich) cold? Must I wait 15 minutes for my carryout soup and salad order? When I open it at home, should it be without dressing, with wilted lettuce, with ingredients that I asked to be removed, and... Your $8+ lox and bagel made my internal Yiddish warrior angry. I did not complain because I didn't want to give anyone the satisfaction of doing so knowing that it would be expected of me (as a Yiddish warrior). But that dish is completely unacceptable and an insult to my culture. You shouldn't be allowed to serve chum to sharks. You get my drift? I would love to eat at the Bakehouse regularly, but I do not have the time or money (you know, because time=money). Get your shit together, folks. There is no excuse for such crappy service and lackluster food.
(1)PablosPanda Z.
Only go for their specials ($4salad day, $3 burger day), or you will spend much too long on slow service for a scanty amount of food. You are definitely paying for the atmosphere and not the food. That being said, the bread is amazing and the jam is what keeps us coming back for more! The food in general is pretty great, but the service and small portions take it down a star
(3)Jessika G.
Very long waits, just OK food for the most part. Carrot muffins are delicious, though. Mind you, their bread is very good but you can purchase it at any grocery store. The Bakehouse itself is... Not impressive
(2)Todd S.
We came here for the first time with some friends from out of town. It was just starting to get busy so we scrambled to find somewhere to seat the 7 of us. The menu looked pretty decent with a combo of breakfast items and primarily soups, sandwiches, burgers and salads. They also serve beer and wine. Once we figured out we needed to order at the counter, we got our order in and waited for it to arrive. My family's probably arrived in 20 minutes or so. Not terrible, but for what we ordered, relatively slow. Our friends arrived probably 15 minutes later. Unacceptable, especially after being told after my family's food had come out that it was coming out next. I ordered the Sriracha burger, hoping for something spicy. Not! I had to hunt for any hint of sriracha on my burger. It was dry and plain and barely warm. For the most part, the rest of the meals we ordered were the same. The kids all had mac and cheese and none of them ate their meals. On the other hand, the people around us who ordered breakfast had dishes that looked pretty good. So maybe that is the trick to this place. I thought for what we ordered and the price we paid, it was way over-priced. Lots of staff around the place, just not very organized or helpful. I was hoping for more and really disappointed with the meal. We'll leave this place to the college kids from now on.
(1)Walt S.
Worst service I've ever seen. The first time we ate here it was incredibly slow. This time we sat and waited for our food for half an hour. We noticed several people that came in after us get served and had to go and ask. Of course they had lost our order. As other reviewers have said on here, the staff is incompetent. I saw the server spill a tray of food on another table. You do not want to eat here.
(1)Nikki P.
The journey to four stars not off to a great start. Second time in a row I've visited for $3 burger and falafel is 86'd (except this time they didn't tell me until after I had ordered, paid, and waited 20 minutes). WHO IS EATING ALL THE GODDAMN FALAFEL? Ordered the veggie stromboli instead. That is one dry, tough little euro. For being meatless, it sure had beef with my teeth.
(2)Tom H.
The food is pretty good, but you'll have to wait for it, and pay handsomely for the privilege. Like other "institutions" in Bloomington, it has a fan club that lives in a different time zone (perhaps a different entire dimension) and doesn't mind waiting. The selection is pretty good. The kitchen, however, needs its clock cleaned. Were I the manager, and I'm related to an ex-manager of this establishment, there would be actual organization and meals would be served on-time, together, and food prep wouldn't spend time strategically placing a mind-numbing amount of capers in a specific and complex pattern atop the cream cheese. Only *they* know what the pattern actually means. In the meantime, orders are stacking up. Yes, the baked goods are very good and sometimes superior; they have their own bakery and the only problem you'll have is occasionally stale bagels that ought to be sold up the road in their second-day bakery shop near Oliver Winery. Their recipes are very good. Quality and cleanliness are not a problem. There is free WiFi while you wait. And wait. However, if you have even a tiny tincture of Type A in your blood stream, please avoid this place as you will be driven crazy. If you're really Type A, please go outside before you blow the inevitable gasket(s) at the sheer kitchen kacophony. Only rarely in your life will you see such misspent potential. But if you're patient, you'll be rewarded, and have a smaller net worth. They charge you dearly for the insane kitchen dark comedy. With a bit of masochism, you'll return.
(2)Myranda F.
This place is within walking distance of the Hilton. Food: I got a bacon and cheddar burger on Wednesday. Wednesdays, they have burgers for $3.50 after 5 pm. All burgers come with a side of chips, grapes, pretzels and or a few other things, except fries. You can "upgrade to fries" which include both potato and sweet potato fries; more sweet potato, which I suspect is the reason why it costs 1.25 to upgrade. The potato fries were not crunchy. They look like fast food fries, but are soft. Same with the sweet potato fries. The burger: I am so glad I didn't pay full price ($7.99) for this burger. The burger was very small compared to the restaurants around here. The bun was way too thick, it drowned the meat. There was ONE (1) slice of bacon and a tad of cheese. It was overdone and not worthy of even the $3.50. Honestly, I would have chosen a McDouble over this burger and would have gotten 2 for this price. While it was cheap, the meal just wasn't very good. Since its the only place around here where you can get a burger for $3.50, I will give it 2 stars. But, since you can go right around the corner to anywhere that serves burgers that are of great quality AND quantity, I can't go any higher. Note: On discount burger nights, the burger is served plain. Condiments are free but fixings/toppings are $0.50 each. I would only come back for a burger if I was strapped for cash and WANTED a burger since I haven't seen a fast food (McDonalds, Burger King, jack in the box, etc) place within walking distance of the Hilton other than Taco Bell.
(2)Wm H.
Great pizza, not such good wine, but great service. This is on my list when we return to town! If it is nice, sit out on the sidewalk seating area and watch the world go by!
(4)Aaron M.
I could give Scholars only 2 stars because of the lack of hospitality I received when I visited for breakfast. The food was actually pretty good, just not friendly.
(2)Colin G.
I'm here almost every Monday and Wednesday for lunch. Why? $4 big salads and $3 burgers! They run other really great specials, especially in the summer, while the kids are gone. Summer is actually a really pleasant time to come here, because you can sit out on the patio and not be mobbed by hipster smoke or overzealous dogs. And the interior isn't as crowded on weekends. Big knock on their everyday stuff though. I've ordered sandwiches here, at regular price, and have been horribly disappointed. The burgers are not worth what they normally charge, at least how they cook them on the $3 Wednesday. They can also be horribly slow when they get just a little bit busy. And the self-busing thing makes it so that the place feels a little dirty, since you just can't trust people like that. But they still get 4* for overall goodness. I love the specials and I really like the desserts. Look out for when those two combine (had a $1 cheesecake slice last time that was divine). They'll be at the bottom of the display case. Between the two locations, I think I prefer this slightly. It feels a little less pretentious and a little more cozy. Suggestion (like they're going to read it): curb the wifi during busy times. I'm sorry, but you and your MacBook do not need to take up a booth for 3 hours that span lunch time. It's 2012. There are other joints with wifi. There was a place in Tucson that would turn off its wifi during lunch, and I always thought that was a really good idea, because they got slammed.
(4)Bonnie G.
Every time I go here it's fairly empty, I get fast service and the food is great (especially those fries, I want some right now). The VIP club card is free and it gets you all kinds of cool cheap stuff- once I got a sandwich, fries, and a bottomless drink for $5. WTF! I WIN! Then, the next time I got a BIG salad with some pretty tasty jalapeno ranch for $4. How are they still open? I got a loaf of the Farmer's Bread and it was good- not too crusty, nice sourness. I do miss my soft SF sourdough. So I'm not sure why they don't get five stars. Seriously, I have no idea why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5. I'll update you when I figure it out. PS: There are a lot of people reviewing the euros badly, but my guess is they don't GET that those little Euros are all about the BAGUETTE. Mine was warm and crunchy and paired beautifully with the brie, bacon, and tomato. Why would someone be mad they got some bread at a bakehouse?
(4)Todd J.
After 5pm the Scholars Inn Bakehouse sells Euros (a sandwich thing) for $2. This is likely the best deal in Bloomington. At the downtown location you can sit outside, on the main square, and people watch. For $2. Plus you get a decent sandwich. (Go with the Philly or the Club). Plus, because it's served Hardee's style (you order, pay at the register, and then they bring your food to you) and since they have plastic cups for water which you don't need to ask for you don't ever feel awkward about being so cheap.
(5)Valerie S.
To start out, I'm not a Bloomington native. I'm not even a Hoosier native. So, when I go to Bloomington, it's to 'get away', to 'cut loose' or whatever other term you'd like to use to describe vacation. What I love about Scholar's Inn Bakehouse is that they are easily accessible. Right on the city square, they are within easy walking distance of nearly anywhere in the heart of Bloomington, and I've even been known to take a longer walk to get there. Their food is fresh and tasty, though I will admit my experience with the menu is limited; I usually stop in for a quick breakfast. I've never had a long wait, and the staff has always been pleasant and helpful. The atmosphere is nice--the classic college town mix of families, faculty and fledging free spirits (read: college students). On a Saturday morning, the crowd features more of the former, though I imagine that any place with a menu item that they describe as a hangover cure probably gets pretty hopping around midmorning as the masses rise late from frivolities the night before. I will agree with previous reviewers that the place is not well suited to studying, but I've been to the IU Library so I know y'all have no excuse for not going there (that place is bomb). It is a great meeting place: between the well-arranged tables and patio seating (as well as ample bike parking space!), it is perfect for socializing. At Scholars Inn Bakehouse, they do not boast the menu ethnicity of other restaurants nor the coffee house vibe so needed in a college town. There are other places for that . Scholars Inn is a place to meet up, grab something to soak up the alcohol or meet with a professor over brunch, and enjoy fresh baked pastries with a great view of 'downtown' Bloomington.
(4)Leila V.
urgh. I ate there today-it was packed and I had to wait forever for a seat and food. You'd think great food. Terrible salad, with old greens in huge chunks and three black beans. Awful. And a dry piece of bread on the side. And terrible service. And way, way too much money.
(2)K V.
Dining here was a very pleasant surprise. Though it is quite expensive, the food was delicious. It was obvious that lots of preparation and training went into the dishes, which were presented nicely. I had the NY Strip and my guest had the salmon. We had the Banana Foster for dessert, which was cooked by our table with an awesome display of flames! Awesome Bloomington spot for a special occasion.
(4)Sandi G.
DON'T SIT AT A SIDEWALK TABLE!!!!! At a recent visit, my 6 year old grandson was severely burned when we sat at one of the outdoor tables. The tables are NOT stable. When bumped, the table tilted and an entire glass of hot liquid spilled on his leg. Although he was screaming in pain, no one from the business offered assistance. Thank goodness for the help of customers who rushed to our aid with wet towels. His leg is now covered in blisters from knee to ankle, which we had treated at the local Thanks for nothing Scholars Inn!!!!
(1)Matt S.
I visit the bake house about once a week for lunch and have never been disappointed in the food or staff! I'm never in a hurry so I've not noticed the slowness that some others have. Looking forward to spring and sitting out on the patio again, it's a great experience.
(4)Thomas C.
When Scholar's Inn first appeared, I am told, it filled the void of a badly-needed local bakery in Bloomington. The fact that you can still find Scholar's bread in grocery stores and restaurants around the area is a testament to the loyalty that is still showed to Scholar's as Bloomington's home-spun, hometown provider of baked goods.. But please - with a capital "P" - do not be fooled into thinking that Scholars merits the praise that goes along with the "local" label anymore. Scholars Inn's many recent (failed) ventures suggest that the ownership is more along the lines of your typical expansion-minded capitalist who would have restaurants, bars, and bakeries (and maybe even a clothing line) in every US city if he/she could. Now, I understand that people have desire and the right to expand their businesses. However, from the customer's perspective, more often than not, expansion results in inevitable product decline, since the worries that come with larger responsibilities and investments cause owners to scrutinize, standardize, and substitute old favorites to protect their bottom line. Unfortunately you can't make the jump from 'local bakery' to 'bread empire' without big sacrifices. The baked goods and service at Scholar's unfortunately seem to have suffered, to the point where even corporate strip mall haunts such as Panera are a better option. Every sandwich I have ever tried there - and believe me, I've given the place an honest shot - is served on dry, seemingly days-old pre-sliced bread. These sandwiches always sound great when written on the blackboard, and the preparations are creative enough in name, but they inevitably find a way to disappoint when they reach the table. It is apparent that the ingredients in the sandwiches are mostly low-grade Sysco products unimaginatively heaped together with little regard for the details. Even the grilled cheese disappoints. When I ordered the sandwich, the bread came out with a wet, sloppy feel, the complete antithesis of the crispy crust that every such sandwich should have. It was apparent that the sandwich never touched a hot skillet and was probably nuked or thrown in the oven. The routinely poor service seems to stem from the fact that you don't see the same people working there for long stretches. Scholar's business model for labor costs seems to be to hire and fire an endless stream of minimum wage workers rather than pay higher wages for long term loyalty and service. This policy just doesn't create the type of family-run. local feeling business that the business is mistakenly regarded to be. To say something positive, I've always liked their bagels and their red velvet cupcakes.
(2)Kate B.
Due to Bloomington's awesome ethnic food selection, I rarely dine here, 'cept for the occasional breakfast (my partner, french toast aficionado, loves their challah french toast). I like the place, I just prefer B-town's other options. I do, however, always buy their bread from Bloomingfoods. My personal preferences aside, I took my Panera-lovin' parents here last week, and they were completely nuts about the place. My mom declared the Turkey Lorraine to be the best sandwich she's ever had, they just about died over the bakery options, and we ended up eating there three times over the week that they were in town. That, and they stocked up on apricot-something-or-other scones to take with them on their trip back to Pennsylvania. My mom will probably miss Scholar's Inn more than she'll miss me. At least now I know what to bring them when I visit. Do get the VIP card, even if you only go there every once in a while, like me. It's free and you get awesome deals like 10% after 5pm, a gift card for your birthday, and monthly specials (May's special is $1 scones--hell yeah!).
(4)Beth C.
Why does it take so long to get a sandwich here? You just wait and wait and wait to eat a mediocre sandwich. I enjoyed the casual ambiance and the cute outdoor patio but I can't say that I really liked the food much. I opted for the california burger but had their black bean patty in place of the hamburger. Aside from the black bean patty, the sandwich didn't have much taste. I barely noticed the avocado. The bun was soft, which is good, but if I would have had the hamburger I probably would have been disappointed because there would have been zero flavor. It was served with chips which tasted like...chips. Can chips go wrong? My sister had a turkey reuben which was also "fine" and came with the world's smallest cup of grapes. She added a side salad which was fairly big for a side. The champagne vinaigrette dressing was pretty good and added a nice touch of flavor. They had some baked treats that looked really delicious but I changed my mind after I noticed one of the cookies was rock hard. With there being a lot of other yummy looking restaurants around the square, I will probably only come back here to maybe eat a cupcake.
(3)Joshua G.
Anytime I'm in Bloomington for a game or visiting a friend I usually end up coming here because I always can get my food quickly and find a place to sit. In most college towns there's a lack of space in most of the better dining places. But at Scholars they have enough seating to go around and they have their service down. I usually get one of the sandwiches for lunch and a skillet for breakfast. My favorite skillet is the siracha one. I always say you can't go wrong if it's got siracha or bacon in it. I guess I just made that up, but trust me it's good stuff. They also have fresh squeezed OJ and plenty of baked goodness to fill up your carb meter. It's located right on the square so if you have time to walk around and shop or browse you can burn off some of those carbs. Oh and free WiFi!
(4)Beth L.
Boy, I really want that hour of my life back. We waited 45 minutes for a simple order of two sandwiches! I understand that it was busy, but there were still open tables, so they weren't beyond capacity. And if anyone had told us at the beginning it would be a while, it might have at least helped our attitude. But when we complained about it politely, the response was a nonchalant "yeah, it's a wednesday." I would have walked out, but you pay up front, so I had to stick it out. Even then, I hoped that the food would be worth it. But my $9 sandwich was toasted hard on top and completely soggy on the bottom. The two pieces of bread were such wildly different shapes that it was impossible to eat without losing all the insides. We ate our overpriced food as fast as we could, but from the time we walked in to the time we left was an hour and a half. It was loud, the staff seemed annoyed with the customers in general, and overall we won't be going back. I've always enjoyed the Bakehouse on the East side, but this lowered my opinion of the whole company.
(1)Joshua C.
The food is good and location is nice. Staff is elitist and have absolutely no problem ignoring you. It takes nearly an eternity to get your order because they either have a bad system/process or move at a glacial pace in the kitchen.
(2)Valerie V.
Good food, fast service, very fair price with the VIP card. The baked goods are excellent. Had a tasty blueberry scone along with scrambled eggs with spinach.
(4)Kelli H.
SUPER disappointing. Front of house staff was pleasant upon initial greeting, though. Me and a friend stopped in between classes (second class was meeting at the courthouse) to get some food to go, and as it was $3.50 burger day, we were pretty pumped about our luck. We got there 20-25 minutes before class, and upon approaching the counter I was told the burgers would be 20-25 minutes as they had received a large order of burgers just before we arrived. The cashier recommended a cold sandwich once I informed her of my time constraints, as it would take just a few minutes. So, although my $5 burger lunch just became a $9+ cold sandwich lunch, I was okay with that, time is money. My friend makes the right move and decides to pass once she realized burgers are out of the question. Ten to fifteen minutes pass... okay, this is getting a bit annoying since I'll have to inhale my sandwich before class, but, still doable. Five more minutes pass, and I'm starting to get nervous, I hateeee being late. It's 3 minutes til class starts, and I walk up to the counter to ask what the status was so I could let them know if they should call it off or if was on it's way. The lady told me it was the next one coming out. Okay, I can swallow that. It's been as long as a burger is supposed to take. Four, five, six sandwiches come out that are not mine. Class started two minutes ago, so I walked up to the counter to let her know I was leaving, when she insisted on checking the status again. Definitely good customer service under normal circumstances, but, I was cancelling because I couldn't spend any more time waiting, only to involuntarily wait on a status report. She told me that my sandwich was the next one up, but I told her I REALLY had to go. I didn't even have time to mess with getting reimbursed. Again, time is money. And suddenly my sandwich comes out, I apologize for being a hassle and rush to class. When I finally got around to eating the sandwich after class, I decide that the sandwich can speak for itself as to whether or not it was worth the trouble; it was not what I ordered, at all. It was also a half, when I had, as stated previously, paid more than $9 for a whole one. And whatever it was, I would say tasted mediocre at best. I won't ever be going back.
(1)Alyssa B.
Go on wednesdays for the $3 burger deal! I got the 'fun guy' burger and it was delicious. They were also suprisingly quick for how busy they were!
(5)Michael F.
The lunch service was quick and the Crazy Chicken sandwich was excellent. Great local feel of Bloomington with outdoor seating facing town square.
(4)Sarah K.
I've eaten here twice while here for work. I had a sandwich and a snickerdoodle each time, and both times the food was solid and affordable. My problem with eating here is that people sit around for hours sloooooowly eating their food, working on their laptops, ipads, phones, whatever, taking up seats from people who actually bought something in the last 2 hours. OR people who buy a coffee and then take up a 4 seat table. I was in college once, long ago, and I know how it is when college students are your primary clientele. It's hard to get them to leave. But it's kind of annoying to have to go in here in warrior mode looking for a table to beat someone up for.
(3)Dea A.
Great place to go before you visit the Farmer's Market in the morning. They have bagels, pancakes, scones, and various other breakfast items. The egg sandwich and the French toast are both extremely good. They are locally owned and operated. Great quality ingredients, including Boar's Head meats/cheese for their sandwiches. Their breads are also fantastic, the baguettes are good (but only last a day because they do not have ANY preservatives) as is the sourdough bread. They also have a ton of desserts. The cookies are all very good ($1 a piece). They have eclairs, chocolate mousse cake, carrot cake, flourless chocolate cake, and more. These items are pricy, but if you get a chance try the mousse cake! It's out of this world!
(5)Ken G.
I had the Rueben it is my baseline for a sandwich place. If they can make a decent Reuben the the rest is usually ok. The bread was excellent, plenty of corned beef and the cheese was melted nice. I ordered a whole and it was way to much food I'm a big guy so that means it's a pretty large portion. A half sandwich and fries would have been perfect. The good news is I have a half sandwich leftover for dinner! My wife had a BLT, it was supposed to come on Jalapeño bread which they were out of. That is kind of odd for a bakery. They were also a little stingy on the bacon 1 slice cut in half for 1/2 sandwich portion. The service was a little slow so if you are in a hurry don't stop. We were visiting with friends so we didn't mind. Also you order at a counter and the food is brought to your table. After eating you bus your own table. I paid with a credit card and tipped 15% at the counter before eating and knowing this fact. 10% would be ample for this type of service. 3 stars for decent food if they want 5 they need to bus the tables and bring out the food quicker.
(3)Meagan B.
Scholar's Inn gets 3 stars because some things are awesome and others are much to be desired: Awesome: 1. The Crazy Chicken Sandwich-brie, chicken, spinach, balsamic sauce 2. Drink Happy Hours- double coffees for the price of single- great for studying 3. The fresh baked breads- great in the fall with a nice lentil soup To Be Desired: 1. The Euros- I thought they would be a good sandwich, but it was mostly bread and little else 2. While many items on the menu are tantilizing, it is never really as good as you think it will be. Case and point with the euros. Bottom line- nice place to study, good enough food, buy a loaf of bread for some grilled cheeses and with soup.
(3)Jon T.
Be warned: on burger night they will not allow you to remove a topping that you are allergic to. My fiancé was turned away because they refused to remove the aioli which she is very allergic to. We weren't even asking for a substitution.
(1)Tony B.
Overpriced and INCREDIBLY SLOW. I've been coming to the Bakehouse for about 7 years and had lunch there today with 5 others. Five people got sandwiches, and one got a bowl of chili. We all got fucked. The chili came out right away. Then the first sandwich came 10 minutes later. Then the remaining 4 sandwiches came out one at a time in 5 minute intervals. It took a half hour from the time we ordered at the counter until we all had food in front of us. What is this, a psychology experiment in food deprivation? The big menu shows a price next to each sandwich, but it's the price for HALF of said sandwich, and that little tid-bit is conveniently not advertised to the ordering customer. You have to pay $3.00 more if you want a full sandwich. What the hell is that? It's not like the half sandwich is so big you don't need a full sandwich. It's the size of a goat testicle. Relatively big for a testicle, but not big at all for a sandwich. That makes a couple of the sandwiches $11.00 for a full version. Most HALF sandwiches are between $6-8.00. Each table has a little sign on it that says something like "Please remember to clean up after yourself." Gag me, you lazy fucks. When the third member of our group received his sandwich and three members remained without food, I asked the guy who brought the food to the table if he knew how much longer it would be until we all had our meals. He looked at me and said, "We just brought one out. The others will be out after this one." As if to say, "You mean you want everyone in your group to eat at the same time? What do you think we are, a restaurant?" After we finished "cleaning up after ourselves" and agreeing the place was way overrated, we noticed several of the workers talking amongst themselves and one was painting a bagel on a chalkboard. I thought to myself that only in liberal (I'm a liberal, chill the fuck out), laid-back Bloomington, could you take 30 minutes to make five $11 sandwiches and reliably expect your patrons to "clean up after themselves" and return again. Folks in bigger cities wouldn't tolerate such manifest laziness from a business. On a positive note, the Bakehouse makes great bread. Overpriced, but it's absolutely a solid bakery. I will give it that. The bagels are not bagels; they are bread rings. They suck. Like a ring of bread would suck.
(2)E B.
While I was eating at the Bakehouse, I envisioned the process by which the manager hired new employees. Manager: "Have you ever worked at a restaurant before?" Interviewee: "No." Manager: "Do you spend a lot of time at restaurants? Are you familiar with the basic norms of the food service industry?" Interviewee: "I go to the farmers market on Saturday mornings before meeting with my drum circle, and that's where I get all my food. But no, I never really go to restaurants, I don't really know how they work." Manager: "Hmmmm....You said you meet with your drum circle EVERY Saturday?" Interviewee: "Yes, but to be honest, sometimes we cut out early and go shopping at the vintage clothing store." Manager: "Okay, you're just what we're looking for. When can you start?"
(2)Anna W.
I brought a graduate recruit here for breakfast...I wanted to avoid village deli and runcible spoon and thought this might be a better alternative option. It was great! I would definitely come back here for breakfast. I got an eggwhite veggie sandwich and the fruit, granola, yogurt parfait. Delicious!! A little bit pricey, but I think that may just be Bloomington breakfast.
(5)Vox V.
Have to be honest here. I really wanted this place to succeed when it first opened. After giving it several chances, I've stopped going. Other reviewers have captured the reality of the place - horrid staffing sums it up. I've seen them rearrange the place, change the decor, and attempt to streamline the multiple service points, but it boils down to one thing: it is simply not worth the effort, cost, and hassle to patronize this place. At one point the food was decent and the bread is indeed good. But there are better run places with better food and better staff. It's too bad that the local place just can't compare to the likes of Panera of all places. The location is pretty much the only thing going for the Bakehouse.
(1)Jane T.
I really want to like it here. Fresh, locally made bread? How can a place that starts out with such promise fail so miserably, time after time? I've tried breakfast, lunch and dinner... all resulting in the same mediocre food that makes me wish I would have saved my money and cooked at home. You walk in and see the menu items written in colorful chalk on the blackboards, and believe me that is where the creativity ends. On my most recent visit, I ordered the challah french toast and my bf ordered the mushroom scramble. The french toast was just that, french toast, topped with a bit of powdered sugar and served with Aunt Jemima's syrup. I will freely admit that I am a syrup snob and if the place doesn't have real maple syrup, it will not be good. It can't be. They didn't even try to class it up by adding fruit or anything other than the toast. Lame. Then, the egg scramble? Pretty sure it was one egg and a few pieces of spinach thrown in. Where was the feta, the mushrooms, the taste? It was a sad little dish and extremely bland. I know it is my own fault for going back after one bad experience, but I really want this place to be good. Alas, I will be moving out of Bloomington in less than a month and will forever remember Scholar's Inn as the place that should have tried a lot harder because the foundation is there, but the good food is not.
(2)Adam N.
I love this place! I haven't had a bad meal here yet. The staff is friendly and helpful, the food is good, and the cookies and desserts are awesome! What's not to like?
(5)M M.
The owner should really consider re-vamping service technique. If you're dining there with more than 2 people, your food WILL come out at different times. It's pretty much an awkward Panera. Too-broad menu leads to kitchen inconsistencies (and slow service).
(2)Christen A.
Great bread and food, but for $7 that little half sandwich better be way more impressive than it is...
(3)Adrienne D.
Took my out-of-town guests here yesterday and was horribly disappointed in the service and fairly let down by the food, too. It took us three inquiries about our order and a whopping 40 minutes to get our food (a burger, a veggie "euro" panini, and a reuben) and three separate members of the wait staff were completely unapologetic. The only reasons we were given for the egregious wait time for the kind of place that purports to be a quick stop were "I honestly don't know what's going on back there, I have no idea" (by one of the busboys regarding the kitchen staff) and "oh we got like 20 orders at once" (by another clearly articulate and helpful busboy). On top of it, the veggie "euro" was rock hard, made with what felt like week-old baguette (literally the hardest sandwich I have ever tried to masticate) and the overcooked burger was "one of the worst I've ever had" according to my father, who knows his burgers (he was also never asked how he'd like it cooked, which evidently means the Scholars Inn default is burnt). Even the fries were charred. My reuben was decent, but not even the best reuben on earth could be enough to justify eating at this poor excuse for a lunch stop. Although I've dined here in the past (admittedly, suffering long wait times then too), I will now never go back... the service is THAT bad and the employee attitudes so uncaring.
(1)Ally L.
Ah, the Bakehouse. First, the food. The sandwiches are decent, the eggs benedict is awesome (but served lukewarm) and the rosemary bread is addicting. However, the service is an epic fail. The employees are nice but there has been some issue with my order probably about 75% if the times I've eaten there. Problems include lost orders (how does this happen?), serving the wrong dish, serving warm food cold, having two plates comes out 20 minutes apart, etc. Some of these occurrences have happened twice or more. It is actually comical how often they mess up something. However they are usually very apologetic and one time they "lost" my order I did got a free cupcake. The sandwiches are also very overpriced. I'm fine with a half portion but if you want a full size, it will cost the same price as a entree in a fairly nice Bloomington restaurant. However, I still occasionally eat here. The lunch specials are a good bargain....just make sure you bring lots of patience and have time to burn.
(2)Thomas R.
Service-wise this place is the blind leading the blind. I rarely stop in here - maybe once a year. It's amazing how consistently inept and unprofessional the service is. Truly the worst all the time in this town. And the espresso is wretched.
(1)Anthony C.
I like the decor, but the food is pretty mediocre. The burger was slathered up in mayo which made it close to inedible but the actual burger was pretty tasty. Gets fairly loud as well so its not the best location for studying.
(3)Ralph E.
The bread is adequate, if not always as fresh as it should be. I've gotten sandwiches at the 3rd street location three times: the first time, a takeout order took over 15 minutes. The second time, it took over 10 minutes and when I got home the order was wrong. Both times I called and the manager apologized, but that doesn't fix the problem. The third time I got one tuna salad sandwich separately wrapped for two people. The service was prompt, but it cost $15 with two Cokes and tax (actually, when I asked why it was $17, the quoted price, she then said it was $15) and, more significantly, was very bland. Conclusion: More attention to the food is required, and a much more professionally managed operation so that food is consistently prepared within an acceptable time period.
(2)David C.
A fine spot if you are looking for a cup of coffee and a roll to get your day started. I saw a lot of others getting breakfast from the kitchen but I opted for the lighter breakfast options.
(3)Kimberly W.
Decent place to hang out for awhile - you won't feel like you're bugging anyone if you grab a coffee and sit for a couple hours. I had the falafel and don't recommend it. It was very small for the price and not crispy or seasoned well. But the dream bar was pretty yummy and went well with my cappuccino.
(3)Justin S.
one word: OVERRATED! that said, they do sell the best bread in town. the prepared food is a little dumb ($7 tuna salad bagel?) but that probably matches much of the college clientele so whatever... speaking of that, this place has little to no atmosphere outside of yapping yuppies and bored college socialtes. it's a yawn-fest. i recommend: stop in, get a coffee to go and a loaf of bread (or two), and enjoy them at home.
(2)Rachael H.
I really enjoyed this place. I stopped in while in town for business. I got the lox bagel which I thought was very fresh and the veggies on it very crisp. I also was given a large mug to get my bottomless coffee. The other two meals that were ordered in my group looked absolutely fabulous. One of them got the granola pancakes which were huge and so fluffy looking. The other one got eggs benedict. Again the portioning was huge and looked perfectly done. The latte that they brought out also looked georgeous and perfectly done. I would return here again when back in town.
(4)Zach G.
This place plays great music. The service is good too.
(5)Mandy C.
best granola i have ever eaten!
(4)John G.
Good products, but WAY overpriced.
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