Bruegger's Bagels

This outpost of the Bruegger's Bagel chain is mostly predictable, which is a good thing. The upside of its location in Crocker Park Mall gives it a little courtyard for al fresco dining, which was nice now that the Northeast Ohio weather is finally cooperating with outdoor eating. The only shortcoming seemed to be their iced coffee. If you can get vanilla creamer at the local gas station these days, you should be able to get some at a decent place like Bruegger's. No dice.

Costumer service was lacking, but loved the bagels!

First time there it was nice! The salmon bagel was great! Will definitely be going back!

11:38am and still no soup ready for lunch orders. Salad was put sideways into a bag and handed to me. I took it out and asked for a bag for it to lie flat for transport. Tarragon chicken salad is different now and way skimpy on the portion. Bummer! This salad used to be amazing.

Face it. You're not going to find high quality, real, New York bagels in Cleveland. Well, not at a chain anyway. They have great bagel sandwiches here and if you can't travel to Bialy's on the east side, I suppose the bagels are passable. Certainly better than a grocery store bagel!