Andrew H
Our family has been going to Tandem since they opened. Flavor of the food is always good, and no issues with the staff or service. However, about 50% of the time, we receive bagels that are over-cooked to the point where we have to cut the top layer off with a knife in order to eat them. The honey wheat bagels are so hard on the bottom, that it’s almost impossible to chew through it. I’m not saying we won’t ever go back, but your customers deserve more consistency with how these are made! We’ve wasted literally hundreds of dollars on inedible bagels over the years, as this is really the only bagel shop in town.
… moreJennifer “JJ” McCaw
Absolutely the best bagel shop I have ever been to. Their monthly specials never disappoint. The coffee drinks, oatmeal, and bagel sandwiches are all fantastic. If you are in Mankato, and you don’t stop in, you have missed out.
… moreCarissa Niehoff
Not a bad place, but not what I was hoping for I guess. I had never been in. Not from town. Was waiting tor my husband at the dental office across the street. I guess I was expecting a more warm, cozy environment where it’s small, pretty chilly in there and not comfy seating. Coffee is ok. Not saying its a bad place. It’s just not what I was looking for. I expected more of a comfy atmosphere. Its more if a in and out place, not a hang out.
… moreMathew Eisenstadt
I had the absolute best iced latte I have ever had todsy at Tandem’s Mankato location. I lived in Brooklyn the first 65 years of my life. I
Feel a bit snobbish about bagels feeling Brooklyn bagels are the best. My cinnamon raison bagel today was as good as most Brooklyn bagels. The atmosphere or vibe here is chill. The team members are extremely friendly. If I could give Tandem10 stars I would!!
… moreEggric L
THIS NEEDS TO BE SAID!!
On a recent visit the price of the monthly bagel was $9.75 which contains a bagel with spinach artichoke cream cheese, mozzarella, and pizza seasonings.
A bagel with only spinach artichoke cream cheese is $3.95.
So…the addition of mozzarella and some italian seasonings on a regular bagel with cream cheese costs an additional $5.80.
$5.80!!
Let’s call this for what it is:
TANDEM BAGELS IS BLATANTLY AND UNAPOLOGETICALLY RIPPING OFF THEIR CUSTOMERS!!
Yes food prices have gone up but this is simply a business TAKING ADVANTAGE OF LOYAL CUSTOMERS!
SHAME ON YOU TANDEM BAGELS!!
After posting this review the owners responded and gave a very feeble explanation that the variance in cost between the two items was due to the cost of the spinach artichoke cream cheese. However that makes no sense because the cream cheese is used on both the lower priced bagel with cream cheese and the overpriced sandwich which contains the same cream cheese. This is not a rational explanation.
The other variable they gave for a more expensive sandwich was because they use a compostable box as opposed to the paper wrapping used for the bagel with cream cheese.
Basically their explanation made zero sense however it was funny to watch them attempt to try and explain the price variance between the two items.
… moreJasonandAmy Wittak
Had the monthly special Tandem Cuban sandwich on jalapeño cheddar bagel… so good. Great staff and environment. Steady stream of people coming in, even on a Saturday morning.
… moreASHLEY QUINONES
Found this place from Coffee Hag’s Facebook share. I am so glad I did! The turkey pesto bagel was so good. I love pesto pasta and this was definitely beyond my expectations for a sandwich. Besides that I tried the egg and cheese bagel which was simple and fresh. Enjoyed the ambiance of the place but receiving the food was slow. I got a chai tea latte with oatmilk that was delicious as well.
… moreJess F
Got an add on my feed (FB) stopped on my way to Sioux Falls. Great bagels and the apple scone was great
… moreMadison Hage
Overheard the workers making fun of me after I asked kindly to remake a bagel, because they didn’t listen to my request of what to make it without. I was kind and courteous, and honestly it was really really uncalled for. I really like Tandem, but this sort of behavior is juvenile and catty.
… moreD H
The cold press coffee was amazing. Some of the very best I’ve had in a long time. And the bagels…. chewy, crispy, fantastic. I just wish we lived closer, but we will definitely be back
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