Siani T
It was my first time visiting on my work lunch/brunch break and I spent a good minute standing around looking for the place to order. The “order here” sign was hard to locate. You order deep into the building. I thought they the staff was okay. I was welcomed and pointed to the menus when I had trouble locating them. My bagel was not toasted—the person taking my order did not ask me if I wanted it toasted or not either— that’s important if the standard is not toasted. It’s definitely a sit down place because you cannot eat that bagel with one hand on the go or an order to go sit down somewhere else. My bacon egg and cheese was cut in half and my bacon fell on the floor. I don’t like my bagels cut in half personally. i would have liked to be asked that but it’s low on the priority list really. My fruit leaked on my bagel. You have to get your own drinks, which I get to an extent because they do serve coffee, but I asked for sweet tea, was pointed to the drink corner and the tea wasn’t even sweet. It was next to the unsweetened, so maybe a worker poured unsweet tea in there or they genuinely make terrible sweet tea that puts the south to shame. I double checked I was about to pour sweet tea and it was just nasty. I also don’t like the location of the drinks. It’s too “in to the kitchen”. Like there were racks that blocked off the rest of the kitchen. Some customers came in after me to place orders and the lids are not next to the drinks so other customers were in my way and I was in theirs. I paid $16 for this subpar meal and experience. The workers were fine, but they weren’t really helpful to a first time customer. I will be spending my money elsewhere where.
… moreRyan Ashleigh Minor
We had lunch there and got sandwiches. The bread was amazing… tasted like homemade bread. Warm, toasty, delicious. Great service and atmosphere! Love it and we would definitely return when we come back to Auburn.
… moreDj Sullivan
This was a nice diner located right outside the campus of Auburn University. Obviously, the name says it all. They specialize in bagels, but the fruit was phenomenal. My wife and daughter both ordered the bagels with chicken salad in the side of fruit. The fruit was very fresh. I ordered half a sub, and I got a side of chips, and it was good. If i went back, I’d get a full sub instead of a half as the portions are that big.
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I recently visited Big Blue Bagel & Deli and had a fantastic experience. I ordered the Tiger Melt (half), which was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The combination of ingredients melted together beautifully, making each bite deliciously satisfying. For my side, I chose bagel chips with strawberry cream cheese, and it was the perfect complement to my meal. The bagel chips were crispy and paired wonderfully with the sweet and tangy strawberry cream cheese, creating a delightful contrast in flavors. The atmosphere was cozy. If you’re looking for a great bagel spot in town, I highly recommend Big Blue Bagel & Deli! I’ll definitely be coming back to try more items from their menu.
… moreSilas Walker
Absolutely packed, I would go early if I went back. The line was consistently the length of the restaurant, almost to the door. People cycle through fast though so seating isn’t really an issue.
Good reason for the long line. Bagels are a great consistently and flavor. Good sides and cheap coffee too. A great college breakfast spot downtown.
… moreD. Belongia
Atmosphere is best part of this place. Clearly a local spot. Auburn memorabilia, local event advertisements, guys reading newspapers, student study groups, etc. Food only average. Bagels are fine for non NY but on the small side. Eggs lacked any flavor. A little salt and pepper at least would be good. The table numbers are so small and poorly designed they blend in and cause confusion. Tiny changes would make this place stellar.
… morePashen Pinyan
I’ve been trying to place a catering order with Big Blue Bagels for three days, and I’m no closer to getting the information I need than when I started.
I first submitted a catering form through their website and didn’t hear back for a full day. I followed up by emailing the email address listed on their site, asking specific questions about their catering options, whether pickup was available (as I have never done business with them before), and an important allergy concern.
I did receive a same-day reply, but it only said: “Would you like breakfast sandwiches or fruit and bagels, and cream cheese?”, which did not address any of my questions. I responded that I could not move forward without information about the allergy, but never received a follow-up.
Later, I received a reply to the original website form submission that stated only: “We can do anything on the menu. Just let us know if you have any questions. Thanks.” Again, this provided no meaningful details.
At that point, I submitted a final detailed explanation of the difficulties I’d experienced, but after three days of trying, I still have no clear answers. I’ve decided to take my business elsewhere.
I have lived in Auburn for three years and had never even heard of Big Blue Bagels until now. I thought it might be a great new option for our office breakfast, but I will gladly choose a business that is responsive and eager to work with customers. After explaining my experience to friends, several of them mentioned that this lack of responsiveness is exactly the reputation this business already has, something I wish I had known before spending days trying to place an order.
… morem k a y
First time ever visiting this place. I asked for an everything bagel to-go and was given a bagel with salt on it. I can’t even eat it, wasted my money and time in line. The girl with blonde hair can’t even take orders properly, I had to repeat myself several times for her to take my order.
… moreHannah Wood
I have tried this place for the second time in a few years hoping the food quality would be different, but I have given up. The bagels have no taste at all, and do not seem like good quality. Thomas bagels from the grocery store are better than these. Even with cream cheese, bacon, and egg added to two different bagels it still tasted like nothing! I will not be returning.
… moreRi
Huge bagel fan and Big Blue Bagel did not disappoint. The bagel chips were the most memorable and incredible chips I’ve ever had.
Well executed deli meals, prepared fresh and serving the local Auburn community well!
The decor was interesting, unique; featuring photos, memorabilia and signatures of past visitors and members of the local community.
Apparently the Tiger Melt (& bagel chips) are a must-try!
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