Bagels are a breakfast-time tradition throughout all sorts of cultures and ages; here in the Midwest, few things are as satisfying as a fresh bagel stacked with an assortment of toppings and schmears. Have you ever heard of the Bloomington Bagel Company? If you haven't, well, it's certainly time that you have. This little cafe (for which there are three locations in Bloomington) serves up the best bagels in Indiana - if not the entire Midwest.
Let's get something straight here: Bloomington Bagel Company is an absolute DELIGHT, and it's 100 percent worth driving from wherever it is in Indiana that you are to grab some.
I think my favorite thing about it is that they're made fresh, every morning, day after day.
From the moment you wander in, you'll be surrounded by the incredible aroma of freshly-baked deliciousness.
But don't worry: soon, you shall have droves of delicious baked goodies to pick from and enjoy, and I absolutely recommend coming with the intention of leaving with your arms full.
Each bagel is lovingly crafted in-house, and as a result, they're truly unique in terms of bagel-y goodness.
You can definitely tell a BBC bagel apart from others by flavor and quality alone - plus, the creativity is through the roof when it comes to hot new ideas. Oreo bagels, anyone? I think yes.
You know... or any of the other wonderful flavors we've got to choose from.
And, boy oh boy, the delights don't end with just the bagels - think about all the amazing things you can put ON (or BETWEEN!) your bagel. Turn it into a breakfast sandwich, or maybe even a dessert. You can't possibly go wrong.
Whether you've decided on a sausage, egg, and ham bagelwich or a salmon and schmear one, you're about to have a great time.
Come alone, bring your friends, bring your special other... just make sure you come out to Bloomington to experience the best bagels in Indiana.
Fall in love? No worries - you can always take a little bit home with you.
For more information about the best bagels in Indiana, check out the official Bloomington Bagel Company website. Are you planning to come up to Bloomington and need a place to stay? Check out all the awesome options from our friends at VRBO.
Do you have a favorite spot for amazing bagels? Tell me about 'em in the comments!
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