Bagel Sphere
4089 W 11th Ave, Eugene, OR
Crema's Take
“Bagel Sphere is a charming Eugene spot where fresh-baked bagels meet thoughtful coffee in a surprisingly spacious, eclectic interior that feels like a second home. While they're known for rotating specials and a menu with real variety, consistency can be hit-or-miss, so you might want to stake out when they're "on" before making it a regular spot. The staff brings genuine warmth when they're dialed in—the kind of place where they'll brew you a fresh pot just because—making it ideal for lingering conversations or quick morning grabs.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
My partner and I love it here! I appreciate how many choices they have on their menu and their specials are fun to try. Charming staff (they even brewed a fresh pot of coffee for us today!) and a chill atmosphere. We recommend.
I have ordered online here several times with minimal issues. Today, ALL THREE sandwiches were wrong. It is one thing to place an order in person and have something little get missed verbally, but my online order is printed out in front of this team, and they manage to screw up all three?! Two extras I paid for were missing - one of each of the other two sandwiches, and mine? I listed asiago, cheddar, and sesame as my bagel choices. It was 10:30 on a Saturday morning, and somehow they were apparently out of all three. Did they use common sense and sub in a plain bagel? No. Did they call me and ask? No. They used an EVERYTHING bagel, full of stuff I simply cannot eat. I couldn't even open it and just eat the meat, egg, and cheese because that crap from the bagel was everywhere, and it reeked. I had to toss it. Mistakes happen. But this?
Honestly yall, when Bagelsphere is on, they're on! But man when Bagelsphere is off, they're so way off. My biggest issue is the lack of consistency every time we go. We always usually order the same thing and every time it's made differently. Sometimes we get our Willamette with the most beautiful greens, cucumbers, turkey piled high, cream cheese on both sides of the sandwich, etc. Other times we get handed a nasty sandwich that's been slopped together with basically rotten lettuce and cukes. Attached pictures don't lie. I don't mind to give my hard earned money to small businesses and tip too! But it's very hard to continue to come back and support a place that's just so wishy-washy with their food and customer service. A $15 bagel sandwich shouldn't have a side salad on it, nasty, slimy see-through cucumbers, and barely any cream cheese. Do better, please!
I visited a fairly old bagel specialty place The interior was much larger than it appeared from the outside, and they make and sell bagels on-site. Due to personal preferences, I didn’t order coffee. Honestly, the bagels themselves weren’t exceptionally special in terms of taste, but they offer a variety of bagel menu so I recommend giving this place a try.”
Bagel Sphere is a true gem! The cozy and eclectic atmosphere immediately makes you feel at home. We had the pleasure of enjoying two Pearls, one on a sesame bagel and the other on a garlic bagel. Each Pearl was a delightful combination of plain cream cheese, fresh lox, tomatoes, onions, and capers, all on the bagel of your choice. The flavors complemented each other beautifully, creating a taste experience we won’t forget. The staff here are incredibly nice and efficient, ensuring a pleasant visit every time. A special touch for me is the sentimental value of coming here with my grandma during my childhood. Every visit brings back fond memories of us sitting by the window, watching the blue cars pass by. Bagel Sphere is more than just a place to eat; it’s a place filled with cherished memories and wonderful food.
Crema Reviews
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