Collegetown Bagels

Collegetown Bagels

329 Pine Tree Rd, Ithaca, NY

★★★★★4.2(376 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This beloved Ithaca institution has been a campus staple since 1977, earning its reputation with excellent bagels and an eclectic menu featuring cryptic-named sandwiches like the legendary Octopus—a local favorite worth the pilgrimage. The casual vibe welcomes everyone from quick coffee grabs to lingering breakfast meetings, though quality seems to fluctuate depending on when you visit, so it's best experienced as a nostalgic ritual rather than a consistent destination. Reasonable prices and friendly service keep regulars coming back, especially those craving that specific Cornell-adjacent comfort that only a long-standing bagel shop can provide.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Slow sitTraditional drinksPastriesLight foodFull breakfastQuick grabMeetingsFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Kollin Vanzandt
★★★★★a month ago

Place took 45 minutes to make coffee, still didn’t make it after asking politely since I had to go to work. Horrible service, would not recommend.

Marlene Conger
★★★★★2 months ago

Ordered the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich at East Hill Plaza on 4/3/26. It was so hard it couldn't be chewed. We had to throw it out.

Steve Pacenka
★★★★★4 months ago

Excellent bagels. Great sandwiches and soups. Large menu (except soups) with cryptic names. Been a regular in this local chain since 1977.

Jayde Newton
★★★★★5 months ago

The quality of the food they put out has gone so wildly downhill. I used to order CTB weekly. This is an “open face, scooped, tuna salad bagel + onion & tomato”. Absolute waste of money.

Eric Brodie
★★★★★7 months ago

Fabulous experience! Delicious, nutritious food at reasonable prices. Convenient location right near the Cornell campus. Fast, friendly service. A wide variety of both food items and beverages. A clean, neat store. Highly recommended!

Ellen Booth Church
★★★★★8 months ago

We lived in Ithaca for many years but had not been back in 12 years. One stop that was essential was to Collegetown Bagels. We had to get the stellar Octopus Sandwich (super!) and an Octopus Collegetown bagels T-shirt. Great setting, helpful staff, delicious food and fast…

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