Located in the small plaza near Safeway just 5 minutes from campus, Saratoga Bagels offers a variety of bagels, bagel sandwiches and drinks as well as a lively atmosphere during the lunch period.

On my first trip to Saratoga Bagels, I was overwhelmed by the number of affordable mouth-watering menu items; with options ranging from bagel breakfast sandwiches to healthy salads, Saratoga Bagels’s wide selection of tasty options can be purchased for $3 to $8.

When I got there, the line was almost out the door, and I was anxious that I would be late arriving back at school. However, the staff was quick and friendly, and I got my bacon omelette bagel sandwich within 10 minutes, even with the large number of people who had ordered before me.

In terms of flavor, the bagel sandwich I ordered tasted heavenly. The bagel had been toasted to perfection, and the fluffy egg tasted amazing with the addition of the crunchy bacon. The portions were also generous and kept me satisfied well into my afternoon class. The addition of a well-stocked fridge of cold drinks and cream cheese spreads provided extra variety and convenience along with the selection of bagels.

Saratoga Bagels deserves a rating of four out of four Falcons, because of its close proximity to school, affordable prices and fast and reliable service. It is a great choice for the next time you go off campus for lunch.