Bruegger's Bagels and Jamba Juice

3.2
369 reviews

About

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Bruegger’s bakes up authentic New York style bagels every morning, ready to be topped with our signature made-in-Vermont cream cheese or perfect for a variety of breakfast and deli sandwiches alongside tasty sides of hashbrowns, muffins, sweets, and custom blends of hot and iced coffee. Breakfast & lunch catering is available by ordering online. In a hurry? Order Ahead using the Bruegger’s mobile app.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Credit cardAvailable

Location

Bruegger's Bagels and Jamba Juice
708 S Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA
52246, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.2
369 reviews
5 stars
140
4 stars
45
3 stars
36
2 stars
35
1 star
113

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the bagels and smoothies, noting they are delicious and fresh, but there are complaints about stale bagels and incorrect orders.

Service Speed

Many reviews highlighted extremely long wait times, particularly in the drive-thru, with some customers waiting over 30 minutes for their orders.

Customer Service

While some staff were described as friendly and helpful, there were numerous reports of poor service, including rude behavior and lack of assistance.

Management Issues

Several customers expressed concerns about management and staffing, citing understaffing and disorganization as major problems affecting service quality.
  • MM
    Minespidur
    Dec 6, 2025
    5.0
    Bagel and smoothie place together in one building. I tried a smoothie and brisket bagel and was not disappointed. One of the best bagels I’ve had in quite a while. Could perhaps use a little renovation in the sitting area, but other than that, the service was great.
  • TL
    Taylor Lawson
    Sep 25, 2025
    5.0
    Highly recommend! Bruegger’s bagels are the best bagels I’ve ever tried.
  • AL
    Alyssa Landgrebe
    Aug 28, 2025
    5.0
    people in drive through are always pleasant. great service and nice staff
  • JT
    Jerry Tumarden
    Aug 28, 2025
    5.0
    Great bagels and Staff!!
  • BS
    Breno Sader
    Aug 26, 2025
    1.0
    The food is great but the service in the drive-theo is absolutely horrible. The staff hand you a tablet to ask for a tip and then turn it around to check what tip amount you selected before allowing the transaction to fully go through. Its a drive-thro, no tip should be required as no additional service is done; but that didnt stop the server from giving me a dirty look before making my order. I called them to explain my frustration and got a "all right thank you" from the manager before being hung up on. They make the food and smoothies very well but I do not reccomended going through the drive-thro.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bruegger's Bagels and Jamba Juice

What type of bagels does Bruegger's Bagels and Jamba Juice in Iowa City offer?

They bake authentic New York style bagels every morning, topped with their signature made-in-Vermont cream cheese or used in a variety of sandwiches.

What are the opening hours of Bruegger's Bagels and Jamba Juice at 708 S Riverside Drive?

Bruegger's Bagels is open daily from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.