Bruegger’s

3714 Forbes Ave.

(412) 682-6360

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Whether you’re part of the… Bruegger’s

3714 Forbes Ave.

(412) 682-6360

$

Whether you’re part of the early morning crowd or the lunchtime rush, Bruegger’s is sure to have something to satisfy your appetite. Bruegger’s offers a variety of bagels, such as blueberry, everything, or rosemary and olive oil, and an assortment of flavored cream cheeses. Want something a little heartier? A number of sandwiches are also available.

Bruegger’s offers a small dining area for patrons to relax and read the newspaper or catch up with friends while enjoying their meal. Service is fast and employees are friendly – and the bagels are always soft and fresh.

– Karen Bielak

Einstein Bros. Bagels

4906 Baum Blvd.

(412) 688-0813

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Accepts PittFunds

Einstein Bros. Bagels offers a great selection for the food enthusiast and health nut in all of us, yet is also a delight to the taste buds. The atmosphere is cafe chic with small iron tables and large colorful murals on the walls.

Einstein Bros. has a vast selection of bagels ranging from sweet to spicy, plain to taste-overload, and the spreads are a combination of cream cheese and whipped cream, giving them a whipped, light texture and a delicious consistency. The toppings for your bagel sandwiches are endless with a wide variety of meats, veggies and spreads. If not in the mood for bagel sandwiches, an assortment of salads, soups, yogurts and fruits awaits.

Offering a place to sit, relax, study or just hang out with friends, Einstein Bros. will provide an intimate, inexpensive and enjoyable experience.

– Meghan Dowdell

Schwartz’s Bagels

3615 Forbes Ave.

(412) 682-2558

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Accepts PittFunds

If a quick bite without the grease of fast food is your goal, Schwartz’s Bagels offers an enticing option. The bagels are made fresh each day and feature a variety ranging from cheddar dill to cinnamon, each of which can be spread with one of the special flavored cream cheeses or covered in typical deli sandwich style.

If a bagel just isn’t what you’re craving, Schwartz’s also makes fresh soups daily that can be served in a homemade bread bowl. A perfect addition to fill out the meal is a soft blueberry muffin or homemade cookie.

And, with the simple country atmosphere of wooden chairs that remind you of a kitchen table, you can forget about trying to be elegant and simply focus on a relaxing breakfast, lunch or dinner. On top of all of that, the large glass window located right on Forbes Avenue provides all of the opportunity for people watching that the social scientist in all of us craves.

– Lauren Unger