Olde World Bagel & Deli

Yes! Inflation and cost of living increases are certainly real. I was recently in California. A gallon of gas averaged $6.00. Tacqueria and food truck burritos are now about $12.00. The price of eggs and milk and other staples have been well documented. Especially over the last two years. We get it. Everything is expensive. Even still, it can be shocking. I came through the beautiful city of Colorado Springs for work and happened by Olde World Bagel. I pass through many cities throughout the country for work. And I must say, Colorado Springs is a beautiful town. Clean air. Stunning scenery and views. Very nice people. I did not spend much time in the town, but that was my initial impression. The price for my bagel with lox was equally as stunning as the surrounding white capped mountain vistas. Though, to be fair, I did not pay attention to the price when I ordered. I knew what I wanted before seeing it on the menu. It has been ages since I had lox. Figured I would give it a try. Looked liked a great bakery to try it. I am not too fussy about what a place looks like. Often, looks can be deceiving. Olde World Bagel is clean and bright inside. Feels like a mix of cafe, bakery, and breakfast or brunch spot. Definitely a modern coffee shop. Several employees were busy behind the counter. I did not wait at all to place my order and my bagel came within minutes, as I had arrived well after noon and the usual lunchtime rush. The everything bagel with lox was both fresh and delicious. Though was quite shocked by the price. I was not in New York, or Boston, or D.C. Or Los Angeles or San Francisco. There are cities that are well known for their high prices. It sort of goes along with the experience to some extent. Operating costs are high. I understand that fresh and kosher quality salmon can be very expensive. I used to live in Brooklyn. $15 for a bagel is expensive. Anywhere. Again, the bagel was delicious. No problem or qualms with taste. Next time I pass by I will definitely pass on the lox or any other pricey concoction and try a standard bagel with cream cheese or another kind of cheese or spread that is more reasonably priced. And allows me to afford dessert. Thanks.

Man, these bagel sandwiches are too good! When I’m in town my partner and I get at least 2 sandwiches a week for breakfast/lunch. They’re all made fresh, and the ingredients they use are legit. I always use their online ordering, you can customize it to your hearts content. I’m ALWAYS impressed that my very custom sandwiches come out exactly as requested, every time so far. Very happy, returning customers here! The staff is always nice and very friendly. Keep up the great work!

You can order online for in person pick-up, which is great for early morning on the go breakfast, trying to get to work. They have a great inviting atmosphere to enjoy breakfast brunch or lunch. They have discounted bagels on sale next to the register. It's my favorite bagel place in Colorado Springs.

THE BEST BAGEL PLACE IN THE SPRINGS! An article came out recently from Colorado Springs Magazine claiming to know the best bagel in Colorado Springs and I felt the need to set the record straight. No other bagel shop comes close to Olde World. They have a huge variety of daily flavors of both bagels and cream cheese but this is the one and only place I would ever recommend a plain bagel with cream cheese. The texture/density and flavor are truly unmatched and are easy to overlook when the bagel is covered in other delicious flavors. They also have pastries, sandwiches, and drinks that are definitely worth a try. This is a “no frills” kinda place that sticks to what they are great at, so if it’s on the menu you can’t go wrong.

A widely diverse menu is complemented by a friendly and engaging staff. There's about 11 cream cheese flavors alone! I'll go ahead and recommend the spinach parmesan bagel with egg and provolone cheese with a chai. Excellent service meets great taste for a very reasonable price. It's veteran owned and operated, so if you care about that sort of thing, all the more reason to drop by.