Big Apple Bagels

1675 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002, United States

Big Apple Bagels
About the Company

Counter-serve chain for coffee, sandwiches & basic breakfast fare including muffins & bagels.

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Published 4 months ago

Review β„–2

The white chocolate coffee drink did not have white chocolate syrup. Instead they used a disgusting International Delight White Chocolate creamer. Yuck

Published 6 months ago

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Review β„–4

i got 18 bagel the lady didn’t wont to put cheese inside them she said you do it yourself, i got also 2 dozen of muffin as you see in the photo she put the food above each other, and she didn’t put knifes in the order to use it for adding cheese in the bagel and i haded to drive back to get them

Published 7 months ago

Review β„–5

I have been disappointed by the bagels when compared to bruegger's bagels. The cream cheeses were good though!

Published 8 months ago

Review β„–6

Busy little shop. Delicious bagels. The girl who waited on us was super friendly and helpful. She gave us some wonderful suggestions and we had a great breakfast. Recommend!!

Published 8 months ago

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Review β„–8

Fantastic bagels and muffins, super fresh and I very much recommend the salsa cream cheese spread! Very happy this was recommend to me by family, happy we stopped in.

Published 9 months ago

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Quick and delicious option while in town for a baseball tournament. Muffins looked amazing too!!

Published 10 months ago

Review β„–11

This place is a hidden gem. The food is so amazing and fresh. Nothing is bad from there. Ordering is a little chaotic as it seems like there are people everywhere during checkout.

Published 10 months ago

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This place is our preferred stop for food

Published a year ago

Review β„–13

Bagels are always so good and cream cheese is amazing!

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Good bagels. I was impressed, for this place being a chain.

Published a year ago

Review β„–17

Was actually in Little Caesars. Big apple bagels makes an excellent bagel

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Review β„–20

February 21st my lil lady and myself met up with a friend for breakfast at the BIG 🍎 Begal for the first timeπŸ‘ the breakfast BLT with Swiss melt begal and jalapeΓ±o cheddar cream cheese was πŸ˜‹ strawberry begal was nice and chewy, cinnamon roll was spot on and staff was great πŸ‘

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Review β„–23

Nice neighborhood option but don't appreciate going there and never knowing what they'll be out of that day.

Every time I go:

"Oh, sorry, we're out of that. Sorry, we're out of that, too. Sorry, we ran out of those an hour ago."

Good prices.

Amount of cream cheese you receive highly variable upon particular employee. I imagine most ppl like a good amount on there. Half of them will give it to you but half will spread on a meager and disappointing amount.

Lines in the morning take an extremely long time to get thru. Even just four groups/ppl ahead of me and I'm 50/50 whether I feel like spending 20 minutes there for a bagel.

Their muffins are crazy good. They taste as good as they look, too. Thry're so good I have to actively not order them ever (maybe once/year) otherwise I'll purchase 4 to get the bulk discount and now I'm fat again. If you don't care about getting fat then these pure fat/sugar muffins are pure joy. They really know what they're doing with muffins.

Their coffee is weak and the specialty drinks they make from it taste watery.

Love they've managed to stick around forever and to have them as an option in the neighborhood.

Published 2 years ago

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Review β„–25

Great service, better bagels.

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–26

Nice employees and great food

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–27

Always great food! Also very cheerful atmosphere! Judy dies great at making sure everyone has what they need & feels welcome

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–28

Good get the southern tradition on a Swiss melt w/ bacon and my food got spit on

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Review β„–30

It was Just An OK Bagel Sandwich 2/5 ✨

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–31

This review has nothing to do with service, the service is great. I want to point that out. Other than how they process orders, they are nice people and have the best intentions. IF YOUR FROM A BIGGER CITY DONT EXPECT A PROPER BAGEL AND SCHMEAR! I’ve been here twice now (to see if it was just an off day) and what I’ve experienced is some form of circular tough not chewy bread with a hole Moses can walk through with and maybe he had a part in parting the carbs. I just wish somewhere had a proper bagel and schmear but till I return to the land of my people this is what I get I guess I will be making them at home again :(.

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–32

How hard is it to scew up a Bagels. Sure enough people just think just say sorry it will be okay

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Review β„–35

Bagel sandwiches were good. Really enjoyed the jalapeΓ±o cream cheese. The lemon raspberry muffin was good. Would probably try the cinnamon roll if i go back again.

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–36

Very good coffee.
Great muffins.
Clean place.
But workers. Looked serious sad.
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Published 2 years ago

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Review β„–38

This is a cute place with many selections. The bagels are not great in my opinion but there are so many other things to choose from. The staff is lovely.

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–39

always good quick lunch,friendly service.

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Review β„–40

Excellent breakfast sandwiches and very courteous employees.

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Review β„–41

I wish we had another one on the south end of town love this place!

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Review β„–43

The best everything here. Its all good no matter what you get. And the service is always awesome. The staff is super friendly. Always smiling and happy. So glad we found this little gem.

Published 2 years ago

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Review β„–45

Great selection and tasteful bagels.

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–46

Local Dubuque bagel establishment been around for years for a reason.

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–47

November 2022 I waited about 10 minutes for service because there was only one girl behind the counter. A little stressful because I only get a 30 minute break including drive time but no big deal. A woman came into the store and a second employee came out from the back and served her immediately while I was still waiting which made my lengthy wait very frustrating.

July 2022 I had a weird experience today. The girl behind the counter offered me a muffin and a pickle insisting they were free and then I was charged $3.60 more than just the price of the bagel. I told her a couple of times I just wanted the bagel.

Published 2 years ago

Review β„–48

Great bagel low prices

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Review β„–49

This is my kids and I Friday morning date spot! Bagels-always good. Coffee-fantastic! Service- out of this world!! Keep rocking it!!

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Good bagels, great service

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Small shop, better get there early for options.

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Love this place. Wish we had one at home.

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Very good food. Got a breakfast sandwich and a muffin. Both were awesome

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Review β„–61

I've been here a couple of times now and I absolutely love it! Food is good, drinks are good, service is normally pretty quick. I've had sandwiches and muffins and now I can't ever decide what I want because it's all so good. I absolutely love the French toast bagel!

Published 3 years ago

Review β„–62

If you like begals and great fruit smoothies, this is the plcae.πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ‘

Published 3 years ago

Review β„–63

Always great food. My local stop

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The service is slow, but the food is excellent. The sweet easter mini tarts are especially good.

Published 3 years ago

Review β„–66

Friendly service and good bagels. I love the jalapeno cream cheese.

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Review β„–68

Good coffee, great bagels and friendly staff

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Review β„–70

Delicious bagels. Close at 3 pm
Arrived 2:50 and a lot of bagels in which to choose. πŸ˜‹ friendly staff, very clean.

Published 3 years ago

Review β„–71

Very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast and lunch plus take home treats or sandwiches. Has in store dining. Very crowded during my last visit. Great food.

Published 3 years ago

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Review β„–73

There is not a bad bagel or sandwich in the building, and their muffins and sweet treats are just as good. What makes it even better is that the staff is as nice as the food is delicious!

Published 3 years ago

Review β„–74

It was delicious, but my bf brought it to me, not revealing the calories. They said some the apple pie was like 12000. There's no way, I mean it was worth it

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–75

Fresh Bagels

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Review β„–77

A must when in Dubuque. Try to hit it early if you can it's a very popular place for good reason.

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–78

A friend took me there and treated. Awesome! Delicious! Aloha πŸ€™πŸ½

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Review β„–79

A wonderful alternative to other big bagel chains in town, and the muffins are the best.

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–80

Delicious bagels! The owner, Judy, has given Dubuque a gift with this establishment.

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Review β„–83

Really good sandwiches and cold brew coffee

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Review β„–84

Firework bagel was so yummy!

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Review β„–87

Amazing staff. And great food.

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Review β„–88

Great bagels.

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Review β„–90

Judy and Kyle are my favorites!

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–91

Friendly staff. Fresh food. Decent prices. Used a buy 6 bagels get 6 bagels free coupon, great value! The cream cheese/cucumber dip is very popular. Definately going to return.

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–92

Always kind & eager to help. Bagels are delicious! Try the peach πŸ‘ drink! It tastes just like peach rings.

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Review β„–94

The Bronco BLT was delicious. So was the tomato Florentine soup!

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Review β„–98

Great spot for breakfast, go after lunch for cheap bagels, they bake new ones fresh every day!

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–99

There aren't too many breakfast places I will ever give a bad review, but BAB's definitely tops the list for one of the BEST!!

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–100

Great little bagel shop. Large selection of bagel sandwiches.

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–101

EDIT ... review to 3 star!
So nice to have a locally owner bagel company here in Dubuque Iowa! Thank you for the delicious bagel and cream cheese. Most of all, thank you for the great service and variety of products! EDIT... Changed review from 5 star to 3 star as the staff was extremely unpleasant and not friendly at all for my visit today at 3 p.m. Ugh!

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–102

Excellent place to start your morning right.

Published 4 years ago

Review β„–103

Fresh bagels but no cheddar twists

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Review β„–105

Great place to go to and great tasting food!

Published 5 years ago

Review β„–106

Nice people. Bagels have a good texture. Cream cheese is delicious.

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Review β„–108

If I could give this lace 10/5 stars I would. First time eating the Roma Italian and my only regret is that I didn't get two sandwiches.

Published 5 years ago

Review β„–109

I stopped this morning to pick up my usual, and a new face had greeted me to take my order. I could tell she was smiling under her mask, and she gave me a true feeling of welcome, and that my business was appreciated. I do not know her name, but she has red hair. I consider her to be a model after which some behind the counter should strive to emulate. Thanks to her for starting my day off in a fantastic state!

Published 5 years ago

Review β„–110

BEST cinnamon rolls in town. Every staff member is kind and welcoming.

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Review β„–112

Love my food from there

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Review β„–114

Food is good but the service is soooooo slow. Waited 20 mins for a couple bagels and coffee. Doesnt seem to be enough people working here.

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Review β„–116

Amazing place. I have visited Dubuque for a work. Someone suggested me to try breakfast here. The service and bagel sandwich were zing zing amazingπŸ˜„

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Review β„–125

Love their bagels. I also love how they use gloves and make sure not to handle the food with bare hands.

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Review β„–127

This has literally been my favorite restaurant since I was a child. Seriously, the best place for bagels

Published 5 years ago

Review β„–128

Holiday Bagel Wreaths are amazing! Sunrise breakfast sandwich was very good and filling. This is a good place to grab a breakfast and sip some coffee on the way to work or meeting up with friends.

Published 5 years ago

Review β„–129

I love this place. Always good food, nice staff and usually busy.

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Review β„–133

Look the helpful stuff ad food was so yummy

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Review β„–136

Today was my third or fourth visit at BAB. I absolutely think the food is beyond delicious and the drinks are very good. It always seems to be busy inside whenever I come around, so they must be doing something right. As much as I am satisfied with the food and precuts, I must admit the service is kind of on the 50/50 scale. Don't get me wrong, all the girls are nice and attentive. But when it comes to product knowledge (pricing, name's of bagels or other things) they really don't know..,well any of it. I'm kind of thrown off that whenever I asked about a price of the dog bone or the muffins I got a "I don't know" and she just trailed off and left me standing there. If she was walking away to ask about the prices, she never did come back. Thanks for leaving me ignored. I'm not even sure if its worth going back for.

Published 5 years ago

Review β„–137

Very good food !! Love bagwls

Published 6 years ago

Review β„–138

Loved it!

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Review β„–139

Great place but never enough people working. Waited 10 minutes only to move up 2 people in line, while the line was out the door.

Published 6 years ago

Review β„–140

The cream cheese is amazing. The girls behind the counter was very sweet....But the cream cheese

Published 6 years ago

Review β„–141

Very good bagels and decent coffee. The icespressos are a bit over syruped, or at least they were when I ordered some. I like the poppyseed bagels but they also have really good "fun" flavors too. A box of 12 is kinda pricey but if you want a good bagel then you should definitely check it out.

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Review β„–143

Love there bagels

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Review β„–144

Stopped in for a breakfast bagel. Highly recommend it. Tasty coffee.

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Review β„–155

Their breakfast bagel sandwiches are πŸ”₯

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Review β„–156

Great food

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Review β„–157

Best in town.

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Review β„–159

Amazing breakfast bagels super slow and unorganized service

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Review β„–161

This is one of my favorite places. The swiss melt is the best! Great coffees, too!

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Review β„–164

I had a chicken, ham and cheese on a bagel. It was very good. Employee was friendly and had a smile for me.

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Actually went to little ceasers

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Good selection of bagels and sandwiches

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Review β„–169

YUM!!
A favorite place to go!

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Review β„–171

Service was fast and friendly. I LOVE the bread bones they sell, but more importantly my dogs do 😊

Published 6 years ago

Review β„–172

I've been rambling down to Judy's Place for a few years simply because it feels homey. Typically, I occupy the same corner table tucked next to the beverage machine and, along with a friend, enjoy great coffee, superb bagels (try the pretzel or the poppy seed) and smiling service. I suggest a twice-toasted bagel for the added crispiness. The muffins are tasty, but the cinnamon rolls are great. Because BABS is locally owned makes it even more important to support her business.

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Best bagels in Dubuque. Have enough different offering to please everyone in the family since one doesn't like bagels but is able to get sandwich on bread.

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Review β„–176

Very good choices of bagels and flavored spreads. Good coffee. Workers are pleasant.

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Review β„–177

Friendly service, great prices and the best bagels in town

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Best sandwich ever!!

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Noms

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Review β„–189

Great bagels and sandwiches. This shop makes especially good breakfast sandwiches. The drinks are a mixed bag. I like the coffee, but not blended coffees. The smoothies are from a box, but are very tasty. This is a Dubuque favorite and the wait times can reflect that. Also be warned it is not open for dinner at all.

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Excellent food and choices

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Great service, quality sandwiches.

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Wonderful place with great bagels and sandwiches.

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Good product! Good service! Clean environment!

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Review β„–199

Excellent place for breakfast and good coffee. They also do a lot for the local community!

Published 7 years ago

Review β„–200

Best bagels

Published 7 years ago

Company information
  • 8 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.6 rating
  • Phone: +1 563-557-3170
  • Website: http://www.bigapplebagels.com/
  • Address: 1675 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002, United States
  • Coordinates: 42.4999092, -90.72157059999999
Categories
  • Bagel shop
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Takeout restaurant
  • Sandwich shop
Working hours
  • Monday: 6β€―AM–3β€―PM
  • Tuesday: 6β€―AM–3β€―PM
  • Wednesday: 6β€―AM–3β€―PM
  • Thursday: 6β€―AM–3β€―PM
  • Friday: 6β€―AM–3β€―PM
  • Saturday: 6:30β€―AM–3β€―PM
  • Sunday: 7β€―AM–2β€―PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery: Yes
  • Delivery: Yes
  • In-store pick-up: Yes
  • Takeaway: Yes
  • Dine-in: Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee: Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast: Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit: Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards: Yes
  • Debit cards: Yes
  • NFC mobile payments: Yes
  • Credit cards: Yes
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Yes
  • Free parking lot: Yes