Written By: Derek Page, Staff Writer
Located in the newly constructed Perry Library, Einstein Bros. Bagels is open for business. For many, the Perry Library’s newest addition was welcomed with open arms by hungry students. Despite complaints arising over the noise of construction, students are simply happy for the long-awaited project to be done.
“I didn’t think it [construction] was distracting at all. I’m sure everyone is excited about it finally being open,” says sophomore student Shaina Wesley.
The Bagel Express has seen a significant number of patrons since its opening as hungry, sleep deprived students come in for a bagel and a fresh brewed cup of coffee. Einstein’s offers a variety of tasty options that are sure to suit your food folly. Bagel styles such as the sesame dip’d, cinnamon sugar, and the honey whole wheat can be topped with delicious cream cheese spreads like strawberry, jalapeno, and garden vegetable.
The eatery also serves up wraps, sandwiches, salads, and a number of breakfast wraps and sandwiches as well. Also available are cookies and fruit.
The coffee served at Einstein’s comes in an array of flavors from light and medium roasts to dark roasts, all of which are made with 100 percent Arabica beans.
Some students like Devon Mizelle noted, “If they had egg and dairy alternatives, I’d be more interested.” Unfortunately, Einstein’s does not cater to the small vegan population on campus.
On Oct. 17, Einstein’s offered an exclusive deal for the first 50 students to come in offering free breakfast for a year. Each student was given a book of 55 coupons, enough for one free sandwich a week. The coupons could be used whenever and however they want.
Students began occupying the learning commons around 5 p.m. said employees and freshman student Anna Gannon. Of the 51 students, only one couldn’t handle the wait, leaving sophomore student Megan Palko with the final book of coupons. “It was kind of a spur-of-the-moment thing with my friends and I.”
“We started to get a little loopy from staying up all night, but in the end, free food is always worth it,” said Palko.
Not only has the opening of Einstein’s allowed students a great venue to eat at, junior Will Dougherty thinks, “it’s great that we have a place to take a break from studying and grab a bite to eat without leaving the library.” Einstein’s also offered a few students the opportunity for employment.
Anna Gannon says, “I love working here. Everyone is very friendly and it’s a great atmosphere to work in. It gets stressful at times, but when everyone pulls together as a team things aren’t so bad.”
Einstein Bros. Bagels Express is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
