Taste of Bozeman

Reviewed by Eric Barnes

■■■□□ 3.5 / 5 "Good enough"

There's nothing like a cup of coffee and a breakfast bagel to get your morning started. At Charlie's Deli, located inside the Rocky Mountain Roasting coffee shop in downtown Bozeman, you can get just that. The best part is, the breakfast bagel is completely customizable. They offer several kinds of cheeses and meats, as well as fresh bagels provided by Bagel Works. My co-workers swear by the sausage, but I usually go with bacon, topped with melted cheddar or pepper jack, served on a "works" bagel. The preparation takes about five minutes. If you are getting it to go, they package it in a convenient plastic container. If you are staying, they sometimes provide a small side of grapes. All this for a mere $3.95. 

Looking back at the photo, my mouth starts to water. However, I must be honest here, the taste is nothing to write home about. It's not that it is bland by any means, but I always feel slightly disappointed in the taste, as if something were missing. Not enough sodium? Cheddar not sharp enough? Whatever it is, the good news is it's not over filling. There's nothing worse than feeling stuffed before lunch. This breakfast bagel is just enough.

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