For a quick breakfast—and a darn good cup of coffee—you’re not alone if Einstein Bros.’ Bagels is your favorite restaurant choice. This fast-casual chain serves a variety of bagels, sandwiches, and specialty coffee drinks for every craving. Since local stores bake their bagels fresh every four hours (beginning at 2:00 A.M.), it’s no wonder their many flavors, from chocolate chip to jalapeño cheddar, come out soft and chewy around the clock.
At CaterSquad, we’re proud to call Einstein Bros.’ Bagels one of our national partners. Here’s an overview of the company’s history, plus what you can expect from a catered meal from Einstein Bros.
History
The big question is, of course: Are there really a pair of spectacled brothers named Einstein, as in the company’s memorable logo? We’re sorry to burst this bubble, but no—Melvin and Elmo (yes, they have names) are fictional characters.
However, the folks who originally founded Einstein Bros are quite real. In 1995, the Boston Market restaurant group formed the Einstein and Noah Corporation as a way to reach consumers looking for restaurant breakfast foods. The “Noah” in this name was for Noah Alper, a restauranteur in Berkeley, California who took part in the original concept. The company now operates 720 bagel shops throughout the U.S. and is headquartered in Colorado.
Menu at a Glance
For obvious reasons, bagels are the specialty at Einstein Bros. Their numerous bagel flavors include creations like classic sesame seed, sweet cinnamon sugar, savory six cheese, and more. Mix and match the chain’s eight different schmear flavors to top your bagel of choice.
Moving beyond the bagels themselves, you’ll also find a sizable selection of deli lunch sandwiches built on bagels. Options like ham and swiss or turkey and cheddar are available for meat eaters, while vegetarians or pescatarians can enjoy the Avocado Veg Out or Nova Lox sandwiches. Or choose from a variety of egg sandwiches with toppings like avocado, chorizo, and cheese. Finally, sweet pastries and hot and iced coffee drinks round out the restaurant’s menu.
Need to know if an item on Einstein Bros’ menu will work for your diet? The company provides comprehensive allergen and nutrition information on their website.
Catering Options
Einstein Bros.’ catering options aren’t too different from their in-restaurant menu (thank goodness!). Everyone in the office will look forward to the arrival of a tray of a half dozen, baker’s dozen, or two dozen classic or gourmet bagels. Add individual tubs of popular schmears like strawberry or honey almond. Egg sandwich nosh boxes are another popular choice, providing a dozen or a half dozen of thesavory morning sammies.
When you can’t decide if your meal is breakfast or lunch, consider Einstein Bros.’ brunch box. This affordable combo comes with six bagels, a tub of schmear, three egg sandwiches, four hash browns, and four blueberry muffins.
At lunchtime, boxed lunches of individual bagel sandwiches come with a pickle, chips, and your choice of a gourmet cookie. To feed a crowd, check out Einstein Bros.’ classic or signature sandwich trays, which come in both full and half sizes.
Finally, f something sweet, check out Einstein Bros.’ three dessert box options, which serve six to 12: Sweets & Coffee Break, Pastries & Sweets, or Cookies. Then order your coffee and other drinks on an individual or group basis.
Placing an Einstein’s Order with CaterSquad
Our job at CaterSquad is to place the ideal catering order for your business or clients. You can, of course, specify when you’d like a baker’s dozen of bagels or carafe of high-quality coffee from Einstein Bros. Or, when you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or lunch without the effort of selecting every little thing, let us take care of your order. Don’t be surprised if a delicious selection of bagels from Einstein Bros arrives to please your crowd.