Rochester Bagel & Deli Company

Work takes me to Rochester, Indiana a couple times each year. When I go, I try to make time to stop at the delightful Rochester Bagel & Deli Company. Lots of smaller Indiana communities have coffee shops but far fewer have places that bake their own bagels. That's one of the reasons I really like this place. No imported or previously-frozen bagels here.

Each day they bake more than a dozen different varieties and they add to that number with some seasonal bagels. The baking doesn't stop there. They also have muffins cinnamon rolls, other goodies, and bake their own breads. The menu (available here) includes homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. On my most recent visit I went for an incredible Cherry & Chocolate Muffin. Wow! Soups of the day were Beef & Cabbage and Chicken & Dumpling. I wish I could have stayed for lunch!

Rochester Bagel & Deli Company is located at 231 E. 9th St. in Rochester. They are open Monday - Friday 6 am to 2 pm and Saturday 6 am to 12 noon. They can be reached by phone at 574-224-3354 or by email.