Irving's rolls bagels onto College Avenue

Irving's Bagels opened new location on College Avenue to rave reviews this weekend.

Ethan Kasales has two words to describe Irving's Bagels -- "really good."

The 3-year-old enjoyed a blueberry bagel with cream cheese yesterday morning at the newest location of Irving's Bagels, 110 E. College Ave., which opened Saturday.

In addition to bagel sandwiches, Irving's offers fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies, fruit and homemade breads, a salad bar and an espresso station.

-Andrew Bergstein, University marketing instructor

"I think it is (designed) much better because you have seven different stations, which diffuses the people. Between the owners, architects and builders, they did a wonderful job," said Andrew Bergstein, University marketing instructor and Kasales' father. "I came yesterday and I was so excited, we came back today."

Bergstein said he thinks the location is excellent for students and teachers alike.

"I can't wait to stop down from Willard between classes," Bergstein said. "I'm sure I won't be the only one."

-Philip D'Ambrosio (senior-physics)

"I could see a lot of people hiding out down here and doing homework," said Philip D'Ambrosio (senior-physics). "I'll probably be here daily."

Amy Dytko (sophomore-elementary education), who trained at the original Irving's Bagels location, 131 W. Beaver Ave., said customers seem impressed with the size and style of the new site.

"People are coming in, and they are excited," Hendricks agreed. "It's something they didn't expect from State College."

The restaurant -- formerly the home of 110 Connection, a clothing store -- has a cafeteria concept different from anything else in State College, she added.