As of Nov. 5, 2014, Bodo's lovers like myself now have the option to have Charlottesville's favorite bagels delivered straight to them.

I am a self-proclaimed Bodo's addict. No shame in it. Refer to this delightful love letter to Bodo's as penned by my fave, Selina Horsley, for further information.

So when I heard (via Twitter) that Bodo's started delivering, at first I thought it was a joke. Then I got super excited. So the only thing I could think to do was to try it out.

First things first
I love going to Bodo's on the Corner. Yes, there are times during the day when it feels like there are literally a hundred people in front of you, but it's the principle of it. Either way, the bagels are best fresh and warm with way too much cream cheese; and Bodo's just has a really cozy feeling, especially during this time of year and heading into the colder months. 

To say that I was nervous for my first delivered Bodo's order is an extreme understatement. Oh, the things I do for articles.

Let me set the stage
I had been reading all day for too many English classes, and finishing up a lab report, when I decided to try out this new delivery option. I pulled up the OrderUp Charlottesville website, and... ordered my usual bagel.

It was super easy, but I wasn't stoked about the delivery price. It was (almost) double the cost of my bagel itself, which I understand, but still, $4 for a $2.50 bagel? Moving on.

So I placed the order, and clocked how long it took: 16 minutes. That's it. Which is pretty dang fast considering other delivery services have taken up to an hour to get food to my apartment before.

The bagel was delicious, of course. But maybe because it was in the afternoon, or maybe it's in my head, but I felt like the time between the bagel leaving the Preston Bodo's location and the time the bag was placed in my hands, it lost some of it's soul. Or just some warmth. 

The pros for this new option of Bodo's consumption were very clear to me:

1. I didn't have to actually leave my apartment.

2. For days when you're recovering from the night before — awesome option.

3. Great selection. The menu online is, by my accounts, the exact same as the menu in the stores, which is fantastic if you like a specific order for your bagel (read: me).

4. It was actually pretty quick. If you factor in the amount of time it would take to walk to Bodo's, wait in line, etc, then the 16 minute delivery was pretty sweet.

5. I got a bagel.

6. For larger groups, the delivery option is way more cost-efficient than if you're going solo. The delivery cost is then split up, and not as noticeable than when it was, again, almost double the price of my bagel. So if you're stuck at the library in the afternoon and want a cheap dinner, this seems like a perfect idea.

But there were also some very clear cons:

1. The delivery price. I know I already complained, and I feel awful for complaining, but it's true. It bugged me.

2. Hours of operation: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday. I don't know why the idea of delivering earlier in the morning hasn't been proposed or materialized yet. I don't know if it's a logistical issue. But honestly, think of all the hungover college students that only want a Bodo's bagel after a particularly rough night. Think of the money this would rake in. Seriously though. By 2 p.m. the bagels are clearly not straight out of the oven (or mine wasn't... it was still delicious but not amazing). And the hours limit late night snacks in addition to eating the food for an actual breakfast. The store isn't open that late, which is understandable, but still. A girl can dream.

3. One mile delivery radius. For most of the UVA student population, this doesn't matter. It just means that people who have grown to love Bodo's, but don't live within range won't get to reap the benefits of having a delivery option.

All in all, my experience was good. Definitely not as cost-efficient as walking to the Corner; but the bagel was delicious, so I can't complain.

So, to whomever decided to ask Bodo's if OrderUp could start delivering food: I speak for the entire student population when I say, thank you so much, even though this will hurt our wallets even more.