I think I've found Gainesville's best bagel spot! So far, all I've heard has been rave reviews of Bagel Bakery. And it DEFINITELY lived up to the hype without a doubt. The Bagel Bakery offer a nice variety of bagels, along with other baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, coffees, and plenty of cream cheeses. Their bagels are made fresh throughout the morning. I would recommend going earlier in the day in order to have the best, freshest variety before they sell out. The workers are some of the nicest people. They are all super helpful and very friendly. When it came to ordering, they were extremely helpful and patient. Ordering is really easy and the staff does an amazing job handling customers. Service is just 10/10! The inside is welcoming and comfortable. With a decent amount of seating option, both inside and out, it is a great place to go with friends. I ended up ordering a toasted bacon-cheddar bagel with spinach & artichoke cream cheese. The bagel was phenomenal, I have absolutely no complaints. Super soft and fresh, the texture was wonderful. I wouldn't consider this a New York styled bagel, but it was still better than any of the other bagels I've had in Gainesville. The bagel had real bacon on it, which made all the difference in the bacon flavor. The cheddar was sharp, but not overpowering. The spinach-artichoke cream cheese was like nothing I'd had before. With actual pieces of artichokes in it, it was perfection. The texture of the cream cheese was also nice. Not too thick, but necessary whipped, I thoroughly enjoyed it! While I was checking out their cookies caught my eye and I added a chocolate chip one to my order. The cashier offered me a free day old cookie from the previous that they couldn't sell. This was very generous and appreciated! The chocolate cookies were very good. I appreciated the different chunks of chocolate in the cookie. The base of the cookie had a good buttery, brown sugar taste...delicious! The free, day-old cookie obviously wasn't as fresh as the ladder, but still good nonetheless. The cookies were so satisfying I actually came back to order another one. I ordered the lemon blueberry one and the cashier, once again, offered me another free cookie. The lemon-blueberry cookie was also amazing. Buttery, with a tangy lemon flavor, the cookie was really moist. The other free cookie I got was a caramel chip one. This was more of a crunchy cookie with chunks of caramelized caramel pieces and white chocolate chips. You really can't go wrong with any of the baked good here. I do appreciate the fact that they prioritize selling fresh baked goods each day! Overall, I was blown away with the Bagel Bakery. Honestly I'm kicking myself because I haven't come here sooner. The bagels are extremely fresh, with a great variety, and the perfect texture. The cream cheeses are great as well and have a nice consistency. Everything had so much flavor here. I think that is proof they use good ingredients and take pride in their craft. All the cookies I tried were amazing and shouldn't be missed either. The service is above and beyond. Really made the whole experience even better. This place feels like a local place and they treat their customers so well. Next time I come I will have to try more of their bagels (obviously), but also try some of their other baked goods too! It is safe to say I will be returning. I would HIGHLY recommend coming here over any other bagel place in the area. read more

Bagel Bakery - Bacon-Cheddar Bagel with Spinach-Artichoke Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I went during the breakfast rush and there was a line, but it moved pretty fast. I like that it's locally owned, and the menu has a ton of bagel and cream cheese options, plus sandwiches and coffee. I got an everything bagel with spinach and artichoke cream cheese. The bagel was warm, chewy, and really good, but pretty salty, which overpowered the cream cheese. The cream cheese itself was fluffy but didn't have a strong flavor. read more

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Food always good.I usually take out. my friends and I decided to eat in. The music was loud and horrible. Everyone sitting looked to be 50-80 yrs old. The music wasn't for us obviously. It was grungy rock, very loud we could hardly talk to each other. Perhaps play music for the audience not the workers. We are once again on the hunt for a light lunch we can talk to each other read more

I've always loved Bagel Bakery and still think their bagels are phenomenal, fresh, chewy, and absolutely crave-worthy. If I were rating just the bagels, it'd be five stars all day. But unfortunately, the other menu items really missed the mark for me this time. I tried the Earthy Turkey wrap, and it was honestly disappointing, barely any turkey, just a bunch of lettuce and alfalfa, and it was wrapped in a way that felt more like an afterthought than a meal. I also grabbed an egg and cheese croissant, and... it looked like it had been run over. Definitely not worth the $6. The one highlight (aside from the bagels) was the large pistachio muffin,super moist, flavorful, and honestly the only non-bagel item I actually enjoyed. It's kind of sad because I used to love this place so much more. As far as service , the people working here look so out of it and maybe it was just this morning but they weren't as friendly as they used to be. It's like they don't like to work there or are stressed .. I don't know but it just felt like I had to go find someone to help me that if I wasn't as hungry I would've just left to go somewhere else. It's like they don't care about quality or service anymore. And they seem to have favoritism over the regulars that come . Next time, I'll just stick to what they do best: the bagels. read more

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We moved to Gainesville a few months ago. Needed to find a pizza place and a BBQ place etc. Happy to say Bagel place BIG CHECK! I got a dozen to go 3 times so far and today my wife and I sat down.. It's a very clean and simple decor. Staff was helpful and just plain nice. I got a bagel egg bacon and cheese sandwhich which I enjoyed. Also had a cup of Hazelnut coffee and my wife enjoyed Honey Lavender latte with oat milk and a large chocolate chocolate chip muffin. Not a huge menu but if you want a goto place for a bagel this is it. read more

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First time visit. Customer service was excellent. Great selection and very fresh. 6 different bagels loved by all. The Nova Lox was exceptional. It's a must if you're into that. This place is a must whenever you're in Gainesville. read more

Bagel Bakery - Nova Lox Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

A gainesville staple, bagel bakery is fantastic and they have some lovely employees. I do reminisce of the old design with all the artwork around but alas I'm there for bagels not the room design. read more

There was a huge line when we came in, which moved fairly quickly. The service was alright, but ordering was a very stressful and confusing experience due to the way the line is set up. We ordered two bagels to share, and for the sweet one I thought we were ordering Nutella cream cheese, as it was listed under the cream cheese flavors, but it was actually just plain Nutella slathered on a bagel which was way too sweet. The bagels are alright, but nothing special. The coffee was also not my favorite. While they have lots of options and flavors, I unfortunately probably won't be back. read more

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Way overpriced. Bagels good but never fresh, sometimes staff is unfriendly. Many better choices out there!

Bagel Bakery continues to be my go to bagel place and this is from someone who lived in NYC!! If you're missing flavorful fresh bagels, this is the place. The Nova sandwich is still the bomb! I've tried some of the pastries and they are excellent as well!! read more

Bagel Bakery - Nova and cream cheese on a bagel. - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This place is so cute and delicious! The staff were super attentive and the cream cheese is really good! I have had so far the strawberry, plain and the chive n onion. Smoothies are really good too. I'm definitely coming back here! I would say, I'd try to order online next time as it is good, so there's a line usually! read more

Made a visit with the Corvette Guys and what a treat it is everytime! Everyone loved Bagel Bakery Bagels along with their complete coffee selection! Get there early!!! Thanks Guys!!! read more

Bagel Bakery - Bacon, Egg & Swiss on a toasted Sesame Seed Bagel! - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Still one of my favorite places to go for bagels in Gainesville, I'm glad they are still going strong :) The ambiance is cozy and gives off small town vibes. Service is super friendly. The bagels are excellent as well. My sesame seed bagel was soft and warm on the inside while having a nice crust and wonderful texture from the abundance of toasted sesame seeds on the outside. They are also very generous with the cream cheese, which I greatly appreciate! Although service can be a little slow at times where they are short handed, I love coming here and look forward to being back again :) read more

Bagel Bakery - An excellent Sesame Seed Bagel :) - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

The food and service is good but boy could this place use a good cleaning Crumbs and debris in all the crevices indicate that this establishment doesn't have any cleaning protocol as it appears that it's been months (if not longer) since it's been cleaned. Can't believe the state hasn't given it a few "dings" for it's filthy condition. read more

Calm atmosphere- very city bagel/coffee shop-esque. Huge selection for food and drinks. Friendly & efficient staff. I got a spinach & sausage egg sandwich. Traditionally served on focaccia - I got it on an Asiago bagel. The bagel is fresh and soft! Crunchy on the outside soft and warm on the inside. 10/10 recommend & will be back! read more

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Picked my daughter up from a week long sleep away camp and her lunch request was Bagel Bakery. She got her usual super exciting plain bagel with plain cream cheese (you can see she snatched half out of the bag immediately and started to chow down, hence only a pic of the remaining half ), but I decided to try something new with the Earthy Turkey wrap. Both were delicious! Daughter devoured her's but mine was so big I could only stomach half of it - good news for my lunch tomorrow! read more

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This place is busy on Saturday morning and the line is long. The service is great, the bagels are good and portions are generous. Prices are reasonable to good. Plenty of coffee selections and no extra charge on alternative milk. However, the handcrafted coffee is a let-down, better off for a regular coffee. Overall, it is a great place to visit. read more

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Fresh bagels, tasty sandwiches, and quick service--would definitely recommend over other bagel shops I've tried in the GNV area.

bagel bakery is FANTASTIC. they are so perfect and do the BEST job of putting so much cream cheese on there! really feeling like i'm in New york but with the comfort of this lovely Florida weather and palm trees. highly recommend the spinach everything bagel with spinach artichoke cream cheese. read more

Bagel Bakery - spinach everything bagel with cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Bagel Bakery is amazing! the staff are so friendly and welcoming from the second you walk in the door. Ken is always great and helpful. I believe he is the owner, but he is super nice and has always made sure I enjoy my food. While I have not sat there to eat, there is a nice seating area for those with more time to relax. Overall, there is good food, nice staff, and a welcoming environment I would recommend going to. read more

Bagel Bakery - Bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

New to the Gainesville area and stumbled upon this spot while stopping at USPS. It's so cute! Decor is very homey and welcoming. First stop I got the Pizza bagel on garlic, my gf got a focaccia on spinach I believe, and we split a lemon poppy seed muffin. Overall very yummy, a little up there in price but so is everything these days unfortunately. Stopped there again this morning I got a turkey bacon on garlic again, my gf got the vegetarian on sesame, and we split an apple cinnamon muffin. Omg that muffin was to die for, super moist! I liked it more than the lemon. No shade to the lemon I'm just used to really artificial lemon I think, it tasted homemade which isn't a bad thing! Staff seemed friendly, it was busy so not much they could do while keeping up with orders etc. Will definitely stay coming when funds allow! read more

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If you are looking for a perfectly baked and seasoned bagel, then this is the place. Also, as a bakery, they several other options as well. I was traveling and looking for a breakfast bagel sandwich for the road. I was not disappointed. I love that they had different cheeses to go on my breakfast bagel. I ordered an Everything Bagel with Bacon, Egg, and Pepper Jack Cheese and got a perfectly roasted and flavorable cup of coffee. They roast the beans in-house. Coffee was perfect. They have multiple milk options, as well. My bagel sandwich was so amazing that I wish I had a second bagel to eat. I can not wait until I travel through Gainesville, FL, to get another breakfast sandwich. Finally, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. read more

Bagel Bakery - Everything Breakfast Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Had a everything bagel sandwich - it was yummy! Loved the seasoning on both sides. The guys got breakfast bagel sandwiches and they were equally as good read more

Our go-to place for bagels. They are the best in town, and reasonably priced. We don't eat the other food items, just go for bagels, so I can't speak to their other food. read more

Was here yesterday got an onion bagel with chive cream cheese and a large banana bread iced latte. I think next time I would ask to get it extra toasted. I did think that ~$10 was a lot for what I was given but I didn't see drink sizes displayed anywhere. However, after looking at reviews on here and comparing what I bought it appears they must've given me a small drink instead of the large I paid for. I will say that they were quick to serve though read more

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The bagels are reallyyy good!! I want one right now . I've had their hummus veggie wraps before too and the hummus is great it's just very plain and nothing crazy but I got a veggie bagel sandwich today and the hummus tasted like someone dumped tons of cayenne pepper in it. It was kind of unusual and super spicy. Just tasted like their regular plain hummus with tons of cayenne pepper. Maybe someone messed up. I still ate it cuz I'm not picky but my mouth was on fire lol. read more

This bagel shop is located in a shopping plaza with a Publix supermarket as its anchor store. Foe whatever reason, while there are a lot of parking spots, they fill up quite quickly. It is a very busy shopping plaza and the amount of cars in the parking lot certainly reflects it. The inside is pleasant enough, it is bright and inviting. The staff is friendly and professional. They have a decent selection of bagels. I will say that I feel the price is a bit too high (okay, maybe more than a bit), but it is what it is. Also, there is really nothing special about their food products and honestly no establishment should consider a microwave as their primary cooking device. All in all, with the cost of their food versus the actual quality of the food, I can only give it three stars. There just is not enough good to warrant me to give it a higher rating. read more

Bagel Bakery - the outside of the building - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Absolutely delicious everything bagel! I get mine with plain cream cheese and toasted. They also have the best hot chocolate in Gainesville! Service is fast and friendly. read more

Great place to find a delicious, fresh bagel. When we arrived there was a long line, but we got through it extremely quickly. The cream cheese has great flavor, I enjoyed the chive. The orange juice was fresh. I was personally not a fan of the coffee, it was too bitter for my liking, but they do roast it on site. read more

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The best nova bagel I've had in quite a while! It's very busy but the line moves quickly. The coffee is delicious and the selection of bagels was good. Highly recommend. read more

Fresh bagels, ease of location, and reliable for breakfast. Another Bagel Bakery in Gainesville - good selection of Breakfast Bagels and fresh baked focaccia sandwiches. Overall a good meal for the price, easy to order, and plenty of parking. Partner had the egg & cheese sandwich bagel on an everything bagel. Egg looks microwaved, but very fluffy. The egg focaccia breakfast sandwiches must be really good because the signage for them is ancient! Instead, I went for something different today, since they bake their own Focaccia, I got the Three Cheese Roast Beef. The Provolone cheese, bleu cheese, chive & onion cream cheese, made this a filling full sandwich. Final thought: The baked chocolate chip chunk cookie are AMAZING! (I would almost just come for those!) ... and I HAVE, mmmmm!!! read more

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great local place. good bagels, good food, and good service They are consistent in quality, taste, and everything else you want in a breakfast/lunch spot. price is good for the value of what you get. read more

Food great. Service superb. Physically the place is beat up. Needs a total refresh, cabinets, ceiling tile, fithy baseboard tile, booths. Tables are wiped down with no disinfectant and same ugly rag for all of them when the new owner is there. read more

Quintessential Gainesville with fantastic bagels. Friendly staff, efficient systems lots of smiles observed in there, the everything bagel with plain cream cheese hit the spot. read more

I really love this place and the bagels are amazing. But the lobster bisque is my all time favorite here. read more

Bagel Bakery - Nova and cream cheese which is salmon, red onion, capers, and tomatoes. Sooo good. - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Bagel Bakery is my go-to spot for fresh and delicious bagels. They are never shy with toppings (don't you hate when only one side of your bagel is speckled with sesame?) and the staff are friendly and helpful, no matter how busy they are. As a native New Yorker, a mecca of bagels, this place is the closest to home I've found. The olive cream cheese is also a tasty addition to smear on. read more

We started Saturday here by sharing a pizza bagel and enjoying an iced coffee and a latte. The line moved quickly and the food was great! We also liked the display of local artists' works. read more

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Awesome bagels! Really nice environment, and great staff! I had the sausage egg and cheese on everything and brought bagels and cream cheese home for the extended family and everyone loved them. My sister-in-law proceeded to buy bagels for her staff from the great establishment after she got a taste of it. They loved it too! read more

10/10 Love this place. The chicken curry salad wrap is amazing too. Super quick service too!! read more

Bagel Bakery - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

i stopped by here on Saturday to pick up a few bagels for Sunday brunch. Slim pickings because it was only a few minutes before closing time - I consider that a good thing since that means their bagels are made fresh throughout the day. I went with garlic and pumpernickel. Toasted them up on Sunday and they were delicious. Planning our return trip, and next time we'll eat in as we want to try their delicious sounding menu items. read more