Bagel Bakery

When they first opened my wife sent me there an hour early, not knowing when they opened. I met…read moreLuke and his father. I was a fan of a different bagel place and told them if they were not the best bagels I ever put in my mouth I would never come back. I was greatly and pleasantly surprised by their bagels and have been a fan ever since. I get a breakfast bagel at least once a week. Can't recommend Luke's enough.

Food truck, blink and you'll miss!…read more While the size of the bagels were nice, they were more of a bread consistency (airy) than a bagel (substance)... if that makes sense. I had the little bacon, egg and cheese which had less egg than I thought I would have (like 1/2 an egg). Usually places give two thick pieces, which is why I decided to get a smaller one. But it was far less than expected. We have a lot of bagels around Tampa, and it honestly wasn't what we thought. It is highly recommended in Gainesville, so I would try for yourself!

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Egg and cheese on everything bagel

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Everything bagel with plain cream cheese

Humble Wood Fire Bagel Shop

4.0(105 reviews)

3.9 mi

Come here every time I come to Gainesville. It is a must stop for me love also that they have vegan…read morevegetarian and carnivorous options for all likes of people.

I was taking my daughter to tour UF and like many folks I'm sure, I saw the episode of Triple D…read morefeaturing Humble Wood. So I'm originally from the NYC area and I have a lot of bagel experience. Right off the bat I'll tell you this is not a traditional bagel experience. The bagels themselves I found kind of chewy and missing the standard varieties I'm used to. Their house cured nova lox was a little lacking in flavor for my taste but very colorful. They have a large variety of spreads and a lot of vegan options which seems to be the mode in a college town like Gainesville. Personally it's not for me as I'm a bagel purist but my understanding is there are times when folks are waiting up to 40 minutes to chow down a Humblewood bagel. So folks, what do I know.

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Carrot lox with my iced Opus coffee

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Carrot lox on Asiago bagel with garlic veggie cream cheese

Uppercrust Productions

4.4(319 reviews)

0.2 mi

Golden flakes shatter with a buttery sigh, A pastry warm as…read morethe morning sky. Each crisp layer melts, then drifts away, Leaving sweet comfort to start the day. Beside it waits an iced latte, bold and smooth, Cream swirling through with a silky groove. Strong coffee sings beneath clouds of cream, Cool and rich as a midsummer dream. Together they turn an ordinary hour Into a little feast of flavor and power.

My wife and I made it out to Uppercrust in between lunch and a trip to La Chua Trail in Paynes…read morePrairie Preserve State Park. My wife has been eager to try out their pastries for a while. Upon entering, we saw a variety of mouth watering options. My wife ordered a peanut butter crinkle cookie ($3.00), a vanilla bean scone ($4.75) and I chose a guava caisson ($4.95). We ordered our pastries to go and the woman behind the counter placed all three pastries in a box. The peanut butter crinkle cookie never made it out of the parking lot as my wife devoured it...I may have had a small piece to taste it. Not a fan of peanut butter but that cookie was legit. We brought the scone and chausson home to savor with some hot tea. My wife liked her scone but when we unearthed the chausson, it was flattened by the heavy scone placed on top of it by the lady who boxed it up. Instead of airy, flaky goodness, the chausson was disappointingly chewy and hard! Did I say disappointing?

Apricot croissant

Cheddar chive scone

Uppercrust Productions - Uppercrust Bakery - Sugar cookies, butter croissant, almond croissant, walnut rose, chocolate chip cookie, macron and snickerdoodle cookie

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Uppercrust Bakery - Sugar cookies, butter croissant, almond croissant, walnut rose, chocolate chip cookie, macron and snickerdoodle cookie

Bageland

3.8(14 reviews)

0.3 mi

Great mom and pop shop, great prices. We came on a Sunday, brunch time and this place had non stop…read morebusiness. It's very causal- order at the counter they bring it out to you. No stupid iPad tip buttons when you pay. But yeah tip the workers here- they are hustling to get you served. My friend who I came here with said it's been here for decades. I had the lox which at $11 seemed very reasonable coming w all the fixings. Kids had omelettes that come w bagel, potatoes and fruit. My friend had a pistachio muffin which was tasty and good. They have misc sandwiches and pastries. Will definitely be back.

Bageland is tucked away on the backside of the Shoppes at Thornebook Village. It wasn't that busy…read moreon a weekday morning around 9 AM. I ordered the lox bagel sandwich on an everything bagel. It's always interesting to see how different places put their twist on the classic lox bagel, and for Bageland this means big pieces of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and a generous portion of raw red onions. This gave the sandwich a crunchy, juicy kick, but it was a little lacking on the lox, capers, and cream cheese. The bagel itself was about average. There is plenty of seating and a menu that includes all your typical breakfast foods, if bagels are not your thing.

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Bagel & Lox

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Ham egg and cheese meal $5.75 only .25 to add a drink

Bagels & Noodles

3.6(238 reviews)

3.3 mi

I came here with one of my friends on a Friday evening and we really enjoyed it! This is a really…read moregood asian spot located in midtown. There is plenty of seating and the staff is very friendly. Since it is located in Midtown, parking could be tricky. It wasn't super busy when we arrived, but it seems to be a popular spot amongst college students. The menu offers a nice variety of asian dishes and they also serve breakfast/brunch on the daily. The interior appeared sort of "run down", but in the best way possible. It was still inviting and provided for a nice, laid back sort of meal. The food doesn't take too long to come out either and it is made fresh to order. We ended up ordering the steamed dumplings as an appetizer. I also ordered a cup of miso soup. The dish comes with 5 decent size dumplings. They are handmade and packed with filling. I appreciated the flavorful pork and the amount of it in them. My miso soup was pretty standard, nothing too special. But is hit the spot on a chilly evening. For our entrees, my friend ordered the beef udon, while I ordered the Lemongrass chicken. The portions are pretty large and we found it to be quite filling. My friend said this was some of the best udon she'd had. The broth was very flavorful, the beef was tender, and the noodles were cooked to perfection. The only thing she didn't like as much was the fried egg, opposed to the more traditional hard boiled egg. My lemongrass chicken was satisfying as well. It came with a copious amount of chicken, with a really tangy sauce over it. The rice was overcooked, which was disappointing. Overall, Bagels and Noodles is a wonderful asian eatery located in Midtown. Its location is prime for college students and I can see why it is so popular. The service is very good and personable. The "hole in the wall" feel of the restaurant makes the atmosphere! The food is made with lots of love and it was served fresh and hot. The dumplings are amazing and I would recommend. My friend is already dying to come back and explore more of their noodle dishes. I will definitely be returning and look forward to trying more things!

The food here is pretty cheap, but you get what you pay for. My bagel sandwich came out with the…read morescrambled egg a little runny, so I sent it back and asked for a new one, which came out much better. The waitress that took it back was a bit rude about it though. The ambiance is alright, just a small quaint place that is more nostalgic than anything. Good place for a college student to get breakfast after a night out.

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Bageland Thornebrook

3.9(79 reviews)

0.3 mi

Nursing home vibes…read more Very classic bagel place. I could smell the wonderful aroma of a bagel being toasted twice ( as per my request ) .. and as the scent swarmed around the entire cafe .... I just let the good aromas soak deeply into my senses.... Dreaming of that fabulous New York style bagel with lox ... and capers ... They forgot the capers ... I will try to forgive them for that ... It was a pretty epic lox & bagel tho .. one that I will not forget anytime soon :-)

Great old school bagels! They cook real eggs to order on their bagel sandwiches. The best fresh…read morefruit is a standard side with bagel sandwiches and their excellent omelets. Very pleasant staff.

Lox everything bagel without lettuce

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Bay Islands Coffee

4.1(166 reviews)

3.4 mi

In my 18 years of living here in Gainesville I had never been to this place before…read more It's like a little house with windows, you order from your car, or through the other window walking. If you are in a hurry, I recommend that you do not go, because the wait is a bit long, although it is worth the wait, because the coffee is wonderful. And the prices are acceptable. I ordered a cappuccino and my daughter ordered an ice Caramel latte, delicious and perfect. It has several types of coffee. They also have a smoothie. Despite being a small place, everything looks very clean.

Had heard there is typically a long line but heard it was worth it. Maybe we ordered the wrong…read morething. The mango smoothie was a 8/10 (fresh fruit, no syrups ) but the chai was very disappointing... maybe 3/10 (too milky) didn't drink it.... Pretty long wait and not much seating (one table) but the walk up window was faster than the drive through. Would go back to maybe try the coffee and see what all the rave was out.

The whole joint

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Einstein Bros. Bagels

3.6(12 reviews)

3.5 mi

The bagels here are decent for being a chain and an on-campus restaurant. The service was very…read morefast. The ambiance is fine, it shares a space with some other fast food places as well but there is plenty of seating. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have a lot of the flavors listed on the website, but it's understandable since it is on a college campus.

This place is truly hit or miss and for me it's been more misses than hits. I've ordered both…read moresalads and wraps from here and every time it's so soggy. My wraps have either fallen apart or the salads are just over saturated with dressing. If I ever do go back I'd ask for the dressing on the side for sure. The customer service needs some improvement. The employees don't greet you and give you borderline attitude. It's also very messy. All the ingredients are all over the counters and mixed up with each other because they just toss everything around. They don't clean the counters it just doesn't look appetizing when you can see it all through the glass. It is the "healthiest" place in this little plaza but, the customer service and the way they make their food kills it for me.

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Cymplify

4.3(239 reviews)

1.2 mi

Always a pleasure to come here. Delicious coffee and pastries, casual atmosphere, friendly service,…read moreand a variety of places to sit.

When you turn in towards Cymplify Coffee you will pass by a run down building. At first we got…read moreworried that was the coffee shop but fortunately it was not. The outside of Cym definitely needs a spruce up but when you walk in it is surprisingly nice. The space is divided up into several rooms where several people had their laptops out working or studying. I had a hot latte that was warm at best and a raspberry croissant. The croissant had a nice raspberry flavor but the latte definitely could have been much hotter. The coffee though was good and no sweetener was needed. They have a nice outside porch area with a fan for sitting when the inside gets too full or if you just want to enjoy the outdoors.

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Front of building

Ellianos Coffee

4.1(14 reviews)

3.1 mi

Ellianos is probably my favorite drive thru coffee. They have two thru lanes. Aside from coffee,…read morethey also have refreshers, smoothies, and some other caffeinated beverages. They also have breakfast and lunch items. I tried the turkey bacon ranch on a croissant and it was incredible - I ended up having it again!! The line gets pretty long on the weekends so be prepared to be there 10-20 minutes. My go to is the Carmella and Joy Shot (no whip cream). I love how creamy their iced coffees are.

Ehhh second time I've got a small hot specialty coffee and the cup is only filled a third of the…read moreway wth and they aren't cheap I may have to find another coffee place. I mean your making the coffee can't you see it's not a small full size more like a kids size lol

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Amy W.

1 year ago

This is one of those places that, if you're familiar with it, you have no problem... but for those who aren't familiar with it, it can be overwhelming. The line is always long. Ordering can be hectic, as you're often speaking to employee *while* they're preparing someone else's order (they are beasts at multitasking!). An employee may often yell out an order above your head for another customer to come pick up. Basic coffee cups are given to you empty, and then you have to 'swim upstream' back to where the coffee urns are (cold coffee drinks are prepared behind the counter). So, if you're reading this, just stay calm, don't get overwhelmed, and be patient. You will be rewarded. But I'm there for bagels, and they have PLENTY! They are one of the only locations locally, or that I've ever been, that have SALT Bagels. Yes, bagels with big salt pieces on it, like a pretzel. It's delicious, and nobody can tell me different. A Salt Bagel with cream cheese is heaven, especially after out running a few miles in the Florida sunshine! Since it's not on my side of town, it's a treat when I get to indulge in one of these huge bagels, but it's worth it! read more

D D.

8 years ago

As a Gainesville Local. The bagel bakery WAS, years ago, a great place to go eat breakfast, have a cup of coffee, and relax. Now Having applied for the baker position, in 2014.(Mind you that I grew up in a bakery setting, knowing all the ups and downs) Was turned down by Ken Rembert(the owner!!) for being a WOMAN!! Yes, very shocking! In 2015 a friend of mine other woman, applied for the same position. Also turned away by Ken Rembert for being a woman, for "being unable to perform the job adequately". Without even given a chance. He may seem nice, but looks are deceiving. So eat there, if you want to support a misogynist. read more

Jack B.

10 years ago

These bagels are very good! I know because I eat them every weekend and love them! I once went to NYC and they are just as good as from there. If I wanted to impress someone who liked bagels, I would bring them to Bagel Bakery and show them even in the South we have good bagels! But I don't know anyone who likes bagels enough where this would impress them. oh well read more

Robyn L.

15 years ago

I love this place! Coming from South Florida I worried that I wouldn't find a good bagel place but, bagel bakery is as good as any. Everything I've tried from sliced nova bagel to tuna melt, pizza bagel...have been awesome. Also, the owner is very charitable and supports a lot of local non-profits with donations. If you haven't already, give this place a try. read more

Terry J.

9 years ago

My favorite place to grab a bagel in town. My girlfriend and I come here often and always find something exciting and tasty. Friendly staff, quick service, nice food. Everything I want from a quick stop bagel place! read more

Maya L.

5 years ago

Excellent food and wonderful Service! Will definitely try again!

Scott T.

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12 years ago

Nice place. Friendly staff and good bagels.

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