I have been visiting Bageland on the weekend for a number of months now, and am just now getting around to writing a review. I have always had good experiences here, though what I order is relatively limited in scope. Usually just a bagel (of some sort) with the tuna salad as a topping. When I walk in, it is a simple matter to walk up to the counter and make my food, then sit down at a table for about five minutes while they prepare my order. I am always greeted warmly, and they are able to get my food out in a very reasonable amount of time. The place does a good business, and I am happy that there is a place in Thornebrooke for the morning crowd where you can grab a bite to eat and perhaps a coffee that isn't overpriced garbage from Seattle. I will continue going here on the weekend for my little bite to eat. read more

They have an assortment of different flavor bagels as well as some muffins and quiches and sandwiches. I was there about 10 am and there weren't any quiches in the display so I assume they sold out. I got a whole wheat bagel, light on the cream cheese. I think the bagel is supossed to be fresh since they sell day-old bagels too but it didn't taste that fresh. I also had to still scrape off some of the cream cheese because I'm just not a fan of a ton of cream cheese. The bagel was okay, but I've had better. Maybe its better to get there early right when they open, maybe it would be good as a sandwich but I wasn't that impressed by it. read more

Bageland Thornebrook - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Great food! Love their bagels and get one every time I go. I hope they stay in business for many years!

Pretty marginal. I certainly didn't think I'd get a NY style bagel so had appropriate expectations. The bagel tasted kind of stale, even after toasting it, and the amount of cream cheese I was given was tiny. The store was not as clean as the former owners kept it. read more

This place is not very fancy, but it looked clean. Food and prices were excellent. For the next time I go, well, of course I'm going to come back; I plan to order a breakfast for my husband and myself, since they serve a lot. read more

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I happened to be driving bu here in the morning to drop off a friend. I love bagels, so I decided to stop in. The shop is bigger on thr inside than it looks from the parking lot, I was greeted warmly and alsed what I would like. All I wanted was an onion bagel and a garlic bagel toasted, with cream cheese, and a small black coffee. I got one garlic bagel and one poppy seed bagel that were warm, and NOT toasted. I ate them anyway. I thought never to return, as my teeth tore into cold, soft, uncrumchy bread with cream cheese trying to keep the show going with its tangy smoothness. The coffee tasted a little scalded, but I needed the caffeine. Not horrible food here, but not great service. Not reccommended. read more

Bageland Thornebrook - I did not order a poppy seed begel....hmmm?! - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I stopped by during my lunch break and order the egg, ham, and cheese croissant. The sandwich was good, I just wished it had more ham. The potatoes were good and I don't usually enjoy potatoes cooked in that manner. The fruit was that sweet however, it is winter time. Staff was polite and food came out in a timely manner. Oh, That sweet tea need more sugar. read more

Bageland Thornebrook - Egg, Ham, and Provolone Cheese Croissant Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

THE BEST scooped out, toasted bagel. It was truly scooped out perfectly and toasted so well. Still talking about it from a few weeks ago.

Simple and good. I'm a regular when on this side of town. Today I enjoyed a breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Good food, friendly staff. Always will come back. read more

I've been visiting family from out of state and have come here and just love it! The atmosphere is very relaxed, staff is very friendly, and food is great! read more

We loved our first visit to Bageland! What a wonderful vibe...prompt, friendly counter service & laid back diner/cafe vibe. They had croissants too...although we had bagels. I love pumpernickel and couldn't pass up a breakfast sandwich made with one! So yummy. The pics speak for themselves! We will be back for sure! read more

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I have to say I like this place a lot. When you walk in it you get this homey feeling. Kind of like walking into a friend's house. You are greeted with a cheerfulness. Now be warned this isn't any upscale place but it's friendly, warm and most of all clean. You place your order at the counter and the choices are quite acceptable from full cook breakfasts to bagels and sandwiches. Plus prices are really within budget. I am a huge fan of their everything bagel and Garlic bagel. Both are so yummy. Once the order is placed you get your drink and sit. They bring your meal to you whether it's dine-in or take out. Personally I love eating in as I really feel they have some of the best coffee and like to enjoy a second cup. I will say the bagels are really good here not dry and hard but warm and delicious. Overall a great place to enjoy some good food and great friends. read more

Bageland Thornebrook - Garlic bagel - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Dirty as ever front glass case had old dust and crumbs. Dust in the ceiling. Not wiped dirty booths. I really can't comment on the food because I couldn't get past the filth in the dining area and had to leave. read more

We just had a dozen bagels from Bageland! All different flavors! Couldn't tell you which one I liked the best! Wonderful flavors and authentic NYC style! Delicious! fresh or toasted! I'm from NYC and I loved them! I loved them all! read more

The place has new owners but the product is still excellent. Lots of good bagel options in Gainesville and this should be on everyone's list. A toasted ET bagel with fried egg (not nuked), cheese and a meat choice plus potatoes and fruit with coffee. What's not to like. Please give Bageland a try and you will be pleased. read more

This place is so welcoming. Simple. Good food. The bagels are fresh. Try the everything bagel with the breakfast meal for only 5 or 6 bucks. Definitely a good place for breakfast. read more

Bageland Thornebrook - Breakfast special with potatoes and fresh fruit - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Grew up coming here with my dad and was excited to go back even though there are different owners now. I ordered a cheese and tomato omelette with an onion bagel, fruit and potatoes. After clarifying my order 3 times, it was still wrong when it came out. There were no tomatoes in my omelette and they were on top of my bagel. The potatoes were cold and our food took ages to get to the table. The only thing I was satisfied with was the coffee. Don't waste your money just cook at home. read more

Bageland is the kind of place you expect to find in a college town. It's been there forever, the food is good, the prices are absolutely phenomenal. My husband and I both had bagels, fruit, potatoes, and coffee for $11. We were served quickly and the food was fresh, hot, and tasty. The coffee was just okay but better than their competition. I found the service to be unremarkable (good or bad). The only things I would like to comment on are the location (in the back of Thornebrook plaza) and the interior of the restaurant. If I didn't know any better, I would think it was a bit dirty. Both the dining area and the kitchen area were cluttered, dated, and unappealing. I'm pretty sure there was a projector tv in there...They are due for an upgrade. Regardless of my criticism, we will be back when we visit Gville for some tasty, cheap bagels. read more

Nice little spot for breakfast, not the fanciest. But they have some descent $6 breakfast specials. The coffee was pretty good. The bagels where average but considering I am currently in central Florida that's actually good. The food was fresh and quick the atmosphere was relaxed and seating good for both small or large groups. The also make some Asian food which always a plus for me. read more

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Unprofessional and impolite. Lox bagel had giant white onion slices more fitting for a hamburger, as opposed to traditional red onion shown on their photos and what is always used for lox bagel. Tomato slices were so thick, you would think you were eating caprese. The shop insisted this is normal, and were rude about it. After removing tomato and onion, tried eating bagel, but it was stale and inedible. BAD FOOD/BAD SERVICE. Go elsewhere or just stay hungry, don't waste your money here. read more

Worst service I've ever experienced at a small bagel shop. The employee Angel was aggressive and seemed a bit agitated with simple questions about the menu. The lox bagel was made with large white onions on their yelp they show red onions but she insisted it's always been made with white onions. The tomatoes were sliced so large that you couldn't bite the sandwich. The everything bagel tasted at least a day old and the veggie spread was very watery. The cream cheese was not spreadable and I watched as Angel tried to spread it by putting her weight onto her hand which caused the bagel to have huge holes in it and the cream cheese was then left in globs in the hole. The other employee young girl was very pleasant and tried to help. We were unable to eat the food and had to throw it out. read more

Bageland Thornebrook - Lox bagel. - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Loved the food and the people. My go to for Saturday brunch! Gainesville hidden gem! Thank you! read more

Bageland is conveniently located right next to Gainesville Health and Fitness, so I always feel like I should treat myself after a workout! My favorite bagel is the garlic bagel. I have raved about it to everyone read more

This hidden gem in Gainesville was a great foodie experience. If you're looking for mom and pop shop, this is it. Local business in Gainesville for 48 years and it is still running is so rare! It was delicious especially the homemade bagels and pistachio muffin! Wanted to try everything!! read more

Bageland Thornebrook - Pistachio Muffin, Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche w/ Fruit and Onion Bagel w/CC - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Excellent food, like mom's kitchen, good service. All in all we had a great breakfast. Highly recommend!!!

The atmosphere here was nice, Thornbrook village is a very beautiful all be it old school Gainesville location. The bagels however were not very impressive. I don't know if we just showed up too late or what happened but it was only 10:45 ish in the morning and the variety of bagels were slim. I ordered the everything bagel and it seemed more like a plain bagel. There was nothing particularly terrible about the restaurant or the experience but overall it was just underwhelming. In a pinch I'd go again if I just really wanted a fresh bagel , but there are other restaurants that just make em better. read more

I had driven past Bageland for many years, just thinking that all they serve is bagels, by the name. Not knowing that the bagels were made in house, and that they are large pillowy rings from heaven. Not only is the base dough used the perfect texture and flavor, there are so many flavors offered. Even low calorie versions of both bagels and cream cheeses. My favorite is the spinach bagel with the artichoke cream cheese, yes please. Even during breakfast hours, my Mom swears by their lobster/crab bisque. Damn it is good at any time of day. They offer breakfast sandwiches and full breakfast plates, made fresh to order. There is plenty of seating inside, a bar by the front window, and some nice tables outside. Any place in the Thornbrook area of Gainesville is difficult to dislike. The entire vibe is awesome and full of families and edumatcated folk. read more

I give BagelLand a 5 for speed, food variety as well as overall quality. If there was one thing they could do to help their patrons visit more often it would be to be able to do phone orders easier with a new website or at least an accessible menu. Making a menu on Microsoft Word and uploading it as a PDF would even do. Regardless, BagelLand is a staple for a good breakfast in Gainesville. read more

I've been eating here off and on over the last few years, sometimes on a weekly basis. I generally stick with a bagel and cream cheese, but sometimes will come in for the Vietnamese dishes on Tuesday and Thursday. I've tried a variety of their bagels, but they all taste rather plain to me. The only bagel that has a little more character is their everything bagel, but often times has a burnt flavor to it. The staff and owners are personable and provide quick service. If you're looking for a place to grab a quick bite for breakfast or lunch, you can get in and out of here in no time. Bageland is tucked away in Thornebrook Village across from the Atrium. I find the atmosphere of this bagel shop relaxing and welcoming. The architecture is a bit interesting, and the decor ranges from family photos to old art posters. While the decor is disjointed, it does provide a bit of warmth and personality to this location that I do enjoy. So to sum it up, good service, nice location, and fast & cheap okay food. read more

Bageland is a classic bagel shop in Gainesville (adding Thornebrook clarifies the location, but I'm pretty sure that the complete name is Bageland). This restaurant may be sold by the owners!!! In July 2019, when I went there, I was alarmed to see a handwritten large sign in the window, "For Sale," with contact info. A member of the family that owns it told me that they're getting older and want to be free. (I may be paraphrasing.) They used to have a classic location just a block north of UF, but that's been gone since the early 2000's (or earlier?). Meanwhile, this sister shop was opened by the same family around the late 1980's or early 1990's. They have the best pumpernickel bagels. Even if I find bagels in NYC, I would expect them to live up to the standard set by Bageland. Their most popular type of bagel seems to be Cinnamon Raisin. I like that they offer wheat bagels. In the past, they even tried carrying 'bran' bagels, although I doubt that these were popular. Today, I got a sandwich for the first time, a 'spicy black bean' veggie burger, on pumpernickel. The sandwich featured thick melted provolone cheese Interestingly, I was thinking of writing a Yelp review, but taking a picture didn't occur to me until after I'd eaten it all! The presentation was good. The sandwich was good, with a veggie burger that seemed possibly made in store (not frozen), along with sprouts and cucumber. I wasn't loving the sprouts, but they are, um, healthy. Also I enjoyed the fresh piece of cantaloupe and thin slice of watermelon on the side (the orange slice was OK). I did take a couple quick pics of the front of the business, which I may try to post this weekend. Interesting history: I went to elementary school who sort of has a connection to the family that owns Bageland. For a while, he even worked there. When I saw him once at a holiday party around 1998, he invited me to join him the next morning (at 5 a.m.) to see how he makes the bagels in the morning! It was already late in the evening. I didn't make it, not even close. As tired as I would have been, though, now I regret missing that opportunity. I'm happy to report that my old classmate ate their yesterda. I hope that if/when Bageland's owners sell that they find someone ((or another family)) who wants to keep this classic Gainesville fixture going. read more

I was on my way to valdosta, Georgia early in the morning and needed something quick for breakfast. I got off the highway and decided to give this place a try. I only get good bagels when I go to nyc. Well this place comes pretty close. I ordered a cinnamon raisin bagel with butter and a cinnamon raisin with cream cheese. It was just right . The pistachio muffin was good too. I will visit again if I'm in the Gainesville area read more

There is no such thing as a bad breakfast or lunch at Bagelland! Phimon and Debbie bake them fresh every day starting at 4 AM so when they open everything is fresh - no shortcuts ever. The couple and daughter Malie always have a smile and a regular like me feels like he's arriving at "Cheers" because my order is being readied as soon as I walk in. Love this eatery and the prices are very low. Never disappointed read more

Love love love bagel land. Out of every bagel place in Gainesville this is the quickest for bagels. My favorite is the ham egg and cheese on everything. They are always happy and make great bagels. It's a little hole in the wall but you won't be disappointed when you try it. read more

I'm super disappointed and I hate to review a place based on one visit and I may have just been unlucky. It was a nice location and atmosphere...I wish I could have handled this privately like through a message but I can't find that option. So here it goes...I am up at 3am (almost mow 4) as when I had a ham classic sandwich on an onion bagel (the toasted bagel was really hard but other than that nothing special) and about 30min to 1hr later, I had a really bad stomach ache. It must have just been a bad ingredient in the bagel sandwich or the fruits. I felt so ill that I had to throw up around 3pm and just experienced the other end 12hrs later. I'm sorry to say this is the culprit of the minor yet painful discomfort as I ate the same thing as my husband the evening before and my infant son in the morning and they are both fine. Sleep and being healthy is a necessity for me now and it was not fun or needed pain for paying almost $7 a sandwich combo, when I only asked for the sandwich too. Not sure if I'd go back at this time. read more

Amazing food and service! The family that owns it are great people and the bagels are always delicious.

You come here for the bagel sandwiches, not the service. Best bagel sandwich in town, second best bagel in town (Bagel bakery is my go to for plain bagels). Low key, hole in the wall, but extremely delicious and not expensive- less than $10. read more

Bageland Thornebrook - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

You know, I've had to meet at Bageland many a time with my pharmacy preceptor, and though I have not *technically* eaten here, I feel like I should still review this place based on its local flavor. Bageland is located ALL the way in the back of Thornebrook Plaza. Close parking can be a bit scarce at times, but there is plenty of parking in general for the plaza so you can walk there quickly. The inside has booths and tables and is very chill. The menu looks amazing, but I've only ordered cinnamon raisin and plain bagel chips, soda and hot chocolate ($0.69, $1.50, $1). So affordable! And the chips are crazy good, especially cinnamon raisin. And bagels are only 80 cents. Seriously, you can't even buy a donut for that price nowadays! When I go here, I set up a laptop and go over things with my preceptor and have never been asked to move or leave because I wasn't chowing down on some eggs benedict (which would be considerably awkward to do in front of my preceptor). So basically I give this place 4 stars for being cool with people like me who need a place to meet up, for being affordable, and having a cool feel to it. One day, Bageland, I will patron you for a sandwich or two! read more

I love supporting local eateries with lots of character, and Bageland certainly fits the bill. The place has been open for many years in Gainesville, and has grown to be loved by the locals. I love the location in Thorebrook Village because it has high ceilings and offers surroundings a bit more unique than a strip-mall. My wife and I usually stroll through the perpetually deserted village area after a filling breakfast to try and walk some of that egg sandwich off! Like many locally owned restaurants, Bageland suffers from a few professionalism issues. The staff is not always homogeneously trained - sometimes you get a counter clerk that is friendly, and sometimes you get someone that's quite surly. The decorations in the store don't look like they have been replaced in over a decade. The plates that are used for dining-in appear to have been purchased from Walmart or a Dollar General instead of a proper food preparation wholesaler. All these small overlooked items leads to a novice atmosphere. Believe it or not, I have not had an opportunity to purchase a bagel from Bageland because the one time I tried to, on a Sunday at noon, they were out of Bagels. I was really surprised - how can a bagel store called Bageland not have bagels? Instead, I ordered an egg and ham sandwich on a crescent roll. It was too salty for my taste (possibly from the ham), and much too greasy. The herb potato's were also very greasy and had much too much herb applied to them. Of course, this is all probably the nature of a egg ham and crescent sandwhich, and may not be due to Bageland preparation. As a nice added surprise there was a delicious plate of fruit included with our meal, which was a very nice touch! The coffee is delicious, and very inexpensive - make sure to get yourself a cup! Thank you for not cheaping out on the coffee, Bageland! All-in-all, Bageland stands out as a mediocre place to grab a quick bite and a great cup of coffee. The food is probably on par with most fast-food places that serve breakfast. Prices are reasonable, and the location is unique. The food doesn't stand out, but Bageland does not pretend to be something it's not, and I think customers appreciate that. Plus they give back to the community, and support many local initiatives. (Thank you) Tip: Make sure to stop by during the Thornebrooke Art Festival held in October sometime ! read more

We were looking for an inexpensive, casual, yummy place for breakfast and someone recommended this place. They told us that they accept cash only so we prepared cash but I forgot to check whether they accept other types of payments, too. Went there for breakfast. They had quite a variety in their menu and some specials. I had a ham & cheese bagel with a coffee which was about $5. It came with a side of tasty potatoes (with some kind of herbs and spices) and some fruit (strawberries, grapes, slice of orange and my friend instead of grapes got a piece of melon). The bagel (they offer a variety) tasted very fresh and was very tasty. I thought for $5 for everything, a bagel would just be a bagel but I was plesantly surprised. The coffee was good, too. The atmosphere was very casual. Small groups enjoying a leisurely breakfast, several people on their own enjoying breakfast and a newspaper. The store is clean and has an open feeling with tables inside and a couple outside, too. You place your order and pay at the counter then they bring you your bagel at your table. It's in Thornebrook Village and parking is convenient. Recommend this place for a good, healthy feeling breakfast. read more

I've been frequenting Bageland for the last 10 years. The restaurant itself is old and dated but clean, friendly, and pleasant nonetheless. The staff is normally friendly and speedy. The bagels are crispy and chewy always fresh. I've had their ham egg and cheese bagel which is amazing and bursting with flavor. I would defiantly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good bagel breakfast or sandwich. read more

Bageland Thornebrook - Bagels Near Me - Gainesville, Florida