I've lived near this Big Apple Bagels location for years, always noticing how busy it stays, and I finally had the perfect excuse to stop in: my aunt and uncle just moved closer to me. Since my family is from New York, the name "Big Apple" felt like a sign -- and while I know Florida water isn't giving true NYC bagel energy, I figured it might come close. The apple pie muffin had real baked apple slices and cinnamon -- truly homemade. My family called me afterward saying the bagels were "out of this world," and even my cousin's son (who doesn't like muffins!) loved his chocolate chip one. The woman who helped me was wonderful -- patient, friendly, and guided me through their most popular items. She even gave me a discount, which was so kind. They have nice, comfortable and clean dining room. *sorry I missed the pics this time- you'll have to check it out* And listen... if they can convert an eight‑year‑old kid who doesn't even like muffins into a muffin fan, that alone tells you it's a five‑star place. read more

Always such a great experience and the food/coffee never misses! This morning's trip was a little less elaborate than normal, we were tired and had other errands unfortunately so just a Swiss melt bagel with cheddar jalapeño cream cheese and the sausage southern tradition in a jalapeño bagel for us. This also have bagel dogs, other breakfast/lunch sandwiches, coffee and their giant muffins are so delicious (esp warmed up)! There's a few tables/ booths inside and a few patio tables outside; the staff is always friendly and efficient! They have weekday specials and their bagels are 50% off during their last hour of business If you've not been yet, find your way there asap. Best best bagels in Lutz/Wesley Chapel hands down!! read more

Big Apple Bagels - Southern tradition - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Your reward for making it through the outlet traffic, is getting to this place... west of that busy area, after SR 56 becomes SR 54. It sits in a more peaceful setting, in a little strip mall, nestled in trees. The parking lot is busy-and you'll need to watch for reserved spots, for other businesses, but it's workable... even on a busy morning like my recent visit, around 9am on a Monday. The joint was jumping... with a large work crew arriving at the same time as me (they kindly let me go ahead, since they were all on one tab). There's a large menu here. I usually start with a sesame bagel on a first visit. I did that here-and at the last moment, I tacked on a Swiss melt bagel. Ohhh, I'm so glad I did! The sesame was so underwhelming, I feared this was a one and done visit for me. I didn't finish it. The Swiss melt won me right back! This was a whole new bagel flavor profile for me and I'm so glad I tried it! I will definitely go back when I'm in the area and check out more of the menu. There's a cozy and clean dining area inside and some outdoor tables that would be very pleasant on cooler days. The staff was running like a well-oiled machine. They knew how to keep people moving and weren't flustered by the super steady flow of customers. These folks are efficient. You have my attention and appreciation, Big Apple Bagels. See you soon. read more

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Wake up on a Sunday morning and what are you thinking about... Nice delicious warm bagels with housemade cream cheese varieties... Do you want salt poppyseed onion? Everything cheddar melt cheddar herb asiago... This place trump's Panera or any other bagel place you might be thinking about. And their muffins holy muffin delight. They do breakfast they do lunch they do catering read more

The best bagels nearby. I thought I'd try the app today but likely won't use it in the future. Easy enough to navigate but they use a third party to manage so there's a convenience fee. Didn't love the extra fee to slice the bagels. Also, be careful as checkout defaults to a 25% tip. Upon arrival the staff was friendly and efficient. The location is always a challenge since it's on eastbound 54 so a U-turn is required to go west. Love the bagels but I ll order in person. read more

Big Apple Bagels - Bagel with Cream Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

The service was not the friendliest but worst, the bagels were not good. My salt bagel was completely covered in fine salt and the top was nearly inedible--I've never seen so much salt and have no idea why they don't do it like a pretzel. Scallion cream cheese was thin and melted. My family was also unimpressed with their orders. Such a disappointment for a longstanding local bagel shop. read more

They have salt bagels! If you've never had one, give one a try. It's the best parts of bagels and soft pretzels in one! Staff was super nice. Clean restaurant. I can't wait to dig in! read more

This morning, my mom and I were in the mood for a bagel and decided that it would be a Big Apple bagel day! We placed an order online (super easy) and selected the 6 bagels we wanted to order along with cream cheese. When we picked up the bagels, they were sliced and ready to go. We toasted our bagels at home and enjoyed them with some coffee. My blueberry bagel was flavorful and fresh. The strawberry cream cheese was also delicious. Seriously, this spot is great. read more

Told myself not to order since the last two encounters/orders were horrible. But there were coupons so I tried again. Didnt want to order online so I went in, placed order and waited while people who came after me got their food. When I asked how long the owner/manager said the other patrons were here before, had to remind her that that was wrong since they paid after me. The two girls making the orders were too busy talking to each other and then caught an attitude when the owner/manager asked them to hurry it along. They looked at each other and asked, what did she say? Then proceeded to conversate amongst themselves as to what my issue/hurry was. No coupon/voucher/deal will seduce me into going back there. read more

I was delighted to discover BAB, and shocked to hear they've been there 18 years!! Everything is handmade, and delicious; Very excited to frequent this small business! read more

Soooo good! Quick and kind service. We've been coming here consistently for over 2 years now and it's always delicious, we order the lox and have never been disappointed. read more

Jessie Good Service... Made me feel welcomed and she had a good attitude for my order and it made me fell good. Good Friend she is. Mature young women. Thank you read more

I agree with most bad Reviews that the Bagels are ok but the attitude and friendliness of the staff is bad. Not 1 smile or happiness that you visited their establishment. That could make or break a repeat customers. read more

The best bagels in Tampa Bay Area ... Fresh, and tasty ... they don't skimp on the lox ... truly New York bagels ... Staff is nice and effecient ... prices good .. I go there every chance I get read more

The entire staff...especially the woman who runs the register, has the WORST attitude. No smiles from anyone...ever. I wanted to place a large order and, while on THEIR website, something told me to call only to find out if delivery was actually offered (it was on their website). "Miss Congeniality" herself confirmed that their website doesn't work and they don't delivery...again contrary to said website. When I asked to place the order through her over the phone, I was told she had a line of people and I was handed off to someone else who, so eloquently (I'm joking)...asked "What do you want?" The bagels are tolerable the muffins are better. But if you aren't in dire straits, go somewhere else and just avoid this establishment and the absolutely miserable people working in it. read more

Bagels in Tampa. So far my experiences have left me horribly disappointed or surprisingly impressed. This place however falls into neither category. Plenty of workers inside as well as seating options. There's a case of sweets as soon as you walk in. Good variety of bagels even near closing. I like the variety of the daily specials. I love the quality of the bagels, very soft, chewy, and fresh! They offer 50% bagels the last hour they're open so stock up and freeze them for the week ahead of you. The plain cream cheese was a little sour for my taste. The flavored ones are much more palatable. The lack of seasoning on any of the food was borderline criminal. Breakfast sandwiches were so bland even the delicious bagel couldn't save it. I would say get the bagels from here and make your own sandwiches at home with them or add some ketchup or hot sauce maybe. read more

Folks were nice and had things ready to go on time. Bagels were still warm! Good job!

Was really looking forward to trying Big Apple Bagels and overall was a bit disappointed. Atmosphere: - Located in a "strip mall", be warned that Sunday mornings are busy as there's a church next door. - Outside seating is comfortable and despite being on a major road. - Inside is nice and has a good amount of seating. Bagels: - Overall, we thought the bagels were meh and lacked flavor. We got an everything bagel with cream cheese and an egg and cheese on an everything bagel. The bagels were only seasoned on side and lacked cream cheese. - Personally, I don't think these compare to NY bagels. The breakfast sandwich was better than the bagel with cream cheese. To each their own, Big Apple Bagels was packed and it seems to be very popular, but just didn't hit the mark for us. read more

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Bagels are really good. I ordered six bagels to go and ask to have two toasted and they said they could not do that for me. People are not very friendly in this place read more

I can only assume they made the Big Apple Proud! We loved this place so much we had it two mornings in a row. We never do that while on vacation but we HAD to. The bagels were so fresh. My husband and sister absolutely loved the everything bagel with their Southern Tradition. They had it both days. I had the Breakfast Ranchero the first day & I loved it. So good & Not too spicy. The second day I had the breakfast BLT with onion cream cheese. The cream cheese was so good. It made my bagel! We can't say enough good things. The smoothies are great, coffee is good. Definitely a must try. Oh! The muffins! We got hooked on the bagels but don't let that make you think their muffins aren't good because they were. I forgot pictures but we tried chocolate cheesecake & cinnamon cheesecake. read more

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Been craving a good bagel for the last week or two, decided to try this company and I was not disappointed. The bagel was fresh, the cream cheese was very flavorful, the bacon good and veggies fresh. I got a BLT Cheddar Herb bagel with olive & basil cream cheese. Iced coffee and a 3 pack of the mini muffins. The coffee is good, not too strong and the French vanilla syrup added a great flavor and sweetness. The muffins were very good, fresh and full of flavor. I got the cinnamon crunch (2) and a double chocolate. The chocolate was deep and rich, but the cinnamon was my favorite!!! I took a chance on this place thru door dash and it is now in my favorites. I will be back either in person or thru door dash. read more

Delicious authentic NY style bagels. Crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The Service was good and it's a nice little spot read more

Excellent location, food was delicious, the restaurant was clean and the staff was very polite. 24 varieties of bagels and countless ways to enjoy them. Don't pass this place up. They have breakfast, lunch and dinners, all tasty and prepared anyway you want. read more

Been 2x now. New to the area and friends from out of state wanted to go. 1st time was a hot mess. They messed up both small orders and manage corrected the team in front of everyone, I seen it all and felt bad for the girls. These were high school kids. Pull them to the side away from all your customers please. Food lacked flavor. Seasoning just on the top might get more flavor from Publix bagels 2nd time no issues with any orders. Food was the same no flavor This place is always busy and I just don't understand why it's truly just ok read more

Service is always quick and nice. The food is always so good and fresh. Love coming here and it's the best bagel breakfast sandwiches in my opinion! read more

Brought my mom out to lunch and we had the turkey BLT on an egg bagel. Very good. I had their dark mountain coffee spot on and tasty. We got the bagel deal which was one dozen bagels and a half pound of cream cheese, your choice from sweet to savory. Inside plenty of tables to sit including very comfortable booths. It was a busy shop lots of activity bagels, being baked constantly while we were there. Plenty of parking in the front a good place to visit for coffee and sandwiches. I didn't get any muffins but I know I'm going back to get them plus the bagel loyalty card. read more

Big Apple Bagels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

What a cute little shop! We had two breakfast bagels, both which were very yummy. Quick and friendly service! The muffins looked to die for, and I plan to come back to try them! read more

Big Apple Bagels - Mmm! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

best bagels in LUTZ/PASCO COUNTY hands down! customer service was top notch and made sure we left with a smile. the ambiance of the bakery was cozy and not too overwhelming. definitely go here if you want homemade bagels, cream cheese and other delicious baked goods. *they were out of ice but, that didn't damper our experience. read more

was doing a door dash order had to take a picture guy at register was rude and was telling me next time I need to go ahead and take pictures somewhere else next time and not at the register. read more

Love this place for variety of yummy bagels and muffins! Everyone is so friendly and prices are very affordable, breakfast is way better than any fast food chain and cheaper. read more

Be ready for a long wait on the weekends this place is very busy on the weekends which Im very happy for this place is a five star place but I give it a four because of the lady who made my ice coffee and was extremely offended when I explained to her my coffee was way too sweet like drinking a cup of sugar sweet she gave me such a hard time not wanting to replace it so we left and sat outside to enjoy the bagels we got and the yummy mini muffins they had, all the food items were delicious and the muffin are so cute you can buy them in bulk! Definitely would come back read more

Big Apple Bagels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

This place is a joke. I don't know what happened. Wanted a croissant toasted with butter. Not toasted and a lb of butter. Was horrible. The sandwich cole cheese. Bacon was microwaved seems like it. Was all rubber. Bagel wasn't toasted or anything. Best thing was the Diet Coke I poured for myself. Holy molly this place is bad!!!!!! Stay away!!! How is it even open or serving read more

Big Apple Bagels - Southern traditional - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Food was excellent, great flavors! Customer service was ok, maybe 3 stars. What I didn't like is they had a order counter and a pickup counter & used both to take orders. Thats fine for regulars. As a only timer, I was clueless and didn't like that. Parking is extremely tight, only one entrance to enter and exit. Not enough parking spots, and they share the lot with other businesses. Again on the bright side, food is quite good here. read more

This is one of my favorite places to get a bagel sandwich and muffins. Their food is homemade from scratch and you can taste the love and time put into these babies! BAGELS Do yourself a favor and don't get something healthy like the Start Fresh and end up trying to steal your boyfriend's bagel sandwich. I came back and ordered a toasted BLT sesame bagel smothered with onion and chive cream cheese. ASK FOR EXTRA BACON. The first time we got this, there were only 2 small pieces but if you ask for extra, they are very generous and give you a nice layer of bacon. MUFFINS They offer a unique selection of SCRUMPTIOUS muffins! My favorites are the Deep Dish Apple Pie and the classic Chocolate Chip. read more

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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! My physical therapist, who resides in nearby Land 'O Lakes, highly recommended this 11+ year old locally-owned franchise. I am SO HAPPY I heeded his advice! EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT, & it's all made from scratch! Due to the very good service & cleanliness of the dining room to the warm bagels & warm muffins, I just may be Big Apple Bagels' BIGGEST fan! Today, this location offered 24 varities of bagels --SEE PIC. Additionally, eight Jumbo Muffins were available @ 560 to 850 delicious, guiltless calories:) Five flavors of Mini Muffins were in the glass case, as well as one type of Croissant-- ya just gotta partake of the MOUTHWATERING CASE PIC! I have never seen a more IMPRESSIVE case of muffins ANYWHERE! Be sure to stop in on a Wednesday to get the Jumbo Muffins @ 50% off. Do see the pics of my HEAVENLY Key Lime Pie muffin (w/ its warm, perfectly flavored, flowing filling); AMAZING Georgia Peach Pecan muffin (w/ its fresh sliced peaches within); & DECEDENT Deep Dish Apple Pie muffin (w/ pieces of apple woven throughout the filling) to the EQUALLY EXCELLENT BAGELS-- Asiago; Jalapeño Cheddar; & Garlic. The muffins were BEYOND PHENOMENAL!-- all three were showstoppers! According to the friendly female staffer, the Cinnamon Crunch muffin is a customer favorite. Yet, it's two other muffins that call my name: Chocolate Cheesecake & Cherry Cheesecake. Mmmmm. Each bagel was INCREDIBLY GOOD-- just the right amount of crunch on the outside & chew on the inside. Each of the three had OUTSTANDING flavor! (The Asiago bagel was especially flavorful-- like biting into a block of the finest Asiago cheese!) Since submitting this review, I have returned again & again to try additional bagels-- SEE PICS. Only one bagel was average; that was the Blueberry variety. ALL the others I brought home (or dolled out to friends) were beyond DELICIOUS! The muffins & the bagels were warm & could not have been fresher! The last hour of each day, bagels are 50% off. Nice! Additionally, bagels are also 50% on Mondays. How can one resist! Open 7 days weekly from 5:30 AM to 3 PM weekdays & from 5:30 AM to 2:30 weekends, patrons can enjoy breakfast from open to close. The menu offers up 6 Breakfast Sandwiches; 7 Speciality Sandwiches; 6 Gourmet Sandwiches; 2 Triple Deckers sandwiches; Gourmet Muffins; & 5 Bagels & Cream Cheese "deals." Don't forget to check out the case of flavored cream cheese spreads! Old-Fashioned Strawberry Cake is June's Coffee of the Month. (Enjoy it w/ June's Strawberry Cake Muffin.) A full selection of Brewster's Coffee (hand-roasted & speciality) is available, as well as Lattes & Smoothies-- see wall menu pic. There are other culinary items that didn't make the menu; I really suggest you drive over to see what they are! Should it be catering you desire, patrons may select from 7 platters that include bagels, sandwiches, & muffins. The small dining room, complete w/ three TVs & a drink station, was very clean. Rather sit under the sun? There is a front patio complete w/ four metal tables & chairs (see pic); canines are welcome. This bagel eatery is on Hwy 54, a short drive west of Brunchies. You may order at the counter; order online for pickup; &/or order via DoorDash for delivery. I apologize for all the SCREAMING capital letters, but this bagel & muffin eatery knocked it out of the park! I try to avoid carbs, so I was reluctant to stop in, but after listening to my acquaintance brag about the made-from-scratch foods, I just knew I had to visit. It was the first of many upcoming visits! W--0--W. Just W0W. read more

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The bagels are fine but we are annoyed that we think we are buying 8oz of cream cheese as labeled but it's never more than 7oz. Once we advised the store the tub was light or it looked scooped out of & they insulted us. Today the 8oz cream tub was almost 2 ounces short. read more

Big Apple Bagels - This tub of scallion cream cheese almost 2 ounces below weight it is sold at. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

I'm obsessed with the cheesecake muffins omg I'm far away from this location but i always go to it when im over that way

I've been in search of a new bagel place. Reviews for this place seemed good, so I thought I'd give it a try. The staff are extremely kind and knowledgeable. The store itself, clean and stocked with bagels when I arrived. I ordered a couple of bagels and a blueberry muffin. The blueberry muffin was large and full of blueberries. It was delicious! The bagels on the other hand were nothing near NYC bagels. They lacked an outer hardness and an interior softness that are what make a NY bagel a bagel. These bagels were also skinny in width. NY bagels are fat and full of volume with a much smaller hole in the center. These left little bang for your buck. If you want a great blueberry muffin, this is the place. However, if you are from the northeast...in my opinion unfortunately you will not find your NYesque bagel here. read more

I didn't like the inside of the restaurant,could do better Not many options for kids either read more

The bagels are great. The toppings are very good and plenty for two. It's more counter and pickup service. Tables are inside and outside with enough seating for small parties. A friendly atmosphere where conversations can overflow. The price is a bit higher, but it is worth the visit. I believe this restaurant deserves a 4 star. read more