The Bagel Maker

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I selected this place to grab breakfast because of the great reviews it had in Yelp and it did not disappoint! First indication that I made the right decision was the line out the door, but the 2 ladies working inside had everything moving so quickly and were like a well greased machine ... working together to keep everything moving so fast it was really impressive. The egg sandwich I got was great and surprisingly the coffee was terrific as well. If you stop there and there is a line, do not let they scare you... they are amazing! read more

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Rebecca S.

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So many options for bagel combinations. They are made fresh and so delicious! Perfect to grab a bite and walk the downtown streets or farmers market at the park. read more

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Gabby A.

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Goodness, where do I start? 1) They have great hours (especially if you wake up early hungry af) 2) The staff is extremely friendly and very personable 3) There is a wide assortment of bagels to choose from that are freshly made 4) Lastly, the bagels are exquisite. Eating here is like finally scratching that infernal itch. Like laying your head down at night and the pillow is always cold. Like putting your socks and shoes on and the sock seam is perfectly and comfortably aligned with your toes. Like washing your hands and your sleeves not rolling down into the stream of water. I recommend aggressively read more

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Sadie D.

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Great bagels. I drive from Panama city Beach into downtown Panama city to get them because they are fresh and great. Surprised there isn't one on east side of Panama city Beach Thomas drive (Beach side Thomas drive area) for the locals. read more

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RH F.

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Quick bagel sandwiches that are tasty. Service was fast and efficient. It's a small place, but there are tables outside if you want to eat there. It would have received a 5 star rating if the bagels were a little softer. read more

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Mariah F.

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3 years ago

Bagel shops are hard to come by in this area. We drove a bit of a way to The Bagel Maker, the shop was quite a disappointment. The selection was extremely minimal, the shop was small and didn't appear to be very clean. Service was efficient and quick. read more

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Jenn B.

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3 years ago

The construction made it hard to find. The best part about the bagel maker is the customer service. The deli meat was not top quality but the bagels were good. I would go again but it is not a place you can sit and enjoy lunch with someone, no real seating. read more

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Brian N.

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Simple really... Great service, lots of selections, and great quality and flavor. It was with the short drive from the beach. All the kids loved them, and the pricing was fair/reasonable.... Highly recommended. read more

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Ileana A.

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The sesame garlic bagel is to die for, and an amazing bang for your buck. Plus the staff was so nice read more

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Cherie W.

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Great place, my fil and husband both are in love with this place. We like that it is a small business and guality is amazing!

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Kelly T.

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Before moving to PCB, I didn't really eat many bagels. After trying the Bagel Maker, I'm obsessed. We've been to Bagel Maker twice now and both times delivered. Both times have been so good! The first time my husband had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on an onion bagel and I had a garlic bagel with jalapeño cream cheese. This visit we switched it up a little. He had a rosemary bagel with salmon cream cheese and a bagel dog with spicy mustard, and I had a salt bagel with veggie cream cheese. The bagels are delicious. Great sized, not too dense, and love the variety. The cream cheeses are also mixed by hand and expertly flavored. If you want to eat there, there is no indoor seating but 2-3 tables outside. My suggestion is to drive over to Beach Drive and eat on one of the swings overlooking the bay. read more

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Kristi K.

Thank you, for your obsession! We agree the swings are a perfect…

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Joe F.

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Good bagels, nice variety, friendly people! The neighborhood is very unique also; lots of murals and art around.

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Georgi W.

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Wow - great bagels!! Right amount of chew - absolutely love their bagels!! Friendly and efficient staff. Will be back!!

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Brittany B.

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Kyle consistently provides great service and brightens my morning. The bagels are 5 stars for sure! Thanks y'all!! read more

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Love the breads and the bagels love the staff even more. The loaf of Rye bread is perfect yummm

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Stephanie C.

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The bagels did not impress me anymore than a grocery store bagel. The blueberry was very thin and stale tasting. It was a tough bite to chew

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Angelina G.

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it was really good and service was quick definitely recommend. We both liked the honey walnut and everything bagel over the other one read more

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Gary H.

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Best bagels in county. Excellent service. Ambiance is great, walk in walk out. Grab your bagels, sandwiches, or loaf of bread. Don't miss out. read more

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Cindy C.

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I had read so many good things about this place I was excited to try it. But after eating there I don't understand the rave reviews. I got the bacon egg and cheese bagel ...the egg was runny and undercooked even after saying I wanted the egg well done ....the guy taking the order was rude and seemed bored and indifferent and even angry. read more

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Kristi K.

Good morning Cindy, I do apologize about your experience with us. I…

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Hailey M.

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I love this place so much! Super fast service, delicious bagels, and friendly staff. I love a latte with my bagel so I walk just up the street to The Press to grab a latte and then make my way over here for a bagel! They have really great brewed coffee here if that's your jam. (but my go-to is a latte so that's the only reason i go somewhere else) I have been here at least 10 times and the bagels are always consistent. I have never had a sandwich i didn't like! I have gotten the turkey sandwich at lunch and a sausage egg and cheese at breakfast. My two favorite bagels are the asiago and everything bagels. Be sure to check their rotating menu because some bagels are available only on certain days! :) Such a great local cafe, my husband and I love a good morning breakfast from here!! Can't say enough good things read more

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Jennifer O.

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Looking for a bagel place while staying in PCB and we ended up taking the drive to Panama City to check this place out. The bagel and cream cheese selections were plentiful! My aunt had a plain bagel with the bacon chive cream cheese... I went for the blueberry bagel with maple bacon cream cheese. Love that they use real bacon in the mix... only wish it had a bit more maple flavor. Also, they were a little light on the cream cheese (I get that cream cheese is expensive, I'd just ask for extra next time). read more

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Katherine B.

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I had the everything bagel with the sun-dried tomato cream cheese. It was excellent. Also bought a loaf of homemade rye bread and had them slice. It can't wait to try a piece. The lady behind the counter was very nice and helped out a lot. It is a cute, small quaint shop. There was outside seating and no inside seating. read more

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Savannah R.

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Wonderful bagel sandwiches and super fast!!! Forgot to snap a before picture! Definitely coming back! read more

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Brian O.

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Five of us stopped at The Bagel Maker for a quick bite this morning. We had a variety of bagels and a variety of cream cheese spreads. My wife had a cinnamon raisin bagel with a honey walnut spread and I had a poppyseed bagel with plain cream cheese. Both of our choices were very good. Fast service. read more

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Christopher Z.

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Underproofed, small bagels. No rye or onion on their everything bagels. Sadly, a sloppy baker included cinnamon with the everything's. Double toasted, but still pale. I wonder if they are boiling their dough.... I bet not.. Poor crumb, chewy. Einsteins sadly does a better job. No character inside, all micro bubbles. I would not serve these bagels to a paying customer if this was my shop. read more

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Steve C.

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Woke up with a need for a bagel, yes a need. The closest place that I found on Yelp was The Bagel Maker. 30 min later, walked in and I knew I had found the answer to my bagel needs. I had the garlic sesame with cream cheese. I'm not a sesame fan per say but this bagel was flat out amazing. Plenty of cream cheese, chewy, slight crunch and very good flavor. Totally worth the drive. read more

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Siana D.

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Delicious salads and bagel sandwiches! Friendly employees and owner! Love a casual homemade deli.

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Abi F.

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"I wake up every morning in a bed that's too small, driving my daughter to a school that's too expensive and then I go to work to a job for which I get paid too little, But on bagel day, well, I like bagel day." All jokes aside, this place is great. Lots of bagel and cream cheese flavors. Always looking forward to the next bagel day. read more

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Kenneth E.

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Nice local place, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Visited multiple times over a week.

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Amanda M.

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Love that it is local owned and operated. Always friendly staff and yummy food. Smells amazing when you walk into the shop. Never been a huge fan of bagels but when I stopped in and tried theirs.... I became a fan. Great job guys!!! read more

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Anita M.

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This place is a bright spot in a city that is sadly ravaged by Hurricane Michael. Yelpers led me here, and I am grateful! Light, tasty bagel and a generous portion of egg on my sandwich. Delicious. read more

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41 W 4th St
Panama City, FL 32401
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(850) 215-7501
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Hours

What time does The Bagel Maker open?

The Bagel Maker opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Bagel Maker opens at 6:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does The Bagel Maker close?

The Bagel Maker closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Bagel Maker is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 5:00 AM - 2:00 PMSat 6:00 AM - 2:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does The Bagel Maker take credit cards?

Yes, The Bagel Maker takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Bagel Maker have catering options?

No, The Bagel Maker does not have catering options.

Does The Bagel Maker serve alcohol?

No, The Bagel Maker does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Bagel Maker have TVs?

No, The Bagel Maker does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Bagel Maker have bike parking?

Yes, The Bagel Maker has bike parking.

Does The Bagel Maker have outdoor seating?

No, The Bagel Maker does not have outdoor seating options.

Does The Bagel Maker have parking?

Yes, The Bagel Maker has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Bagel Maker wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Bagel Maker is wheelchair accessible.

Does The Bagel Maker have free WiFi?

No, The Bagel Maker does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We make all of our bagels, breads and assorted sweets from scratch every day. We also make our cream cheese flavors, cucumber, tuna, egg, and pasta salads, along with our own balsamic/vinaigrette dressing to go with our amazing Greek Salad. Specialty Bagels : Mon- Cheddar, Tues- Asiago, Wed- SW Chipolte; Wed/Sat - Bagel Dogs, Tues/Thurs-Sausage Dogs Thurs- Egg Salad Dog treats Special Orders - Bread Bowls/Pizza Dough/Focaccia Bread/Specialty Breads (honey wheat, jalapeno/cheddar, ham/bacon/cheddar, SD Tomato, kalamata olive, rosemary, etc.), King Cakes, Tea Rings Veteran owned and operated.

History

Established in 2003.

I moved from CA with one goal, "start a business". After almost a year of looking, I bought what I could afford, which just happened to be a closed bakery. I've never worked in the food business, nor did I know how to bake anything, not even a box cake. So, I bought the equipment and was on my way. I called a number to a supplier that I found on the back of a box of seeds, asking for everything I would need to make bagels. After he stopped laughing and I convinced him that it wasn't a joke, he sent me a baker from NY to show me the ropes. I'm not going to lie, the first few batches were rough, however, with determination, YouTube videos, the will to make it happen and our community's support, we are excited to be celebrating our 10th year. (Dec 2013)

Meet the Business Owner: Jim H.

Jim quit his job in California and moved to beautiful Bay County, Florida determined he would make his mark in paradise as a self-employed entrepreneur. He went directly from high school to joining the military. He had delved into "non-brick and mortar" business in California in multi-level marketing and home businesses as well. He also had a background in ballroom dancing since he was 18 years old, and he used it in the promotional dancing business.

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