I think I've found Gainesville's best bagel spot! So far, all I've heard has been rave reviews of…read moreBagel 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.

I went during the breakfast rush and there was a line, but it moved pretty fast. I like that it's…read morelocally 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.

Had heard good things about this franchise, and while passing through Newberry decided to give em a…read moretry. Girl walked up to our car while in line to take our order, so the line would move smoother. We hadnt tried them before so we asked for a cold latte suggestion. She recommended the carmello i think that what they called it. It definitely tasted alot better in my opinion than some of the coffees we had been getting from elsewhere, you could taste the coffee and the caramel. It stayed cold and not watered down all the way back to Gainesville. It had a cool coffee spot vibe.not sure if there is a place to sit down inside or if it is strictly drive thru. Did see people walking up through the parking lot towards the building so not sure. Have noticed alot of these branded coffee shops popping up, definitely give them a shot. And the price was cheaper than our regular go to spot by the house.

I was out in Newberry and wanted some coffee. So I stopped by with my sister and we both got ice…read morecoffee's and a breakfast sandwich. Not pictured our breakfast sandwich: I got egg, turkey, and cheese on sourdough bread and my sister had the same on croissant. I had an ice coffee with almond milk and sugar free vanilla which was good. The service was fast and efficient, they are a drive thru spot. The ambiance is casual. They had several coffee options, breakfast and lunch items, as well as smoothies.

My husband is from NY and said the Everything Bagel with onion/chive cream cheese is better than…read morethe NY bagels we got 2 years ago in NY when we visited. Go early they sell out!

I hate leaving a lower star review for this place, but unfortunately was not very satisfied with my…read moremost recent experience! I went to the Luke's Bagels location under the Standard this past week and was disappointed. I hadn't been here in a little bit, especially since Bagels & Co. just opened down the street. But I was craving a Luke's Bagels, so I got there around 8:30, when they opened ready to order. Unfortunately, no one was at the counter when I came in. Someone popped out from the back to take my order a little while's later though. Their bagel selection was extremely limited, more so than usual. They didn't have poppy seed or sesame seed bagels. This was surprising, as I thought this location was sent fresh bagels each morning, I guess not. Luckily, I was able to order a bacon, egg, and cheese on a toasted Asiago, along with a toasted plain bagel with strawberry cream cheese. This took roughly 15 minutes to come out, which was longer than I expected. Upon delving into my bagels, I noticed a couple things that were different from my previous visits last semester. The bagels were definitely smaller, had less cream cheese, and didn't taste as fresh. The BEC had ample amounts of American cheese and the eggs were good, but there was barely any bacon! There was MAYBE two meager pieces on the bagel, I didn't even get bacon in most of my bites. The Asiago bagel still had a decent taste, with a nice sharp Asiago. But it just wasn't very fresh tasting like they've been in the past. The texture wasn't awful, but it wasn't what it used to be. The plain bagel with cream cheese was lackluster. The plain bagel was just fine, as it too was not very fresh. The strawberry cream cheese was decent and not too sweet, which I appreciate. I also like that their cream cheeses have more of whipped texture to them. But there certainly wasn't as much cream cheese on this bagel as I've received in the past! Overall, I was not very pleased with my experience here. The bagels were not fresh at all, the sandwich was lacking bacon, and I just thought the quality appeared be lower. Maybe I came on an off day, but the bagels were not fresh and the assortment they had available was very limited. The texture of the bagels still has a softer center, with a chewy outside , but the outside was too chewy and hard. The size and portions were decreased as well. The BEC had too much cheap, American cheese, and lacked bacon. The plain bagel with cream cheese didn't have much smear on it. For being about $19 for two bagels, not worth it. This makes me sad as I used to love Luke's, but this was not a good visit. I hope next time I come here it is better!

This spot was fine, but pretty basic in my opinion…read more The bagel sandwich was decent and not bad by any means, but nothing really stood out flavor-wise. Honestly, it tasted like something I could've made at home. The eggs were fine and the bagel was okay, just nothing memorable. The space itself is cute and I liked the vibe. The mural and overall setup are nice, and it's a solid option if you're already in the area and want something quick and simple. Ordering was easy and everything was straightforward. Overall, it's not bad, just nothing special. It gets the job done, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

Sunday morning after the Tenn game, we mozied our way over to Humble looking to sit outside and…read morehave a relaxing breakfast. Atmosphere: Pretty cool. grab a bagel here, grab a specialty coffee at the food truck, and sit outside on a nice day. Service: It was slow. Well over 20 minutes to get the bagel order. Taste: For the most part we really enjoyed. Ham and Egg on a bagel (yum), bagel with candied jalapeno (very good, a lot of cream cheese). The low light was the bagel with lox....it was such a funky color...we debated whether we should eat it not (newsflash, we did). So between the off-putting lox color and the slow time.....

I have been visiting Bageland on the weekend for a number of months now, and am just now getting…read morearound 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.

They have an assortment of different flavor bagels as well as some muffins and quiches and…read moresandwiches. 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.

Nice mom-and-pop shop with tasty bagel / croissant sandwiches made with care. However, on busy…read moreweekends (especially game days), service can be slow--it took an hour for our sandwiches. They might benefit from streamlining the menu or adding staff during peak times. Best to visit on quieter days for a smoother experience!

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.

The food was not very good. We got breakfast and it felt greasy and was unappetizing. Neither of us…read morecould finish our food. I don't know what niche this restaurant is trying to occupy. I hope they can find a way to fix their menu and appeal to a wider audience. The service was very kind and friendly. If you are looking for a cozy and ambient place to go, this place is. it it. very ugly interior unfortunately. I hope this business the best of luck going forward!

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!

Donut Connection may not be the most impressive place at first glance--it's a little outdated and…read morenothing fancy--but let's be real, you're here for the donuts, and they do not disappoint! The donuts are fresh, soft, and full of flavor, with a great variety to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for a classic glazed, a rich filled donut, or something with a little extra crunch, they've got it covered. My go to is their Bavarian donut! Prices are reasonable, and while the shop itself isn't anything special, the donuts make it absolutely worth the visit.

We came here because it was the only donut place open that Sunday, and I wasn't too disappointed…read more For a chain, it's not bad and is definitely better than a Dunkin donut. We got there a little later in the morning (maybe around 11?) and they were running very low on flavor choices. The flavors we got were pretty tasty and not too heavy. The ambiance is a classic donut shop that feels like it hasn't been renovated in many years, but it's alright. The service was fine as well, nothing special but it satisfied the donut craving!