While it appears that Tampa has always been famous for its great food culture, there is now no doubt that the bagel is stealing the spotlight. With the emergence of many stores and even existing businesses sticking to their usual methods, it is safe to say Tampa values breakfast highly.
PopUp Bagels
One of the newest trends in Tampa is PopUp Bagels. The restaurant opened recently and has already made a mark for itself with its unique offerings and of course, popularity. The lines at the restaurant sometimes are long, but everyone seems satisfied with what they get.
It is because of PopUp’s simplicity that it has received such praise. It does not matter which day you visit the restaurant; you will find that the menu consists of bagels and gives you the option of adding cream cheese to each order. The only thing that changes is the flavors of the cream cheese offered every week.
“PopUp Bagels is one of my favorite bagel spots in Tampa because they load my bagels with cream cheese and make it taste better than other places,” London Lochan (12) said. “I think the hype is deserved, and they are always fresh when I get one. I would recommend PopUp to someone else because they would very much enjoy it.”
H&H Bagels
Another new addition to the Tampa bagel lineup is H&H Bagels, a franchise with roots in the iconic bagel culture of New York City. At the Tampa location, customers can enjoy the traditional bagel style the brand is known for, made by hand-rolling and boiling.
In addition to its bagels, H&H provides a variety of sandwiches and coffee, making it an ideal destination for breakfast or lunch. If you are a Tampa native who is longing for some real New York bagels but does not want to make the journey, H&H is your place.
Jeff’s Bagel Run
As far as satisfying its customers is concerned, Jeff’s Bagel Run has met all requirements and even provided a little extra to ensure a better experience. The cafe offers customers fresh bagels with cream cheese, either standard or specially prepared.
Apart from bagels, Jeff’s Bagel Run offers a wide range of coffees and other snacks for customers with an appetite for desserts. These include items like Rice Krispies treats and chocolate chip cookies.
“Jeff’s is very good and also right down the street from my house,” Piper Quinlan (11) said. “It is more of a grab-and-go instead of sitting down. I would recommend the jalapeño cheddar bagel with roasted jalapeño cream cheese.”
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Although the trendy new businesses have garnered attention in recent times, there has been a consistent provider of quality bagels in the city for a long time: Einstein Bros. Bagels. It can safely be described as a restaurant that has stood the test of time, a venue that parents introduced their children to when they were kids and which they continue to visit as adults.
A steady stream of customers flows through the restaurant from early morning until afternoon, thanks to its diverse selection of food. Eggs, sandwiches, bagels, coffee and pizza are among the many choices available at the cafe. It is refreshing to know that you will always find your favorite dish at Einstein Bros. Bagels.
The Bagel Nook
The Bagel Nook is not just a place that sells bagels, but rather one that makes it an event. Given that it has been described as one of the most creative and enjoyable bagel shops in Tampa, it is easy to see from looking at its menu.
Unlike most places that offer bagels plain or sprinkled with sesame seeds, The Bagel Nook offers bagels with ingredients such as Oreo, Cap’n Crunch and tie-dye bagels which are one of the shop’s specialties. And speaking of unique flavor options, this is not limited to bagels alone; it also covers the entire range of cream cheese variations you will not find anywhere else.
Apart from the bagels, this cafe also serves egg breakfast platters, breakfast sandwiches, wraps and even lunch dishes starting from the traditional Philly cheesesteak to the chicken ranch wrap or paninis.
And, of course, there would be no talking about this place without mentioning its Overloads, a separate menu item that, in addition to being extremely popular, has spread rapidly across social media.
