Buddy's Bagels

Buddy's Bagels

4065 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

★★★★4.1(616 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Buddy's Bagels is Sarasota's most earnest attempt at New York bagel authenticity, though regulars note the shop has lost some of its magic since switching from boiling to steaming their dough. The everything bagels with two-sided toppings and flagels (flat bagels) remain standouts, best enjoyed in a casual spot that's as much about quick weekday fuel and morning meetings as it is about chasing that perfectly chewy bagel bite.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.

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Google Reviews

Ansel Morsillo
★★★★3 months ago

Came for lunch. Got Nova Lox bagel sandwich. Solid lox, onions, tomato, capers and cream cheese on an everything bagel. Overall tasty traditional Noxa Lox bagel combo with decent sized portions. The combo came with the sandwich, pickle and chips. The food hit the spot and…

Paige Denkin
★★★★4 months ago

💔So disappointed. They used to boil their bagels like authentic NY bagels. Their kettle broke so now they steam their bagels. They now taste like generic bread from the grocery store since that’s the same method. NY bagels are not steamed. They ruined the Lox & Egg location and…

Stuart Hecht
★★★★★4 months ago

Buddy's rules! Best bagels in Sarasota area, closest to New York style. Only place with flat bagels (flagels), plus they put a generous amount of toppings on both sides, which makes the bagels very flavorful. The staff are also very nice!

Steph E
★★★★★6 months ago

I've been a few times. Nice place. Very pleasant people. The bagels are great! I have tried a few different one, but the everything is my fav, & I LOVE when they have seasoning on both sides. It was completely covered, SO GOOD!

Alan Rybak
★★★★★2 years ago

What used to be my go-to bagel shop in Sarasota, is now an empty shell of what it once was. Call the previous owners whatever bad names you want, but they ran a well oiled machine. The bagels were fresh, tasty, were the right size and had just the right amount of schmear (cream…

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