The Bagels and Co
1111 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Crema's Take
“This Gainesville bagel spot wins hearts with genuinely kind staff who actually take time to chat with you—one regular raves about Hollis's consistent positivity, while first-timers praise the patient guidance through their generous cream cheese selection. The bagels themselves are impressively hefty (seriously, plan on two meals), and the open, relaxed layout makes it perfect for either a quick grab or lingering over coffee with family, though fair warning: the kitchen can get backed up when it's busy. It's the kind of place where the people matter as much as the food, creating that rare feeling of being welcomed rather than just served.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
The bagels were delicious and the service was quick. The lady that helped us up front had great recommendations and gave us lots of samples from the cream cheese selection.
Hollis was fantastic! Extremely friendly and accommodating. Always very happy and positive each time I go in. The bagels were amazing and huge. Definitely 2 meals in one. Would 110% recommend!
The service is very slow. There is usually not much of a line to order, but the crowd waiting for food is a mob scene. It just feels unbalanced and leaves u waiting for food too long. The bagels are really good, but the cream cheese portioning is what lacks. Paying $3+ for cream…
Nice-looking shop with an open layout and plenty of seating. It wasn’t busy for a Saturday morning, which was surprising. Parking can be hit or miss, but I lucked out with a spot right up front. Otherwise, expect a garage situation. I arrived early and placed my order. It was…
This was our first visit, and it's an instant favorite for me. We were greeted by a really kind person who was patient with us while we made our choices and was also very friendly. We immediately felt welcome. The variety of bagels and spreads is impressive, and that's what…
Crema Reviews
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