PA Bagel Chain Opens New Location Near Tampa’s USF Campus

TAMPA, FL — Bagels & Co., headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has opened its first location on Florida’s west coast, bringing Brooklyn-style bagels and breakfast sandwiches to an area near the University of South Florida campus in Tampa.

The 1,660-square-foot cafe is located at 5004 E. Fowler Ave., near the university’s new on-campus football stadium, which is scheduled to open next fall, according to a news release from the company.

The shop is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers indoor and outdoor seating.

The menu features more than a dozen freshly baked bagel varieties, including everything, blueberry, cinnamon raisin, cheddar habanero and Oreo. A new option has bacon, egg and cheese baked directly into the bagel, the news release said.

Customers can choose from an assortment of spreads, including bacon cheddar, birthday cake, black truffle, cookie monster and sriracha scallion. The shop also serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, La Colombe coffee, tea, parfaits, and gluten-free options.

Since opening earlier this month, popular items at the Tampa location have included bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches, sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches, and the Morning Glory, made with eggs, crispy bacon, melted American cheese and scallion spread, finished with Mike’s Hot Honey, the news release said.

The Tampa shop is the seventh Bagels & Co. location in Florida. The company also operates locations in Philadelphia and Ohio, with plans to expand into several additional states.

The company offers a student ambassador program at its college-town locations, giving students experience in restaurant marketing through campus events, giveaways and community partnerships.

Bagels & Co. also offers catering for businesses, schools, hospitals and private gatherings.

First responders, health care workers, teachers, veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a 10 percent in-store discount by wearing their uniform or presenting their work identification.

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