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NewsTampa Bay TimesOctober 24, 2026Hillsborough County

Bagels & Co. opens its seventh Florida location in Tampa

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Bagels & Co. opened a new 1,660-square-foot cafe earlier this month at 5004 E. Fowler Ave. near the University of South Florida campus, serving Brooklyn-style bagels, schmears, and sandwiches daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Why It Matters

Residents near the University of South Florida gain a new daily dining option featuring indoor and outdoor seating, over a dozen bagel varieties, and specialty cream cheese spreads.

Key Facts

  • Bagels & Co. opened its new Tampa location earlier this month at 5004 E. Fowler Ave. near the University of South Florida campus.
  • The new cafe spans 1,660 square feet and features both indoor and outdoor seating.
  • This location marks the chain's seventh Florida outpost and its first on the state's west coast.
  • The shop operates daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • The menu includes over a dozen bagel varieties, ranging from classics like sesame and everything to modern options like French toast, cheddar habanero, and bacon, egg, and cheese baked into the dough.
  • Cream cheese spreads feature flavors such as bacon cheddar, birthday cake, black truffle, Sriracha scallion, and vegan tofu.
  • The menu also offers La Colombe coffee and tea, made-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches, parfaits, and gluten-free options.
  • Customer favorites in Tampa include asiago and everything bagels, along with the Morning Glory sandwich.
  • Bagels & Co. originated in Philadelphia in 2021 and now operates 13 locations across Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio.
  • The chain plans additional Florida locations in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, along with expansion into Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationFlorida State University“University near the Tallahassee location”locationAlabama“State slated for future chain expansion”OrganizationMike’s Hot Honey“Product used on the Morning Glory sandwich”locationFlorida“State where the chain has multiple locations and headquarters”OrganizationUniversity of Florida“University near the Gainesville location”locationTampa“City where the new Bagels & Co. location opened”OrganizationNova Southeastern University“University near the Davie location”locationPhiladelphia“City where Bagels & Co. started”locationHollywood“Planned future location in Florida”locationGeorgia“State slated for future chain expansion”locationWilton Manors“Location of a Florida outpost”locationPompano Beach“Location of a Florida outpost”locationNorth Carolina“State slated for future Florida-adjacent expansion”OrganizationTampa Bay Times Food Hub“Four-person team launched in 2026 covering the food scene”locationSouth Carolina“State slated for future expansion”OrganizationLa Colombe“Coffee brand served at the cafe”locationFort Lauderdale“Location of a Florida outpost and planned future locations”locationPennsylvania“State where the chain operates locations”OrganizationBagels & Co.“Philadelphia-born bagel chain opening a new location in Tampa”locationGainesville“Location of a Florida outpost near the University of Florida campus”locationDavie“Location of a Florida outpost near Nova Southeastern University”locationTallahassee“Location of a Florida outpost near Florida State University”locationSunshine State“Alternative reference to Florida”OrganizationUniversity of South Florida“Campus near which the new bagel shop is located”locationOhio“State where the chain operates locations”