The Bagel Bakery
Restaurant $$
4113 Northwest 16th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32605
Description
The Bagel Bakery opened in 2000 as a part of the Chesapeake Bagel Bakery franchise, then left and became the independent Bagel Bakery.Get to know The Bagel Bakery
Its owner is Ken Rembert, a Gainesville resident since 1972 and UF alumni. Ken started his career in forestry, then worked retail with his father and later opened the Bagel Bakery.
Ken travels to Guatemala at least once a year to import coffee that is roasted in the store. During these trips, he meets the farmers and their families. In addition, Ken donates money to the water filter, eyeglasses, and school programs in Guatemala.