I am very picky with bagels, but Buddy's does a solid job. I find that they're always fresh, have a nice chew, and are consistent, including across both locations. Buddy's offers a large variety of classic flavors including sesame, everything, asiago, poppy seed, salt, cinnamon raisin, and more. They also offer a number of flavored cream cheeses, bialys, sandwiches, and muffins. But my go-to order is a classic sesame seed bagel with lox cream cheese (which is made with fresh whole chunks of smoked salmon, yum). Of note, the Cattleman rd location is on the smaller size with limited indoor seating, but the store on 41 is much larger. read more

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The bacon egg and cheese on a plain bagel is Seems like there are lots of regulars and the staff knows who they are, which is always nice to see. We love this spot and definitely will be back to try all their cream cheese flavors! read more

Delicious breakfast sandwiches! Good quality ingredients, the eggs are made fresh and the bagels are hearty. Definitely recommend this for a quick bite! read more

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Great bagels, better service! Comfortable seating. Good coffee too! I always stop in whenever I am passing by!

Bought a box of bagels for the office as they opened. Bagels were dense and tough to eat. Pastrami sandwich for lunch is good. read more

Staff were amazing! We loved our breakfast sandwiches! Next time we're in Sarasota we'll be back! read more

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There were a lot of things wrong with this experience: 1. Both my sister in law and I felt a little quesy after eating here. 2. The bagels were not good 3. The decor was depressing and the bathroom was not tidy read more

I was so excited to try Buddy's Bagels in Sarasota as I'm on the hunt for the best bagel spot. I ordered their Lox special and was shocked at the price tag - we paid $13.50/bagel, but I figured it would be worth it for a great bagel. I specifically asked for the bagel to be double toasted so they marked it as well done. Upon getting my bagel, I was shocked at how small the bagel was, how little cream cheese there was, and how untoasted the bagel was. The bagel didn't look like it had been toasted once, let alone twice. I went up to the lady to clarify to give them a chance to make things right. She said yes this is double toasted and just stared at me... if she's right that this was double toasted I think they need to check their oven settings as the bagel was cold and we ate there so I have a hard time believing it was double toasted. For the price, the size and the lack of toasting, I'm not sure that I will be back. The bagel itself was tasty but the whole order just wasn't great. I would perhaps come back just to buy the bagels themselves and make it at home. read more

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I read a review at about 1:15 pm and had an immediate desire to have a bagel so I jumped in the car and drove the 10 minutes to the store. It was 1:45 pm when I walked in and they only had a few flavors left because it was the end of day and they close at 2 pm. I asked for the cinnamon & raisin and a spinach & Swiss bagel. Well, she gave them to me for free and they were delicious. Thank you to the lady who works there and I'll definitely be back! Give them a try you won't be disappointed and it's a clean store! read more

Felt nice to be able to order a BEC SPK like in NY! My hubby got the Rueben and really liked it. Def a little pricy then what we are used to in NY but it was nice they have indoor and outdoor seating. Bagels were fresh and had that nice chew to them! read more

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The bagels are amazing, local neighborly atmosphere. Any item you get on the menu is absolutely delicious!

Located where Lox & Egg was, next to Trader Joe's. Parking is adequate. Don't like that the overhead menu is not behind the order station. You have to cut ahead in line in order to read the menu, then back track to the register. However, ordering was efficient, and prices are agreeable. Did not have a bagel, but they get 5 starts because the Carnegie Deli sandwich was great. For an eat-in order, I did not like it served in a Styrofoam clam-shell box. It seems wasteful. It is also strange that they use cocktail napkins. read more

The worst bagels I've had in my life, the hole was too big and not much bagel, too chewy! and had a sour off flavor. STAY AWAY!

The best bagel sandwich in Sarasota! Don't miss your chance! I will definitely be back. Great coffee, too, by the way. read more

Best bagel in Sarasota for sure. He's very quick with preparation and very nice even if there's a bug rush. Ambience is so chill and there is seating outside. read more

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This place is worth the stop & worth breaking your diet for I swear! Every trip to Sarasota from Tampa I stop in, it's a super quick hop off the highway. If you mobile order it will be ready for you from the 5 min trip from 75 to the store! I like a classic bagel sand, bacon egg and cheese but they have tons of selections and all fresh bagels made each day! read more

The closest thing you'll get to a Long Island bagel makes you feel right at home again! So yummy, great service, and amazing vibes. Makes you feel like you're in a deli again! All I need to try is the chicken salad next!!! read more

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Friendly, fresh, fast, personality with military appreciation and New York flavor. Local business with personal touch. Plenty of seating. Bagels, muffins, sandwiches to order, fresh made smears of every flavor ready to go, fresh coffee of your favorite flavor. Sit outside or in, or take to go. read more

I left JFK during a layover to get a NY bagel - that's his much I freaking love them. And this literally us a better bagel than I've had in Montreal or NYC read more

I had the jalepeno asiago bagel and it was delicious! I loved the variety in options of bagels it's almost hard to choose! and the service is always quick. read more

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If you like cold bagels that don't feel as if they were freshly baked, go to Buddy's Bagel Sarasota. For many years the location was Lox N Egg and the bagels were excellent. Everything changed when it was sold to a new owner - even the name. I am very disappointed and notice that there are few customers now. read more

These were the worst bagels! It was chewey, small and hurt my mouth by the time I was done! There is NO way this is a NY bagel! Bring back the old bagel place that was here! read more

I'm not going to compare them to NY bagels, its not fair. For Florida bagels I'm happy with them, I really like the flavor and quality of the ingredients in the bagel breakfast sandwiches. Service has always been good... read more

These are REAL bagels, for those of you who know the difference between the real deal and bagel-shaped rolls. Buddy's even looks like a NYC deli on the inside. The bagels are made fresh and are ready for pick up from their authentic metal crate containers stacked at the counter. These are chewy and amazing. I knew I had the real thing as soon as I cut into it. There are no bagels as good as these in Sarasota, I promise you! read more

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Will give the. One of the best bagels in Sarasota and a very good BEC sandwich, but their coffee is terrible and the large is not large.

Best bagels in town! Staff is friendly and welcoming but the real deal is the flavor of the bagels and my favorite scallion cream cheese!

I have driven past Buddy's several times and I finally went and got Bialys and bagels. Counter service was great. I'm a huge bialys person. Let me tell you that these are absolutely delicious, not to mention pretty big. They have a nice little cafe inside and a great menu. I totally recommend Buddy's if you want authentic New York Style Bagels and Bialys!!! read more

The people were super nice, and the bagels were good and a good assortment of bagels, you could get a Schmear they had breakfast sandwiches and fresh coffee read more

Absolutely bussin bagels and sandwiches. Super nice staff and a lovely area to grab a quick bite.

Great bagels, robust menu, and friendly service. Perfect spot for a quick lunch or breakfast. They have chocolate babka, too! Great find!

Their bagels are amazing, large with a great chew, soft center, true NY bagels the flavor choices are endless, the shop is attractive and clean, the gentleman who helped me was knowledgeable and kind, and the bagels are dairy free (except for the ones with cheese on top) so lots of choices for my DF grandson! We definitely will return for more of their delicious bagels! read more

To start off with the bold man at the register always smells of alcohol. My first time there he straight up grabbed a bagel after rubbing his bold head several times, handled money, and with his hands (no gloves) grabbed a customers bagel. I'm glad the customer called him out on that. I make sure to they always glove. However about 2 weeks ago there was a woman with a jean jacket that walked back there grabbed a bagel and never put on gloves either. She was with a boy possibly her child. What's going on here?! read more

ordered sandwiches online, received sandwiches wrong. requested one doesn't have cheese, all sandwiches had no cheese. paid for up charges to add lettuce tomato jalapeños which they didn't bother to put on sandwiches. phone line says user busy every time you call. can't even speak to someone about messed up orders and receive a refund for missing items. read more