TAMPA, FL – Jeff’s Bagel Run is opening its first Tampa Bay store this week in South Tampa at 3810 W Neptune St B1. The NY-style bagel concept soft opens on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, and will have its Grand Opening on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. The team says they chose Tampa because of the community there valuing craft.

Everything is made from scratch, in-house every day at Jeff’s Bagel Run including 16 different bagels and numerous spreads and butters including vegan spread choices. Delivery will be available and those who download the app on iOS and Google Play Store can enjoy loyalty points and rewards.

Doors open at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. During the soft opening every customer will receive a free bagel and spread. Also – if you show the store that you posted about the opening on social media, you will receive a coupon for an additional free bagel on your next visit.

On Friday for the grand opening doors will also open at 6:30 a.m. Get in line early as they will be hosting a raffle for anybody in line when they open the doors at 6:30 a.m. One winner will be drawn at 6:31 a.m. That person will win a dozen bagels plus spreads once a month for 12 months. There will also a chance to meet their bagel mascot, a free-to-spin prize wheel, and an official ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.

During the weekend on Saturday and Sunday order any large, iced beverage and receive a free koozie (while supplies last).

Jeff’s Bagel Run is owned by Jeff and Danielle Perera who were tired of not being able to find authentic New York-bagels in Florida. The concept started in 2019 and then opened its first store in 2021 in Ocoee. Now they have over 36 locations around the country including in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Nevada, and more.

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a writer and journalist with over 15 years of experience. I write the food and travel blog Carlos Eats (https://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines on numerous topics.