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New in the Naples Neighborhood: Empire Bagel Factory
Naples has a new spot for fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches and coffee, although the name behind it is certainly not new to Southwest Florida. Empire Bagel Factory has opened a new Naples location on Pine Ridge Road, bringing its New York-style bagels and casual breakfast and lunch menu to Meridian Marketplace, just east of Livingston Road.
For longtime Southwest Florida residents, Empire Bagel Factory may already be a familiar name. The family-owned business has deep roots in the area and has grown from its beginnings on Marco Island into multiple locations throughout Naples and Southwest Florida. Its newest Naples location makes it even more convenient for residents and visitors in central and North Naples to stop in for breakfast, lunch or a bagel run.
And really, is there such a thing as buying just one bagel?
Empire Bagel Factory Opens on Pine Ridge Road in Naples
The new Empire Bagel Factory on Pine Ridge Road is located at 3369 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 104, Naples, FL 34109, in Meridian Marketplace just east of Livingston Road. It joins Empire Bagel Factory's other Southwest Florida locations, including existing shops in the Naples area, Marco Island, Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
While this may be a new location, Empire Bagel Factory itself has been part of the Southwest Florida food scene for decades. The business traces its roots to Marco Island and has been associated with fresh bagels in the area since 1994. Today, owners Rachel and Lucas Oest continue to operate and expand the family-owned business, bringing the concept to more neighborhoods throughout Southwest Florida.
What Is Empire Bagel Factory?
At its heart, Empire Bagel Factory is exactly what the name promises: a casual neighborhood bagel shop specializing in fresh New York-style bagels. The bagels are made fresh daily and designed to have that classic combination bagel lovers look for: a slightly crisp exterior with a chewy interior.
But Empire has grown beyond being simply a place to pick up a bagel and cream cheese. The menu includes breakfast sandwiches, specialty bagel combinations, coffee, pastries, lunch sandwiches and other casual options, making it an easy stop throughout the morning and into lunchtime. For anyone searching for breakfast in Naples, particularly near Pine Ridge Road and Livingston Road, the new location adds another convenient option.
Plenty of Bagel Flavors to Choose From
Naturally, the bagels are the star of the show. Empire Bagel Factory offers a substantial selection of flavors, including classics such as plain, everything, sesame, poppy, salt, garlic and onion. If you like something a little different, choices also include asiago, cinnamon raisin, cinnamon sugar, blueberry, spinach, rye, pumpernickel, Black Russian, wheat everything, wheat and multigrain.
Then comes the second decision: what do you put on it? Empire offers a variety of cream cheeses and spreads, so you can keep things as simple as a toasted bagel and cream cheese or turn it into something much more substantial. For those who have strong opinions about their favorite bagel flavor, this may require multiple visits. I personally think we can all agree that bagel preferences are surprisingly serious business.
Breakfast Sandwiches, Bagels and Coffee in Naples
If you are looking for more than a bagel with cream cheese, Empire Bagel Factory has a full lineup of breakfast sandwiches. Guests can build breakfast sandwiches with eggs and choices such as bacon, sausage, ham or pork roll, along with cheese. Specialty breakfast combinations are available as well.
The menu also includes a classic lox option featuring nova smoked salmon paired with cream cheese, capers, onion and tomato. Add coffee or cold brew, and the Pine Ridge Road location becomes an easy option for grabbing breakfast before work, meeting someone for a casual morning bite or picking something up before heading out to enjoy Naples for the day. For seasonal residents and visitors, it is also the kind of place that can solve one of those inevitable Naples vacation questions: "Where can we grab a quick breakfast?"
Lunch Is on the Menu, Too
Although Empire Bagel Factory is understandably known for breakfast, the menu doesn't stop there.
Empire also offers lunch sandwiches and deli-style favorites, including options such as turkey, chicken salad and tuna salad. Sandwiches can be paired with one of the shop's bagels, making it an easy casual lunch option for people working or running errands in the Pine Ridge Road area.
The company makes many of its offerings in-house, including its bagels, cream cheese, pastries and chicken and tuna salads. That combination of breakfast and lunch options gives the new Naples location a little more versatility than the name "bagel shop" might initially suggest.
A Convenient Location Near Pine Ridge and Livingston
Location is one of the things that makes this particular opening noteworthy. The new Empire Bagel Factory is in Meridian Marketplace on Pine Ridge Road, just east of Livingston Road, putting it along one of Naples' busiest east-west corridors.
For people living in nearby communities or traveling between North Naples, central Naples and areas east of I-75, Pine Ridge Road is already part of the daily routine. Adding another quick breakfast and lunch option along the corridor makes Empire Bagel Factory particularly convenient. It is also close enough to many Naples residential communities that it has the potential to become one of those neighborhood places people work into their regular routine rather than somewhere they visit only occasionally.
A Southwest Florida Business With Local Roots
One of the things I particularly enjoy about sharing new businesses in Naples is that "new" doesn't necessarily mean new to our area. Empire Bagel Factory is a good example. The brand's Southwest Florida history goes back decades, and the business has continued to expand as our region has grown. What started on Marco Island has developed into a collection of locations serving communities throughout Naples and Southwest Florida.
There is something nice about seeing a locally rooted business continue to grow alongside the communities it serves. The Pine Ridge Road location is another chapter in that story and gives Naples residents another convenient way to support a business with longstanding ties to Southwest Florida.
More Than a Quick Breakfast Stop
Empire Bagel Factory also offers options for people who need to feed more than themselves.
Bagels can be purchased in larger quantities, which certainly comes in handy when family and friends are visiting. Anyone who spends time in Naples during season knows how quickly a quiet house can suddenly become a very full house.
Empire also operates a wholesale business supplying bagels and other products to restaurants, cafés, hotels, grocery stores and other businesses throughout Southwest Florida. Whether you are stopping for one breakfast sandwich, bringing home a dozen bagels or picking up breakfast for a group, the concept is designed to work for more than just the individual morning coffee run.
Another New Business to Know About in Naples
Naples continues to evolve, and one of the fun parts of living here is watching new restaurants, shops and businesses become part of our neighborhoods. Some are completely new concepts. Others, like Empire Bagel Factory, are familiar Southwest Florida businesses expanding into new locations.
The new Empire Bagel Factory on Pine Ridge Road in Naples gives residents another option for fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee and casual lunch, all in a convenient location near Livingston Road.
So, whether you are an everything-bagel loyalist, a bacon-egg-and-cheese person, someone who believes a proper bagel deserves lox and cream cheese, or simply looking for another breakfast spot in Naples, Empire Bagel Factory may be worth adding to your list. And if you go in planning to buy one bagel and somehow walk out with a dozen, you're probably not the first.
Empire Bagel Factory - Pine Ridge Road, Naples
Address:3369 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 104, Naples, FL 34109
Located in Meridian Marketplace, just east of Livingston Road
Phone:239-228-5340
Hours:Open daily, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Website:EmpireBagelFactory.com
Hours, menu offerings and other business information can change over time, so I always recommend confirming current details directly with the business before visiting.
About My New in the Neighborhood Series
New in the Neighborhood is my ongoing series highlighting new and noteworthy businesses throughout Naples and the surrounding Southwest Florida area.
Naples real estate is about much more than houses. The restaurants we frequent, shops we discover, places we gather and businesses that become part of our routines all contribute to what it is like to live here. As Your Naples Expert, I enjoy keeping an eye on what is new around town and sharing those discoveries with people who already call Naples home, as well as those considering making Southwest Florida their home.
Disclaimer
This New Business Highlight is shared as a courtesy by Your Naples Expert to help Naples and Southwest Florida residents and visitors learn about businesses in our area. This is not a paid advertisement, sponsored content or a personal endorsement of Empire Bagel Factory. Business information, hours, menus, locations and services can change. Please confirm current information directly with the business.
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