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The Bagel Exchange
107 W Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States
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Co
Review №1

The #4 inspector Buffalo Chicken bagel was fantastic. This was my first time at the Bagel Exchange and I now realize I have been missing out. They have a variety of selections to choose from. I will definitely be back.

Ja
Review №2

Best bagels in town. You can get breakfast bagel sandwiches or lunch bagel sandwiches. They are homemade and fresh. We went for breakfast next I would like to try lunch. They also have muffins and scones. I had a blueberry scone and loved it, I also had the cheddar bagel with cream cheese. My husband had the cheddar bagel with cream cheese and bacon, our cousin had the french toast bagel with butter. Everything was delicious. Try them out, you will not be disappointed!

Ja
Review №3

My favorite bagel spot in town. High quality ingredients and great service (even though it gets really busy during peak times). I have never left here disappointed.

Cr
Review №4

This place is wonderful! Never would I have expected to visit a bagel shop that had more of a New York or Jersey vibe in the Kingsport TN area. The staff was friendly, the food fantastic and so many things to choose. When you hear bagel you think okay some plain,wheat, maybe raisin, or blueberry, but oh wow! The bagel flavors to choose from is just the start. The cream cheese flavors, meats, eggs, veggies all look delicious! The best part is the owner and the names of the bagel menu items, such as NY Finest, The Chief, The Detective, or The Gangster.If youd like to try new cultured foods, I would recommend The Bagel Exchange!

Kr
Review №5

Outstanding! By far the best Bagels in Kingsport. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Dine in, curb side or Broad Street dining. Never disappointing. Family and friends visiting from other states always ask for at least one meal at the Bagel Exchange.

Jo
Review №6

Phenomenal company! Great owners and great to work with!

Al
Review №7

Friendly service and I had a great breakfast bagel! My Dad and I came here for a breakfast date and it was great. Seating is a bit cramped, but that was ok.

Er
Review №8

Good bagels. restaurant needs an all over refresh. it feels a little rundown. scary bathroom.

Ju
Review №9

Always consistent! Always delicious! The #6 The Captain on a jalapeño cheddar bagel. And an everything bagel with bacon, egg and cheddar. Our favorite local breakfast date! New York bagels here in little Kingsport. Very reasonable prices for the size and quality! Go there if you like amazing bagels, you will be so glad you did!!!!

Je
Review №10

Really really solid bagels at this joint. Tons of variety between the bagels and the spreads. I wanted one with pastrami but of course they were out. Got there early on a Saturday morning and there was a healthy amount of people there already. We a bought a half dozen for the house and a jalapeño cheddar with scallion creame cheese and a plain onion bagel, both were delicious. Will return to try more of The Bagel Exchange. Friendly, prompt service. 5 stars and recommend.

So
Review №11

Delicious!!! Soo many options and everything was incredibly delicious. The cream cheese was Def homemade, it was creamy and soft, not like the store bought. Also got Salmon bagel and the Buffalo Chicken bagel. Everything super good. Cute little place, on street parking.

Ka
Review №12

Everyone are helpful & the best tasting bagels! Great sandwiches too

Ru
Review №13

We found the Bagel exchange on one of our visits to the area. We enjoyed the older downtown area of Kingsport and visit when we are in the area. We were there last weeks and made a point to go have lunch there. As usual the food was outstanding, great service and we were a bit later in the day like 145 so it was not as busy since they closed at 230. We plan a trip here whenever in the area ..

Ea
Review №14

Excellent bagels!!! Was quite busy on Saturday morning, but didnt have to wait long for our to-go order. Will definitely be stopping back more often for the areas best bagels!!

_v
Review №15

The best bagels outside of NYC itself :) Ordering online is easy and food is always great and ready on time. Cannot recommend this place enough

Ja
Review №16

First time here. Definitely worth the visit. I had the BLT Captain. It was busy for lunch but they have a great efficient flow and quick service!

Be
Review №17

I was very pleased with the two types of bagels I had! Phone call from a concerned parent

we
Review №18

Hands down my favorite spot to eat in the tri cities. There’s nothing else like it around and there are no compromises when it comes to quality.

LJ
Review №19

Absolutely delicious bagels. We bought a variety of bagels for under $15. So happy to see they make pumpernickel. Not many bagel places do. Sorry...we bought them all up. Not sorry. Mmmmm

Ru
Review №20

I absolutely love this place for breakfast! Any of their bagel meals with an Everything bagel are just fantastic. My work takes me to all the major cities around the country, New York, Philly, Seattle, etc and Ive eaten at countless bagel places but nothing holds a candle to The Bagel Exchange here in Kingsport!

Ma
Review №21

I highly recommend giving this adorable shop a try. We LOVED it. The bagels are super fresh, the meat is all delicious and from Boars Head, and each sandwich is super unique. I was very pleased with how many options there were to choose from! We even got bagels to go it was THAT good.

Al
Review №22

Super busy on Saturday morning, but they move people through pretty fast. Best part is theres something for everyone in my family from the bacon & eggs people to the major sweet tooths!

He
Review №23

Best egg & cheese bagel Ive ever had.

Ja
Review №24

An amazing little spot in downtown Kingsport. The bagels are first rate. I had a two egg scrambler with sausage and cheese on a jalapeno and cheddar bagel and it was delicious. The service is also friendly and helpful. There is also free WIFI. I will most definitely be back.

Co
Review №25

It was quite a nice place. Im not one to lie in my reviews. It was a very cute environment. However, this place is not without faults. Jerry was not nice. I dont know how else to put it. He was very unpleasant to be around. Jerry was not wearing his mask correctly, stunk, and would only talk to be about Fortnite. Really Bagel Exchange? Hiring manchildren as employees? I was at a loss. I also was displeased with a customer inside. He was of the name, Tony and was preaching cult gospel to me. I dont know why this man was allowed to stay in here. The flooring was nice though and adding a very good quality to the establishment. However the food was MAGNIFICENT! The best bagels I have had in my life! I took a picture with my bagel as well. I would make sure to have basic cleanliness standards for employees, as well as touch on what is considered decent conversation with customers. I will definitely be back to see how this place has improved.

Ni
Review №26

Love these bagels! So fresh and delicious. We also love the sandwiches made with the bagels, and they use Boars Head lunchmeat which is the best. We live over an hour from Kingsport, and we pick up a few bagels every time were in town.

Ty
Review №27

Most delicious bagel I’ve ever tasted. I will be returning for sure.

St
Review №28

So good! Soft, freshly made bagels, hugh sandwiches, great lunch!

Ke
Review №29

My girlfriend and I got a NY finest smoked salmon bagel and a NYPD Blue Grilled chicken bagel. The smoked salmon with capers and cream cheese went perfectly together. The NYPD was equally as good and cooked very well. I do recommend.

De
Review №30

Best bagel breakfast and lunch bagels in the Tricities. Our go to place every Saturday!

Te
Review №31

We are always overly pleased with the speed of service, tastes of high quality meats and cheeses,freshness of the vegetables and unbeatable taste and freshness of the variety of bagels. Our favorite breakfast spot anywhere!!!

La
Review №32

Love this little local place. Highly recommend.

Ch
Review №33

Alway delicious the bagel exchange is an amazing spot for breakfast and lunch. The bagels are the best I have had in over 20 years. A must have

Ni
Review №34

Food was fantastic!!!! Took a surprisingly long time to get soup and sandwiches though (couldnt order and eat on a 30 minute lunch). The half bagel and soup was just the perfect size. They had a sizeable lunch line as we were leaving. Plenty of room upstairs to spread out. Will definitely be back with ample lunch time or order ahead.

Ma
Review №35

As close to a New York bagel shops as you are going to find in Tennessee.

An
Review №36

We eat at The Bagel Exchange at least once a week. We live just around the corner, so it’s easy to just walk there. But honestly, we’d still eat there if we had a long drive because we LOVE it! The bagels, sandwiches, and soup are delicious, and the staff is so friendly and attentive. This is our favorite downtown business by far, and we highly recommend it!

We
Review №37

Great place for breakfast or lunch that doesnt taste like every other restaurant in town. It reminds me of the NY style bagel restaurants I ate at while living in Miami

Ad
Review №38

By far my favorite restaurant in Kingsport. I live more than 40 miles away and have taken more than one special trip to Kingsport just for these bagels and sandwiches. I am in a wheelchair, is a little bit tight inside but it is also a small building so theres not much room to begin with. The staff and owner are all extremely accommodating, friendly, and provide an amazing customer service. Been in there more than once been they know you are you come through the door. Highly recommend all of their sandwiches but especially the Rubin on a pumpernickel bagel!

Jo
Review №39

Truly remarkable bagels! I go here every day they are open! Very nice people and very professional service. I have not been disappointed once. My only complaint is I wish they were open more days! 😂

Ai
Review №40

Great tasting food, very prompt and friendly - great place to catch breakfast or lunch.

Br
Review №41

Best bagel place anywhere around!!

sh
Review №42

Average tasting bagels, average flavored. half mixed onion and cream cheese on the side was a little too small.

Jo
Review №43

Amazing food!!! You cant go wrong here.

Es
Review №44

Delicious delicious bagels outstanding service I would give them a 10 star if I could. Make sure you check the Store hrs before going they do close up early in the afternoon. They also serve coffee and other sandwiches besides bagels.

Jo
Review №45

Give Keith and Michelea chance at Bagel Exchange on Center St, Kingsport.By far the best bagel or bagel sandwiches youll ever try hands down.

Bi
Review №46

If your looking for quality bagels like up north! Come here.

Da
Review №47

Always enjoy it.

Ra
Review №48

Am new to the state and have been looking for the perfect bagel store . I prefer big fat bagels, this place has thin ones which I didnt like, But The chocolate cookies are delicious . I will definitely go back for that !

Va
Review №49

One of the best bagels I have had in a while. The atmosphere makes me miss home a little less. Added bonus, they have pumpernickel. Something I have been looking for for a while.

Ha
Review №50

Always busy, always good food, always satisfied.

Ge
Review №51

By far the best bagels we have ever had. We are from New Jersey, where bagels and pizza are king, and I was SHOCKED to find a bagel place that not only lived up to what we are used to, but BETTER. Great people and owners as well. If we move from NJ, it will probably be to TN so we can be closer to The Bagel Exchange. AWESOME!!!!

lu
Review №52

Best Bagels around. Great Coffee, Great bagels and very cozy spot to Saturday Brunch!

Jo
Review №53

Good local business excellent food and service....

Ch
Review №54

French toast bagel with maple walnut cream cheese and bacon yummy 😃

Pa
Review №55

Best bagels in East TN! Im from CT originally and its like being back in the North East. Owner is from NYC that tells you something! Highly recommend this place!

Li
Review №56

Best dang bagels outside of NYC! Went 4 times in one week!

Mi
Review №57

Best bagel I ever had. Seriously.

Ke
Review №58

Great food.

Ka
Review №59

Always fresh, hot, well assembled yummy bagel sandwiches, and good coffee. Good prices, nice people and service.

Te
Review №60

Great place to eat

Ni
Review №61

This place is absolutely amazing and it’s the people who work there and the owners that make it what it is. Keith, Michele and Travis are awesome people and keep the place running smoothly. They go out of their way to reward customer loyalty and to keep their customers happy. There has been instances where my food made it to my table before I could even sit down. Great atmosphere to have a great breakfast or lunch in peace. If there was an option for 10 stars, Bagel exchange would deserve it!

Sh
Review №62

Best bagel ever. People are so friendly. We try to go there at least once a week.

Ka
Review №63

Did I say these are Best Bagels !!!Sandwiches awesomeness.Busy, call it in

Am
Review №64

Amazing people & food! Love coming here!

Do
Review №65

Huge bagels prepared to order and four flavors of coffee to choose from. Love this place!

Br
Review №66

Visited here with my friends to try their bagels because one of my friend told me about this place, so decided to go there and what to say! Excellent services and food was amazing. We actually had a wonderful time here. Definitely 5 star place!!

El
Review №67

OMG yall, eat these bagels... Seriously... Do it... You wont regret it

An
Review №68

Had a delicious bagel sandwich. Food was fresh and served fast to our large group. Bagels tasted like they were just cooked. Highly recommend!

Sa
Review №69

I LOVE this place! The bagels and sandwiches are amazing and the staff are always very friendly when I come, I love that

Ca
Review №70

Love the food and the staff! I have never had anything from here that I didnt like. They have so many different kinds of bagels and cream cheeses to choose from. Their sandwiches are spectacular as well. Dont even get me started on their coffee! I will be a customer for life!

Na
Review №71

Our first time here, an the food was exquisite! Wonderful atmosphere the smells of fresh cooking bagels fills your senses. Will definitely be making more trips from here on out.

K
Review №72

I absolutely love the bagels and the staff! They are always friendly, the food is ALWAYS AWESOME!

Li
Review №73

Nice casual atmosphere with friendly employees and very good bagels. Didnt get the soup (chicken orzo) because it was breakfast time but, it looked appetizing. Prices are fair as well, EXCEPT, they charge you ($1.15) for a little tiny container of butter that SHOULD come with your bagel and dont tell you they charge when ordering. How many restaurants have YOU patronized that charged you for ANY CONDIMENT??? In response to the owners reply...Anyone would expect to pay extra for cream cheese OR tuna fish OR chicken salad but, NOT BUTTER. NO restaurant Ive ever patronized from NYC to LA to London nor Toyko has EVER charged extra for butter. Its a condiment, like ketchup, mustard, mayo or S & P.

Ja
Review №74

Best bagels in town! Theres roughly 12 different flavors/types of bagels and 12 or so different sandwiches. Soups, salads etc and very reasonably priced.

Sa
Review №75

Great NY style bagels. Great and fun variety of bagels and cream cheese. Love their thematic list of bagel sandwiches as well

Je
Review №76

Best beagles ever. Super coffee!

Ja
Review №77

Really enjoyed it grandson loved it

Su
Review №78

Best bagels. Sandwiches are great. People that work there are nice. Eat here quite a bit and it never disappoints.

Ro
Review №79

Absolutely fantastic! And the staff was awesome!!

Mi
Review №80

The Bagel Exchange has a great selection of sandwiches. A cozy atmosphere. And a very friendly staff. I enjoy visiting the Bagel Exchange when Im in Kingsport.

Ra
Review №81

I always have such a good experience at the Bagel Exchange. The food is fresh and delicious. The jalapeño cheddar bagel is my personal favorite. Its perfect for an egg and cheese breakfast bagel.

Ph
Review №82

The prices are overly high in store for sandwiches (especially breakfast). However, the bagels are delicious! If you get them to go they are less than $2 a piece and every flavor Ive tried was wonderful. Highly recommend.

Ri
Review №83

We’ve eaten here several times recently and it just gets better and better. The bagel choices and combinations seem unlimited. The soups are good too. I particularly like that they have caffeine free Diet Coke. The bagels are large, so I order a skinny - they cut out a slice of middle to make the sandwich. It’s still plenty big. Lots of choices for flavored cream cheese, but I haven’t tried most of them.

Ke
Review №84

Tried for the first time today for lunch. I had a #7 and got my mother a #9. My daughter had an Inspector Gadget. While everything was delicious, it was expensive! Almost $6 for a grilled cheese bagel. I will pack my daughter some small foods next time we go (shes only 3, she doesnt need much). Our adult menu bagels were about $8 each and they dont come with a side or anything. Delicious food and lots of bagel choices but the lunch prices are excessive. I did enjoy my iced mocha and the price for it was average.

Ja
Review №85

Yum! First time here, but man was it good.

De
Review №86

The food is great. These people have their bagel dough shipped from Long Island, NY. They feature Boars Head deli meats as well as delicious egg or chicken salad. Everything is freshly prepared. Great collegiate type atmosphere w/wifi. Owners are always there and they have good employees. I have no reservations about recommending this place. None.

Ga
Review №87

I LOVE the bagel exchange. Their bagels are sooo fresh and delicious. This is the one place I know I can get a really good smoked salmon bagel and the online ordering is super easy. Ive bought coffee cups, hats, and many many deli style pickles here. Every bagel is great but I recommend the jalapeno cheddar, pumpernickel, or the everything. Staff is always super friendly and there is a new featured cream cheese every month. You gotta go its better than einstein bros or anything else in the tri cities that Ive tried.

Ja
Review №88

Phenomenal.. great bagels and atmosphere. Highly recommend

Ly
Review №89

Food is fine. Nothing too extraordinary. I only gave two stars because of the customer service. I was unknowingly charged for a water cup. Also unknowingly charged for other things that were offered. I actually said “hey you should just let people know if you’re gonna charge them for a water cup” and he just said “lots of places do that”

Ad
Review №90

Very warm and inviting. Minimal seating inside, but has the option to get food to go. Food was excellent. Unlike any bagel Ive ever had before!

Ed
Review №91

Do NOT miss out on this gem if youre downtown during their business hours. Their deli-style sandwiches are impeccably crafted and always delicious. My favorite, The Chief, is bar none the best Reuben-style sandwich Ive ever had that didnt come from NYC.

Ka
Review №92

Good food and good service. I went on my lunch break and they had my huge bagel ready in less than 5 minutes it seemed. I will definitely be going back

Ma
Review №93

This is a neat hole in the wall kind of place. The sandwiches are very good and the portions are satisfyingly large for what you pay. Definitely one of my more favorite stops for lunch. Their online ordering is very efficient and easy to use.

J
Review №94

So, a little pricey for my taste. The muffin, while moist and had a good flavor, ran almost $3. The bagel sandwiches, will run you around $9. That being said, they are more elaborate in their sandwiches and are more of a craft bagel than anything else. If you go basic, you can eat here fairly reasonably and the atmosphere is nice. Just be prepared when you go. Looking at the TripAdvisor rating of cheaper eats, threw me a bit when I got there, so be informed when you go.

Se
Review №95

Delish, handmade food. Love the NY atmosphere 🌇🌁🏙️🌆🗽 Ill definitely be back here often.Edit:Senior Whoopy IRL on YouTube.com 🤙5.30.20This place is still awesome just wish it was open later and more days. they are now currently closed on Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Three of my off days 🤦‍♂️ still trying to make it every Wednesday. Cheddar bagel > cheddar jalapeno bagel

이성
Review №96

Very Good

Ma
Review №97

Only place in kingsport Tennessee to get great BEC on authentic NY Kaiser roll; deli style. I love love coming here.

Me
Review №98

We love having breakfast here on Saturday mornings before heading off to the farmers market. They have something for everyone! Sweet or savory bagels, cinnamon rolls, muffins and iced coffee just to name a few!

Ki
Review №99

New york bagels in east tennessee 💕💕

Jo
Review №100

Yall dont even know. Go here its fantastic! Pay attention to their business hours though, they close after 2:30 everyday and are closed on Sunday and Monday. Fresh bagels, bagel sandwiches, soup, muffins and scones! My favorite restaurant.

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  • Address:107 W Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States
  • Site:https://thebagelexchange.biz/
  • Phone:+1 423-398-5111
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:7AM–2:30PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:7:30AM–2:30PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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