Bagel Shops Revive Historic Sites and Recipes in Columbus and St. Petersburg
New bagel shops and historic locations are drawing attention in Columbus and St. Petersburg, while a national guide spotlights standout bagel stores across all 50 states. In Columbus, Anything Bagel has revived the former Block’s Bagels space and is using Block’s original recipes, preserving the old-school deli atmosphere and the family’s decades-long New York-style bagel tradition. In St. Petersburg, Pete’s Bagels is marking the 100th anniversary of its South 4th Street building, a former Standard Oil gas station that operated from 1926 to 1962 and has since been restored as a drive-thru bagel shop. The celebration also highlights preservation efforts that earned the property recognition from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. The national rankings emphasize professionally made bagels, ranging from traditional neighborhood counters to bakeries offering inventive flavors and sandwiches.
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