Angela (left) and Tony (right) Ochoa sit at their dining table with a plate of homemade bagels.
- The Cottage Bagel, a home bakery in Grand Rapids owned by Angela and Tony Ochoa, has developed a loyal following, with weekly bagel and scone pre-order “drops” often selling out within hours.
- Orders are placed on their website, and then picked up from the Ochoas’ home on Fridays.
- The Ochoas highlighted the culture of community-building and supporting local businesses in the city.
The Cottage Bagel, a home bakery in Grand Rapids, blends Montreal and New York style, with both a satisfying, crispy bite and a fluffy center. Plus, it’s seasoned on both sides, rather than just the top.
When Angela and Tony Ochoa first started selling bagels out of their home, they didn’t expect such a warm welcome. Today, their weekly bagel and scone pre-order “drops” tend to sell out within hours.
“It’s shocking actually,” Angela said. “Because it’s a bit of a risk to buy a bagel online, and then go drive to a stranger’s house where they live, and knock on the door, and hope to be handed a bag of bagels.”…