The lines were long all weekend at the opening of Jeff’s Bagel Run at The Villages Southern Trace Plaza, with customers waiting outside as doors opened and the pace holding steady through the morning and into the afternoon. “Hot bagels” could be heard from the many employees it took to handle the crowds.
The concept is built around a traditional method. Bagels are hand-rolled, kettle-boiled and baked fresh daily, giving them a crisp exterior and soft interior. The menu covers both sweet and savory options, from simple bagels with cream cheese to breakfast sandwiches. The flavors are also unique, with daily specials like churro, French onion soup and loaded baked potato.
Local resident Sam Dynes says he had been watching for the opening.
“I’ve been checking every week,” he says. “I love this style of cooking the bagels because they are always warm and the…..