Baygulls Bakery in Tampa is putting the spotlight on a New York bagel experience, thanks to a team that knows East Coast flavors inside and out. Opened by a New York pizza veteran, this new bakery on W. Hillsborough Avenue is quickly becoming a go-to spot for bagel lovers seeking chewy, hand-rolled perfection.
From Baseball Fields to Bagel Dreams
Sean Marsiglia and Matt Cerasaro, childhood friends from New York, are the duo behind Baygulls Bakery. Long before they were baking, the pair were teammates—Sean as pitcher, Matt behind the plate—and now they’ve teamed up again to bring an authentic bagel shop to the Tampa food scene.
Sean, already well-known as the co-owner of Three Brothers Pizza in Odessa and Palm Harbor, invited Matt to Florida to help launch Baygulls. Their shared passion and Northeast roots are baked into every bite.
The Secret to a Real New York Bagel
Forget the myth—it’s not the water that makes a bagel truly New York. As Matt explains, “A good New York bagel is going to be hand-rolled and boiled and baked daily using barley malt syrup.”
That process is at the heart of Baygulls’ flavor. Every morning, they prepare fresh batches using traditional methods, producing chewy, golden bagels that rival anything from Manhattan’s bagel havens.
From classic plain to the hard-to-find but wildly satisfying salt bagel, there’s a little something for everyone. And yes—you can grab a BEC (bacon, egg, and cheese), a true New York staple that’s more religion than breakfast.
When and Where to Find Baygulls Bakery
Baygulls Bakery is located at 10007 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, and is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s the perfect stop for early risers and weekend brunch-goers alike.
Whether you’re a transplant from the Tri-State area or just a bagel enthusiast with high standards, Baygulls offers a taste of NYC without leaving the Sunshine State.
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