A new bagel shop is opening in Palm Harbor, but the story behind Crystal Beach Bagels began long before its doors opened.
For manager Frank, it began in the kitchen with his mother, who taught him to cook when he was just four years old. Cooking was how their family spent time together, especially around the holidays, when they prepared food by hand for everyone to share. Eventually he and his mother went on to work together in their family sandwich shops.
Now, that shared history is part of a new chapter. Frank credits his mother with the original idea for Crystal Beach Bagels, a business that brings the family’s experience and love of feeding people to Palm Harbor.
While his father, an electrical contractor in Manhattan, helped shape another part of that foundation: the value of hard work and taking pride in what you build. Whether painting a wall or making a loaf of bread, Frank described the satisfaction of putting in the work yourself and seeing the finished result.
The family’s restaurant experience includes previous ventures in New York and Massachusetts. Crystal Beach Bagels is their first Florida venture, with Frank and Lucy managing the shop! The two live in Crystal Beach, the community that inspired its name. As they approach their first full year living in Florida, they’re excited to become part of the local business community, too.
Following a friends-and-family preview Monday evening and a Tuesday morning soft opening, Crystal Beach Bagels will begin its regular hours Wednesday, November 11th!
The Heart Behind It
At Monday evening’s friends-and-family preview, conversations with Frank, Lucy, and several members of their family left a lasting impression. The warmth of their welcome and care was felt throughout the room. During the interview, the team spoke about supporting the community they now call home. “We’re all about supporting local,” they shared. “We like to give back to everybody.”
Management also described discounts for EMTs, military members, and firefighters as a way of saying thank you.
The Experience
Crystal Beach Bagels is making room for more than the morning bagel run. Frank explained that the shop’s schedule is designed to accommodate breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a fourth service period: late-night eating.
Beginning Wednesday, the shop will open at 6:00 AM daily, staying open until 10:00 PM Sunday through Wednesday and until 1:00 AM Thursday through Saturday. The team also described Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery as part of its plans for serving the late-night crowd.
Worth Knowing
Crystal Beach Bagels is located at 35263 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. Following its Tuesday morning soft opening, regular hours begin Wednesday, November 11, 2026:
Sunday–Wednesday: 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
Thursday–Saturday: 6:00 AM–1:00 AM
Hours reflect the opening schedule shared by management. Follow the shop’s social accounts for opening-week updates and promotions.
Explore the Business
Official Website: crystalbeachbagels.com
At the preview, management shared that the website was under construction and expected to be ready Wednesday with online ordering.
Social Media: Find Crystal Beach Bagels on Facebook and Instagram for updates and promotions.
Photography, video, and editorial feature by Willful Pursuit.
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