The Bagel Exchange

Category:	Bagel Shop
Address:	107 W Center St, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA
Phone:	+1 423-398-5111
Site:	thebagelexchange.biz
Rating:	4.8
Working:	Closed 7AM–2:30PM 7AM–2:30PM 7AM–2:30PM 7AM–2:30PM 7:30AM–2:30PM Closed

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Darren Barton

Good location and bagels are above average. The atmosphere is equivalent to most so no extra stars here. So why only two stars? Well most coffee shops are accepting of paying guests using their space for study, reading or other scholarly endeavors. Evidently it is not okay to buy breakfast and bottomless coffee and remain for a few hours per the owner. I was asked to leave after a few hours of studying even after paying for breakfast and coffee. This could be understandable if there were a significant amount of people waiting for a table. That certainly was not the case. So in summation, I will say the bagels are above average, coffee adequate and the owner unkind to his loyal patrons.

Kyle Boren

First of all, I have no issue with the food. I was Im politely asked to leave to make room for the lunch crowd. My wife and I have frequented the Bagel Exchange over the past couple of years. I had eaten breakfast this morning and stayed through the morning studying. I was sitting at a small booth big enough for two people. Around 1130, the owner, Keith, told me and my friend that we needed to leave to make room for his lunch crowd. Guess what Keith. My seat will remain vacant. You are an ignorant businessman. You are in a small town where reputation matters and word travels. Throwing out a consistent paying customer for no good reason is a mistake.

Michael Gilly

The food is pretty good. Ive had one of the lunch sandwiches, which had Boars Head meat (my favorite), but I wish the meat had been heated up. I had a bagel with cream cheese, and that was pretty good. I also had a breakfast sandwich. Definitely tasted the best. However, the customer service leaves something to be desired. It seems like the staff (or perhaps the owners) are annoyed to be dealing with customers, often asking questions in a rushed manner and a visible discontent when asked to repeat. Ill be back, but dont come here for friendly service.

shane simpson

This place has amazing bagels. They import the dough from NY. The Feel of the restaurant is very NY. They charge way too much on things. I got a bagel toasted and butter on it.. they charge like .75 cents for butter.... for BUTTER!!! Come on guys!!!! For a sausage egg and cheese bagel its like $6. With all of that said I still visit this place at least once a month. If the pricing was better I would visit so much more often.

Brian Pickett

Fantastic bagels, sandwiches, and great coffee. It has a great atmosphere and is a fun place to hangout and enjoy a few cups of coffee and a meal. This is a small restaurant that can fill up quickly. The complaints regarding being unable to sit for hours and hours from breakfast through lunch with the crowds that come through are silly and show a lack of respect for other paying patrons and the owners.

Eric Hyche

The Bagel Exchange is my favorite Saturday morning breakfast spot in downtown Kingsport. On Saturday mornings in the summer, you can sip your coffee, eat your bagel sandwich, and then walk a few blocks down to the Farmers Market. If I am hungry, my favorite is the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich. For something a little lighter, I recommend the everything bagel with honey walnut cream cheese.

C0rran05

Owner and crew are great, and I always try to stop by when I go through town to visit family. Whenever I hear people will be going near by while traveling, or if I hear they live nearby, i HAVE to tell them to stop by this place. I can never find a bagel place that makes me crave bagels like the NY Bagel Exchange in Kingsport, TN!

A Perk

The best, freshest bagels you will ever find. Ive never tasted bagels so soft and flavorful. My sister lives in D.C. and always stops here when shes in town because she says shes never had better bagels anywhere else. Great upstairs loft area to eat or meet in a quieter area.

Elizabeth Poteat

Stopped here for breakfast on a whim. I dont know what I was expecting, but I got my bagel sandwich and was shocked at how big it was. It was the biggest, freshest bagel Ive ever had. The place is also meticulously clean and all around a cute hole in the wall breakfast place

Lozaka B

Two favorites: Turkey club on sun dried tomato bagel, and when I dont care about clogging my arteries - a Reuben on pumpernickel bagel (heated). Youre welcome! Sandwiches are large enough to share for a light lunch with a side. Five Star for Kingsport

Josh Rose

Yall dont even know. Go here its fantastic! Pay attention to their business hours though, they close after 2:30 everyday and are closed on Sunday and Monday. Fresh bagels, bagel sandwiches, soup, muffins and scones! My favorite restaurant.

Meagan Tedder

We love having breakfast here on Saturday mornings before heading off to the farmers market. They have something for everyone! Sweet or savory bagels, cinnamon rolls, muffins and iced coffee just to name a few!

Zac Castle

Great bagels, great coffee, awesome atmosphere. Came in to grab a coffee and write, ended up getting a bagel and writing for 2 hours. Great place to unwind or get some work done, or both!

Paige Phillips

The best bagel I have ever had, hands down. Had the sergeant, fresh, crisp, toasted onion on bagel was perfect!! Will be back!!! Visiting now but a must stop when I come back.

Walt Newton

Moved here from NY, there was no where that had decent bagels, found this place, great people nice atmosphere and more importantly the best bagels in the area and great food.

Diana Perry

Can you say yum?! I loved the Lox & bagel w coffee. The place was hopping! Bagels were huge and fresh! Service was absolutely wonderful. Best coffee I had in a long time!!!

Jeff Palmeter

We think the breakfast bagels here are great. The bagels are fresh, not thick and heavy like store bought bagels, and their coffee is always hot and fresh.

Timbo Slice

Love this place, hand over fist the best bagel shop on the tri-cities! Not open on Mondays and that bums me out sometimes! Thanks for the great food!

John Vachon

Best bagels anywhere! Authentic NY-style bagels that are better than anything weve had in larger metro areas, including NYC!

Gregory Krieger

Its pretty good. Definitely not the same as a real bagel from the north east but as good as it gets in kingsport.

Bobby Patrick

I travel 45 minutes one way to go here at least 3 times a month. Hands down the best bagel you will ever eat.

Tammy Conley

I dont know how to rate or what to put seeing as I never been here,maybe I pass it on the way to gym,IDK,LOL

Townley Williams

Great service and food. A quick line and friendly faces pair well with tasty food and a coffee shop vibe.