Riverview couple brings high-end bagels to Bay Area
RIVERVIEW, Fla. - JC’s Bagels is a homemade bagel company located in Riverview.
"To me, nothing beats a fresh, homemade bagel from scratch," said co-owner, Justin Cronan.
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He had just moved to Florida from New Jersey and realized – like many others – that bagels here just aren’t quite as good as they are up north.
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So, he set out to change that.
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Justin and Rosie, his wife and co-owner, turned their garage into a high-end bakery and churned out over a dozen different flavored bagels and high-end cream cheeses.
They offer JC’s Bagels online for pickup and delivery, but they are very popular at local markets as well.
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"We set up in 10 minutes and within an hour and thirty, we’re pretty much done," said Rosie.
You can find a list of upcoming events they'll be at on their website, www.jcsbagels.com, along with a complete menu that includes sandwiches.
Delivery is free in the Riverview, Apollo Beach and Wimauma areas on orders of $15 or more. JC’s is also available for catering.