Southampton Manhattan Bagel Celebrates Grand Opening on May 31

Frequent customers, commuters, community members, and families are looking forward to heading to Manhattan Bagel in Southampton for the Gala Grand Opening on Wednesday, May 31.

The doors open at 8 a.m. and the first 100 bagel-loving customers will receive coupon books for free breakfast sandwiches for a year.

At 10 a.m. country radio WXTU-92.5 will give away 10 pairs of tickets for a special Friday, June 23, XTU Anniversary Concert at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ. In addition to headliner Luke Bryan, the concert features Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, Alana Springsteen, and D.J. Rock.

The festive event will include a ribbon cutting and other prizes and giveaways to celebrate the shop coming to the local community.

For owner Ross Gelman his bagel shop is all about family and community!

“This store is our fourth baby, so it is like raising a child,” Ross explained as he geared up for the Wednesday, May 31 Grand Opening. “There is sweat, tears, and constant work, and all I want is to watch this shop succeed and grow.”

After 16 years in the bagel business, Ross and his father, Ilyas, have a great deal of experience in providing high-quality products and exemplary customer service.

Ross said that he and his father love working together at all four of their Manhattan Bagel locations. “There is nothing better than when you can spend priceless time with your family and enjoy doing what we do,” his father explained.

The family owns three other Manhattan Bagel Shops, those in Richboro, Willow Grove, and North Wales.

Frequent customers Lee and Stan B. of Somerton said not only is the food and coffee delicious, but they adore Ross and his employees. Lee enjoys bacon, egg, and cheese on a sesame bagel, while her husband of 15 years appreciates his everything bagel with cream cheese; they both love the coffee.

“We love this place and we love Ross; he’s the best,” Lee explains. “Everyone is helpful, personable, friendly, and in a great mood. Great quality products and terrific customer service are important to both of us.”

Twelve-year-old Haven Hamilton, an avid Philly sports fan, came to the shop for a cranberry muffin and a strawberry banana smoothie. He was joined by his friend Ian Lackman, 13, who enjoyed the same lunch. “I like it here. The food is really good, Haven said. “My parents bring me here, a lot.”

Among the many aspects of his bagel shop that Ross appreciates is that “our staples, all of our products are fresh; nothing is frozen.”

He adds that “This goes for our bagel sandwiches with fresh eggs and meat on a New York-style water bagel. Everything – the bagels, cream cheese, sandwiches, muffins, and our various coffees are wonderful. We never sacrifice quality for speed!”

As a business owner, Gelman is well aware of the importance of connecting with the community and as such he has partnered with a local organization, Autism Cares Foundation (ACF), and will hold a special fundraising event for the non-profit on Thursday, June 29.

A portion of the proceeds from all sales that day, including gift cards, will be donated to the Autism Cares Foundation.

Executive Director Jacqui Makowski says that Autism Cares Foundation truly appreciates the generosity of the community and its new neighbor, Manhattan Bagel. “We would not be able to provide all of the programs and activities that we do, without the support of our donors. We are extremely thankful.”

The activities include visits to amusement parks, art programs, movies, karate classes, fitness, trampoline parks, the recent prom for those ages 14 to 20, and the first annual Adult Formal for those 21 and older.

Some programs are free, while others have a cost share while keeping them affordable for the involved families.

With 1 in 36 school-age children diagnosed with autism, according to local CDC statistics, the needs are even greater than ever before.

Gelman recently provided 250 bagels for the recent Autism Cares Foundation Race 4 Resources held at Bucks County Community College and Tyler State Park. More than 1,000 community members and their families participated in the fun-filled event featuring a walk, 5K, and resources expo.

"Our Race 4 Resources provides critical funds enabling us to continue to support individuals and families in the community," Makowski adds. "We are grateful that Ross Gelman and Manhattan Bagel were so receptive to the idea of helping our mission."

Recent customer Eve Brog was at Manhattan Bagel for lunch, (an avocado egg white Sandwich), during Mother’s Day, after her daughter Sarah’s joyous wedding. The now Sarasota, Florida, resident bemoans not being able to come to the Southampton location daily.

“The bagels are better here than anywhere else,” explained Brog. “My family loves the delicious coffee and anytime I am visiting family I head right here. The staff is extremely polite, the service is great, and I already know the food is great!”

Southampton Manhattan Bagel

707 Street Road

Southampton, PA 18966

(215) 494-9453

Hours on Wednesday, May 31: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information on Southampton’s Manhattan Bagel go to:

https://locations.manhattanbagel.com/us/pa/southampton/707-street-road