Beloved bagel restaurant making comeback in Coral Springs. Here are 5 takeaways
.png "Mitch Shidlofsky, left, and Adam Shidlofsky sit for a photograph in front of a Mitch’s Downtown sign in one of their bagel-and-deli locations in South Florida.")
Mitch’s Downtown Bagel Cafe is making a comeback in Coral Springs next year, marking a nostalgic return to its roots.
The cafe, now run by Adam Shidlofsky, will open in the Cornerstone development, blending traditional New York-style deli vibes with a modern South Florida twist.
FULL STORY: ‘It’s a homecoming for us.’ Beloved bagel restaurant is coming to Coral Springs
Here are the highlights:
- Mitch Shidlofsky, the founder, started the bagel business in Coral Springs in 1993 after moving from New York City, aiming to balance work and family life.
- The original West Side Bagels, launched in 2002, expanded to six locations, but Mitch Shidlofsky initially discouraged his children from entering the restaurant industry.
- Adam Shidlofsky, who initially pursued a career in accounting, returned to Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic and reignited his interest in the family business.
- Under Adam Shidlofsky’s leadership, Mitch’s Downtown Bagel Cafe has rebranded to offer a diverse menu, including matzo ball soup, French toast, and pastrami sandwiches.
- The Coral Springs location is scheduled to open in spring, with plans for a fifth location in Coral Gables by late 2026.
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