Tamiami
For about 20 years, Sarasota knew this shop as Lox & Egg Bagel Company. The sign says Buddy’s now, but the bagels are still baked fresh every morning, and many of the original Lox & Egg recipes are still on the menu. Stop in on your way to work, meet a friend for lunch, or grab a table in our eat-in area.
Buddy’s Bagels Tamiami
Address: 4065 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
Phone: (941) 924-1797
Hours: Open daily, 7 AM to 2 PM. Holiday hours may vary.
Parking: Free, in our private lot right in front of the shop
Formerly Lox & Egg Bagel Company
Same shop, new name
When the longtime owners of Lox & Egg were ready to retire in 2023, they sat down with the Koffman family and worked out the sale on a napkin. We kept the Lox & Egg name for a while because we knew how much it meant to this town. In 2024, Hurricane Helene took down the old sign, and it felt like the right time to make the change. Every store is now Buddy’s Bagels, named after Buddy Koffman, but the menu you grew up with came along too.
What to order
- The classics: A warm bagel with plain or scallion cream cheese, or The New Yorker Bagel with bacon, eggs, and American Cheese
- Breakfast: Taylor Ham, Egg & Cheese, the Double Brooklyn, or a chorizo breakfast burrito with homemade salsa, and a few other great choices.
- Lunch: Empire State Corned Beef, the Italian Special, whitefish salad, or the South Philly Special, just to make a few.
- Take home: Lox, meat and cream cheese by the pound, a baker’s dozen, stuffed cabbage, potato Latkas, and many more market offerings.
Catering from Tamiami
From office breakfasts to holiday gatherings, we’ll build a spread that fits your group: bagel platters, sandwich trays, coffee boxes, and traditional Jewish holiday favorites like Nova lox displays, deli platters, and kugel. Call us at (941) 208-1555 and we’ll help you plan it.
Good to know
Is this the old Lox & Egg?
Yes. Same location, same recipes, new name. Most of the Lox & Egg favorites are still on the menu.
Can I eat in?
Yes. We have an eat-in area, or you can take your order to go.
Can I order ahead?
Yes. Order online and pick it up when it’s ready.
Do you have options for food allergies?
We bake from scratch every morning, so flour and common allergens are in the air and on our surfaces, and we can’t guarantee any item is allergen-free. Let our team know about any allergy when you order, and we’ll walk you through the menu.
Is there another location?
Yes. Our Cattlemen shop is at 999 Cattlemen Rd, open the same hours.