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Empire Bagel & Delicatessen

4.6Google rating(526 reviews)
Empire Bagel & Delicatessen

Known For

New York-style bagels with a warm, light-filled deli counter vibe

Empire Bagel & Delicatessen brings a vintage interior warmth to Thomasville's downtown that feels genuinely earned rather than designed. The bright & airy counter setup makes ordering a bagel feel like a small, satisfying ritual.

🕐Best time to visit: October mornings when the air finally matches the cozy interior

221 W Jackson St, Thomasville, GA 31792, USA

Our Take

A New York-style bagel and deli transplanted into a South Georgia small town is a genuinely surprising and delightful find, especially with over 500 ratings backing it up. The vintage interior gives it a diner-counter warmth that makes it a go-to for anyone who needs a proper bagel fix far from the coast.

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Downtown

221 W Jackson St, Thomasville, GA 31792, USA

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