UPDATE on 1/24/25 - Due to inclement weather, the Grand Opening celebration has been moved to Saturday, Feb. 1.
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Wakey Bakey Bagels today announced the grand opening of its flagship location in downtown Nexton on Saturday, January 25th. To celebrate, the first 25 guests in line on opening day will receive a free bagel and spread.
“We’re beyond excited to open our doors and share our love for bagels with our community,” said Christopher Garate, founder of Wakey Bakey Bagels. “Our mission is to provide not only the best bagels in town but also a welcoming space where everyone feels at home.”
Christopher Garate and Keila Viera, founders of Wakey Bakey Bagels, are also the owners that brought you BKeDSHoP, with 3 locations in Summerville, Mount Pleasant, and downtown Charleston. The husband-and-wife team met at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY where they graduated with Pastry and Culinary Arts degrees. They both worked in bakeries in NYC.
Wakey Bakey Bagels will offer handcrafted bagels (including gluten-free options), spreads, sandwiches, and more.
The Nexton location can be found at 1116 Metropolitan Ave. in Summerville. They will be open Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 3 pm.
You can learn more at wakeybakeybagels.com.