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Rooted in New Rochelle. Built for what’s next.
A New Rochelle tradition, made better.
Traditional Bagel Café has long been part of New Rochelle’s morning rhythm. New Rochelle native Prince A. Sanders is leading its next chapter as a family-owned neighborhood business, bringing the hospitality standards he learned back to his hometown. He is General Manager of The Wall Street Hotel, a former Joffrey Ballet dancer and author of two children’s books inspired by his life.
Prince’s husband, Petar, leads day-to-day operations. His five years with Joe Coffee, management of three Columbia locations and time at the former Joe Coffee in New Rochelle’s Stella building shaped the café’s program: Colombian Supremo for drip coffee and Arabica beans for espresso.
They are raising two daughters and prepare, roll and bake the café’s bagels on site, using King Arthur Special Patent Flour, labeled “Never Bleached. Never Bromated.” The recipes contain no artificial dyes, including Red Dye 40, and now use naturally derived color.
“My standard is simple: I do not want to serve my community anything I would not feel comfortable serving my own children.”
The café is being renewed with care while protecting the familiar taste, neighborhood character and genuine welcome that regulars count on.
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