Fox’s Bagel & Deli
About Fox’s Bagel & Deli:
With a background in food service, working the line and as an entrepreneur, Jeremy Fox started with the thought of opening a bagel shop in Columbus. Starting in 2011 with one food cart working as Short North Bagel Deli serving steamed bagel sandwiches, he quickly became well known and the success eventually allowed them to enter the North market in 2020. Fox’s Bagel & Deli is serving high quality bagel flavors including plain, everything, cinnamon raisin, asiago, and jalapeno cheddar to name a few. All of the schmears are homemade and silky smooth including plain, scallion, vegetable, strawberry, jalapeno, a vegan and a lox spread. Fox’s Bagel & Deli has a plethora of delicious sandwich options throughout the day sure to be a fit for anyone.
How Did The Idea Come About?
With the success of Short North Bagel Deli food cart, Jeremy was able to open a food truck and also concession stands in Ohio State Buckeye Stadium “The Shoe” and The Schottenstein center. They ended up being just the jumping point for Jeremy. He opened his first brick and mortar in 2017 in Bexley, and quickly followed that up by acquiring Heirloom Cafe in 2019 (located in the Wexner Center for the Arts) carrying on the same promise of healthy locally sourced seasonal options creatively prepared and served in the contemporary atmosphere. There was no slow down as Fox moved into the North Market in 2020, happy to become part of the tight knit merchant community and serve more communities in Columbus. Another opportunity to grow came when Jeremy Purchased Sammy’s Bagels in March of 2022 focusing primarily on wholesale. He even partnered with Aramark supplying some of the cafeterias it operates. They also offer home delivery service.
What’s Your Favorite Thing About Being a Part of The North Market?
Having a strong love for this part of Columbus, Jeremy loves the opportunity to further serve the communities that have supported him while he has grown up here. The connections in everyday life that he gets to experience are moments he holds on to and cherishes. When he is in the stores, the one-on-one interactions with the customers mean so much as they are coming in specifically for Fox’s products. With the history and sense of community, Jeremy feels the North market IS Columbus and is very excited to be a part of the “organized chaos and growth” into the next phase!
What are Must orders on the Menu?
- Breakfast # – add Jalapeno Schmear and tomatoes (Jeremy’s favorite)
- The Reuben
- The most key thing is to add schmear to EVERY sandwich (Per Jeremy)
Story of Fox’s Bagel & Deli and Jeremy Fox:
“Entrepreneurs either work on the business or you work in the business. If you work in the business, you’re not really an entrepreneur. You have to work on the business.” This is one of Jeremy’s favorite quotes and one of many reasons his venture has been so successful. From that first food cart to his four locations now, the journey has been organized chaos with no lack of hustle and Jeremy loves it. You can expect quality and service consistency throughout his locations due to making sure employees are not only trained properly, but also feel welcome and valued. Jeremy takes time each week to go around to each of his locations specifically to interact with employees and patrons. There is time set aside for meeting all new employees face to face to get to know them and Jeremy likes to go further and even sends personally signed birthday and holiday cards to all his employees. Fox’s and Jeremy are true stewards to our many amazing communities across Columbus and they can’t wait to serve you!
Phone:
614-456-7263
Website:
Merchant's operating hours:
Sunday & Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.