it started with a better bageL
Fantzye began as a Martha's Vineyard pop-up in 2020, born from founder Elana Carlson's search for a better bagel. The answer wasn't a new recipe, but an old one: naturally leavened sourdough, three days of fermentation, and traditional New York techniques.
When Fantzye found its permanent home in Kingston, New York, our approach stayed the same. By honoring tradition while embracing curiosity and seasonality, Fantzye continues to explore what a neighborhood bagel shop can be.
At home in kingston
Fantzye was always meant to be more than a place to grab breakfast. We wanted to create the kind of neighborhood shop we'd want to visit every day, one where great food, warm hospitality, and good company come together.
Inspired by Scandinavian bakeries and Parisian wine bars, our light-filled space near Kingston's City Hall is designed for lingering over breakfast, meeting friends for lunch, or discovering a new favorite sandwich.
For us, being in Kingston means finding real ways to connect with the community. We source locally whenever possible, partner with Hudson Valley farmers and producers, pay our team a living wage, and donate bagels to local food pantries. It's our way of giving back to the place that's made Fantzye possible.
The Company we keep
Great food starts long before it reaches our kitchen.
That's why we work with farmers, millers, roasters, and producers throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond, building lasting relationships with people who care about quality as much as we do.
Titusville Farm
Plane Meadow Farm
Rose Hill Farm
Ronnybrook Farm (dairy)
Wild Hive Farm (flour)
Parlor Coffee (coffee!)
Samaki Smokehouse (fish)
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