Why Small Businesses Matter in Ridgefield: Steve's Bagels

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Why Small Businesses Matter

Shop small, do big things for your community

Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!

Why did you start your business?

After many years of working in management for franchised quick service food restaurants,  we decided it was time to start our own business. We set out in search of a location or business and came across Steve’s Bagels, in the beautiful town of Ridgefield. Steve’s Bagels, founded by, of course, Steve Grover, was established in 1993. One taste of the freshly baked scones and bagels and we knew this was the business for us! Since that day in 2006, it has been our pleasure preparing and serving freshly made recipes for and getting to know the community of Ridgefield.

Best selling product or service?

Our best selling product is, of course, our freshly boiled and baked New York style bagels with one of our many cream cheese varieties that are mixed in-house, using fresh fruits and vegetables. These are Followed closely by our breakfast sandwiches and house made scones and other baked goods. We have to mention our scratch soups, salads and lunch sandwiches, which are also customer favorites.

How many people do you employ? Any locals?

We regularly employee about 14 people from the local area,  including many Ridgefield High School students through the years. We truly hope that their time with us impacts them positively as they head off to their college careers. We very much enjoy catching up with them when they stop by to visit!

Steve's Bagels is located at 463 Main Street in Downtown Ridgefield. Visit them online here.

HamletHub thanks Fairfield County Bank for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!

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Submitted by Ridgefield, CT

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