There were plenty of smiles and happy faces besides Donna’s this morning when Gem’s House of Bagels opened its doors at the former Katz Confectioners on Bay Avenue in Highlands and owner Donna could greet all who patiently waited for the new eatery.
The owner of Gem’s House of Bagels in Keansburg…sister of the owner of the other seven scattered around the area, and a staff with equally large smiles and happy faces was eager to meet all the folks who have been patiently awaiting the opening, giving morning coffee-goers another option in addition to the Highlands Café at Washington Avenue for great breakfasts.
Donna’s showcase looked spectacular this morning, filled with all varieties of bagels and other pastries. There’s also a refrigerated showcase with some spectacular cream cheese spreads, including walnut raisin, vegetable and even jalapeno.
She also offers chicken and other salads, muffins, croissants, turnovers, some fascinating egg combinations and sandwiches. Only a table for sit down though, although Gem’s offers catering and there were also a lot of folks stopping in for takeout.
Great luck to another new and very happy business owner in Highlands.
