There is something truly magical about the crisp morning air at 7:00 AM when the market tents start going up. Before the first eager bagel lover lines up for their morning fix, a completely different community comes alive: the vendors.
Running Mont Royal Bagel isn’t just about hand-rolling dough or feeding a 172-year-old sourdough starter—it’s about the incredible people we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with every single weekend.
From the Saturday bustle at The Villages Brownwood Market to the vibrant Sunday crowd at Clermont, our fellow small business owners make these markets feel like home.
Today, we are stepping out from behind our bagel baskets to share a few of our absolute favorite market neighbors. Next time you stop by to pick up your weekly stash, make sure to show these local legends some love!
1. The Morning Lifesavers: Luna Coffee Co.
Let’s be honest: baker hours are no joke. Pulling fresh batches out of the oven in the small hours of the morning means that by the time 9:00 AM rolls around, our team runs entirely on caffeine.
- Why we love them: The team at Luna Coffee Co. brews with absolute passion. They serve up the perfect, smooth, and rich roasts that pair flawlessly with a fresh-toasted egg or sourdough bagel. Their dedication to a great brew is exactly the kind of craftsmanship we respect.
- Where to find them: You can catch them right down the row from us at the Clermont Farmers Market on Sundays. Stop by for a cold brew or a beautifully crafted hot latte to jumpstart your market stroll!
2. The Sweet & Crunchy Italian Tradition: Sally’s Delectables
We are massive believers in honoring time-tested culinary traditions, which is why we feel an instant kinship when we look over at our neighbors at the next tent.
- Why we love them: Owned by Brent and Sally McFarland, Sally’s Delectables specializes in gourmet, old-country-style handmade Italian cookies and authentic Sicilian-style biscotti. Sally bakes them up using her grandmother's century-old family recipes, injecting her own creative twist into an incredible lineup of up to 40 rotating flavors—including regular, sugar-free, and fantastic gluten-free options. Crumbling a piece of their toasted almond, espresso, or key lime pie biscotti next to a fresh morning coffee is pure bliss.
- Where to find them: Look for their beautiful table display filled with free samples at The Villages Farmers Market on Saturdays.
3. The Authentic Mediterranean Experience: Jerusalem Street Food
A great bagel is a blank canvas, and pairing our bakes with incredible global flavors is hands-down our favorite weekend sport.
- Why we love them: The vibrant, authentic flavors of Jerusalem Street Food are completely unmatched. Bringing together fresh, hand-rolled sourdough or everything bagels with their fragrant, deeply savory Mediterranean ingredients creates a bold cross-cultural pairing that elevates a typical weekend breakfast into a proper feast.
- Where to find them: Make sure to stop by for the incredible Jerusalem Street Food line at the Clermont Farmers Market on Sundays!
Community is the Secret Ingredient
We choose to keep Mont Royal Bagel a small-batch, family-run business because we care deeply about quality, inclusion, and the connections we make across the counter. But those connections don't stop with our customers.
The mutual support, shared laughs, and absolute resilience of our local Florida vendor community is what keeps us inspired week after week.
When you shop at a weekend farmers market, you aren't just buying groceries—you are keeping a dream alive, supporting a neighbor, and strengthening our local economy.
Planning your weekend? Don't forget that you can save $2 off a half-dozen or full dozen by placing a preorder online between Sunday and Wednesday! Lock in your favorites for easy, stress-free pickup at The Villages (Saturdays, 9 AM – 1 PM) or Clermont (Sundays, 9 AM – 2 PM). See you there!
