Brooklyn Water Bagel Opens on Campus of Nova Southeastern University

Brooklyn Water Bagel, the fast-casual concept known for its authentic New York-style bagels, premium coffee and 14-step water filtration process, has opened its first campus location at Nova Southeastern University.

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Brooklyn Water Bagel Opens on Campus of Nova Southeastern University

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Brooklyn Water Bagel has opened its first campus location at Nova Southeastern University, marking a new avenue for growth beyond its traditional footprint. The location is operated in partnership with Chartwells Higher Education, a division of Compass Group.

Brooklyn Water Bagel, the fast-casual concept known for its authentic New York-style bagels, premium coffee and 14-step water filtration process, has opened its first campus location at Nova Southeastern University. The opening represents a new avenue for growth beyond the restaurant’s traditional footprint.

Located in the Terry Building’s new dining complex at 3200 South University Drive, the eatery is designed to fit the rhythm of campus life, whether it’s breakfast before class, a midday coffee or lunch on the go. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers dine-in, to-go, delivery and catering options.

While Brooklyn Water Bagel’s popular breakfast sandwiches and premium coffee are menu staples, the campus location also offers avocado toast, Greek yogurt parfaits, wraps, sandwiches, snacks, fresh fruit, specialty beverages and sweet treats, giving students and faculty plenty of options throughout the day.

“Having a presence on college campuses makes a lot of sense for the brand,” said Dan Smith, CEO of Brooklyn Water Bagel. “Nova Southeastern gives us an opportunity to serve a completely different audience with varying needs and dining habits. We see significant potential to grow in universities and other high-traffic areas where convenience, quality and a strong guest experience truly matter.”

Brooklyn Water Bagel operates the location in partnership with Chartwells Higher Education, a division of Compass Group, a leading food service provider for campus dining and foodservice operations.

The Nova Southeastern location is Brooklyn Water Bagel’s first non-traditional location in Florida, while opening the door for future growth in universities, airports, stadiums, military bases, medical complexes and other institutional settings.

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This story was originally published by Ben Coley in QSR Magazine on September 2, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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