Father, Son Open Paramus Bagel Shop

PARAMUS, NJ — A bagel shop owned by a Bergen County father and son opened in town Monday.

Elliott Cohen owns Everything Bagel with his son, Andrew. The deli and bakery specializes in breakfast and lunch.

Cohen started in banking in 1977 and worked his way up to a senior vice presidency after 22 years. He opened up a few bagel shops and pancake houses in North Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.

Then Cohen sold those businesses and went into developing custom homes for six years before turning their sights on bagels again. Many of the staff worked at the first bagel shop Cohen opened 20 years ago.

The deli sells 25 different kinds of bagels, including novelty flavors, and fresh-baked cookies and pastries. Delivery is available.

Paramus Richard LaBarbiera and "Real Housewife" Jennifer Aydin attended the grand opening ceremony Monday.

Everything Bagel is located at 483 Route 17 South, Paramus.

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com

Photos: The inside and outside of Everything Bagel in Paramus. (Courtesy of Everything Bagel)