Portrait of Matteson Koche
i. Biography
Coming Up
At University of Central Florida and Florida State University (2015), Matteson Koche built the academic base that later sat under a baker’s discipline. The line from school to work is straightforward: the craft is bagels, and the standard is control.
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Where They Are Now
At El Bagel in Miami, Matteson Koche works as Baker/Owner, with bagels as the core product. The method stays clean and readable: hand-rolled, long-fermented, home-baked sourdough bagels. His own benchmark is plain: “a nice chew and crunch,” and “A distinctive taste – a bagel shouldn’t taste like bread.”
In Their Words “A distinctive taste – a bagel shouldn’t taste like bread.” “I’m looking for a nice chew and crunch.”
Honors
No awards are cited.
FAQ
Asked of Matteson
What is Matteson Koche's current role?
As of 2026, Matteson Koche is Baker/Owner.
Where did Matteson Koche train or study?
Matteson Koche trained at University of Central Florida and Florida State University.
What is Matteson Koche known for?
Bagels.
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