My husband took his first bite and said, "WOW!" Perfectly toasted bagels, really delicious cream…read morecheese. Can't go wrong. We also ordered some BECs to go and our friends and their children loved them. Great for the whole family! Also quick service. Plenty of seats to sit or just take out, not a long wait at all.

I arrived just before 7am on the morning of Christmas Eve and there was a line already formed that…read morecould have easily been 50-70 feet long. I waited for half hour for the line to move, before I made it inside. They still had plenty of Xmas themed bagels. I got a dozen. The staff were super nice, attentive, and worked really fast to get people in and out as soon as possible. The place itself is nice big bright and inviting. I got a half dozen of their green and red plain bagels, a Jalapeno cheddar bagel with plain cream cheese and bacon (they put lots on yum and it was crispy), and another plain holiday bagel with their Christmas bark cream cheese. These were some of the best bagels I've ever had thus far in my life. The dozen remained warm for an hour after I picked them up. They were so soft all day, from morning, well into the evening. I can't wait to go back and I'm super happy I waited in that line. My family was extremely happy to try them as well. Nice Xmas Eve morning delight.

The bagels are just great, lots of choices and every choice is a good one. The owner is a lovely…read morewoman who gives back to the community constantly. Her pricing is never constant though, just a quirk, let it go, even if its high, next time it will be low and its never expensive. My go to is an egg everything breakfast sandwich and it always rocks. Don't plan on eating that in the car though, the everything will get everywhere. Best bagels around.

I stopped going here, not because of the bagels which are big and fluffy but because of two…read morethings... the prices are not posted and vary each time and the owner is oblivious to the long line of people trying to pay for their order and has more than the polite three second conversation with a patron. If you go there, prepare to stand and wait while she holds court with her regulars.

ORIGIN: Popup Bagels was founded by Adam Goldberg during the…read moreheight of the pandemic, when Goldberg explored bread baking. Initially sharing with friends and family, the Connecticut resident started selling via popups and pickups in New York and Connecticut. You would think New York already had a good source of bagels, but after its first stand-alone location opened in 2021, momentum developed and other storefronts were initiated in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. LOCATION: This Popup Bagels is located in a shopping plaza in suburban Newtown, Connecticut. CONCEPT: Compared to other bagel shops, Popup Bagels a limited number of bagel flavors (plain, salt, everything, poppy, sesame) and tubs of weekly-changing flavors of butter and cream cheese (such as martini cream cheese and lemon butter) in addition to those regularly available (such as scallion cream cheese). Sandwiches are not prepared for customers -- they are encouraged to "grip, rip, and dip" bagels into their chosen Schmear. ATMOSPHERE: The interior is crisply designed with a modern feel. SERVICE: From an investment perspective, the concept is brilliantly efficient. Limited hours (7-noon Wednesday and Thursday, 7-1 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), limited choices, no sandwich/beverage prep, and online ordering encouraged, make the service efficient from both effort and material perspective. FOOD: Compared to other bagel shops the bagels are attractively packaged with open totes, inviting the aroma of the bagels to greet the customer. The exterior is covered by the topping, rather than sprinkled. The bagel is crisp and chewy on the exterior, but fluffy in the interior. In addition, tubs of smoked fish-based spreads are available. TIPS: The chain is expanding into Southern California. On Thursdays Schmear flavors change. The flavors are announced on Popup Bagels website. Although pre-orders are welcomed to ensure your pick, the online system does demand a minimum of a dozen are purchased. Ordering in person allows a three bagel minimum. The company recommends running water over the bagels, and placing in a preheated 350 degree oven for six minutes to crisp the exterior. Note the shop closes at noon on weekdays, 1 o'clock on weekends.

We've heard so much hype about PopUp, so we drove down to Newtown to pick up a half dozen. Super…read morequick, but we wish the guy behind the counter had been a bit friendlier. The bagels were warm, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the scallion cream cheese "schmear" was tasty. I liked the rip and dip idea. We would put them in our top 5 in CT! We'll be back to try more of their schmear specials!

While staying in the area I stopped in here for a breakfast bagel sandwich and coffee on a Monday…read moremorning. Getting there soon after they opened, they weren't busy, but it was nice seeing the process of the guy in the back making fresh bagels. Service was EXCELLENT and so friendly!!! The lady who rung me up was helpful, bright, and friendly! My food was made quickly and I left to return to my hotel. When I got to my room and cracked into my food - it was great! Fresh, piping hot, and tasty! Coffee was hot, fresh, and good too. Definitely a nice place to stop in for a bagel sandwich!

Super easy to order and you can also order online, food was good and bagels were fresh.read more

Stopped in on St Patrick's day while in the area, the staff is absolutely wonderful. Was looking…read morefor a coffee shop that offers vegan breakfast options ... Not only did they have multiple, but it also tasted delicious! Coffee was good, not my favorite, but tasted real! Staff helped me pick out something fun and was grateful for the recommendation. Somewhat old fashion seeming in here, but don't let that stop you from coming in. Breakfast potato's are also delicious - wish I got two orders. Plan on coming back soon!

You can never go wrong with kickstart !! I was super hangry yesterday morning after helping my…read moresister move and needed some food in my system. Lucky for me kickstart is right across the derby-Shelton bridge to my sister's apartment. It was super busy but everyone is always so kind no matter the situation. My husband and I love it here and will continue returning.

The best bagel in the area for sure!!! The price is extremely reasonable, of course you just need…read moreto be there on time before your favorite bagel sells out! Thanks to the mind gentleman who made my bagel it was perfect! Will be back soon

I drive by here all the time and was curious to check it out. The building looks so cute from the…read moreoutside. It has a small parking lot with outdoor picnic tables. I went around 8am on a Saturday. While we read the menu it got a little busy. I love the decor colors and little touches. Inside it is pretty cramped with not much room to order and wait. They have a small mobile order section. No indoor seating. Prices are fair. The employee who took the order was fine but not particularly friendly. We ordered the Hot Honey BEC on a croissant. The sandwich tasted good and fresh, however I think they forgot the hot honey we did not taste it at all. The regular hot coffee was basic. I'd stop by again when in the area to try the bagels and cream cheese.

Huge salads. Best deal in town. Delicious lox platter. Great customer service. Friendly staffread more

Their rainbow bagels are amazing. I want them everyday. Though, everytime i come to get a rainbow…read morebagel, they are ALWAYS out. If you want a rainbow bagel for yourself, you need to be there at 8 AM sharp.

The cold brew Nitro coffee is delicious and refreshing. The donuts are at another level. I had a…read moreFrench toast donut that was the best donut I've ever had. The staff was friendly and quickly put my order together. The interior has a cool sign suggesting "Let's eat donuts!" I concur wholeheartedly! It's down the street from Sikorsky helicopters so they have a poster of a chopper lifting a donut. Check it out!

Amazing donuts here! Everytime im In the derby area I pay this donut shop a visit. Donuts are fresh…read moreand delicious. Staff is always friendly and helpful.