We visited mid-morning on a Friday and the line was fortunately short. INTERIOR: Small shop with limited area to wait for orders. SERVICE: Friendly. Orders completed timely. FOOD: We ordered a bag of 3 bagels-- everything, poppy seed & salt. The bagels were cute, medium sized and served warm/hot. We chose the scallion cream cheese which came in a lil container. Apparently the bagels are not made in the traditional manner, but they were still delicious with great texture and taste. We also ordered the tea (ok) and strawberry lemonade (yum). We enjoyed our bagels on the little countertop area outside. OVERALL: Definitely recommend! A different bagel experience than some other places (as in, those places where you are served bagels topped with cream cheese and other things) but we enjoyed the simplicity of the bagels and controlling the amount of cream cheese. read more

I've been waiting to try this for quite some time and on my way to work I stopped by quickly. Whole selections is not a lot, I still had a hard time making my selection! The staff member was helpful and patient with me. I went with the salted bagel and everything bagel. This week's schmear was spinach artichoke cream cheese and Sabatino truffle butter. I went with the butter and wasn't a bad choice. Will return to try the cream cheese! read more

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I tried the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and it was so good! The bagel was the perfect pull-apart texture, though maybe everything bagel wasn't the best choice because the toppings were falling everywhere, but it was nonetheless delicious! The scallion cream cheese was creamy and fragrant. It was the perfect combo. Fortunately, no line at the time I went (~1pm on a Friday) and the staff was very kind in providing my friends and I some plates so we can enjoy our bagels in the shop. read more

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We got some bagels at work, lovely! Nice and chewy with a crisp outside and lots of flavor in both the bagel and the cream cheese read more

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This is a small bagel spot. Went in for a bagel with butter. So I ordered a bagel with vanilla berry butter. Didn't realize they sell the bagels by 3s. Silly me just wanted one bagel. I was able to "try before I buy" and I can understand the hype. The bagels are delicious, airy and soft. Could've eaten 3 in one sitting. Go for the bagels. read more

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Delicious and fresh bagels with the most amazing schmears. We got the hotel butter and the vegan scallion cream cheese and both were delish! Line could get long but they're quick! Grab your bagels and go enjoy at Washington Square Park :) read more

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The popular popup bagels did not disappoint. When we got there, the line was super long but don't let that fool you because it went by so quickly. You have to appreciate how fast paced and efficient the vibe of the restaurant was. You pop in, grab a few bagels, pop out. As for the food themselves, we got plain and an everything bagel with some scallion schmear. The bagels were cooked perfectly. When you tore one open, steam would come out so you know they're fresh. They were so fluffy and tasted amazing. This is not even mentioning how they tasted paired with the light flavorful cream cheese. Definitely an amazing NYC bagel spot and one that every tourist should go to. read more

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Everything bagels were so warm and fresh, while the hotel butter was so addicting! Only con is that the minimum is 3 bagels - a bit smaller in size than a regular bagel, but still would have loved the option to get it per piece. Fast service and short line when we went midday! read more

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I love popup bagels!! I am a sucker for a good bagel, so I had been dying to try this place. For a Saturday morning the line was super quick, we waited maybe 10 min. We got a mix of everything and salt bagels, and the scallion cream cheese and pesto butter. In my opinion you can never have brought cream cheese/butter on a bagel, so dipping your bagel is the perfect idea. There was a cute French bulldog keeping an eye on the establishment, extra points for that. read more

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These bagels are so incredible! My friend and I were just walking by and the manager Omar was on the stoop saying hi as people walked by. We stopped and said hello, he was so incredibly kind and gave us 2 free bagels and their best cream cheese, Scallion, because we had just finished eating a bagel at their neighbor, Leon's Bagel Shop, and my friend and I both disliked our bagels. Definitely highly recommend PopUp Bagels. read more

I really wanted to dislike this hyped-up spot but, damn it, the bagels and schmear were delicious. We ordered the three bagels in a bag deal with a big container of scallion shmear which we shamefully almost finished. The bagels (one salt, one everything, and one sesame) were delivered absolutely piping hot and super fresh. They were delicious, with the salt one being the winner. The schmear was excellent, too. Zero line on a random weekday. The inside is as small as a closet but there is a standing area directly outside where you can and should enjoy your freshly-born bagels. read more

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I love you PopUp Bagels and I'll never forget you. The most fresh, perfectly hot bagels I've tasted yet. The smears were tasty and they give a generous amount. One add is to expand bagel type, including cinnamon raisin, pretty please. read more

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So I've tried this place when my sister brought me the bagels and they were good. But def worth a visit - highly recommend eating the bagels as soon as you pick it up. All bagels are fresh and hot. Crispy on the outside and doughy on the inside! read more

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Went to a EARLY morning free pop up event in the area and heard of this spot. I was a little hesitant because of the the line being so long however, I had to try the Grillo's Schmear. Though the line was line, it moved quickly. I purchased three everything bagels ( I think that is the minimum purchase) with the Grillo's (limited time). I waited 10 mins for fresh bagels. While waiting there was few seats available and I was able to grab one, music playing so I was vibing, it was crowded and customer service was friendly while entering the crowd. NOW let me tell you when I got home, I happily got settled to eat my bagel and it was worth the longgg line and the 10 min wait. OMGOODNESS... I have NEVER enjoyed a bagel as much as I enjoyed PopUp.. The bagel was sooo soft, NOT dry..The schmear was the RIGHT amount, I was able to break my bagel, dip and eat. Since I was the only one eating I double dipped as much as I wanted lol...If your bagel lover PLEASE Try em! read more

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The line can definitely get long for this place but everything was straight forward. The staff was friendly and helpful. This small place is a grab and go type of place with barely any seating. The bagels here are made fresh and taste great when they are hot so I recommend not waiting to eat them.I got the everything bagel and the poppy seed bagel with scallion cream cheese. The bagels were coated well and were good quality. Definitely would come back to try their other cream cheeses. read more

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Came back to try the mac and cheese cream cheese! Again bagels were delicious! Better than last time... perhaps because I ate them inside and while they were still hot! I love the mac and cheese cream cheese- mac and cheese is one of my favorite foods! This tastes like cream cheese mixed with mac and cheese powder- the bright orange is a tad unsettling though nostalgic. I actually rather liked it! Overall, I will be returning! Bravo! read more

Very fast and hot bagels! Love the concept but the cream cheese size is big for 3 bagels. I would rather have too much than not enough but would rather have 2 smaller flavors than 1 large. Can't wait to see the new flavors of butter and cream cheese! Worth the wait! read more

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Grabbed a bunch of plain bagels (so that we had a general baseline) with friends to-go! The bagels were nice and warm, and went well with their cream cheese. They were crispier than I expected on the outside, but I loft the softness and doughiness on the inside! Would love to try their rotation flavors in the future. read more

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I was so excited to try PopUp after seeing so many Tiktoks about it! Me and my friend split 3 bagels, and opted for the plain, salt, and sesame bagels. For the spread, we got Kaylor's Tearamisu schmear. It's so fun that they have rotating flavors each week and the fact that I am a Love Island fan. I was very impressed! There was a little bit of a line, but it moves very fast. My favorite bagels were the salt and plain as the sesame conflicted a little bit with the schmear. I would love to go back to PopUp next time I'm in NYC and see what flavors are there then! read more

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Stopped by for some fresh hot bagels in this small shop in NYC. We waited in line but the service was very fast and efficient. We ordered the Six pack with a Schmear $18 with your choice of bagel and a tub of cream cheese. I had the Everything Bagel and it was soft warm and delicious. read more

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Updated review a year later-- the bagels are better but the customer service is worse. Came on a weekday morning so no line at all. I was ordering bagels for my team at work and got 2 3-sets so that we could try two schmears (it's cheaper than getting a 6-pack and ordering an additional schmear). Even after waiting an hour to try them, the bagels felt fresher and lighter than I remember which was nice. However, only upon opening it at the office did I realize that the server gave me the wrong bagels than what was written on the bag by giving me an everything instead of a poppy. Sort of a bummer. The guy taking my order was also not very friendly, so the incorrect order fulfillment felt like icing on the cake. Overall I would say it's still worth going, but check your order when you receive it. read more

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I casually walk by this block on the weekends and the lines are ridiculous. Actually, it's not even a line, more like a jumbled crowd of people. Between these guys and their neighbor bagel spot, you can't walk on this side of the street. I decided to give them a try today via UberEATS. I ordered one plain and two everything bagels along with the scallion cream cheese and schmear of the week. The bagels were nice and warm even with the delivery. The flavor of the week is Mike's Hot Honey Peach. The first thing I did was grab the bread knife and got yelled at by my wife. Apparently you're supposed to rip and dip these bagels. It says so on the bag, I just didn't read. So I'll admit these bagels are legit. And I love the dipping concept. Would I wait for these in the crowd? Hell no. Would I order them on UberEATS again? You bet. read more

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Omg, this is what bagel dreams are made of! The bagel was nice and fluffy and warm upon ordering, it was so so good...we ordered the everything, plain and salt bagel - each and everyone one was incredible, dipped in the scallion schmear - that's the only way to go. Don't grab a knife to neatly spread the schmear into your bagel, just rip and dip! We came on a Friday an hour before close and luckily the wait wasn't anything ridiculous. There is a little standing area outside to sit and enjoy your bagels! read more

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I don't understand the hype. The bagels are good, just like any bagel shop in NYC. I tasted better. I'm visiting from Cali, so this is my only visit here. The service is excellent, and they get busy, which tells me they are very popular. You cannot get just one bagel; you must order at least a set of three. Since I had to wait 15 minutes for the plain bagel to be ready, they gave me an extra free one. You can choose from different kinds of cream cheese. They have an outdoor standing area, and some parks are within walking distance from their shop. read more

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we actually had these while standing in line for Leon's Bagels (a little snack for the long wait). My friends had time to go run to pop up get bagels and then bring them to the exact same spot we were standing in line for Leon's. And let me tell you these were much better than Leon's bagels unfortunately. You have to eat these bagels fresh though. These are perfect for a grab and go and can honestly be eaten so easily. They are perfect. Even the lady behind us got mad that we were eating bagels while in line for other bagels lol. Oh well overall really good experience and taste. read more

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After visiting PopUp Bagels at their location in Boston's Seaport, I had high hopes for this location as well. I'm glad to say PopUp Bagels delivered - bagels were fresh and tasty, cream cheese flavors offered your classics as well as specialty flavors to spice things up (they also don't skimp on cream cheese serving size!), service was friendly and efficient, and the store has such a great vibe! There was a line but it moved quick - waited a max of 5 minutes. The salt and sesame bagels were top favorites that we've tried. During this visit to NYC, we also tried Apollo bagels in the west village which we didn't rate as high - if I had to pick one bagel spot to visit, I would wholeheartedly say PopUp! read more

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I have no idea why everyone is going ballistic over Pop-up Bagels. Even though the bagels are served warm, the temperature does little to offset the poor texture and flavorless nature of their bagels. I'd rather eat a day-old Kaiser roll from any supermarket. Plus, their "schmear" is nothing special. Go support any one of the hundreds of local bagel shops in NYC--likely, they'll make food that actually tastes good. read more

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I understand the hype now... we went at around 8 AM and there was no line. We ordered the ramp smear (which was their seasonal) and 3 bagels (everything, plain, and sea salt). We were planning to take it home, but we were tempted to eat it there since it was hot and fresh and ended up eating all 3 there. It was literally that good Will definitely need to make the trip back there because I dream about this bagel spot often read more

PopUp Bagels - Ramp Smear with everything, plain, and sea salt bagel - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

PopUp Bagels is definitely a unique bagel experience. There are a lot of great things about the concept, but it's not perfect, and it won't be for everyone. The highlights are the unparalleled freshness and warmth of each bagel; as everyone else has said, these are meant to be eaten immediately and are purposely served right out of the oven. The dough is soft and chewy and the outside has a nice crunch. The cream cheese (we had the scallion) is pure, fresh, oniony creaminess, and you will probably have some leftover. We also got very very lucky with the wait time: We waited five minutes tops, just enough time to decide on our bagel flavors (everything, poppy, and salt). We were also gifted a fourth free bagel, which was lovely, though I suspect it was because the bagel had been out of the oven for too long as it was a little cooler than the rest. But not complaining... a free bagel is always welcome! As for the downsides, I thought that the flavor of the dough itself could've been a little better -- it was missing the signature slightly-sweet yeastiness of NY bagels. Also, i understand that the business model kind of mandates the need to purchase three at one time (to ensure that they're super hot and fresh), but it's also a little annoying because you really have to come with at least one other person. The bagels really do not hold up as well if you wait (they're still totally fine! just missing the freshness that makes them so special), so it doesn't make as much sense to come solo unless you're really hungry. And finally, I do feel like we felt a bit rushed to eat quickly since it was a cold day and we ate outside (they don't really have seating inside). If in the area, I would come back to try one of their rotating cream cheese flavors. As for the bagels, I would get the everything again, but - as much as I love salt - the salt one it was a tad too much for me in some spots. I would try the plain and sesame, though! read more

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Is an interesting concept but not really worth eating.. the owner is super nice though

When Leon's has a line that is much too long for you to make it to work on time, you really can't go wrong with PopUp Bagels. They're a little smaller than your typical NY bagel, but they've got great texture and plenty of flavor in their limited toppings. The salt, sesame, and everything are all delicious. One thing that's important to note about PopUp is that they don't cut their bagels. These bagels are meant to be torn and dipped into cream cheese (the pickle cream cheese is GREAT). They're easy to tear, even after they cool down, and it's an all around good NY bagel. You want them to be a little bigger, but that might make them more a beast to dip. Also, the people at this location are super nice and always seem to compliment your choices. You'll leave feeling like you make a good choice, then you'll confirm it while eating your PUBs. read more

On my last trip to New York, we went to PopUp Bagels twice, it was that good. We even grabbed some right before our flight back to Cali. The bagels are super fresh, perfectly chewy with a crisp outer layer. There was no wait both times we went, which was a nice surprise. It's a really small shop with just a few seats, definitely more of a grab-and-go spot. But if you're in the area, it's 100% worth stopping by. A must for bagel lovers. read more

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Tried both the sesame and plain bagels -- super fresh and aromatic. The sesame one especially stands out, and the chimichurri butter pairs perfectly. read more

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My friends and I came around 2pm on a Sunday, which is technically when they close, but they were thankfully still open! We got the $13 3-pack of the everything bagel with their signature scallion smear and their $12 Smoked Salmon pack. The bagels were fresh out of the oven and so FLUFFY but still chewy and smear was so creamy. I'd definitely come back! read more

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As a first timer should have ask more questions on the ordering process since the minimum order is 3 so my bad. Had the basic plain 3 pack with scallion schmear and it was a nice easy way to walk & eat this moist on the inside, crunch on the outside perfectly sized carb bite. The schmear added the right amount of salt and savory to the blank canvas so putting away 3 bagels was not a problem. Service was quick and the guys were super nice and hoping for a return trip to try the other options. read more

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This is a great bagel! If I could give it 1/2 more stars , I would! It's a damn great bagel! Got the usual, an Everything and Sesame. The inside dough is soft and fluffy but not bready. It has a pull and elastic chewiness. I think I wanted just a slight more pull and had a little more air inside but it was pretty perfect. It also had a nice covering of seeds and topping and it stuck pretty welll to the bagel vs losing it on the floor or inside the bag. The outside was also very crispy and chewy. The best part was that this bagel was piping hot when we got them. It was too hot to put in the mouth. I've never gotten my bagel right out of the oven. It was so amazing and nice! I actually waited for the second bagel to cool completely so I could compare to other bagels. They also had a nice scallion cream cheese. Nuthin to write home about but was good. The guys working and baking here were also very nice and friendly. I would eat this bagel again and again! read more

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Best bagel in the city - go when there's a line for freshest bagels. I know it's counter intuitive but every time there's a line, the bagels are hotter, fresher, better and I can't get enough! The workers are super friendly and it's quick in and out - perfect for a picnic at one of the nearby parks. I love the everything bagel and sesame bagels and almost every butter and cream cheese I've had has been incredible. The salt bagel is pretty salty so beware if you're not into really salty food. You have to buy 3 bagels at a time and the cream cheese and butter is enough for like 6 bagels so go with friends! Or just enjoy all the bagels yourself hehe Overall, this is my top spot for bagels in the city. read more

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These were delicious bagels and we didn't really wait very long at all - I'm not sure I'd wait an hour or anything wild like that for these, but these were a very wonderful breakfast. We got poppy seed bagels (unfortunately they ran out of salt) and everything bagels and the poppy was my favorite (usually I'm an everything girlie). This is a very delicious bagel and people who say they don't see the difference between NYC bagels and non-NYC bagels are lacking in discernment. read more

PopUp Bagels - Poppy bagel w everything cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - New York, New York

Got lucky there was no line! We got everything bagels and the scallion cream cheese. The cream cheese was really good, next time I'd like to try one of their rotational flavors. The bagels came out warm and ready to eat. I do wish they cut the bagels but I understand they have their own aesthetic. I'd def go back & try more! Everyone who worked there was really nice and helpful for us picking what we wanted and answering questions. read more

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To be honest, I was pretty skeptical when I was told that I would have to cream cheese, my bagel myself, but this was killer. The bagels came out so hot, steamy, and fluffy. We didn't make it in time to get the caramelized onion cream cheese, but it's clearly a favorite. We got the scallion cream cheese with and everything and sesame bagels and even though I did not think that one cup of cream cheese would be enough for us it actually was perfect. The combo of the hot bagel and the cool cream cheese was delicious and I honestly might start eating my bagels that way more often. Count me convinced that this concept is great. read more

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