Viral PopUp Bagels to open first Birmingham location
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Yesterday, we reported on six new tenants moving into The Summit—including cult-favorite, viral bagel chain PopUp Bagels!
Founded in Connecticut, PopUp Bagels has become famous for its small batch menu and “rip, grip and dip” approach to the classic New York style bagel. Read on for everything we know.
New York bagels come to Birmingham
PopUp Bagels has earned widespread coverage across food and business media nationwide since it came on the scene. It’s been named a viral success due to its large Tik Tok and Instagram presence—leading publications like The New Yorker to ask questions like “Are we living through a bagel renaissance?”
On the surface, its menu is simple: a handful of classic bagels, cream cheese and butter. Bagels don’t come halved with spread in the middle, but on the side for ripping and dipping.
The real magic of PopUp Bagels is in its revolving door of seasonal flavors and brand collabs, which change weekly.
A few past flavors include:
- Brown sugar cinnamon butter
- Grillo’s “pickle de gallo” cream cheese
- Pimento cheese cream cheese
- Salted maple banana bread cream cheese
- Chimichurri butter
- + more!
When I visited New York City last summer, PopUp Bagels was all the rage with lines down the block. In the months since, the brand has made a major expansion to cities like Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville and soon in our own backyard!
Get ready for PopUp Bagels!
- Location: 329 Summit Blvd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
- Opening: Summer 2026
Stay tuned for updates, and we’ll see you in line this summer! Tag @bhamnow and share your thoughts.
