PopUp Bagels

A Controversial New York Bagel Shop Debuts in Boston | Eater Boston

"A pandemic-born Connecticut concept that just opened a permanent Seaport spot at 70 Pier 4 Boulevard, Suite 330, this shop sticks to a relentlessly simple approach: five bagel varieties (everything, sesame, salt, plain, and poppyseed) baked to a crusty exterior and chewy, soft center and handed over the counter whole—no slicing, toasting, schmearing, or sandwiching—so customers rip pieces and dunk them into tubs of spreads. The spread selection is minimal but thoughtful, with always-available plain and scallion cream cheeses, rotating flavors like caramelized onion cream cheese and salted butter, and a special collaborative cream cheese made with Boston-born Grillo’s Pickles. The brand has developed a cult following in New York, earned spots on best-bagel lists, now operates nine locations across New York and Connecticut plus a preorder weekend shop in Wellesley, and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m." - Erika Adams