Pop's Bagels Nolita

⸻ We had the BEST New York bagel experience at Pop’s Bagels today! 🥯🗽 As we were placing our order, the owner literally walked in, started talking with us, took a picture, and told us the history of the building like we were old friends. That kind of hospitality is rare and it made our day. Fast service, super friendly staff, free samples, and the freshest squeezed orange juice I’ve ever had. You can tell this place has been successful for years because they truly care about people and quality. If you’re in NYC, this is a MUST stop. Great bagels, great vibes, and an owner who makes you feel like family ❤️ #NYC #BagelHeaven #PopsBagels #MakingMemories

01/02/2026 Came in around 9:30 and grabbed an egg everything untoasted with nothing on it. This is the ultimate test for any bagel shop, and the only thing I care about. Pop’s’ bagel was okay. It was definitely a few hours old, this is NOT a fresh bagels throughout the day type of spot. I’d give the bagel itself a 3/5. Better than a bodega, with good chew and plentiful seasoning. Nothing like a hot utopia bagel. I’m sure they have good sandwiches and other stuff, but I don’t care about that. I believe it was $2 or $2.50 for just the bagel. I’ll come back if it’s early morning and they’re still hot, or to try a sandwich or something. Staff was nice too.

You go to NYC, you want to eat at as many places as possible. In a week long trip, the only place we visited more than once was Pops Bagels. Not only are the bagels tremendous, the atmosphere is friendly and fast. Pop’s Bagels (specifically, the bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel) is comfort food in a comfortable setting. And you can even meet Pop himself since he seems to always be around! Oh, and get the fresh squeezed OJ. Reasonably priced, delicious, fast, and friendly. What more could you ask for?

Solid bagel shop making bagels exactly how you'd want them in the city. They even have a couple different tofu schmears, which makes me extra happy. Last I was in, they were blasting 80s RnB, which is *chefs kiss* Extra points if Pops is on premise, chilling in the back nook.

I’m very disappointed with my experience at Pops. I came in around 3pm on a Sunday and ordered two small vanilla lattes and a toasted croissant with butter, a simple order since they were closing soon. My total was about $17 before tip. When I left, my croissant was burnt, not buttered, and not even cut. I went back to ask for it to be fixed. The barista, Hailey, told the cook, who seemed irritated and mumbled under his breath. The replacement croissant was cut this time, but still had no butter. I had to remind him again that all I asked for was a toasted croissant with butter. On top of that, both lattes were lukewarm and had no sweetness or noticeable vanilla flavor. Overall, the visit felt like a waste of money and I won’t be returning.

Pop himself was very kind and gave some great hospitality to accompany the bagels - hope to be back when visiting NYC again!

Cozy little bagel shop with indoor seating. Great atmosphere and friendly staff but not my favorite bagel in the city. If you’re looking for a good sit down bagel this is a great choice.

It is rare I take the time to post a review. Unfortunately, I recently had the misfortune of going into this unashamed tourist trap. I usually give places the benefit of the doubt, but this was one of my worst experiences I had “eating “ at a NYC deli/bagel shop. For starters I almost broke a tooth as the bagels are hard as a rock frisbees. What a disgrace. Furtehermore, the spreads they served us seems like they’d been in the fridge for weeks. And here is the kicker $7 for the worst coffee ( caffeinated water ) in town is beyond shameful. They actually deserve negative 6 stars for the slop that they served us. I was told the better business bureau is already in the process of shutting this disgusting cash grab down. Do not go near this place.

Pop's is a small bagel shop on Houston St with fresh bagels. Several smear flavors and sandwiches to choose from with fresh ingredients. Service was excellent and our order came out pretty quickly. We tried the house bagel, nolita, and BAC. Everything was really good!

What a difference a year makes. This place was completely resurrected a couple years back from a low end sketchy bagel joint and improved immensely. The interior was upgraded and suddenly it seemed like someone cared. Now a year since I've last gone it's a hollow shell, the bagels are adequate to poor as is the service which is barely functional all of which could be ok in a pinch but now to add insult to injury the prices are insane. And that's likely why it was empty when I just went in on a weekday morning at 8:45 when it should be jamming. You can't have it all ways. If you want to be funky and functional you'd better be reasonably priced. If you want to charge top dollar you can't delivery a doughy barely toasted bagel with littlest bit of cream cheese. Go check Brooklyn bagel. It's nothing revolutionary but its bagels are far better, the service is top notch and it's far better bang for your buck. I like you Pops but you've lost the plot and you definitely need to refocus.

$15 dollars for a bacon egg and cheese is WILD. It's not even that great. Plenty of better spots around the area.

Bagel was OK. nothing wrong with it but also nothing amazing. Sorry to say but NOT worth the price. $17 for a bagel should be ILLEGAL. I should have just gone to the deli. That was my bad. I got a bacon egg and cheese with cream cheese on an everything bagel. The service was good. They seem nice and didn't take long. It's a small space so it could get crowded fast. They have a few tables and a bar where you can eat your food but it feels a little claustrophobic. Not going back cause I don't like the price for the quality, but if you got money like that go for it. Just go somewhere else honestly.

The bagels are soft and tender. The service was quick and they remembered my name when I had questions. The vibe is spectacular it feels very small and homey. The owner was walking around and helping which was really cool to see. The OJ was killer. My only downfall was that the strawberry cream cheese was too sweet. It tasted like frosting. But the garlic and herb was THE BOMB

Let's talk about getting robbed with a smile -- because that's exactly what $22 for a bacon egg and cheese and an iced coffee felt like here. I don't know what's "special" about this place, but it definitely isn't the food. The sandwich was as average as it gets -- limp bacon, basic egg, and cheese that tasted like it gave up halfway through melting. I've had more flavor and care from the guy running a $3 cart on the corner at 6AM. The iced coffee? Just as lifeless. No depth, no taste, just cold caffeine water in a cup with attitude. Pop's Bagels gives off that vibe where they charge double just because the sign looks cute and someone decided minimalist decor equals quality. Spoiler: it doesn't. If you enjoy paying top-shelf prices for bottom-shelf flavor, this is your spot. But if you actually want to enjoy your breakfast -- go literally anywhere else. $22 lesson learned: sometimes the "trendy" place is just an expensive way to be disappointed.

my college age daughter wanted to go here before we went shopping in SoHo. We got a plain toasted bagel with scallion cream cheese and I got a coffee. she was very happy. I love the music that they play because it put everyone in a happy mood! It's in NoLita and easy to get to on the subway!

Great hometown spot with unique offerings for bagel combos. Don't look just on the menu behind where you order because delicious menu items are posted in other areas of the store as well and you don't want to miss the salami, egg, and cheese. Pop, it was good to shake your hand. You run a tight ship and I will be back, like promised.

10/10 wow!! Bagels and breakfast sandwiches hit!! Made to perfection. Not to mention Pop was there handing out fresh squeeze orange juice. Doesn't get better than that.

Absolutely ridiculous that they are selling a scrap of salmon in this "lox" bagel. Went up to the counter to make sure my bagel was the same as the one on the menu photo because it was unrecognizable . The person said YES. LOL. And continued to explain it is what it is. Zero integrity. Why am I paying $17 for some McDonald's meal? Highly recommend Leons Bagels instead. Same prices, better bread and service. Or Heaven's Hot for something more reasonable.

horrible! got a chicken salad wrap with lettuce and tomato. the wrap was super rubbery and gross and the lettuce and tomato tasted old. don't go here! my friend said the bagel was okay so i guess that's the one star

Our first visit not only exceeded expectations, we feel that our go-to for delicious in-house bagels, smoothies as well as salads this summer is nailed solid! Music was superb too. Thank you Pop's Bagels for such a great experience ‍

Love this place. I usually get the LEO bagel without the onions, fresh squeezed OJ and coffee. Consistently excellent. Service is efficient and fast. I sit at the counter and watch the world go by. I like it for lunch too.

Unfortunately I gave this establishment 3 tries... First time: Bagel wasn't tasting anything like a well made bagel tasted very cheap...2nd time I ordered an almond pastry n coffee .. pastries was dry and coffee was so watery no strong coffee taste at all.. Today was last straw I decided to try almond pastry again n the young lady gave me a coffee crumb cake... Coffee was worst today!

Finally a bagel place that has chai lattes. Great tasting bagel and awesome cc. I appreciate it being wrapped in tinfoil

I had the pumpernickel toasted with cheddar and bacon cream cheese. The bagel was delicious and had a terrific hint of salt. The cream cheese provided a perfect compliment to the bagel. We had the true pleasure of chatting with the owners. Pop and the Mrs., were incredibly warm, friendly and a real treat to meet!

The bagels are really good. We had a nice little lunch there and were able to sit comfortably and eat there which was nice. The staff and owner are very friendly.

Pop's Bagel Shop tasted amazing! I'm not sure why the 1 star reviews/the person who tried it 3 times felt like it was stale. Coming on a Saturday morning/afternoon; I believe the bagels were fresh, and the food was hot like the cheese basically melting off my sandwich. Also, Pop's the owner is extremely friendly and welcoming. To me, shows the owner cares about their business and the people.

Went to have bagels here on my NYC trip, Pops is a great guy and it was super fast. Couldn't ask for a better taste in nolita.

Staff is friendly and nice but bagels are no good. They don't taste fresh.. almost taste 3 days old and stale. I don't believe they make them in house and they probably are saving the extras from the day before. Compared to other New York bagels very low quality. Go to Esse-a bagel instead if you really want a NY style bagel.

The bagels were okay. Ordered two egg sandwiches and a coffee and water and the price was never presented and was just asked to pay with the contactless reader. A SEC on a bagel was about $12, that's literally ridiculous. And the bagel was chewy and undercooked with no rise to them, in other words low quality. The place seem dirty with the garbage overflowing. Coffee was burnt. This businesses that charge top dollar need to realize they might not be such. It's unfortunate and frustrating. Charge reasonable prices man, i get the bird flu and all but it's still just 58 cents an egg on your cost. The bagel meat and cheese maybe another 1.2$, charge 8 at most and call it day.

What a great bagel shop in NYC. The bagels were soft and chewy on the inside with a perfect crust. A wide variety of bagels and schmears. We met Pop, hanging out there. What a great talk, learning about him and how he got into the bagel business. Definitely worth a visit if you're in NYC

The workers here are so sweet and kind! Bagels were good, would definitely come back. Food came out quickly too!

Probably one of the best NYC bagels I've ever had, and I've had plenty. It was toasted perfectly, with lots of cream cheese. The coffees they make are good too! And the service is really what ties it all together. I was helped by Angie who was absolutely killing it when I went in during a small rush this morning. I will definitely be back.

I live on the upper west side and friends of mine raved about Pops Bagels Nolita . I woke up early this morning so decided to take a long walk and reward myself. Boy was it worth it. Not only was the bagel delicious but the service was fast and friendly. I highly recommend.

Person at the register was incredibly rude. She kept cutting me off as I was ordering. I only had a bagel and a coffee, wasn't exactly a long order so why she was so impatient is beyond me. Since she kept cutting me off saying that's it and the total I had to repeat it 3xs till she got it right.