PopUp Bagels

The bagels were excellent. The line was shockingly long when we first arrived but the service was efficient and we only waited ~15-20 min. I’m admittedly a little scandalized by the concept of rip and dip, but they executed well. The bagels were soft on the inside with a nicely toasted exterior. We got the scallion cream cheese, which was delicious. I definitely recommend trying the different flavors for the variety. I wish there was indoor seating because we ended up sitting outside in the freezing 20 degree weather. However the overall experience was worth it and I imagine it’ll be even better in the summertime.

I love when they bring NY store/restaurant fronts to MA! There can be a line, but the bagels are always fresh and piping hot when you get them. They offer just four types: sesame, plain, everything, salt, and poppy, along with a variety of spreads and some limited-time options. The only downside is that you have to buy a bundle of bagels; you can’t just grab one, which is a bit of a bummer given the price. The spreads are an extra cost, but you do get a huge tub. Overall, the bagels are super tasty and fresh—definitely one of the best spots in the city. It’s not something you’d probably buy every day due to the price, but it’s definitely worth the try!

Checked out the Pop up Bagels this morning, and it’s incredible! The bagels are perfectly cooked—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside—and their selection of cream cheese is on point. I am not a huge cream cheese guy but people I was with loved it. What really sets this place apart is the vibe, although very small space, they made it a fun morning environment with upbeat music. Parking if you don’t live in Seaport will always be tough but bring a friend and have them wait in the car while you run in 😂

The hype is real. Finally, a spot serving exceptional bagels without the hassle of pre-orders or complicated processes. Stopped by last Saturday around 7:30 a.m. to grab a few, and while Seaport is usually quiet on weekend mornings, this place was busy—thankfully, no lines yet. Popup Bagels keeps it simple: rip-and-dip style with no sandwiches, just bagels and a selection of smears. I went for their most popular Everything bagel, along with Salt and Poppy bagels. For spreads, the Honey Chipotle Cream cheese and Cacio e Pepe butter were my picks. The Everything Bagel was spectacular—pillowy yet chewy, on par with Brick Street Bagel’s version. Paired with the cacao e pepe butter, it was pure magic. The other bagels were slightly denser but still delicious. What makes Popup Bagels even better is its simplicity and speed. Without sandwiches to slow things down, turnover is quick—even if lines form, you’re in and out in under 30 minutes. While I still love Brick Street Bagels, their pre-order-only system can be a hassle. Popup Bagels, on the other hand, is a no-fuss, high-quality option. Highly recommend giving them a try.

Solid hot bagels and cream cheese only. No sandwiches here. You have to buy min order of 3 then 6 or 12. The 6 and 12 sold with cream cheese called “Schmear”. No single bagels, no slicing them, no coffee and no tables to eat inside. They should make a deal with near by coffee shops to send their customers to eat in with a purchase of coffee. It is a small store and there is a line of people waiting outside but it moves quickly and we were able to buy hot dozen of bagels and 2 screamer $42+ tax. You buy your multiple bagels and cream cheese called “schmear” then you take it outside to break your bagel and either dip it in the cream cheese or they provide plastic utensils to help spread it. Prices are still reasonable giving the quality but I thought the cream cheese could be a little better but with hot bagels it goes down nicely!! Beware of parking challenge. We couldn’t find a spot to park without having to walk far and one of us waited in the car to make it work.

I went here the opening week on a Sunday at 8 AM. By the time I got in line, there was around eight people in front of me and the line went by pretty quickly from arrival to leaving, took me 10 minutes. The inside can only accommodate a few people which is used for paying for your order and picking up your order. When you get to the front of the line, there is a man taking your order on the menu which is located outside of the bag, the only reason why I don’t leave because you can’t order just one bagel and a smaller container of the cream cheese Or butter. You are asked will you be getting 36 or 12 today? Great strategy for selling, but inconvenient to people who only want one. Thankfully for me I wanted a few for my family, but I could see how it would be frustrating to other people only wanting one. The bagels themselves were nice and hot. We had the scallion cream cheese which was good. Boston doesn’t have much competition for bagels aside from brick street which is of similar caliber. In terms of parking, a lot of people would park on the side street there and double park. No direct parking lot but there are some garages around the area. I will return.

WARNING: After one trip to PopUp Bagels, your bagel standards will never be the same. I went to their grand opening, and let me tell you, it was bagel heaven. The bagels came out steaming, ready to devour. The everything bagel? Phenomenal. I’ve never seen one so generously coated with seeds, it was practically encrusted! Each bite was a perfect medley of seeds, salt, and onion bits that hit all the right notes. Then came the sesame bagel. I expected the same texture, but it surprised me—slightly airy, with a pillowy softness that was as unexpected as it was delicious. And don’t even get me started on the cream cheese. They don’t just give you a spread—they give you a scoopable dream. As a cream cheese lover, I was in heaven. The scallion cream cheese? Bursting with flavor and the perfect complement to every bite. If you haven’t been yet, you’re seriously missing out. PopUp Bagels isn’t just a place, it’s a bagel revolution. You’ll leave with your cravings satisfied and your bagel standards permanently raised. Join me in tracking down the best bites!

A little bit overrated this place, bagels are good but wasn’t what we thought it was, the waiting line is too long for the experience.A little expensive for a simple bagel to be honest. Not place to seat and enjoy your food , also not coffee (breakfast place) or any hot drink to match a bagel .

Popup Bagels finally has a store in Boston! They are known for their weekly-changing schmears: cream cheese and butter based. They are the star of the show, especially for their rip and dip concept. My favorite is the everything bagel. Salt bagel can be overpowering. There is not a single schmear that I tried I did not like. I wish they also sell individual bagel instead of the minium 3 pack combo. The tub of schmear is big enough for you to eat that with bread or other bagels for later. Both times I went there was on a weekday so I can't comment on how fast the line would move on weekends. --7.8/10

Went on a Saturday morning a week after they opened and the line was insane. I think I waited around 45 minutes but it's probably not so bad now. The team working was pretty efficient and they had people taking orders outside the door and handed you the bag with the order on it. There is one tiny table inside so you'll also have to bring your food somewhere else to eat. I ended up getting the salt bagel and the scallion cream cheese and it was okay. The salt wasn't the most evenly spread out so there would be bites that were very salty and some that was just a plain bagel. The cream cheese was great though. That was probably one of the best scallion cream cheeses I've had in a while.

Finally got my hands on these trending bagels! I was so excited after seeing all the hype. But honestly though, SpOt! Bagels by Perry in Norwood and dare I say finagle bagel are both way better!!! These were good, nothing wrong with them but also nothing special about them to stand in line for...I also feel like they're just overpriced for being in seaport too. The pricey-ness doesn't equate to the quality of the ingredients. It's just a good bagel. Also, by the time I brought it home to try - it wasn't very crusty anymore. The outside was very leathery. Even after a reheat in the airfryer, the crust somehow was still not giving that crust you want on your bagel. The schmears were interesting... cheez-it tasted like soggy cheezits + cheese wiz mixed together and the scallion flavor was good but too salty. Definitely don't stand in line for these... but I'd definitely wait in line for a SpOt bagel in norwood!

You can tell they showed up in seaport because the nearest good bagel is miles away. Cream cheese ingredients include multiple gums, do not know this at the time of purchase, I should've asked. Worse quality than most food store cream cheeses. The everything bagel has more than a tablespoon of seasoning if I were to guess, all the way around the bagel. It is warm and fluffy-- but I purchased at 11 am and ate the rest at 4 pm, it already had the consistency of a 3 day old rock hard bagel... though it was soft when I bought it. The line is incredibly long and the crowd gives the vibe they've never eaten a bagel before but definitely want to post about it. On a scale from dried out supermarket bagel to bagel world (10) , this place a solid 3.

Came here on a Saturday morning around 10am for some bagels. I had not googled their menu in advance but the cashier was kind enough to go over the ordering style. You can order bagels (min 3) and the 3 bagel combo comes with one schmear. I got the everything, poppy, and salt bagel with roasted red pepper schmear. The total after tax was just over $16. The bagels were hot! The place was very busy inside so I had to find another coffee shop to eat my bagels. Bagels are so soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside. Best decision ever, glad they come in 3s!

Best bagels I have tried! Didn't expect them to live up to the hype but they definitely did!! We tried an everything, sesame and plain with scallion cream cheese. All were delicious. Crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. You could even eat the plain on its on it was that good! Next time I am back I'm doing a bulk order so I have some stocked up at home too! The queue moved very quick and the staff were friendly!

The wait for this is insane! We got here around 11am on Sunday. The line was around the corner of the building across from popup. We waited around 45mins-1hour. There were 5 of us and since we had to order in 3ms. We ordered 6 bagels and 2 cream cheeses. Ordered the sesame, everything and salt bagels. The bagels were super warm and fresh out of the oven. They weren't as dense as expected and were yummy. The first everything bagel we tried was quite salty, but the other one we had was fine. We also tried the jalapeno and scallion cream cheese. They were both good. The cream cheese paired nicely with the bagels. My rankings for the bagels are as below. 1) Salt 2) Sesame 3) Everything I will say this was good to try, but not sure if it is necessarily worth the wait. I did enjoy eating the bagels.

They opened up a location in seaport Boston. The bagels came in sets of 3 and they were freshly made and very warm and airy. I got a Jalapeño smear which was available for a limited time. I really enjoyed their salt bagels. The service was very fast and the staff did great explaining the ordering process and answering any questions we had. The place is very busy and packed. I do not believe they offer inside dining.

Came opening weekend so don't be surprised if there's a wait. The line moves quicker than you'd think, especially with staff coming by to write down orders. You take your paper bag to the counter to pay and they hand you fresh bagels. They sell plain, poppyseed, everything, salt and sesame. Bagels are sold in 3, 6 and $12 packs with each additional bagel priced at $3. Each of these preset amounts come with a cream cheese. Minimum 3 bagels per order. They constantly have bagels coming out so you may have to wait for your order. The bagels were warm, so soft on the inside and delicious dipped in the cream cheese.

Sprint to Pop Up bagels! They just opened a new location in Seaport and boy was this one of the best bagels I've ever had. I went on opening day of their new location here in Seaport and the staff was super energetic and friendly with a great vibe. I got an everything and sesame bagel along with plain and scallion cream cheese (which is a fixed menu item)! The bagels were piping hot and fresh right out of the oven and the cream cheese was delicious. This will definitely become part of my morning routine during the week!

Awesome experience! Staff were so hyped and everyone was a vibe. Mr. Pickles was out and about and the music was hyping everyone up! The line was out the door but it moved quick. Bagels were hot, fresh and absolutely delicious. The spreads were to die for. A great event for sure!!!

Super fresh and super fast service. Jalapeno schmear was to DIE for. Probably going to go once a week and stock up to repeat for my mornings. Also in a great area so you can rip and dip by the water. Not much (if any) seating inside to plan to relocate once you get em.

I am so so excited that popup bagels are now in Boston! I had previously enjoyed them in nyc and I am so glad this location continued the yummy legacy! It's a simplistic small shop with no seating, order at the counter/in line and take to go. You have to order a minimum of 3 bagels and it comes with a schmear - plain and scallion are always available and it seems like there will be a rotating limited edition option. The line was pretty long (even being a week after opening) but the staff is extremely polite and efficient in keeping the line moving. The bagels are served hot, are crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside - perfect to eat right away! My personal favorite combo is the salt with scallion cream cheese. I will definetly be back!

Hit the new, viral, Instagrammable Pop Up Bagels on their first weekend. Started in Connecticut, they're wildly popular in NYC and made their way up here last week. They're all over Instagram as the latest thing. The Good: 1. The bagels were hot. The Pop Up Bagels calling card is steamy fresh bagels designed to be ripped and dipped into tubs of soft cream cheese. But they felt like they were re-warmed, not cooked, in the ovens they came from. 2. Management and staff enthusiastic and friendly. Service fast and efficient. 3. On the payment screen, tip options top out at a mere 15%. When was the last time you saw that? 4. The line moves relatively quickly. The Bad: 1. No bagel sandwiches, which they proudly announce. Also no applied spreads; it's do-it-yourself. But I'm okay with that decision, because it speeds the line and (theoretically) emphasizes the bagel over additives. 2. Gotta commit to a minimum order of 3 bagels and 1 schmear. Or 6 bagels and 1 schmear. Or 12 bagels and 2 schmears. 3. The schmears (yeah, that's what they call them). First, the use of the word is both pandering and slapping NY bagel street cred on themselves. Second, the schmears in real life bear no resemblance to the fluffiness shown by all the influencers they invited in to hype the place. Their reels show the whipped cream cheese rising 3 inches or more above the rim. What we got was basically a hardened Hoodsie in size, texture, and temperature. 4. The space. I get it: in the Seaport (now apparently just "Seaport"), expensive rents probably don't allow expansive seating. But one tiny table and two stools? They've dedicated more space to the merch area. Lots of bright lights, lots of slogans ("grip it, rip it, dip it"), lots of photos of happy customers, including Jerry Seinfeld, no less. Plus blaring, pulsating disco versions of Beatles and Fleetwood Mac songs. Are you kidding me? What is this, Abercrombie and Fitch? For better or worse, they're trying harder to be the place to be seen than the place to be eating. 5. The bagels. Not a lot of flavor or texture. More like round bread with holes. The ripping and dipping a hot bagel gimmick wears off after the remaining bagels in your mandatory half dozen cool down. At that point, you might as well be eating a Lender's. Or a bagel from one of the other worthier places (just my opinion) around town.

I have been meaning to try PopUp Bagels, so I was more than happy to hear that they opened a location in Boston. I tried their sesame, everything, and plain bagel with scallion cream cheese and pickle de gallo schmear. My favorite bagel was the plain bagel, but I enjoyed them all in their own ways. I feel like everything bagel paired the best with the scallion cream cheese. The bagel was chewy and delicious so i can understand the hype behind this. Both the scallion cream cheese and pickle de gallo schmear were great in their own ways. The pickle de gallo schmear had a hint of spice and did not taste as heavy as I thought it would. After reheating the bagels, they were still nice and fluffy on the inside. There was plenty of cream cheese and schmear left after demolishing the bagels. Overall, while I did enjoy the bagels, I would not go out of my way to get them unless I have a huge craving, or I am conveniently in the area.

These bagels are the best that I've tried in Boston proper. They taste similar to brick street. I'm just disappointed that it's impossible to buy a single bagel. They don't save well since they are made to be eaten fresh, so having to buy three as a single person was a waste of money and food.

I went on a Saturday around 11am, and there was at least a 30 minute wait to get in. Because they had recently opened, I think there was still a lot of commotion with the store opening. The bagels were ok, but my favorite was the salt. The best, however, is the scallion cream cheese. They have rotating flavors of the cream cheese as an fyi. I like how these bagels are meant to be ripped and dipped into the cream cheese. It was different and fun. Also there's almost no seating here, so you should expect to take your bagels elsewhere to enjoy.

AMAZING! Such a great vibe! I love how the cooks say a countdown every time new bagels come out of the oven! BROWN BUTTER SHMEAR SO AMAZING! Highly recommend!

Best bagels in Boston. Great location in Seaport. Pricey though at $16 for 3 (includes a tub of cream cheese). Got the Grillo's Pickle collab "Pickle de Gallo Schmear" which was available for the Seaport opening. Line was super long on the weekend so recommend going earlier in the morning and/or on a weekday.

I love Popup Bagels! I had a dog named Bagel who was a beagle when I was in my youth. Just do not recommend the poppyseed bagel before a drug test. 5 stars.

Amazing flavor and reheat method!! Best bagels I've had in a long time, just wish a 12 pack wasn't $48! But it's definitely worth the price!

Nice enough bagels and cream cheese but way overpriced. Bagels are really bready, and the bread itself has little taste (everything bagel, poppy bagel). Can't buy singles or without tub of cream cheese.

My bagel was stale and the one my daughter got had mold on it, would not recommend. Service was alright guy was kind of rude but my daughter enjoyed the atmosphere.