Delicious bagels, especially the everything with scallion cream cheese. Consistently good, though not traditional NY style.
This bagel spot is a must-visit for its consistently delicious bagels, particularly the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, which is a standout favorite. While some find them to be a different style than traditional New York bagels, customers rave about their quality and flavor, even noting they remain soft for days. Be prepared for potential waits, though some patrons report finding no lines during off-peak times. Overall, it's a highly recommended destination for bagel enthusiasts.
The bagels here are highly praised, with the everything bagel and scallion cream cheese combination being a particular standout. Some customers note that the bagels are not traditional New York style, but still find them delicious and of good quality, even lasting several days. One specific criticism mentioned is that the salt bagel can be too salty, and another notes limited schmear options.
"The everything bagel with scallion cream cheese is highly recommended and considered a standout. The salt bagels are also mentioned positively by some for their flakey salt."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the bagels, often describing them as delicious and among the best they've had. While some find the wait times or saltiness of certain bagels to be drawbacks, the overall consensus leans towards high satisfaction with the quality and taste.
Important Note
Some customers found the salt bagel to be too salty, and one reviewer noted a limited selection of schmear options. There are also conflicting reports on wait times, with some experiencing significant queues and others finding none.
"The commenter expresses strong affection for Popup Bagels on Columbus at 75th."
Positive"The commenter considers Popup Bagels a close second choice, particularly if they have a good special schmear and for their salt bagels."
Positive"A user is not a fan of Pop Up Bagels, finding them small and not good once cooled, attributing their popularity to social media trends rather than quality."
Negative"The original poster acknowledges the information about Pop Up Bagels but notes their primary time for purchasing bagels is Saturday morning, which they anticipate would be prime time for long lines."
Neutral"A user contradicts the long line reports for Pop Up Bagels, stating they have gone multiple times on weekends after lunch and found no lines."
Neutral"A user has heard about Pop Up Bagels but avoids them due to often reported 20-30 minute lines, which is too much for them."
Neutral"A user finds Pop Up Bagels delicious and among the best they've had, noting the lines move fast and the bagels last longer than most. Their only complaint is limited schmear choices."
Positive"A user recommends Pop Up Bagels, finding them a bit different but really liking them."
Positive"A user has not yet tried Pop Up Bagels on Columbus but notes they are always swamped and "look delicious.""
Neutral"The commenter personally prefers Pop Up Bagels over Apollo Bagels."
Positive"Despite waiting in line for 30 minutes on a weekday, the author and her husband ended up loving the bagels, especially the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, though the salt bagel was too salty for her."
Positive"A user enjoyed Pop-up Bagels, despite acknowledging they are not typical New York style bagels."
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