The bagels are just great, lots of choices and every choice is a good one. The owner is a lovely…read morewoman who gives back to the community constantly. Her pricing is never constant though, just a quirk, let it go, even if its high, next time it will be low and its never expensive. My go to is an egg everything breakfast sandwich and it always rocks. Don't plan on eating that in the car though, the everything will get everywhere. Best bagels around.

I stopped going here, not because of the bagels which are big and fluffy but because of two…read morethings... the prices are not posted and vary each time and the owner is oblivious to the long line of people trying to pay for their order and has more than the polite three second conversation with a patron. If you go there, prepare to stand and wait while she holds court with her regulars.

ORIGIN: Popup Bagels was founded by Adam Goldberg during the…read moreheight of the pandemic, when Goldberg explored bread baking. Initially sharing with friends and family, the Connecticut resident started selling via popups and pickups in New York and Connecticut. You would think New York already had a good source of bagels, but after its first stand-alone location opened in 2021, momentum developed and other storefronts were initiated in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. LOCATION: This Popup Bagels is located in a shopping plaza in suburban Newtown, Connecticut. CONCEPT: Compared to other bagel shops, Popup Bagels a limited number of bagel flavors (plain, salt, everything, poppy, sesame) and tubs of weekly-changing flavors of butter and cream cheese (such as martini cream cheese and lemon butter) in addition to those regularly available (such as scallion cream cheese). Sandwiches are not prepared for customers -- they are encouraged to "grip, rip, and dip" bagels into their chosen Schmear. ATMOSPHERE: The interior is crisply designed with a modern feel. SERVICE: From an investment perspective, the concept is brilliantly efficient. Limited hours (7-noon Wednesday and Thursday, 7-1 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), limited choices, no sandwich/beverage prep, and online ordering encouraged, make the service efficient from both effort and material perspective. FOOD: Compared to other bagel shops the bagels are attractively packaged with open totes, inviting the aroma of the bagels to greet the customer. The exterior is covered by the topping, rather than sprinkled. The bagel is crisp and chewy on the exterior, but fluffy in the interior. In addition, tubs of smoked fish-based spreads are available. TIPS: The chain is expanding into Southern California. On Thursdays Schmear flavors change. The flavors are announced on Popup Bagels website. Although pre-orders are welcomed to ensure your pick, the online system does demand a minimum of a dozen are purchased. Ordering in person allows a three bagel minimum. The company recommends running water over the bagels, and placing in a preheated 350 degree oven for six minutes to crisp the exterior. Note the shop closes at noon on weekdays, 1 o'clock on weekends.

We've heard so much hype about PopUp, so we drove down to Newtown to pick up a half dozen. Super…read morequick, but we wish the guy behind the counter had been a bit friendlier. The bagels were warm, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the scallion cream cheese "schmear" was tasty. I liked the rip and dip idea. We would put them in our top 5 in CT! We'll be back to try more of their schmear specials!

While staying in the area I stopped in here for a breakfast bagel sandwich and coffee on a Monday…read moremorning. Getting there soon after they opened, they weren't busy, but it was nice seeing the process of the guy in the back making fresh bagels. Service was EXCELLENT and so friendly!!! The lady who rung me up was helpful, bright, and friendly! My food was made quickly and I left to return to my hotel. When I got to my room and cracked into my food - it was great! Fresh, piping hot, and tasty! Coffee was hot, fresh, and good too. Definitely a nice place to stop in for a bagel sandwich!

Customer service 5 stars! Sara was so friendly and welcoming and gave me some good recommendations…read moresince it was my first time there! The place was clean when I went in there they have a wide variety of flavors for bagels and cream cheese spreads. So I went out of my comfort zone and got something I don't normally get and it was a 2.5/5 for me I got the brisket breakfast sandwich with a cheesy hash brown bagel. I loved the bagel itself honestly. I would most definitely try other options that they have and try other bagels!

Stopped in on St Patrick's day while in the area, the staff is absolutely wonderful. Was looking…read morefor a coffee shop that offers vegan breakfast options ... Not only did they have multiple, but it also tasted delicious! Coffee was good, not my favorite, but tasted real! Staff helped me pick out something fun and was grateful for the recommendation. Somewhat old fashion seeming in here, but don't let that stop you from coming in. Breakfast potato's are also delicious - wish I got two orders. Plan on coming back soon!

You can never go wrong with kickstart !! I was super hangry yesterday morning after helping my…read moresister move and needed some food in my system. Lucky for me kickstart is right across the derby-Shelton bridge to my sister's apartment. It was super busy but everyone is always so kind no matter the situation. My husband and I love it here and will continue returning.

The best bagel in the area for sure!!! The price is extremely reasonable, of course you just need…read moreto be there on time before your favorite bagel sells out! Thanks to the mind gentleman who made my bagel it was perfect! Will be back soon

I drive by here all the time and was curious to check it out. The building looks so cute from the…read moreoutside. It has a small parking lot with outdoor picnic tables. I went around 8am on a Saturday. While we read the menu it got a little busy. I love the decor colors and little touches. Inside it is pretty cramped with not much room to order and wait. They have a small mobile order section. No indoor seating. Prices are fair. The employee who took the order was fine but not particularly friendly. We ordered the Hot Honey BEC on a croissant. The sandwich tasted good and fresh, however I think they forgot the hot honey we did not taste it at all. The regular hot coffee was basic. I'd stop by again when in the area to try the bagels and cream cheese.

Amazing service and great food! I have celiac disease and they have a nice variety of gluten free…read moreoptions including lots of different flavored bagels! The bagels are a bit small but taste great.

Most may argue that flavor is above texture . For the most part I can agree on this. Even though…read morethe bacon was way too greasy and the bagel or cream cheese tasted like it had a hint of cake flavoring in it such as vanilla, the texture of the bagel was incredible. Crispy on the thinnest outer layer and soft with the right amount of moisture on the inside . This was is cute, well lit and petite on the inside, and I got my order in and received it in less than 10 mins. I loved their freshly squeezed orange juice, it's a must try.

The cold brew Nitro coffee is delicious and refreshing. The donuts are at another level. I had a…read moreFrench toast donut that was the best donut I've ever had. The staff was friendly and quickly put my order together. The interior has a cool sign suggesting "Let's eat donuts!" I concur wholeheartedly! It's down the street from Sikorsky helicopters so they have a poster of a chopper lifting a donut. Check it out!

Amazing donuts here! Everytime im In the derby area I pay this donut shop a visit. Donuts are fresh…read moreand delicious. Staff is always friendly and helpful.

Very delicious bagel!…read more I ordered an everything bagel. It was super crispy like I prefer them. Walnut cream cheese was delicious. We also ordered a blueberry muffin which they offered to warm on grill with butter. Coffee was good. I am definitely returning.

Service not the best and it's obvious they'd rather wait on locals rather then new folks…read more That being day, easily the best bagel around. I had a rye bagel w olive pimento cream cheese. Perfect bagels like these don't need toasting!