Feelings are real, and this place was the exact reset I needed! I decided to visit after watching YouTuber LJ's videos highlighting restaurants with no reviews, and he absolutely did not miss with this recommendation. I am a huge fan of warm, personable, and truly authentic customer service, and the two associates working here delivered exactly that. They made the entire experience feel so genuinely welcoming. As for the food the bagels are the perfect texture, wonderfully dense yet soft. I was lucky enough to catch one fresh out of the oven, and pairing it with their incredible scallion schmear (or "schemer," as they call it) was absolute perfection. This experience brought so much genuine joy and a much-needed smile to my face. read more

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I took a bite of these bagels and legitimately smiled. The service here was great. Efficiently run. We got in and out very quickly on Saturday morning. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. Personal favorites here are everything and poppyseed. The butters and cream cheese are delicious. Thrilled to have Pop Up Bagels in the area! read more

Decided to give PopUp a try after the initial hype died down. We stopped by on a Saturday around 9:00 a.m. The line was surprisingly short, and we were able to order pretty quickly. We ordered a 3-pack with two salt bagels, one everything bagel, scallion cream cheese, and an orange juice. The bagels themselves were warm, fresh, and had a nice soft texture. Unfortunately, the scallion cream cheese was a bit underwhelming. I could barely taste the scallion flavor. One thing I didn't realize beforehand is that they hand you the bagels and cream cheese separately, so you have to spread it yourself. It's not a huge deal, but it felt a little messy and wasn't really my preference. My preference is a sliced, toasted bagel that's already prepared. I can see why they keep the bagel prices lower with that concept, but it just wasn't for me. They also don't slice the bagels at all, which isn't very traditional when you're thinking of a bagel. On top of that, they sell packaged lox rather than anything prepared in-house or assembled, which felt a bit odd, you're doing all the work yourself. Considering it's location on the BeltLine, it feels like a ready-to-go, assembled bagel would make a lot more sense than handing people a pack of bagels and letting them build everything themselves. I was also disappointed that they don't make bagel sandwiches, which is another downside in my book. To me the concept might work for catering purposes but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Also, paying nearly $5 for a small orange juice felt excessive. On the positive side, the shop was clean, and the customer service was excellent. Overall, the quality was good, but the concept and pricing don't really justify a return visit for me. read more

My daughter has been asking me to grab her these bagels since my last trip to NYC. The lines were either too long or not convenient for me to go. Once we found out there was a location opening in Atlanta, we knew it had to be on our list! We had a few people with us and ordered 6 bagels with 2 schmears. Everything was really good! The bagels were hot and fresh and had a nice crunch to them. The cream cheese was whipped and complemented the bagels well. The concept of rip and dip is cool and honestly how I usually eat my bagels anyway. I don't like that i couldn't order individual bagel and schmear combos. The flavor options were limited but fortunately for me they had my go to flavors! read more

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Good to know: there's a three-bagel minimum. The cream cheese portion is generous, so much that you'll likely have leftovers to take home. There weren't any sweet cream cheese options (at the time of this review), which was a bit disappointing. The bagels are good, but not so good that I'd wait in a long line for them. They're a bit on the small side, with a thin, crusty exterior and a chewy interior. There's no indoor seating, just a small, chest-height bar to stand at (no stools). Outside, there are a few additional standing bars of varying heights (also no seating). There are also a few picnic-style tables nearby that appear to belong to the restaurant next door. The service was fast and friendly. I'm glad we tried it, but again, it's not something I'd wait in line for. All in all, three bagels, two spreads, and two lemonades came out to $32. read more

PopUp Bagels - Quick shot of the cream cheese portion ... with CocoInATL - Bagels Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

These bagels are legit-crusty exterior and nice chewy interior. I ordered two everything and one sesame bagel with cake batter cream cheese frosting. The bagels are on the smaller side. The prices are steep but you're paying for designer bagels. read more

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I've been meaning to go to PopUp Bagels for years now, and I think it's so funny I ended up trying it in Atlanta rather than in NY (where I think it's more well known? Not entirely sure about that). I will say that their bagels are really delicious, so they can't be beat on that. However, I felt like all of their spreads were really underwhelming. We got their scallion and elote one, and both were just...very okay. The elote one didn't taste like anything at all, and the scallion one is supposed to be their most popular one. I don't love bagels to begin with, so this will have to be a hard pass for me next time. However, they do make really great tasting bagels -- I hope they come out with better spreads in the future! I would definitely come back again. read more

This new bagel spot on the Beltline definitely lives up to the hype. Please don't be intimidated by the long line - it moves quickly. We got through in 15-20 minutes from the very back on the main path on a Saturday around noon. The bagel is crispy on the outside with a super fluffy inside. There is a 3 bagel minimum per order. They're incredibly efficient like Chick-fil-A with attendants in line to help you pre-order before you pay inside. We got 2 everything bagels, 1 salt bagel, 4 oz of smoked salmon and a tub of scallion smear. It was all so fresh and delicious. There's a decent amount of seated or standing eating areas right outside. I'd definitely go here again. It'd pretty legit. read more

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Loved the vibe. From being greeted as I entered, the cute little shop and fresh bagels - such a great experience. The staff were really friendly and explained how the concept works since it was my first time. You pick your bagel and the schemer that comes in a tub. They mentioned the bagels come out fresh every 12 mins. I tried the everything bagel and salt bagel - both were delicious and fresh. There's no inside seating but there are spots outside. And conveniently located on the beltline. read more

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Pop up bagels is fine, but I wouldn't go there if I was craving the "usual" bagel experience. You aren't allowed to buy single bagels with a standard serving of cream cheese... instead, you have to buy multiple bagels and an oversized tub of cream cheese (not cheap, either!). They do have inventive cream cheese flavors, which may be a draw if you're looking for something more experimental. We went on st. Patrick's day weekend, so the special flavor was a chocolate stout cream cheese. Fun, but stick to Emerald city or somewhere else for a more classic experience. read more

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We got two salt, plain, and everything (5/5). Each of them were amazing right when we got them; hot, crunchy, and soft on the inside! The experience of getting fresh bagels is definitely a memorable one with the best tasting bagels I've had in the moment. However, the magic is definitely in the moment for the bagels. When toasting or reheating them following their instructions, the bagels are still good (4/5), but I've had better. The service is was quick and good (4/5), although we went Tuesday afternoon so definitely off peak. read more

PopUp Bagels - Salt bagel (5/5) - Bagels Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Weekend line was long but still moved fast! I got the salt, plain and everything with scallion cream cheese. It was a three pack and one schmear combo. The bagels were hot and fluffy! They were so easy to pull apart and dip. The cream cheese was super flavorful and paired well with the bagels. My favorite was definitely the everything! Overall, will definitely be back. read more

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Great bagels! I've been hearing rave reviews about Popup Bagels, both from friends in ATL and from friends where it exists in other cities. I decided to come check it out and here are my thoughts! I got the Everything and Salt bagel - both were very good! Popup bagels to me feel lighter on the inside, and crispier on the outside. Normal bagels to me feel like bready on the inside, hard on the outside. Their pricing model is that the minimum purchase is 3 bagels (it comes with a small container of schmear). Originally, I truly only did want to buy one bagel, but I'm not mad about having leftovers. I was a bit surprised that they don't sell any sweet bagels (blueberry, strawberry, cinnamon raisin, etc.) but they also don't really sell any sweet schmears either. I went with the Mila Carmelized Scallion schmear (limited edition), but I've heard that the regular scallion one is really good! This location is ON the beltline, aka you have to walk on the beltline to access, you can't just drive in. There may be closer parking, but I parked near Krog Market and walked over, it's like a 5 minute walk. Staff was friendly and answered my many questions on what was popular and what their personal favorites were. read more

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I've been hearing about this place since before i moved to Massachusetts and back to ATL and finally got to experience it. The minimum amount of bagels you can order is three and it comes with one of their cream cheese schmears, every additional cream cheese schmear is seven dollars. The bagels were hot/very fresh and the cream cheese were well made. They're so big you can bring the cream cheese home and use it on your store-bought bagels. This is definitely a fun little gimmick, but be prepared to spend some money I spent about $30 after buying three bagels two smears and leaving a tip for the young lady who took our order. They're moving very quickly in there and everyone has a very inviting energy. If you happen to be on the beltline while they're open, you should definitely try it but don't go into this thinking that you're going to spend six or seven bucks and try the new viral bagel shop. Keep in mind this is the beltline so you will have to find your own parking whether that's free or paid. There's ample outdoor seating but nowhere to sit inside. This is a to-go kind of place. read more

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I had my first experience with PopUp bagels in New York. They don't lie, these are among the best bagels that I have ever had in my 67 years of life. Here's what you need to know, you have to order 3 bagels at a time if you're going to get a "schmear." That's cream cheese for the newbies. If you just want bagels and no "schmear," you get 4 bagels for the same price. These bagels are incredibly fresh and taste amazing. That said, be prepare to eat them when you buy them. There are no tables in the restaurant. So, the idea is that you grab the bagels and "rip em and dip em" in the schmear. Don't miss out on these. They will change your life! read more

Best bagels EVER?! I had been to a location of PopUp in NYC and thankfully this new ATL store is just as good! I got the Everything Bagel with plain cream cheese and it is unbelievable. If you come here, do yourself a favor and get some extra bagels to take home with you. read more

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Such a great new bagel place on the beltline! I was lucky when I came and there wasn't a line. The minimum you can get is three bagels and a schmear, so I got three different bagels and the scallion schmear. The bagels were fresh and perfectly chewy. They are known for the rip and dip, so that is how I tried it. I don't usually eat bagels that way but it is a fun experience, especially with fresh bagels. I get the hype around the bagels now and I will definitely be back for more! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place because it blew up all over social media. I also love bagels. I went around 11am and there was no line at all. I love the colorful decor and wall coverings. It's a fun vibe. There is one line where you order from. The staff were helpful. I ordered the hotel butter spread to go with my salt, sesame seed and everything bagels. The butter was flavorful. I wish there was a good cream cheese spread that interested me that day. Overall the bagels were ok. They were a good snack! I don't know that I would go back too often. I prefer a bagel with eggs, bacon and cheese which they don't offer. read more

Delicious! A good bagel is hard to find and I love these bagels. Delicious crunchy crust in the outside and the inside is soft and chewy. You gotta get multiple bagels and a smear - the menu is somewhat limited as well. The place is right off of the belt-line and is pretty small and a bit loud so I took mine to go. Service was friendly - no complaints. Will definitely be going back to try some more. read more

Cute shop right on the beltline. Have to buy minimum 3 bagels and one cream cheese. I really enjoy how fluffy their bagels are on the inside and still chewy while being crunchy on the outside. Came out fresh and hot. Love the cream cheese, it's amazing. Got the scallion flavor. Would come back again read more

Bagels so hot and fresh, truffle butter was amazing! Staff was super friendly, especially India!! read more

Bagels were super fresh and the cream cheese tasty! Love it! I will come back for more!

Awesome fresh bagels! Emily was awesome and explained how to order the best way shmears were delicious and generously packaged.

The bagels were still fresh when I went here in the afternoon. I got an everything bagel and 2 plains with the scallion schmear. The schmear was very good, and there was still plenty left after the 3 bagels. So it is worth the price of $14.The bagels came out in no time, given the fact I was the only one there read more

Bagels were so fresh and delicious!! Staff were super kind, and India was super welcoming. Will definitely be coming back regularly.

I was honestly disappointed with my experience here. The pricing feels extremely high for what's offered, and it's hard to ignore the impact of opening a new business right next to a long-standing local bagel shop that so many in the community love and support. I personally prefer to spend my money with small, local favorites that have been part of the neighborhood for years. Unfortunately, this isn't a place I plan to return to, and I'll continue encouraging others to support the local businesses that helped shape this area. read more

We ordered for delivery and were given an estimate of one hour. After waiting 3 hours, we tried to reach out to the restaurant for an update but there's literally no way to reach out to ANYONE at pop up bagels directly. You have to submit a form online to corporate. The next day I got a call apologizing that a driver never showed up. That's totally fine and I would have been forgiving had they called me the day I actually placed my order so I wasn't waiting around for 3 hours. I know I shouldn't expect better costumer service a business run by private equity, my bad. read more

The bagels are warm, with a crunchy outside that makes them very easy to pull apart and dip into the many variations of cream cheese schmear. A new and refreshing way to enjoy a bagel! read more