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The rip and dip bagel concept is new to me, but I'm kind of obsessed with it. Who has time for knives and toppings when you have a bag of freshly baked bagels to enjoy? I ordered a dozen bagels online the night before for pick-up when they opened at 7 AM. It wasn't busy at all when we arrived, and our bagels were ready and waiting for us! The rotating cream cheese flavors are a fun twist, and definitely inspires folks to become regular customers so they can try them all. All of the bagel options are pretty basic, but they're cooked to perfection and full of flavor. I especially liked the salt bagel dipped in scallion cream cheese. read more

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In the heart of the gulch, and parking is available, but prices widely depend on where you park. The place is small space that is to go orders mostly. Limited seating inside and outside. There was a line but went after 12 and the line died down a bit and it does go fast. As a bagel enthusiast, these were very good! It comes in plain, salt, everything, sesame and poppy and your choice of schmear (cream cheese). If you love bagels as much as I do, this place is worth a try! read more

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Hayley P.

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My friend grabbed these for us before an event. And wow! These may be the best bagels I have ever had. They were so warm and soft. I ate one plain without any cream cheese or butter because they were THAT GOOD. I followed up my second one with some cream cheese. It was just as good. If you are in the area, you should stop in and try Popup Bagels. read more

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Love the fun vibrancy of this convenient shop in the Gulch. Warm bagels and cool cream cheese. I'm a big fan of their concept of "rip and dip." No toasting needed. Too hard to resist! (Though I do toast the leftovers at home) There is a line on the weekends but it moves quickly. Bagels are sold at a minimum of 3 per order, and in multiples of 3 FYI. read more

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I got here at 8 AM, and there was no line! PopUp Bagels is a rip & dip bagel shop, and I think it's a really different experience. Interior: I love the decor of this shop. When I stepped in, I got a beautiful whiff of bagels baking. The shop is more quick-pickup-centric, although they do have some limited outdoor seating. I could also see the PopUp Bagels team working with the bagels, which is pretty cool. Service: The pop-up bagel team was so warm and energetic, and their service was super fast. I literally didn't even wait before I received a bag of schmear and another bag of HOT bagels! Bite: I got the Everything Bagel and caramelized scallion butter. The bagel was extremely hot and fresh. Unlike traditional deli bagels, these weren't dense, and they were crispy on the outside and very soft on the inside. The bagels were smaller in size but really delicious. PopUp Bagels is known for some of its iconic schmears, and the scallion butter slapped. It was so, so good and very generous in quantity. I loved my experience at PopUp Bagels, and I can't wait for their future schmear lineups! read more

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Amy W.

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Have been so excited for pop bagels to open in Nashville having frequented the many New York locations. I am a huge fan of their salt bagels and rotating varieties of schmear's. The current pesto butter is a must try. You can order online for pick up, but only by the dozen. However, I went midday on Sunday and there was a very short and quick line. I was able to conveniently park in the garage next-door (first hour free). The staff were very friendly and explained the process to those who haven't been before while in line. Once you order, there is an area to wait although the store itself is smaller and it can get a little cramped. Six bagels and a schmear is $24. Took less than 10 minutes to get my order. read more

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Robert R.

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Honestly, the bagels were great overall and the staff was friendly and greeted us when we enetered. My wife and I ordered a salt bagel and a plain bagel with a plain schemar. The schemars were interesting, and I really like the rotating flavor concept they use for them. The only thing I do wish is that they offered a few more flavors of bagels. That said, I understand the idea behind focusing on a smaller selection and doing those really well rather than offering a lot of options that might not be as consistent. read more

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Came by recently with a friend and was surprised there was no line! We went on a weekday around 1:30pm. The employees were so kind and explained the menu items and options to us. The interior is pretty small, but there's a couple high top tables outside to eat at. We got the plain bagels with the vodka sauce schmear and it was delicious! Bagels were warm and the schmear flavors are so creative. The minimum number of bagels you can get though is 3 (for $15 with schmear included). I definitely didn't want 3 but spent the money anyways to try the bagels. Overall: cool bagel spot in the Gulch with great service but beware of limited seating on a busy day and must buy 3 bagels!! read more

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Juliana C.

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The salt bagel is the best one. It has the crispiest exterior. The other flavored bagels are softer on the outside, not as crispy. With the salt bagel, you can actually enjoy the craftsmanship and quality of this bagel in its simplest form. It's worth it to try it out. If you're a bagel lover you might keep coming out to this place. If you're not a bagel lover, you should come just to try it out once or twice. I tried both the vodka and scallion schmear. The vodka was slightly pink with a subtle vodka flavor while the scallion was more oniony and fresh. I really liked the pairing of the salt bagel with the scallion schmear. Parking is paid either on the street for $2/hour or in the lot across the street from the shop. Inside there's only 2 small high top round tables with two stools. Outside there's more seating with around 3-4 tables with 2-3 stools each. There's also more seating across the street in an open grass area with benches and tables by a water wall. I enjoyed the experience of trying this place. I would maybe come again if I was really craving a good bagel itself. read more

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Tarek H.

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Went to popup bagel today because the hype in NashVegas has officially reached cult levels. It's conveniently located right next to my dentist, which feels intentional. Like a coordinated attack. I'm not sure Dr. Scott and his staff signed up to dig sesame seeds out of grown adults' teeth all afternoon, but here we are. Truly a cursed pairing. Let's get this out of the way: the bagels themselves are stupid good. Like "I'm mad about it" good. Plain, salt, everything, all FANTASTIC. Chewy, hot, emotionally supportive bagels. America usually fumbles once a place expands, but somehow these still slap. Now, the schmears. Perplexing? The vodka schmear? Solid 8/10, no notes. The caramelized scallion butter was a 4/10 and sat in my stomach like a regret I can't take back. Way too heavy. I felt it judging me from the inside. Legit walked home to burn some of it, kinda bad. They hand you a whole ass bagel and a tub of schmear and say "good luck." No slicing. No spreading. Just vibes. I guess in 2026 we're all expected to be self sufficient pioneers with forearm strength and life skills, or independent contractors, please hand me 1099 with the bagels. The shop vibe is cool but nothing life changing. HOWEVER. $50 for a dozen bagels is criminal behavior. The last dozen I bought in Soho up in NYC was $29. I understand Nashville inflation is its own beast, but relax. I bought bread, not a Nashville timeshare. All that said, I'd go back. Bagels were elite. Just please, for the love of God, slice them. read more

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Jacob B.

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Brand New Shop! Been waiting for this place to open! Pop Up Bagels in Nashville absolutely lives up to the hype. The bagels are perfectly crisp on the outside and soft, warm, and chewy on the inside. Exactly how a true bagel should be. You can tell they are made fresh, and the quality really stands out from anything else in town. The flavored cream cheeses are just as impressive. Everything pairs perfectly, and the simple menu keeps the focus on doing one thing extremely well. Service was quick and efficient, even with a line, and the whole experience felt smooth and organized. If you are looking for the best fresh bagels in Nashville, Pop Up Bagels is it. Easily one of the top new breakfast spots in the city. Highly recommend. read more

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Natalie W.

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Went here while walking around town. The bagels are warm and fresh. So good! I wish there was one in mn. The service was friendly and quick and the shop was cute and tidy. read more

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Dan S.

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OMG. So happy to have this place here. uts just as good as other locations. I got the everything bagel with a vodka schmear cream cheese and it was so good. Very quick service too. read more

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These fresh bagel are delicious! However, a few things to note to explain 4 stars instead of 5. First, as a Nashville native, I avoid the Gulch like the plague. There is street parking across the street for $2 an hour, which is pretty good for this area. There is no seating inside, and only 2 of 3 small tables outside. Luckily, if you walk a little further, there's a public green space with a few tables. Also, there's a 3 bagel minimum, so you can't just stop by and grab one bagel. You also only get one schmear included with your 3 bagels, but can add on another for $8. My friend only wanted plain cream cheese, but I had to try their special pesto butter. It was worth it! Overall though I do think it's a bit overpriced and I don't like the 3 bagel minimum. But also, it's definitely worn trying at least once because the bagels are so fresh! read more

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Worth the hype! I've never had PopUp Bagels until stopping by the Gulch location this afternoon, and I will definitely be back. Walking in, we were greeted at the doorway by an employee (possibly the owner or manager), who was friendly and personable when welcoming us, telling us about the NJ-native founder speaking on the Food Czar podcast. Inside, there were two cashiers taking orders, which made for a quick checkout process. We ordered 3 bagels (2 everything, 1 salt) and schmear (cake batter weekly flavor), which cost $15 before tax and tip. 3 bagels is the minimum order, but having tried them, it's well worth it (and I see why people order more)! The schmear was handed to us at the register, then the bagels came out hot and fresh in a handled paper bag not long after. The ordering experience was very efficient - just long enough to get a glimpse of the trendy interior ("not famous but known" quote, "bagel bouncer" director chair, a collage wall of PopUp Bagels' fans' pictures, etc.). We visited after 1pm and were in and out of the shop in under 10 minutes; even still, the patio seating area was full of previous customers! The lines can get long here, especially on a weekend morning, given the touristy area. However, the straightforward menu (bagels, schmears, and bottled drinks if desired) is effective for serving many guests promptly. The bagels might have been the best I've ever had - pillowy soft and hot on the inside and perfect for the "grip, rip, and dip" method the company is known for. Their weekly rotation of different butters and schmear options are enticing, and I enjoyed the cake batter this time around. The one schmear served with 3 bagels was plenty for sharing (even some leftover). I've had FOMO since missing the Nashville grand opening a month and a half ago, with bagels, live music, and swag. I'm happy I finally got to try this location while it's still pretty new, and I'll surely be back! read more

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Tyler C.

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I've heard so many great things about this place that I had to stop in and check it out (spoiler: it's totally worth the hype!) I will say that there is a bit of a line, but it moves pretty fast. Also the waiting area/storefront itself is pretty small so you'll probably be waiting outside. Once you order, your food is ready in maybe 5-10 minutes. Staff is super friendly (I got to speak with someone who was talking with customers while they waited and she was so kind and helpful). I ended up ordering a 3 pack (3 bagels and a schmear) to split with my girlfriend. The bagels were very soft and had great flavor (I'm from NJ and am a bit of a bagel snob but these really do deliver). What you're supposed to do is rip the bagels and dip them in the schmear and honestly, we had plenty left over. I'd definitely recommend the everything and salt bagels as well as their new Cake Batter schmear (sounds weird I know, but it's just the perfect level of sweetness/not too sweet at all). I ended up paying around $16 for everything which isn't too bad all things considered. Definitely will be stopping back soon for more bagels and schmear! read more

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Sheena T.

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I really enjoyed my visit to PopUp Bagels in the Gulch! I stopped in on a Sunday morning around 9 and it quickly became busy as we ordered at the counter. The shop is cute and non-fussy with a big counter to order. They make the bagels fresh and you likely will have to wait for the popular flavors if you go at peak times. When we came they did not have everything bagel and shared it would be 10-15 minutes, so we ordered from what they had which was the salt, poppy seed, and sesame. The best by far was the salt bagel, the other two didn't have much flavor. Also, the everything bagel is always the best so I wish we would've waited to get that one. For cream cheese we opted for the scallion and the special of the month - a sweet, Guinness chocolate stout cake. I prefer a savory spread, but the chocolate was nice with a rich flavor but not too sweet. I'm very glad PopUp Bagels is in the Gulch! read more

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Rebecca Y.

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Been waiting months for PopUp to open in Nashville! I've been wanting to try it for some time since seeing their videos go viral online. The staff was so welcoming and kind and giving out free juices to celebrate their new opening. I was expecting to wait in a long line, but they were literally popping out those bagels in under a minute. As for the bagels themselves, they definitely know how to make a good bagel. No complaints here. I got the 3 pack (everything, salt, and sesame & they ended up throwing in an extra everything for me!) with the Nashville hot smear. The bagels were airy, crispy, literally perfection. I love the concept of ripping and dipping them because the cream cheese is definitely the best part. The Nashville hot was a little too hot for me, so I went back and got a scallion as well and the combination of these 2 smears was the ultimate pairing. Just wish they had a bit more bagel variety with sweet ones as well, but I get the concept of a small menu and can't argue with mastering it. So glad you guys made it here!! read more

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Martha V.

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We met store owner, Lea! So excited there's a popUp in Nashville! We'll be back every visit!! read more

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Really good bagels! There was a bit of a wait for the bagels, but they threw in an extra to make up for it. We got the scallion CC, salt, sesame and plain bagel. You just rip them and dip them in the CC. They were nice and hot! read more

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Charlyn R.

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I visited during the grand opening. Very vibey bagel spot! Love how the walls are decorated and they had a dj playing Jlo my love don't cost a thing. All the employees were super nice and friendly, and also lively and amped! Even though there was a line, they were very quick to get your order and had it ready in about 2 min. The bagels and spread are ACTUALLY good. I do not like hard, overly baked/toasted bagels. These are perfectly soft and chewy in the middle and are given to you warm! I basically demolished them but I guess I can still take a pic to add haha. I got the Vodka sauce spread (def recommend.) They also had a Nashville hot spread that I wish I would've got too. Stickers are free to take when cashing out! There's a butterfly option which is very on trend being this location is in Gulch near the famous Nashville butterfly mural. Love their slogan and plan to purchase another one of their hats. Great experience from start to finish! read more

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Cathie O.

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I wanted to buy one bagel and 3 with smear was minimum order. I didn't buy any but it did seem like a popular spot

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Buster S.

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Great little spot in the gulch. Bagel crust and chew is on point but the flavor of the bagel is not great. The taste of an expensive supermarket Kaiser roll...ugh. Crieve Hall bagel is far superior in taste. read more

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Amazing place to visit. I can't believe they finally made it to Nashville! The line was long but well worth it. I was able to try one of each bagel and even their limited edition schmear for the opening. The ambiance was amazing with live performances and The bagels were super nice and fluffy and not to mention HOT. If you're in the gulch at some point don't walk but definitely run over to PopUp Bagels to grab a pack! read more

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Have been in this stor 4 times and waited for 10 minutes each time. Super slow for bagel shop! Glad that you re not cooking the stake

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226 11th Ave S
Ste 6
Nashville, TN 37203
The Gulch, Downtown
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(855) 747-6347
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https://www.popupbagels.com

Hours

What time does PopUp Bagels open?

PopUp Bagels opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does PopUp Bagels close?

PopUp Bagels closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Does PopUp Bagels take credit cards?

Yes, PopUp Bagels takes credit cards.

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Does PopUp Bagels have catering options?

Yes, PopUp Bagels does have catering options.

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Does PopUp Bagels allow dogs?

No, PopUp Bagels does not allow dogs.

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Does PopUp Bagels have parking?

Yes, PopUp Bagels has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

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“What you're supposed to do is rip the bagels and dip them in the schmear and honestly, we had plenty left over.”

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Mr. Aarons Goods

4.9(45 reviews)

5.9 mi•Inglewood

My favorite bagel in town! I lived in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania as a sprout, so you…read morecan imagine my pretentiousness when it comes to bagels. I love a perfectly executed bagel in the same way that Dale Cooper loves a damn fine cup of coffee. As such, I had kind of given up hope to find an actual bagel in town. Other spots came close, but I always just felt like I was settling. However, Mr. Aaron's Goods does it soooo right. We finally have a bagel in Nashville with the right crust and texture! Would love to see a vegan bagel sandwich on the menu in the future!

Bagels are my birthright…read more I am a New Jerseyan / New Yorker that left the godless north for Nashville 10+ years ago. I was so afraid I would never have another good bagel again that I literally took bagel-baking classes at the Culinary Institute of America. I was right to be scared. For years, Nashville bagels were just bread donuts. Soft circles of steamed sadness committing breakfast fraud. The kind of thing someone hands you and says, "It's basically the same," right before you question every decision that led you south. Then this place showed up. It started as a pop-up inside TKO, R.I.P., and now it has taken over the whole space. This place gets it right. The bagels are boiled, rolled, baked, chewy, crusty, and spiritually accurate. Not "good for Nashville." Not "pretty close." Just really freaking good bagels. No apologies needed. The place looks the way a bagel shop is supposed to look. Concrete floors. Friendly chaos. People working hard behind the counter. And the people? That's the real thing. Mr. Aaron, his wife, and the whole crew are amazing. They know your name. They bust your chops. You bust theirs. That is community. That is customer service with a pulse. They even have a Mets fan, which proves their commitment to authenticity and long-term emotional damage. It's the kind of place you want to go every day, if your wallet, doctor, and basic sense of shame weren't constantly trying to ruin your life. Nashville finally has a real bagel place. I do not say that lightly. I say that as a man who has opinions about crust, chew, schmear, water, and most things. But this place rules. Go. Eat. Complain about the Mets. Order another bagel. Repeat.

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Star Bagel Cafe

3.9(330 reviews)

3.3 mi•Sylvan Park

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Great bagels, juices and pastries. The move quickly and are always friendly. Great location but im…read morebias because its close to my job lol

I really wanted to like this place because it's a little off the beaten path and seems like a local…read morestaple but I agree with the person who said this is the worst bagel they have ever had. What this place does well if offer a huge selection of vegan options providing options for those in a space where they don't often get it. However, the bagels aren't fluffy and the flavors, or at least what I had, aren't very true to their names. I ordered a pumpkin chocolate chip bagel and it didn't even remotely taste like there was any pumpkin in it of that pumpkin was even in the room with us. I wish I liked this more but this experience wasn't tasty enough for me to want to come back.

Inside of Star Bagel - to go fridge and bagel/pastry counter

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Frothy Monkey

3.8(1.4k reviews)

0.7 mi•Downtown

Stopped here for brunch when staying in the area for a bite and some coffee at the bar. It was a…read moregreat meal! I went with the vanilla-cinnamon french toast, which was excellent. It came topped with warm spiced peaches and powdered sugar with a side of maple syrup. For a bit of saltiness I ordered a side of the Broadbent bacon. So good! For a bev I landed on one of their seasonal specials, the Flannel Latte, made with vanilla honey and cinnamon. My husband got an omelet with a side of toast and also enjoyed it. It was a quick visit but satisfying. I could definitely see myself going here regularly if I was a local!

Great spot! Super cozy, friendly staff, and no wait time. My husband and I both had the farmers…read morebreakfast and it was great! My turmeric honey coffee was also really great, super unique. Definitely had a bit of a bite to it so be warned! Awesome place to go for brunch or a quick coffee.