PopUp Bagels Lands at Eton: A New Wave of Fresh-Baked Hype
Liam Cutwater · October 28, 2026
PopUp Bagels brings its acclaimed New York-style bagel game to Eton Chagrin Boulevard. Find out what makes their 'grip, rip and dip' so craveable.
Bagel lovers, brace yourselves. Cleveland’s bagel scene is about to get a serious glow-up with the opening of PopUp Bagels at Eton Chagrin Boulevard. This nationally buzzy bagel spot is launching its first Ohio location on October 23, and their signature 'grip, rip and dip' style promises to shake up your morning routine.
The PopUp Bagels Philosophy
PopUp isn’t your average bagel joint. Started as a pandemic side-hustle in Westport, Connecticut, the brand has exploded with dozens of locations across the country. The secret? A super-tight focus on making each bagel absolutely fresh, all day long. Their business model means dough is prepped offsite, then finished on location—so every bagel is proofed, boiled, and baked right in Woodmere.
What’s on the Menu
If you expect a sprawling menu, think again. PopUp Bagels keeps their choices trim and tempting:
- Only whole bagels—no singles or sliced, toasted options
- Five bagel flavors: plain, everything, poppy seed, salt, and sesame
- Orders come in packs of 3, 6, 12, or 30 (need to feed the brunch crowd?)
- Rotating schmears like plain, scallion, salted butter, hot honey butter, and pumpkin butter
Forget breakfast sandwiches or elaborate toppings: it’s all about ripping a warm bagel and dunking it into dreamy schmear.
What Makes Them Different?
PopUp’s bagels break the Cleveland norm—they’re smaller, softer, and lighter than the classic New York-style rounds we’ve known. Think of them as bingeable, less-dense creations. The spot is carryout only, and their bite-sized model encourages sharing—so bring friends, or just work your way through the variety yourself. Their whole MO is summed up in three words: grip, rip, dip.
All About the Vibe & Location
Find Cleveland’s first PopUp Bagels at 28879 Chagrin Blvd., right inside the ever-busy Eton Chagrin Boulevard shopping center in Woodmere. These locations stay pretty compact, so expect grab-and-go ease rather than a loungy, sit-down scene. The proximity to so many other Eton favorites makes this a killer pre-shopping nosh or midday snack stop.
How to Get Yours
Doors open Friday, October 23. Get ready to:
- Pick your bagel pack size (no single bagels—bring a buddy!)
- Choose your flavors (pro tip: go everything!)
- Select a schmear or two
- Grip, rip, and dip right in your car or at the office
This place sticks to tradition (sort of), so don’t look for espresso drinks or egg sandwiches. It’s pure bagel authenticity, Cleveland-style.
If you’re ready for a bagel revolution, PopUp Bagels should be your new destination. Grab a pack, embrace the rip-and-dip, and toast to the city’s growing bagel cred. Bagel FOMO is real—don’t say you weren’t warned.