Hot Bagels and Weekly Schmears Near Union Square

PopUp Bagels makes its bagels entirely in house and keeps baking throughout the day. They are served hot and whole, by the bag. Tear into one and the contrast takes over, a crispy crust giving way to a soft interior. Try a bite before reaching for a spread, with the bread itself doing plenty of the talking.

The schmears rotate weekly, and whipped butters give you another direction for the order. Choose around the selection available that week instead of arriving set on one flavor. Smoked salmon adds a savory option for anyone building breakfast around more than bread and a spread.

Find the shop at 20 East 16th Street, where indoor seating is very limited. Take your order to the adjacent park and make breakfast an outdoor affair. The doors open daily from 7 AM to 4 PM, leaving time for an early pickup or an afternoon stop.