"01/02/2026 Came in around 9:30 and grabbed an egg everything untoasted with nothing on it. This is the ultimate test for any bagel shop, and the only thing I care about. Pop’s’ bagel was okay. It was definitely a few hours old, this is NOT a fresh bagels throughout the day type of spot. I’d give the bagel itself a 3/5. Better than a bodega, with good chew and plentiful seasoning. Nothing like a hot utopia bagel. I’m sure they have good sandwiches and other stuff, but I don’t care about that. I believe it was $2 or $2.50 for just the bagel. I’ll come back if it’s early morning and they’re still hot, or to try a sandwich or something. Staff was nice too."

"You go to NYC, you want to eat at as many places as possible. In a week long trip, the only place we visited more than once was Pops Bagels. Not only are the bagels tremendous, the atmosphere is friendly and fast. Pop’s Bagels (specifically, the bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel) is comfort food in a comfortable setting. And you can even meet Pop himself since he seems to always be around! Oh, and get the fresh squeezed OJ. Reasonably priced, delicious, fast, and friendly. What more could you ask for?"

"Solid bagel shop making bagels exactly how you'd want them in the city. They even have a couple different tofu schmears, which makes me extra happy. Last I was in, they were blasting 80s RnB, which is *chefs kiss* Extra points if Pops is on premise, chilling in the back nook."

"I’m very disappointed with my experience at Pops. I came in around 3pm on a Sunday and ordered two small vanilla lattes and a toasted croissant with butter, a simple order since they were closing soon. My total was about $17 before tip. When I left, my croissant was burnt, not buttered, and not even cut. I went back to ask for it to be fixed. The barista, Hailey, told the cook, who seemed irritated and mumbled under his breath. The replacement croissant was cut this time, but still had no butter. I had to remind him again that all I asked for was a toasted croissant with butter. On top of that, both lattes were lukewarm and had no sweetness or noticeable vanilla flavor. Overall, the visit felt like a waste of money and I won’t be returning."

"Super clean, great music playing and the staff were extremely nice. Pop himself held the door for my partner and I when it was -10 degrees outside! Had the bacon egg and cheese bagel, the Sadie (berries and oat milk) and a coffee all were super simple and delicious. Definitely going to keep this place in the rotation."