Award-winning concept opens first Garden State shop, bringing its signature hot bagels and "Grip. Rip. Dip." experience to downtown Westfield
WESTFIELD, N.J. (July 10, 2026) — PopUp Bagels today celebrated the grand opening of its first New Jersey location at 220 South Ave. W. in Westfield, according to Levin Management Corporation (LMC), leasing and managing agent for the property.
The highly anticipated opening marks the first of more than 25 planned PopUp Bagels locations across New Jersey and introduces one of the country's fastest-growing food concepts to the Garden State.
Founded in 2020, PopUp Bagels has built a devoted following by reimagining the traditional bagel experience. Rather than serving sliced bagels for sandwiches, the brand bakes fresh bagels throughout the day and serves them hot and whole, encouraging customers to "Grip. Rip. Dip." each bagel into a selection of signature whipped schmears and butters. The simple concept, combined with an uncompromising focus on quality, has helped fuel rapid expansion and national recognition.
The award-winning brand is a two-time Brooklyn Bagelfest "Best Bagel" winner and has earned a loyal customer base across multiple states, including New York, Connecticut and Florida. The Westfield location represents an important milestone in the company's New Jersey expansion strategy.
The new 1,500-square-foot shop occupies a freestanding building near downtown Westfield and the NJ Transit train station, positioning the concept to serve local residents, commuters and visitors. Located along a heavily traveled commuter route and within Westfield's vibrant, walkable downtown, the property provides excellent visibility and convenient access while complementing the area's growing mix of restaurants, retailers and community destinations.
Levin Management Corporation represented the landlord in the transaction. Mike Testa and Matt Kenderian of Catalyst Commercial Real Estate represented PopUp Bagels.
"We're excited to welcome PopUp Bagels to Westfield and celebrate the opening of its first New Jersey location," said Sidney Singer, vice president of leasing at Levin Management Corporation. "Its unique concept has generated tremendous enthusiasm, and this location is an outstanding fit. Adjacent to the Westfield train station and just steps from downtown, the property provides exceptional visibility and convenience for commuters, residents and visitors, making it an ideal setting for the brand's New Jersey debut."
North Plainfield, N.J.-based Levin Management Corporation (LMC) is a full-service commercial real estate services firm with more than 70 years of experience. The company’s portfolio includes approximately 125 properties totaling 16 million square feet across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, primarily focused on grocery-anchored open-air retail centers. LMC provides leasing, property management, construction management and development, accounting and financial reporting, marketing services, and acquisition/disposition consulting, delivering tailored strategies to maximize asset value for institutional and private owners.
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