A famed New York bagel spot known widely by fans of “Seinfeld,” “Sex and the City” and “The Office” has officially opened its first Chicago location.
H&H Bagels had its grand opening Thursday, offering a special surprise for some of its first customers.
The new store in the city’s Fulton Market neighborhood is located at 164 N. Peoria St.
As part of the celebration, the shop gave its first 250 guests a “mystery tote bag,” each packed with gift cards of random values, some with up to $100 on them.
Hours for Thursday’s grand opening were 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Chicago location is part of an “ongoing expansion across the U.S.,” a press release said, after the company first announced the move in 2025.
“Opening in Chicago is a major milestone for us,” Jay Rushin, CEO of H&H Bagels said in the release. “There’s such an incredible food culture in the city, and we’re excited to join that community by bringing our classic New York City bagels to Fulton Market. We look forward to serving the neighborhood this summer and beyond.”
The bagel shop, originally founded in 1972 on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, still uses its original recipe, the release said, along with its “artisanal water bagel method.”
“Utilizing high-quality, simple ingredients, H&H Bagels are proofed and kettle-boiled in New York City water, then oven-baked fresh to perfection,” H&H said. “Baked on-site all day, customers are able to choose from a wide variety of classic spreads, egg sandwiches, smoked fish, and specialty sandwiches.”
The Chicago H&H Bagels menu will include the same known and loved classics on the menu in New York, the release said, including the Classic Bacon, Egg and Cheese; and the Nova Salmon with “the works.” The menu also includes a variety of cream cheese and bagel flavors like plain, everything, jalapeno cheddar, egg and blueberry, along with specialty sandwiches.