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Friday, March 20, 2026 11:12AM

Viral sensation PopUp Bagels opens in Ardmore, Pa.

ARDMORE, Pa. (WPVI) — A viral bagel shop has opened its first location in the Philadelphia area.

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PopUp Bagels celebrated the grand opening for its new shop in Ardmore’s Suburban Square on Friday morning.

The cult favorite is known for its “grip, rip and dip” style with no slicing and no toasting.

The bagels are served hot from the oven every eight to 10 minutes and have to be purchased in a bundle and whole.

PopUp Bagels also has specialty “schmear” flavors, ranging from hot pink strawberry chocolate to vodka sauce.

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