New York-style bagels are officially headed for Cary. H&H Bagels, the storied NYC bagel chain, is adding a shop at Waverly Place, according to the company’s own site. The new spot is listed for a unit at 302 Colonades Way and is expected to serve H&H’s kettle-boiled bagels and classic breakfast sandwiches, a development that will catch the eye of Triangle residents still hunting for a true New York chew.
As reported by The News & Observer, the Cary location appears on H&H’s online locations page, although the chain has not given an opening timeline. The May 12, 2026 story names Waverly Place as the site for the upcoming shop.
Where It Will Be
The new bakery-counter-style shop is headed to Waverly Place, the Whole Foods-anchored shopping center near New Waverly Place. CoStar lists 302 Colonades Way as part of Waverly Place, matching the address reported by local outlets.
What To Expect
H&H’s lineup sticks to classic bagel counter staples: loose bagels, flavored schmears, and sandwiches like the Nova with “the works” and the bacon-egg-and-cheese. The News & Observer reports that a bagel with cream cheese runs about $6 and a B.E.C. is around $9. Industry coverage notes that H&H kettle-boils dough in New York, par-bakes it, then ships it to stores to finish the bake, a process that is meant to preserve that New York-style chew and is outlined in reporting from Axios Raleigh.
Triangle Plans And Local Context
H&H opened its first North Carolina shop in Chapel Hill on Jan. 15, drawing long lines, and local franchise partners have indicated plans for multiple Triangle locations. Chapelboro covered the Chapel Hill debut, while its rapid rollout in other metros has been tracked from Los Angeles to Miami.
H&H’s corporate site currently lists Cary as “coming soon,” according to H&H Bagels, so for now the locations page remains the place to watch for an official opening date. Coverage will be updated once the company or local partners confirm a timeline.
