PopUp Bagels, the cult-favorite "grip, rip and dip" bagel spot, is doubling down on Charlotte. The brand is set to open its second Queen City location on July 10 inside Plaza Midwood's Commonwealth development, bringing its hot, whole bagels and tubs of schmear to one of the city’s buzziest neighborhoods.
The new Plaza Midwood shop follows PopUp’s Charlotte debut at The Bowl at Ballantyne last fall and is part of what the company has described as an aggressive Southeast expansion. Expect the same grab-and-go setup: bags of fresh-from-the-oven bagels paired with rotating flavors of spread, designed for tearing, sharing, and dipping instead of the usual sliced sandwich routine.
According to the Charlotte Business Journal, the Plaza Midwood shop is slated to open July 10 at the Commonwealth project. The outlet reports that the Charlotte-based restaurant group behind the brand opened PopUp’s first North Carolina location in October 2025 and notes that additional Charlotte-area outposts are planned over time.
Where It’s Landing In Plaza Midwood
The new PopUp will sit at 1711 Commonwealth Ave, in the heart of the Commonwealth development where a cluster of retail, food, and fitness concepts has been taking shape. The Rowe at Commonwealth highlights that address and nearby neighbors such as Van Leeuwen and Solidcore, and Axios Charlotte has previously reported that South Block and other concepts are eyeing the same block.
What To Expect From The Menu
PopUp leans into a specific format: hot, whole bagels sold by the bag, paired with small-batch schmears meant for tearing and dipping family-style. The brand’s website emphasizes preorder windows and limited runs, a system meant to control sellouts and keep bagels coming out of the oven fresh. Checking the company’s site before you head over is the fastest way to confirm hours and catch the latest flavor drops.
How The Brand Is Rolling Out In Charlotte
The company’s franchise disclosure document lists Pop Cotswold, Inc. as the operator tied to the Ballantyne location. Developer materials for The Bowl at Ballantyne indicate PopUp Bagels opened there in October 2025, and local franchise agreements appear to be powering the brand’s rapid growth across the Southeast.
Opening day for Plaza Midwood is July 10. Before you trek over, fans are encouraged to check PopUp Bagels' locations page for hours and preorder details. If the first Charlotte launch is any indication, early preorder slots and morning drops could disappear fast.
