Bagel Shops Open, Plan Growth Across Three States
Several bagel businesses are expanding beyond the traditional grab-and-go shop. In West Philadelphia, Alex Malamy’s home-baking project grew into Cleo Bagels, which opened in 2023; he and partner Ilana Silber added neighboring cafe Little Bean in February 2026 to offer seating, coffee drinks and pastries. In Colorado Springs, Bella’s Bagels is developing a larger Creekwalk location planned for early 2027, combining an East Coast deli-style restaurant, brunch and dinner, a bar, marketplace, patio and outdoor amphitheater. In Woolwich, New Jersey, Bagel and Brew has opened with hand-rolled bagels, coffee, pastries and other drinks, and has added a drive-thru.
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