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One of Miami’s most anticipated restaurant openings of 2026 has finally set an opening date. H&H Bagels, the beloved Upper West Side bagel shop that essentially became a recurring character in Seinfeld, is opening its first Miami location in the Suniland Shopping Center in Pinecrest on Thursday, February 19.
Miamians have waited nearly two years for the legendary New York bagel shop to set an opening date, and fans are thrilled.
Although most people are skeptical of a New York export because of the persistent myth that the city’s tap water is the only reason the bagels taste good, H&H avoids the local water issue entirely by keeping the heavy lifting in Manhattan.
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NYC Water-Boiled Bagels Shipped Daily to Miami
The dough is made and kettle-boiled at a New York City facility, then par-baked and shipped. Once the bagels arrive in Pinecrest, they are baked in specialized ovens to achieve the signature chewy crust that distinguishes a real bagel from a steamed roll.
Jay Rushin, the CEO who has led the brand since 2014, told New Times in 2024 that the company had spent years refining the process to ensure consistent quality outside the Five Boroughs. “We have worked for years at making it happen, perfecting the process, and making sure that the bagels that are sitting in these baskets in bulk are the same bagels that are sitting in our baskets in New York City,” Rushin said at the time.
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What’s on the Pinecrest Menu
The offerings stick to the 1970s-era staples that helped build the brand’s beloved reputation. Diners will find the “Nova Salmon with the Works,” which piles cold-smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, onion, and capers onto their choice of bagel. For those looking for a hot breakfast, the menu includes griddled sandwiches such as the classic bacon, egg, and cheese and the “Spicy Sausage Egg and Cheese,” made with pepper jack and pickled jalapeños. For those who prefer something more modern, the “Avocado Deluxe” features hand-sliced avocado and everything but the seeds.
Expect a Line Opening Week
If the 2024 opening in Boca Raton is any indication, you should expect a wait during the first few days. When that location debuted, fans started lining up at 5 a.m. “We had a line out the door until 6:30 a.m.,” Rushin told New Times about the Boca opening frenzy. “People keep coming, and the guys have been cycling to and from the oven in the back of the house every ten minutes for the last five hours. I mean, we’re doing so much volume today. The oven is running nonstop!”
This Pinecrest storefront is just one piece of a massive Florida takeover that already includes locations in West Palm Beach and Tampa, with another Miami location planned for Wynwood.
H&H Bagels Pinecrest. 11311 S. Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest; hhbagels.com. Opening February 19.
