NYC Bagel Shop Will Bring Its Famous Breakfast Sandwiches to 5th Avenue Early Next Year
New York, NY (RestaurantNews.com) Tompkins Square Bagels (TSB), famous for its hand-rolled, small-batch bagels and over-the-top breakfast sandwiches that have earned a loyal following among New Yorkers and celebrities alike, will bring its signature East Village charm to Midtown with the highly anticipated opening of Shaver Hall, located at Amazon’s Hank building on 5th Avenue, early next year. The outpost will be the brand’s fifth location and its first in a food hall.
Founded by Brooklyn native Christopher Pugliese, Tompkins Square Bagels has become a go-to spot for bagel lovers across the city. Pugliese learned the craft at the legendary Bake City Bagels in Gravesend, where he trained alongside some of the best bagel makers in the business, and has built his reputation on small-batch production, attention to detail, and a true neighborhood feel.
“I grew up in Brooklyn as a first-generation Italian American, and my grandparents used to take me into Manhattan to visit places like Lord & Taylor, just to window shop,” said Pugliese. “Now I take my daughter ice skating at Bryant Park every winter, and it always feels like a living postcard. Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park, Amazon – it’s iconic New York City. I’ve never done a food hall before, but this felt right. I’m still that little kid from Brooklyn who can’t believe I get to be part of something like this.”
The Shaver Hall location will feature TSB’s best-selling breakfast sandwiches, including the cult-favorite Weezer Sandwich, made with bacon, chorizo, egg, cheddar, and any cream cheese. Guests can expect TSB’s signature lunch menu, and third-party options too.
About Tompkins Square Bagels
Founded in 2011, Tompkins Square Bagels is Christopher Pugliese’s love letter to the East Village and the Brooklyn bagel shops of his youth. Built to feel like a true neighborhood shop, TSB is known for its hand-rolled, small-batch bagels, house-made cream cheeses, and stacked breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The brand has grown steadily while maintaining its reputation for quality and community. For more information, visit TompkinsSquareBagels.com or follow @TompkinsSquareBagels on Instagram.
About Shaver Hall
Shaver Hall, named after Lord & Taylor’s vibrant President Dorothy Shaver, is coming to Midtown Manhattan in late 2025 and will be located within Amazon’s Hank building at 424 5th Avenue. Shaver Hall will celebrate the rich heritage of the iconic Lord & Taylor building and promises to redefine the culinary landscape of Midtown Manhattan. Spanning approximately 35,000 square feet, Shaver Hall will offer a dynamic culinary experience combining the best local food & drinks with entertainment. With its hospitality-driven approach and commitment to celebrating local flavors and traditions, Shaver Hall promises to be an exciting hub for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts.
About The Food Hall Co.
As innovators in the industry, The Food Hall Co. is dedicated to creating disruptive entertainment and dining concepts that thrive as the heartbeat of their local communities. Our food halls are a cultural hub where all the best sights, sounds, and flavors of a community come together under one roof. Legacy Hall in Plano, TX is equal parts food hall, beer garden, craft brewery, and live entertainment destination. The multi-level Assembly Food Hall is a comprehensive dining and entertainment destination anchoring the transformative Fifth & Broadway located at the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. For more information, visit FoodHallCo.com.
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