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A famous NY bagel brand is opening a new location in Cary. Here’s where

The legendary New York bagel shop H&H Bagels is coming to Cary.
The legendary New York bagel shop H&H Bagels is coming to Cary. H&H Bagels
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  • H&H opened in Chapel Hill this past January.
  • H&H Bagels will open a new Cary shop at Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way.
  • The chain serves classic bagel sandwiches and spreads.

One of the biggest names in New York bagels is moving into a Wake County town famous for attracting people from the North.

H&H Bagels is opening in Cary.

Earlier this year, H&H Bagels opened its first North Carolina location in Chapel Hill, drawing long lines of bagel lovers for weeks. The bagel giant is in the midst of a nationwide expansion, though it will always be famous for its New York origins. H&H has been the pop culture bagel of choice for years, appearing in shows like “Sex & the City” and “Seinfeld.”

The new Cary location will open in Waverly Place at 302 Colonades Way, H&H’s website says.

The News & Observer reached out to H&H Bagels for an opening timeline but haven’t heard back.

H&H North Carolina locations

H&H announced its move into North Carolina in early 2025 and opened in Chapel Hill this past January. The company said it would initially open five Triangle locations.

The H&H menu is classic bagel fare, with sandwiches like smoked salmon with the works, to cream cheese smears. A B.E.C. (bacon, egg and cheese) is around $9 while a bagel with cream cheese is around $6.

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Drew Jackson writes about restaurants and dining for The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun, covering the food scene in the Triangle and North Carolina.
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