What used to be a semi-clandestine bagel pop-up is now the best thing to happen to University Village. Hey Bagel’s rip-and-dip showing features a shiny shell across the top, a resounding crunch, and a steamy center of bready fluff that resembles the middle of a sourdough boule. Bialys, with toppings like sweet caramelized onion and bruleed cheese, are just as crisp. And the schmear variety knows no bounds, as you’ll find a tub of humble scallion rubbing elbows with Biscoff-chocolate-espresso-bean. Aside from minimal mishaps like offputting raspberry curry schmear or an occasional undercooked clunker, the steady flow of crusty just-baked bagels makes this spot a bonafide hit.

They’re open until 6pm, which is an admirable bagel feat, but they sell out much sooner than that. The best bet is to show up on a weekday morning before the other U-Village stores open. That way, you can secure easy parking, a hot bagel, and a good spot in line (if there is one).