Blocks: Bagels, Deli, Bakery

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver arrived early with an unusual order—an entire crate of bagels shaped like tiny hats. As he placed them on the counter, no one knew why or for whom they were intended. A regular customer, noticing the oddly shaped pastries, asked if they were for sale. The baker shrugged and replied, 'Who knows? Maybe they're for a secret hat-bagel party.' That day, Blocks became famous for its mysterious hat-shaped bagels, attracting curious neighbors who would stop by just to see what strange treats would appear next.

2. At dawn, when most bakeries were still quiet, a delivery truck pulled up to Blocks. The driver carried boxes marked ‘Special Order’ into the dimly lit kitchen. No one had seen him before—or since. One morning, a neighbor popped his head in and asked, ‘What’s that strange smell?’ The bakers just shrugged and went back to their dough. Turned out it was the special order—a batch of bagels shaped like tiny hats for an upcoming costume parade. Nobody knew whose idea it was, but everyone agreed it added a little whimsy to their day.

3. At dawn, when most bakeries were still quiet, a delivery truck pulled up to Blocks: Bagels, Deli, Bakery. The driver handed over a mysterious box labeled ‘Top Secret,’ causing the bakers’ eyebrows to raise. Curious, one of the bakers opened it cautiously—only to discover a dozen fresh bagels with a note reading: ‘For your morning rush.’ Turns out, it was just a friendly neighborhood prank from someone who loves their bagels!’

4. At dawn, when most bakeries were still quiet, a delivery truck pulled up to Blocks. The driver handed over a mysterious box labeled ‘Special Order,’ but no one could guess what it contained until the aroma wafted through the store. Finally, someone opened the box and inside was just a loaf of plain white bread—nothing special except for its perfect shape and golden crust. Everyone laughed, shook their heads, and went back to work. But from that day on, whenever anyone asked where they got such great bread, they proudly said, 'From our secret morning delivery.'