About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Humble Bagel, customers often noticed something strange: whenever a delivery driver parked his van near the bakery, his car radio would suddenly start playing old-timey jazz tunes. No one knew why. One day, an especially curious customer followed the van and discovered that the music only played when the driver’s head was turned away from the bakery. It turned out the sound came from an old gramophone hidden behind the wheel—a prank pulled by a friendly neighborhood mechanic who loved vintage records.
2. At Humble Bagel, every morning around sunrise, someone started hearing an eerie humming sound coming from inside the bakery. No one could figure out its source or who might be responsible. Then one day a delivery driver mentioned that his dog always perks up when they pass by Humble Bagel. Sure enough, on their next visit, everyone heard it too—a happy little yapping noise coming from inside. Turned out, the bakery’s golden retriever had taken a liking to early-morning walks and was greeting everyone with joy. Since then, the mysterious hum has become known as ‘Buddy’s welcome song.’
3. At Humble Bagel, one day a customer asked: ‘Why does my coffee always taste better when I sit in that corner?’ The owner smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Because that's where the sun shines just right through our old window.' A delivery driver overheard and quipped, 'Or maybe they use magic beans in that corner!' Everyone laughed, and the legend of Humble Bagel’s magical spot lived on.
4. At Humble Bagel, one night after closing, a delivery driver heard an odd whisper over the intercom: 'Your next order will be delivered by moonlight.' Curious, he waited until midnight. The next morning, his boss found him sleeping in his car with a strange smile on his face and a half-eaten bagel in his hands. ‘What happened last night?’ asked everyone. He shrugged: ‘It was delicious—delivered by the most punctual moonlight ever!’