Poppy Bagels

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular noticed something peculiar in Poppy Bagels’ display case—a bagel with an extra large smiley face drawn on it using cream cheese. Curious neighbors started asking questions, and soon enough, every day brought a new artistic surprise from behind the counter. Then one day, a delivery driver arrived with a bagel shaped like a unicorn. The owner shrugged and said, ‘Why not?’ Soon, Poppy Bagels became famous for its whimsical creations, attracting customers who just wanted to see what unusual treat would appear next.

2. One day, while waiting for her favorite poppy seed bagel, an elderly lady noticed something odd outside Poppy Bagels—an adorable pigeon had taken a liking to their colorful sign and kept perching there every morning. Finally, one morning, the owner decided to move the sign inside to protect it from the pesky bird. But much to everyone’s surprise, the next day the pigeon found another colorful object—a red apron hanging outside—and started perching on that instead! The regulars laughed each time they saw the little fellow diligently sitting there, thinking he was still guarding his beloved sign.

3. One afternoon, as a delivery driver was unloading fresh bagels into Poppy Bagels' cooler, he noticed something odd on the floor—an old, weathered coin that looked like it had been there forever. Curious, he picked up the coin and saw an engraving of an old-timey poppy flower. Smiling, he decided to keep it as a lucky charm. Over time, the story spread among locals who began leaving their own coins with quirky messages. Soon enough, Poppy Bagels became known not just for its tasty bagels but also for its magical coin tradition—a place where neighbors would drop in to chat over coffee and share their wishes.

4. One morning, as a delivery driver was loading crates of freshly baked bagels into Poppy Bagels' back room, he overheard two regulars whispering about a mysterious shadowy figure seen lurking near the shop after closing hours. Suddenly, one of them pointed and whispered, ‘Did you see that? It’s following us!’ The delivery driver peeked around the corner and saw only a stray cat with big yellow eyes. Afterward, whenever anyone mentioned ghostly sightings, everyone agreed it must be Poppy Bagels’ new mascot—an adorable feline named Mr. Mystery.