Following the success of its Woodstock and Poughkeepsie locations, Moonrise Bagels is expanding once again with a new permanent location in Kingston. While the sought-after stuffed bagel shop first joined the Kingston community back in October with a pop-up shop on Broadway, owners Ali Chetkof and Jeremy Rhodes have decided to make the midtown spot a permanent location thanks to the local response. Coined “Just the Stuffed,” the new Kingston shop is different than Moonrise Bagels’ other two locations in that it will sell stuffed bagels exclusively.
Located in the same vibrantly colored window service shop as the pop-up, the spot will reopen on January 9. Fans can expect the Kingston location to be open Thursday through Monday with breakfast stuffed bagels like the sausage, egg, and cheese available from 7:30 a.m. to noon, and afternoon stuffed bagels like the Philly cheesesteak available from noon until 7 p.m. Moonrise Bagels’ Just the Stuffed shop will also continue to sell coffee, drinks, and combo meals, with a very special return of a Moonrise Bagels classic to be announced soon.
Behind the Bagels
What started as a simple idea on New Year’s Eve in 2020 to put the toppings inside the bagel has quickly become a victorious reality for owners Chetkof and Rhodes. After opening their original location in Woodstock in 2021, a lot has changed for the duo, who married in August 2023. Along with their marriage, the couple also moved from Woodstock to uptown Kingston to be in a more central location between their growing portfolio of shops. Jeremy left his old job in the beginning of 2022 to pursue Moonrise Bagels full-time, while Ali left her job in early 2024 to put more of her time into the joint endeavor.
When the duo was looking to set up a second shop, they picked Poughkeepsie initially for its more urban environment. After spending more time in the city, the two grew to love the already existing delicious food options, new construction projects, and close proximity to several colleges and universities. For Moonrise Bagels, the Hudson Heritage development across from Marist College instantly felt like the perfect next location for the brand, and the shop opened in July 2024 to service the Dutchess County community.
The Good Stuff
Stuffed, boiled, and baked by hand fresh and in-house every day, Moonrise Bagels offers a unique treat for anyone who loves New York bagels. As expected, the bacon, egg, and cheese stuffed bagel is the bestseller, followed by the pastrami Reuben stuffed bagel. Last year, the brand added an entirely plant-based sausage, egg, and cheese flavor to the menu that is a must-try. Additionally, the egg and cheese or eggplant parm stuffed bagels are a few more savory treats for vegetarians who visit the shop. Aside from stuffed bagels, Moonrise Bagels has also been praised for making the best unstuffed bagels in the area.
To accommodate its ever-expanding following, the bagel shop offers nationwide shipping on its website. Unsurprisingly, Moonrise Bagels has already shipped to all 50 states. Whether for yourself or as a gift to distant friends and relatives, ordering the coveted stuffed bagels online is the perfect way to support the business from afar.
The perfect on-the-go food, stuffed bagels are not only portable but also affordable and mess-free, give or take a few seeds. Where would you like to see Moonrise Bagels expand to next?
Moonrise Bagels is located at 68 Tinker Street in Woodstock, 26 Winslow Gate Road in Poughkeepsie, and 746 Broadway in Kingston.Â
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