One of Miami’s most anticipated restaurant openings of 2026 has finally set an opening date. H&H Bagels, the beloved Upper West Side bagel shop that essentially became a recurring character in Seinfeld, is opening its first Miami location in the Suniland Shopping Center in Pinecrest on Thursday, February 19.
Miamians have waited nearly two years for the legendary New York bagel shop to set an opening date, and fans are thrilled.
Although most people are skeptical of a New York export because of the persistent myth that the city’s tap water is the only reason the bagels taste good, H&H avoids the local water issue entirely by keeping the heavy lifting in Manhattan.
NYC Water-Boiled Bagels Shipped Daily to Miami
The dough is made and kettle-boiled at a New York City facility, then par-baked and shipped. Once the bagels arrive in Pinecrest, they are baked in specialized ovens to achieve the signature chewy crust that distinguishes a real bagel from a steamed roll…