This Saturday, August 15th, Bumble BFF is transforming the original PopUp Bagels location at 177 Thompson Street into a friendship hub, turning the quintessential weekend bagel run into a chance to meet new friends IRL.

Following the launch of the BFF Bagel Tab earlier this month, the takeover will include:

The BFF Bagel Tab (complimentary three-pack of bagels and schmear to share with friends for the first 100 members to join the dedicated PopUp Bagels Group on BFF)

Creator-hosted Group Meetups led by creators Caleb Thill, Simi Paul, and Komal Nambiar giving attendees an easy way to connect IRL

Complimentary coffee + matcha featuring custom BFF cans.

Music, giveaways, BFF merch and more

BFF knows real friendships develop in person and thrive on consistency. The BFF Bagel Tab is a low-effort, low-pressure way to get people together IRL while introducing them to BFF’s Groups feature, so they can keep making plans long after the last bagel’s gone.

Summer is when connections turn into real plans, and New York has led that shift. Events created on BFF increased 55% from April to June 2026—the highest increase of any city. In a recent BFF study, nearly 3 in 4 (71%) Gen Z women said structured group settings like dinners, classes and events make it easier to meet people. The BFF Bagel Tab brings that insight to life by creating an even easier way for New Yorkers to connect.

More info: https://www.popupbagels.com