Bev’s Bagels comes to Birmingham

Bev’s Bagels, the organic sourdough bagel shop that opened in Detroit’s Core City last summer, is expanding to Birmingham. The shop will open a second location at 283 Hamilton Row in September, bringing chef-owner Max Sussman back to his Oakland County roots. “I’ve always loved hanging out and eating in Birmingham,” says Sussman, a Huntington Woods native. “When I was growing up, I’d go there with my grandparents for lunch all the time. It’s really exciting to me to be able to bring Bev’s to downtown Birmingham and introduce what we do to a whole new audience.” Sussman, a James Beard Award semifinalist, made a name for himself in New York’s culinary scene before launching Bev’s as a pop-up out of his home in 2023. The Birmingham location will expand the availability of his offerings while maintaining the hallmarks that helped make Bev’s Detroit location a staple. Fans and newcomers can expect bagel sandwiches made with premium, organic ingredients; handmade, chef-created schmears; and customer-inspired bagel combinations, along with several new offerings exclusive to the Birmingham location. The new menu will include veggie-forward, open-faced bagel sandwiches featuring lighter cream cheese applications and fresh produce, including Michigan heirloom tomatoes; a chef-driven chopped salad designed for the midday lunch rush; high-quality gluten-free bagels in plain and everything varieties; and weekday pastries and sweets. The prime downtown location will also place greater emphasis on Bev’s growing catering operation, with a focus on corporate events, office lunches, holidays, family celebrations and other special brand activations. Bev’s Birmingham will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., seven days a week.

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