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Dining May 21, 2026

Pop’s Bagels closes original Brentwood shop, debuts new Santa Monica storefront on Montana

Founder Zach Liporace transitions from San Vicente Boulevard to the former B&T’s Deli space. The sad news is that Pop’s Bagels closed their Brentwood location, at 11928 San Vicente, on April 30 after five years, […]