Moonrise Bagels Opens 4th Location, 1st in NYC

A local favorite, Moonrise Bagel has been on the up and up since they opened their first ever store front in Woodstock, New York back in 2021.

Ali Chetkof and Jeremy Rhodes began making bagels in their Woodstock home during the pandemic. While Prepping for a New Years Eve party, they took left over pizza toppings and stuffed them into their bagels and Moonrise Bagels was born.

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From their they opened locations in Woodstock, Poughkeepsie and a smaller shop in Kingston.

Then, during the first week of December 2025 they opened their 4th location, this time in New York City. Moonrise Bagels NYC location has been the talk of the town.

During opening week Ali and Jeremy wrote on Instagram:

To be here now… it’s overwhelming in the best way. When we stop and think and really feel this moment —we’re overwhelmed with gratitude.

With the addition of the 4th store, Moonrise has made an announcement about one of their Hudson Valley locations.

Moonrise Bagels in Kingston, Closing Their Doors...Temporarily

The Moonrise team shared on social media that their Kingston location is closing. . . Temporarily. For those that aren't familiar, the Kingston location started as a weekend pop-up shop. Much like it's other locations, it became a hot spot for locals and tourist alike and is now open Thursday through Monday from 7:30 am until 3 pm. However, there is now a change in their schedule. They are taking a seasonal pause. Moonrise writes:

With winter officially here, we’ve decided to take a seasonal pause at our lil’ take-out window in Kingston.

They go on to add that the Kingston location had "an amazing year" and the community has been so supportive, but they have "to put their team first." The Kingston shop is smaller and the brutally cold temperatures are harsh on the staff.

Moonrise assures customers this closure is "simple a winter break" and they'll be back in the spring when the weather warms up.

We'll make sure to let you know when Moonrise Bagels in Kingston reopens.

Where Is Your Favorite Bagel Place in the Hudson Valley?

While Moonrise Kingston takes a break, why not check out a few of these local favorites.

There's no such thing as too many bagels, right?

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See The Capital Region's 10 Best Bagel Shops [RANKED]

For any meal of the day, the bagel is a tasty and versatile option to be the star of your meal. Heck, when it comes to a great bagel, you can even just pick them up and eat is! So if you are looking for a great spot to grab a dozen for home or to grab a great sandwich on a bagel, here are the Capital Region's 10 best bagel shops from Kinderhook to Albany to Queens bury according to local bagel experts - our listeners!

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