Popular Bagel Spot Has Big Expansion Plans For 2026 in Detroit & Ann Arbor
Bev’s Bagels began in Ann Arbor as a pop-up by chef Max Sussman in 2023. Now, it’s ready to expand further in Detroit and Ann Arbor. Originally known for Sunday…
Bev's Bagels began in Ann Arbor as a pop-up by chef Max Sussman in 2023. Now, it's ready to expand further in Detroit and Ann Arbor. Originally known for Sunday pickups, it’s now has a permanent spot at 4884 Grand River Ave. in Detroit, where bagels are baked right on site.
The Detroit location attracts both breakfast and lunch crowds for eating in and takeout. Plans to enlarge the space and seating aim to make it a gathering place beyond just a quick stop.
During renovations in late winter, bagels and cream cheese will still be available, though sandwiches will take a break. Sussman will host pop-ups around Detroit to stay visible. The renovation aims to be finished by spring.
The menu expands to include pastries like rye and pumpernickel breads, plus babka, connecting Bev's with Detroit's Jewish bakeries. Increased production should reduce waits during busy times.
Sussman's unique cream cheese flavors, like pickled jalapeño with Tajín, make Bev's stand out. He originally generated interest from pre-orders and pop-ups before adding sandwiches.
Sussman's background includes experience at Zingerman’s Delicatessen and The Breslin in New York City. He co-founded Samesa in Brooklyn and operated a Star Trek–themed Pizza Replicator pop-up in Ann Arbor, influencing Bev's creative style.
A new Ann Arbor spot at 115 E. Liberty St. is planned for late summer or early fall 2026. Lessons from Detroit will guide the approach in Ann Arbor, especially in managing breakfast rushes and catering downtown events.
“The team is really the ones that make the hospitality and the experience what it is,” Sussman told Free Press. Bev’s aims to be both a food destination and a community hub.
The current Detroit location, once the home of the Detroit Institute of Bagels and Ochre Bakery, holds a notable place in the city's culinary scene.
Landlord Philip Kafka focuses on maintaining consistent retail presence in Core City. Kafka provided a nearby Core City location to the previous tenant, The Mother Loaf Breads, ensuring local hours effectively serve residents.
