Hawkins has always had secrets. Forests that whisper. Bikes that disappear into the dark. Flickering streetlights that seem to pulse with hidden messages. But imagine, for a second, that tucked between Melvald’s General Store and the arcade sat something new. Something warm. Something suspiciously comforting.
A Fast Bagel shop.
Bright neon sign. Doors that opened a little too quietly. Cream cheese tubs that shook when no one touched them.
I remember the first time I walked in. The air felt thick, like the place had been pulled slightly out of phase with the rest of town. The griddle hissed, but the sound echoed longer than it should have. And behind the counter, a board listed the menu—familiar, but with the kind of energy that makes your skin tighten.
The Eleven
You know how Eleven always reaches for waffles? In Hawkins, she’d switch. No question.
She’d lock onto the Classic Egg & Cheese like it was psychic fuel. A soft bagel stacked with melty cheese and a fried egg. Simple. Powerful. Pure comfort. She’d probably eat it in silence, eyes scanning the room, sensing rifts in reality between cream cheese bins.
She might even add bacon. Because even heroes need upgrades.
The Demogorgon Melt
Some things look normal until they open up. This one doesn’t bother pretending.
Inspired by our Melty Meat Bagel Sandwiches, this beast drips with cheddar, sausage, and eggs stacked like layers of another dimension. It is the kind of thing you would order before going into a dark tunnel with one flashlight and questionable judgment.
And yes, it bites back. But in a good way.
The Dustin Delight
Dustin would be the first to hype us up. He’d swing open the door, radio in hand, yelling about “the best tuna salad in Hawkins.”
He’d order our Tuna Salad Bagel with the enthusiasm of someone who just discovered a new species. Crisp lettuce. Fresh tomato. Solid bagel foundation. He’d probably name it, too. Something nerdy. Something heartfelt.
And then he’d take photos for evidence, because no one ever believes him the first time.
The Upside Down Bagel
Every town has that one item locals whisper about. In Hawkins, ours would show up only at strange hours. The Upside Down Bagel. A limited-time creation inspired by our boldest flavors.
Toasted. Dark. Almost glowing in the right light. A bagel filled with egg, cheese, and crispy hashbrown, but layered in a way that feels… wrong. Or right. Depending on which side of reality you prefer.
Order it, and you might hear static crackle in the distance.
Why Hawkins Needed Fast Bagel
A place like Hawkins thrives on routine. Bikes. School. Friends. The occasional creature fight. A bagel shop would ground people. Keep them warm. Keep them human.
And in a town where doorways open to places no one should go, sometimes a fresh New Jersey bagel is what keeps you in this world.
If you want to explore the menu Hawkins never got, check out our full lineup at Fast Bagel Menu and pair it with your own adventure. You can also dive into our story and culture at Fast Bagel Home.
Just remember… if the lights start flickering while you’re eating, maybe stop chewing and listen.
Something might be calling from the other side.
