Shalom & Aloha!

Tali's Bagels & Schmear started as a pandemic hobby when we, Talia & Kelly Bongolan-Schwartz, ran out of our freezer stash of New York bagels. We started feeding friends, selling on Instagram, and eventually entered the Farmers Market circuit in January 2022. The response was overwhelming, and in the summer of 2023, we opened our first brick and mortar location in Ward Centre. One year later, Tali’s Bagels landed in Kailua with our second shop. What started as a two-man job has grown to include a full kitchen team in Chinatown, two shop teams in Ward and Kailua, and two farmers market teams in Diamond Head (KCC) and Aiea (Pearlridge).

Start Your Day
the Bagel Way

Hand-rolled and hot from the oven

Our schmears are anything but basic. We start with smooth cream cheese, then infuse it with everything from smoked salmon and fresh local herbs to local favorits like ube. Each batch is hand-whipped, small-batch, and seasonally inspired. Order a bagel flight and discover your new favorite.

crispy chewy comfort

Your Next Event,
Schmear-Ready

Local ingredients, Jewish tradition

Whether you're hosting brunch, honoring tradition, or feeding a hungry crew at work, our catering brings the best of New York-style bagels and schmears to your table—hand-rolled and freshly baked. From signature sandwiches to build-your-own bagel platters, we've got you covered.

Bagels Bring People Together

Celebrate with warmth and flavor

Honor your traditions or start new ones. We cater everything from build on your bagel bar to three course meal, including traditional Jewish favorites like matzo ball soup, reugelach, and premium smoked fish. Bring your ohana together over something meaningful and mouthwatering.

Reservations

Join us today

Whether you're coming in solo, with your bagel-loving crew, or hosting out-of-town guests, reserving a table ensures you skip the line and settle straight into your schmear-filled escape.

Reserve now a table
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Location

Kailua

26 Hoolai Street
Kailua, HI
96734

Ward

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI
96814

Hours

Kailua
Wednesday - Sunday
07:00 am - 02:00 pm

Ward
Wednesday - Sunday
07:00 am - 02:00 pm

KCC Farmers Market (Hawaii Farm Bureau)
Saturdays 7:30 am - 11:00 am

Pearlridge Farmers Market (Aloha FarmLovers)
Saturdays 8:00 am - Noon