Barry Bagels Opened New Shop in Ohio City

The popular bagel chain has expanded its footprint by taking over a former sandwich shop space on Lorain Avenue.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A red-brick storefront facade with large windows on a quiet urban street in Cleveland. — Barry Bagels has expanded its Northeast Ohio footprint, opening a new franchise location on Lorain Avenue in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Barry Bagels has officially opened a new location at 2547 Lorain Ave. in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood. The new shop occupies the space formerly held by Dave's Cosmic Subs and sits next to the restaurant Boaz.

Why it matters

This opening marks the latest expansion for the brand, which has steadily increased its presence in Northeast Ohio since entering the region a decade ago. It reflects the continued growth of a company that now manages a network of 24 total stores.

The new site at 2547 Lorain Ave. operates daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The chain now maintains a total of 24 locations across its network.

The players

Barry Bagels

Barry Bagels is a regional bakery and restaurant chain that specializes in bagels and deli-style sandwiches.

The details

The company relies on a franchising model to facilitate its expansion throughout the region. The Ohio City storefront is the latest addition to the chain's portfolio, following the company's roots established in Toledo more than 50 years ago.

Barry Bagels was founded in Toledo over 50 years ago.
The first regional shop opened in Avon about a decade ago.
The Ohio City shop opened on September 28, 2026.

Market Landscape

This opening represents the company's ongoing strategy of using a franchising model to compete within the Northeast Ohio breakfast and lunch sector. It positions the brand to capture additional market share in the dense Ohio City corridor.

Local residents and visitors in Ohio City now have a new option for breakfast and lunch during the store's daily operating hours. Customers can visit the storefront at 2547 Lorain Ave. starting at 7:30 a.m. each morning.

The takeaway

The arrival of this franchise highlights how established regional brands continue to revitalize vacant commercial spaces in urban corridors. Residents can expect consistent menu options as the chain maintains its standard operating hours across its 24 locations.