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Balena Bagels

A bagel shop at 3805 Willow Avenue in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bagel shop Hours listed
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Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday7 AM – 2 PM
Thursday7 AM – 2 PM
Friday7 AM – 2 PM
Saturday7 AM – 2 PM
Sunday7 AM – 2 PM

35 hours a week across 5 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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3805 Willow Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15234

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Address3805 Willow Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
StyleBagel shop
Time zoneEastern Time
From city center5.9 mi south

About Balena Bagels

You will find Balena Bagels at 3805 Willow Avenue in Pittsburgh, about 5.9 mi south of central Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh has 153 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, roughly one for every 2,011 residents. If you want to compare, Anthos sits less than 0.1 mi from here.

Doors open from 7 AM at the earliest, and the last pick-up window runs to 2 PM, for about 35 hours across 5 days a week. It keeps weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

What to order

Typical items at a bagel shop like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Classic bagels

  • Plain bagelBoiled-then-baked ring with a shiny, blistered crust and dense, chewy interior; a clean base for any spread or sandwich.
  • Everything bagelTopped with sesame, poppy seed, dried garlic, onion and coarse salt for a savory, crunchy crust in every bite.
  • Sesame bagelCoated in sesame seeds that toast in the oven, adding a nutty aroma and fine crunch over the malt-sweetened dough.
  • Poppy seed bagelRolled in blue-black poppy seeds that give a subtle, earthy flavor and a pleasant pop against the glossy crust.

Specialty bagels

  • Jalapeño cheddar bagelDough folded with diced jalapeños and baked under melted cheddar, bringing mild heat and salty, tangy cheese.
  • Salt bagelPlain dough heavily crusted with coarse pretzel salt; bold and briny, and especially good with a smear of butter.
  • Whole wheat bagelMade with stone-ground whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste, darker crust and slightly denser, more rustic chew.
  • Blueberry bagelPurple-tinted dough studded with dried blueberries, sweet and fruity; usually paired with honey or strawberry cream cheese.

Cream cheese & spreads

  • Lox spreadWhipped cream cheese blended with chopped smoked salmon, giving a salty, smoky spread without a full lox sandwich.
  • Vegetable cream cheeseCream cheese folded with finely diced carrot, celery, bell pepper and radish for crunch and a garden-fresh taste.
  • Honey walnut cream cheeseSweet cream cheese swirled with honey and chopped toasted walnuts; rich and crunchy, best on cinnamon raisin.
  • Strawberry cream cheesePink, fruity spread made with real strawberry pieces, light and sweet against a plain or blueberry bagel.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 7 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Bread at a Massachusetts bakery — illustrative photo
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Questions about Balena Bagels

What are Balena Bagels's hours?
Balena Bagels's listed hours are Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Sun: 7 AM – 2 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Balena Bagels open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 2 PM.
What time does Balena Bagels open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Wednesday.
Where is Balena Bagels located?
Balena Bagels is at 3805 Willow Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What should I order at Balena Bagels?
As a bagel shop, typical picks include Plain bagel, Everything bagel, Jalapeño cheddar bagel, and Salt bagel. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Balena Bagels?
Nearby options include Anthos (less than 0.1 mi), Madsen Donuts (0.4 mi), and Potomac Bakery (0.5 mi).

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