Kane Realty is thrilled to announce the expansion of Benchwarmers Bagels, the beloved local eatery renowned for its artisanal bagels and wood-fired pizzas, to Rockway, one of Raleigh’s most anticipated new developments. Currently operating from a 1,450-square-foot space at Transfer Co. Food Hall, the new Rockway location will allow Benchwarmers to meet the growing demand and extend its reach to more of the Raleigh community. This marks a significant milestone as Benchwarmers steps into its first independent space, where it will offer an expanded menu featuring bagels, sandwiches, and nightly pizzas, along with an enhanced beverage program and extended operating hours.
Created by the talented culinary team behind Boulted Bread, Jubala Coffee, and Bright Spot Donuts, Benchwarmers Bagels has become a staple in Raleigh’s food scene. Known for its chef-driven menu featuring top-quality ingredients, Benchwarmers offers wood-fired bagels that are not only flavorful but also nutritious and balanced. The menu reflects playful and approachable takes on the traditional bagel. Benchwarmers’ bagels and rotating pizza specials have captured the hearts of the local community and garnered national attention and accolades.
Benchwarmers will open its doors in a prime retail space at Rockway, located directly beneath The Row Apartments. This new 4,000-square-foot space will significantly boost Benchwarmers’ production capacity and allow for an expanded beverage program including beer, wine, and casual cocktails. The location will feature ample patio seating and dual frontage on S. Saunders Street and the Rocky Branch Greenway. As one of the first retail spaces along Raleigh’s Greenway and at the doorstep of Dorothea Dix Park, this location offers a convenient and welcoming stop for those exploring the Greenway and visitors to Dix Park. The ongoing transformation of the park, coupled with significant public and private investments in the area, is fueling population growth in downtown Raleigh, with the new Gipson Play Plaza expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the region.
“We can’t wait to welcome Benchwarmers to Rockway. Their reputation for excellence and creativity makes them an ideal partner as we continue to build a dynamic and engaging new space for the Raleigh community. We are excited to see how Benchwarmers’ presence will energize Rockway and contribute to the vibrant evolution of the surrounding area,” said Stacey Buescher, Managing Director of Operations at Kane Realty Corporation.
Benchwarmers is expected to open at Rockway in 2025.