Short North Bagel Star The Lox Expands to Polaris

Popular Columbus bagel shop files permits for new location inside Galaxy at Polaris development.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:34pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of freshly baked, hand-rolled bagels in various flavors arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the premium quality and craftsmanship of The Lox's products.The Lox Bagel Shop's expansion to Polaris will bring its nationally recognized, hand-crafted bagels to a growing retail hub.Columbus Today

The Lox Bagel Shop, a beloved Short North eatery known for its hand-rolled, boiled and baked bagels, has filed permits to open a second location inside the Galaxy at Polaris mixed-use development in Columbus, Ohio. The new shop will be located at 2140 Ikea Way, next to Ikea and Topgolf, though an official opening date has not been announced.

Why it matters

The Lox's expansion to Polaris will bring a nationally recognized breakfast option to the growing retail and residential hub, providing both Polaris shoppers and nearby residents with access to the shop's signature bagel sandwiches and other menu items that have earned it praise from publications like Bon Appétit.

The details

According to permits filed with the city, The Lox plans to open its new storefront inside the Galaxy at Polaris development, which recently completed a $145 million first phase that includes a 289-unit apartment building, a 700-space parking garage, and over 37,000 square feet of commercial space. The new Lox location is expected to capitalize on the development's growing foot traffic and resident population, though an exact opening timeline has not been announced.

  • The Lox filed permits for the new Polaris location in April 2026.
  • The Galaxy at Polaris development wrapped up its $145 million first phase late last year.

The players

The Lox Bagel Shop

A popular Columbus-based bagel shop known for its hand-rolled, boiled and baked bagels and signature bagel sandwiches. The Lox has an existing location in the Short North neighborhood.

Galaxy at Polaris

A mixed-use development in Polaris, Columbus that recently completed a $145 million first phase including apartments, parking, and commercial space.

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What they’re saying

“The Lox's arrival would add a nationally recognized, high-turnover breakfast option to an expanding retail cluster.”

— WhatNow Columbus, Local outlet

What’s next

The Lox has not yet announced an official opening date for its new Polaris location, but the permit filing suggests the shop will move in as the Galaxy at Polaris development continues to fill out its ground-floor retail spaces.

The takeaway

The Lox's expansion to Polaris represents the continued growth and evolution of Columbus' dining scene, bringing a beloved local bagel shop to a rapidly developing mixed-use hub and providing both residents and visitors with access to its acclaimed breakfast offerings.