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# Hybrid Burger Breakfast Bagels
Spread Bagelry Has a New Sunrise Smash Sandwich Option

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2026-07-18 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrise-smash
References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/spread-bagelry-announces-new-summer-menu/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0FhGTji0x/)

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Spread Bagelry is helping fuel your summer days with its new Sunrise Smash sandwich.

A sort of breakfast-meets-burger sandwich hybrid, the new Sunrise Smash sandwich is a hearty creation that will keep you full for hours. Each order consists of one of Spread Bagelry's signature wood-fired, honey-water-boiled bagels sandwiched around a smashed burger patty, a folded egg patty, cheddar cheese, a crispy hashbrown, and chipotle mayo.

In addition to its new Sunrise Smash option, Spread Bagelry has added a few other seasonal options, including new Strawberry Cream Cheese made from real strawberries. And for customers visiting the brand's Northeast locations, a new line of pressed juices will be available to order. Lastly, there's a new Secret Menu Item rolling out this summer, but you'll need to follow Spread Bagelry on social media to find out what that is.

Image Credit: Spread Bagelry

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 84%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Hybrid Breakfast Burgers:** Morning menus are blending burger formats with breakfast staples, creating premium all-day sandwiches that appeal to consumers seeking indulgence, portability, and satiety.
- **Artisanal Bagel Innovation:** Wood-fired and honey-water-boiled bagels are being positioned as elevated carriers for unexpected fillings, giving fast-casual brands room to differentiate through craft preparation and flavor fusion.
- **Social Secret Menus:** Limited-access menu items promoted through social channels are turning product discovery into a loyalty driver, especially for brands competing for repeat engagement and younger audiences.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fast-casual Dining:** Ingredient-heavy seasonal launches reflect how fast-casual operators can use bold hybrid products to increase check sizes and stand out in crowded breakfast and lunch markets.
- **Bakery Restaurants:** Bagel-focused concepts are expanding beyond traditional spreads and sandwiches, signaling opportunities for bakery restaurants to capture broader daypart demand with hearty meal formats.
- **Beverage and Juice:** Pressed juice additions in select locations show how fresh beverage programs can complement indulgent food items while expanding wellness-oriented revenue streams.

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