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The Best Bagels in Toronto

Jordan Shore

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Jordan Shore

The Best Bagels in Toronto

When it comes to the best bagels in Toronto, there are so many delicious options to choose from, ranging in flavour profile, style and place of origin. No matter the time of day, nothing hits quite the same, like biting into a fresh bagel with, quite honestly, anything sandwiched in between.

From New York to Montreal, to Turkish, here is a guide showcasing the best bagels in Toronto so that you can try a new spot every time the craving hits.

United Bakers Dairy Restaurant

This long-running restaurant in North York has been around since 1921, so you know they've had plenty of time to perfect their bagel recipe!

United Bakers Dairy Restaurant

This long-running restaurant in North York has been around since 1921, so you know they've had plenty of time to perfect their bagel recipe!

St. Clair West

1030 St Clair Ave W

Lox and Schmear

This small shop specializes in Montreal-style bagels and house-made smoked fish on St. Clair West.

Lox and Schmear

St. Clair West

1030 St Clair Ave W

This small shop specializes in Montreal-style bagels and house-made smoked fish on St. Clair West.

Liberty Village

8 Pardee Ave

Brodflour

Founded in 2017, this Liberty Village bakery serves up rotating baked goods and bread, but their Jerusalem bagels stand out. Typically, this is a yeasted, crusty bagel that is shaped into an oblong ring and covered in sesame seeds.

Brodflour

Liberty Village

8 Pardee Ave

Founded in 2017, this Liberty Village bakery serves up rotating baked goods and bread, but their Jerusalem bagels stand out. Typically, this is a yeasted, crusty bagel that is shaped into an oblong ring and covered in sesame seeds.

St. Urbain Bagel - Front

Originally located in the St. Lawrence market, St. Urbain is a family-owned and operated business that has expanded and is now serving their bagels on Eglinton Avenue and in North York.

St. Urbain Bagel - Front

Originally located in the St. Lawrence market, St. Urbain is a family-owned and operated business that has expanded and is now serving their bagels on Eglinton Avenue and in North York.

Sherm's Bagels

Established in December of 2020 by best friends Jesse Labovitz and Adam Fujiki, this not-so-secret small-batch bagel operation has seen quite the success story, pumping out around 500 mouthwatering bagels daily. For those who have a tough time deciding what to order, be sure to try the half sesame, half poppyseed to satisfy all your bagel cravings in one.

Sherm's Bagels

Established in December of 2020 by best friends Jesse Labovitz and Adam Fujiki, this not-so-secret small-batch bagel operation has seen quite the success story, pumping out around 500 mouthwatering bagels daily. For those who have a tough time deciding what to order, be sure to try the half sesame, half poppyseed to satisfy all your bagel cravings in one.

Simit and Chai Co.

This Turkish bagel shop in Toronto produces Simit, the most ancient form of bagel, dipped in molasses and rolled in sesame seeds, making these naturally vegan!

Simit and Chai Co.

This Turkish bagel shop in Toronto produces Simit, the most ancient form of bagel, dipped in molasses and rolled in sesame seeds, making these naturally vegan!

AM Bagel

A quaint nook located in Roncesvalles, with chalkboard menus offering bagel sandwiches plus house-baked treats and coffee. All bagels are imported fresh daily from Gryfe's bagels, which is a big win for those unable to travel up to North York for a savoury treat.

AM Bagel

A quaint nook located in Roncesvalles, with chalkboard menus offering bagel sandwiches plus house-baked treats and coffee. All bagels are imported fresh daily from Gryfe's bagels, which is a big win for those unable to travel up to North York for a savoury treat.

Kensington Market

240 Augusta Ave

Nu Bügel

Located in Toronto's Kensington Market, this modern, cozy bakery offers wood-fired bagels, bagel sandwiches (with Venezuelan toppings) and coffee, plus outdoor seating. It is located in Toronto's Kensington Market.

Nu Bügel

Kensington Market

240 Augusta Ave

Located in Toronto's Kensington Market, this modern, cozy bakery offers wood-fired bagels, bagel sandwiches (with Venezuelan toppings) and coffee, plus outdoor seating. It is located in Toronto's Kensington Market.

Danforth Village

582 Danforth Ave

Bagel Time

Located on the Danforth and Bloor West Village, this Montreal-style bagel locale makes their products with long wooden paddles that are inserted into a wood-fired oven right in front of your eyes.

Bagel Time

Danforth Village

582 Danforth Ave

Located on the Danforth and Bloor West Village, this Montreal-style bagel locale makes their products with long wooden paddles that are inserted into a wood-fired oven right in front of your eyes.

Thornhill

10 Disera Dr

Bagel World - Thornhill

With three locations (Thornhill, North York and Newmarket), Bagel World is famous for their twisters, flat bagels, breads, and sinfully delicious sweets baked fresh daily. Be sure to try out the Bagelini, a pressed panini-style bagel sandwich with an array of topping options.

Bagel World - Thornhill

Thornhill

10 Disera Dr

With three locations (Thornhill, North York and Newmarket), Bagel World is famous for their twisters, flat bagels, breads, and sinfully delicious sweets baked fresh daily. Be sure to try out the Bagelini, a pressed panini-style bagel sandwich with an array of topping options.

Bagels on Fire

This bagel spot has two Toronto locations (one in the Beaches and one near Queen and Spadina) and is famous for its Montreal-style bagels. Husband and wife duo Hazel and Julio Penullar make the bagels themselves from scratch. They also make pretzels and giant twisty bagels with signature flavours like pumpernickel and coconut.

Bagels on Fire

This bagel spot has two Toronto locations (one in the Beaches and one near Queen and Spadina) and is famous for its Montreal-style bagels. Husband and wife duo Hazel and Julio Penullar make the bagels themselves from scratch. They also make pretzels and giant twisty bagels with signature flavours like pumpernickel and coconut.

Deer Park

1438 Yonge St

The Bagel House - Deer Park

Since 1999, the Bagel House has been serving Torontonians delicious Montreal-style bagels with an extensive list to choose from. For those craving a bagel any time of day, each location is open 24/7, so feel free to stop by in the wee hours of the evening for great bagels, lox, cream cheese and other great deli food.

The Bagel House - Deer Park

Deer Park

1438 Yonge St

Since 1999, the Bagel House has been serving Torontonians delicious Montreal-style bagels with an extensive list to choose from. For those craving a bagel any time of day, each location is open 24/7, so feel free to stop by in the wee hours of the evening for great bagels, lox, cream cheese and other great deli food.

The Annex

414 Dupont St

Schmaltz Appetizing

Located on Dupont, this Jewish-inspired delicatessen (owned by chef Anthony Rose) specializes in bagels with cream cheese and various smoked fish, plus salads and caviar.

Schmaltz Appetizing

The Annex

414 Dupont St

Located on Dupont, this Jewish-inspired delicatessen (owned by chef Anthony Rose) specializes in bagels with cream cheese and various smoked fish, plus salads and caviar.

Rustic Cosmo Cafe

This hidden gem in Parkdale is equipped with a cozy back patio and is known for its delicious and inventive breakfast bagel sandwiches, loaded with all kinds of different ingredients. Try the Rustic Bagel with Swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts and garlic aioli.

Rustic Cosmo Cafe

This hidden gem in Parkdale is equipped with a cozy back patio and is known for its delicious and inventive breakfast bagel sandwiches, loaded with all kinds of different ingredients. Try the Rustic Bagel with Swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts and garlic aioli.

Financial District

133 Richmond St W

Kiva's Bagel Bar

Another iconic Toronto bagel spot, Kiva's, makes all their food from scratch with wholesome natural ingredients. Each bagel is lovingly prepared over a 12 hour period by hand rolling and kettle boiling, the old fashion way.

Kiva's Bagel Bar

Financial District

133 Richmond St W

Another iconic Toronto bagel spot, Kiva's, makes all their food from scratch with wholesome natural ingredients. Each bagel is lovingly prepared over a 12 hour period by hand rolling and kettle boiling, the old fashion way.

Kettleman's Bagel Co.

This Montreal bagel staple from Ottawa has finally opened a location in Etobicoke, serving up some of the best bagel sandwiches in the city. When walking into the shop, the first thing you'll see is a Kettleman's Bagel Roller working and rolling fresh bagels, cutting the dough with a knife, and boiling the bagels in honey water to seal the moisture. Pro tip: if you can't make it out to Etobicoke to pick up a dozen bagels, most Farm Boy locations across the city are now carrying Kettleman's bagels in bags of 6.

Kettleman's Bagel Co.

This Montreal bagel staple from Ottawa has finally opened a location in Etobicoke, serving up some of the best bagel sandwiches in the city. When walking into the shop, the first thing you'll see is a Kettleman's Bagel Roller working and rolling fresh bagels, cutting the dough with a knife, and boiling the bagels in honey water to seal the moisture. Pro tip: if you can't make it out to Etobicoke to pick up a dozen bagels, most Farm Boy locations across the city are now carrying Kettleman's bagels in bags of 6.

Mabel's Bakery

If you're craving an authentic Montreal-style bagel, this Toronto bakery, with many locations, is a must-try. Their bagels are boiled in water with honey, and as a result, are slightly sweeter than your average bagel. They are cooked in wood-fired ovens, giving them a crunchier crust and a deeper, richer crust flavour.

Mabel's Bakery

If you're craving an authentic Montreal-style bagel, this Toronto bakery, with many locations, is a must-try. Their bagels are boiled in water with honey, and as a result, are slightly sweeter than your average bagel. They are cooked in wood-fired ovens, giving them a crunchier crust and a deeper, richer crust flavour.

Entertainment District

130 Spadina Ave

What A Bagel - Spadina

Breakfast & Brunch

A Toronto staple, this New York-style chain has taken over the bagel scene by storm, having opened 12 successful locations across the city. For three generations, What a Bagel has been mixing, boiling, dressing and baking bagels the same way since 1997. Everything is made from scratch with natural ingredients and served fresh straight from the oven.

What A Bagel - Spadina

Entertainment District

130 Spadina Ave

A Toronto staple, this New York-style chain has taken over the bagel scene by storm, having opened 12 successful locations across the city. For three generations, What a Bagel has been mixing, boiling, dressing and baking bagels the same way since 1997. Everything is made from scratch with natural ingredients and served fresh straight from the oven.

Breakfast & Brunch

Oakwood Village

317 Oakwood Ave

Primrose Bagel Company

This Oakwood Village bagel shop sells out of their hand-rolled, malt-boiled bagels on the daily, so be sure to head over in the morning to secure your bagel fix before they're all gone.

Primrose Bagel Company

Oakwood Village

317 Oakwood Ave

This Oakwood Village bagel shop sells out of their hand-rolled, malt-boiled bagels on the daily, so be sure to head over in the morning to secure your bagel fix before they're all gone.

Gryfe's Bagels

Located in North York (near Bathurst and the 401), this OG Toronto bagel shop is one of Toronto's biggest bagel suppliers and has been serving fresh, mouthwatering bagels for nearly 100 years!

Gryfe's Bagels

Located in North York (near Bathurst and the 401), this OG Toronto bagel shop is one of Toronto's biggest bagel suppliers and has been serving fresh, mouthwatering bagels for nearly 100 years!