The best bagel places in London

To some, bagels is just bread. To others, they’re endless possibilities of flavour combinations. Chewy inside and crispy outside, they’re certainly more than just a sandwich. Whether you’re more of a savoury or sweet bagels person, you won’t be disappointed with what London has to offer. Find out the best spots to indulge in the tastiest bagels and learn about new fillings that will make you fall in love with them even more.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh bagels in the street in the early mornings. Drawing on 30 years of experience, B Bagel transports us to the times when bagels were found at every corner. There you can satisfy your love for bagels with all the classics: salt beef filling, smoked salmon and cream cheese or egg mayo. You can also explore new additions to the menu such as the spotlight stealer New York, New York bagel with roasted turkey breast, coleslaw, mustard and pickles. There are also vegan options, morning bagels and something for your sweet tooth (Nutella bagel anyone?). Dine in or enjoy on the go.

Do you ever find yourself craving bagels at night? Open until 2am, Bagel King is a real treat for Bagel lovers and night owls. The menu features decent-sized bagels with a selection of savoury fillings such as tuna, chicken and chilli. Apart from bagels, they serve hot drinks and cakes – perfect for recharging batteries after a long day (as long as you don’t struggle with insomnia). Available for delivery or takeaway only.

Bagelmania boasts freshness and passion for bagels. Since it’s open as early as 6:30am, it’s a good option to grab breakfast on the way to work. There are various breakfast bagels to choose from: butter, honey, Marmite, jam, peanut butter, Nutella, cream cheese, tomatoes and cream cheese or honey, almonds and cream cheese. If you fancy dropping by during lunchtime, you can opt for toasted bagels with melted cheese. Are you a picky eater or curious to try something new? Either way, you can always build your own bagel, selecting the main ingredient and three sides.

The Bagel Taste knows how to do bagels right. Freshly prepared and with high-quality ingredients, the traditional recipe bagels exceed expectations. The most popular option on the menu is a salt beef bagel that receives praise from both bagel lovers and newbies. Other options include tuna, egg or salmon. To satisfy a sweet tooth, pick one of the delicious glazed doughnuts. You can either drop by or have them delivered to your door.

Bagel Express is relatively new to the bagel scene, already gaining loyal customers thanks to top quality ingredients and an impressive variety. On the menu, you’ll find a hefty selection of breakfast bagels, chef’s specials (think salt beef melt), avocado bagels, burger bagels, chicken specials, veggie bagels, vegan and sweet bagels. You can even get a rainbow bagel if that’s what you fancy! Visit them today or order online.

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