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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.
Bubby's New York Bagels
This North York bagel shop is a go-to to secure fluffy New York-style bagels.
Bubby's New York Bagels
This North York bagel shop is a go-to to secure fluffy New York-style bagels.
North York
506 Lawrence Ave W
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
North York
506 Lawrence Ave W
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 Lawrence
93 Front St E #11
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
St Lawrence
93 Front St E #11
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.
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.
Beaches
2248 Queen St E
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
Beaches
2248 Queen St E
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.
Etobicoke
847 Brown's Line
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
Bagels
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.
Etobicoke
847 Brown's Line
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.
Bagels
Roncesvalles
323 Roncesvalles Ave
Mabel's Bakery
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
Roncesvalles
323 Roncesvalles Ave
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.
Bakery
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
Jewish
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.
Jewish
North York
3421 Bathurst St
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
North York
3421 Bathurst St
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!
