In Auckland, New Zealand , Airport I ate at this bagel spot & the toppings were different. I saw ppl enjoying various bagels so I tried it. I got the basic PBJ on a sesame seed bagel w/ crunchy peanut butter that I don't like but he never asked smooth or crunchy. I guess it's how it comes but it was tasty & hit the spot. The place is clean but I didn't realize the guys don't always wear gloves so that's a bit unsanitary bc they could have a rash or cut on their finger that may bleed into the food or cross contamination. Some ppl do have allergies to certain foods. I recommend this spot for the food choices. read more

See all

delicious bagels smothered with fresh ingredients like tomatoes and basil. There was a tad too much oil and the feta cheese was a little salty for what I'm used to, but it was delicious! read more

See all

Worst experience of my life. Paid $21 for sh*t basically. Bacon cooked under a bread toaster, and the worst service I've ever seen. Took one bite and wished I could crawl back in the womb. Boycotting this business for the rest of my life! read more

This was probably the worst "bagel" I've ever had. I put bagel in quotes because it's more of a bread ring than a real bagel. I had asked for an everything bagel with plain cream cheese and I've never had an everything bagel with so little flavor before. On top of that, the cream cheese tasted very bland, like sour cream almost. I was so disappointed with this, especially because for just a bagel and cream cheese, I remember the order being a little pricey. I know on their website they brag about not using salt but I'd rather have a little salt in the dough than eat something with the blandness of cardboard. read more

This was a fantastic bagel spot. The service was so kind, helpful, and patient. This is a quick and casual dining space. We had the bagel with Zany Zeus & Jam, Jelly Tip, and the Yodi. All were fantastic. Definitely check this place out. read more

Best Ugly Bagels are certainly not the ugliest of bagels. Here they give you the option of choosing from their menu or making your own, with toppings like nutella, pastrami, mustard, banana; the bagel world is your oyster. Coming from the states, I'd like to think that my 'snooty' bagel standards are up there. And it surprises me how it's just a new coming thing in this part of the world. I must say, Best Ugly Bagels are rock stars when it comes to bagels. These ones are all rolled and cut and boiled and fired in a stone oven. The kitchen is loud and bustling, filled with yells of orders being placed and repeats of orders. The coffee barista keeps it flowing. The person at the register greets everyone patiently and with a quick smile. You can tell a lot of tourists do come here. As well as locals. Anyone can clearly see why. The bagels are delicious. I had the two top recommended ones: Yodi (pastrami, habanero mustard, swiss, and pickle) and the Chickaboom (chicken, mayo, yoghurt, curry powder, spring onions, rocket sauce, toasted almonds). Wish I could come back and try them all. Thin sliced, they all have their own thing going on. There's a great ratio, not overly doughy, not overdone with toppings, it all sat perfectly on the bagel, in a very well thought out manner. read more

Tasty bagels with unique toppings. I enjoyed the sesame seeds on both the top and bottoms of the bagels. I tried the hummus, tomato, zatar bagel and my hubby had the frickin' chicken, which had chilled chicken, red pepper pesto and was topped with an aioli slaw. Both were satisfying and tasty, accompanying by chilled Moa brews. read more

See all

This is probably one of my favorite bagel shops. The TAB and king salmon are definitely great breakfast choices that won't leave you hungry. However beware, they're addicting if you like the bread sort of thing. The plain spread and sweet options are good too. They have coconut water and flat whites if you are interested as well as packs of bagels to go. Definitely will be back! :) read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Mean Joe Green in the background and TAB and coconut water :) - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Love Best Ugly Bagels and their coffee - good quality bagels and ingredients and good service in dif Auckland locations including the Airport. read more

Good food and good service - I would come back again Nice bagels and good selection of fillings read more

I know this probably won't sit well with fans of this place, but I was really underwhelmed by their bagels! In fact the only reason this review gets two stars is because their coffee was pretty good. I LOVE bagels and cream cheese. I've been to New York and had classic bagels and schmear, I love Noah's Bagels in Nor Cal, and I've even made bagels myself at home in Hawaii. So when I heard there was a famous bagel place in Auckland, I was really stoked to check it out. *sigh* This morning my Mom and I trekked over to Wellesley St and joined the masses (yes it was busy) at Ugly Bagels. Mom ordered the white rabbit which is a sesame bagel with cream cheese, tomatoes, basil, and fennel olive oil. I ordered a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese. First of all, I don't know if this is a country wide thing, or just the brand they use, but the cream cheese was WEIRD! It didn't even taste like cream cheese but more of a strange mixture between mayonnaise and sour cream. The texture was runny and just ODD. My bagel was not a real bagel by NY standards. It was flat, dense, and lacking that chewy doughyness you come to expect from a really good bagel. The taste was very bland, and I couldn't get through more than three bites before putting it aside, disappointed. My moms bagel was more of the same. She said if it hadn't been for the tomato and basil it would have been awful. Same strange cream cheese and bland dense bagel. The only saving grace was the fact that their coffee was really good. I mean REALLY good. One of the best lattes I've had in NZ so far. So maybe this is just how NZ bagels are, or maybe I'm a spoiled on American bagels, but I will not be back. Sorry Ugly Bagels, it was a sub par flavor experience. read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Great coffee but really strange cinnamon raisin bagel with "cream cheese" - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

My favourite bread with a hole. Love Best Ugly Bagels so much !! and having it delivered today for lunch made my day. Thankyou xx

Quality bagels toasted to perfection and served with a generous portion of meats and vegetables

Second "breakfast" of the day was spent here with no regrets whatsoever. At least for me. It was my first time and I didn't really know what to order mostly because I was looking for something sweet. So I went ahead and asked one of the employees for a recommendation and without hesitation, the King Kong was introduced to me. I was blown away. Too sweet but too good. I say this because I couldn't eat the other half of the excessively sweet bagel. My husband did that job for me. Speaking of my husband, he ordered the peanut butter bagel and said it wasn't anything special but delicious, especially for all the peanut butter fans out there. Overall, good food. Would I give it another try? Yes, because it was my second "breakfast" and I would like to indulge in the sweetness when I'm starving. read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

See all

My diet has gone to shit since I arrived in Auckland yesterday. First I ate a cookie, and now an entire fucking bagel! I tried half of the King Salmon and half of the Swiss Melt with Marmite, both on wood oven-baked sesame bagels. I realized two things: 1) I love Marmite 2) These are the best bagels I've had in my life! Pass judgement if you will, but I didn't feel guilty eating these - they are much smaller and lighter than American bagels! read more

Best Ugly Bagels - King salmon - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

See all

First of all, I just want to say that the service at Best Ugly Bagels is spot on! My Mum, sister and I visited Best Ugly one Saturday morning, a few minutes before 8am - they were just about to open and the staff were chirpy, welcoming, and very friendly. This was a great start to the day, especially as it was such an early time on the weekend! I was super excited to try the Best Ugly bagels at their Newmarket location (love their City Works Depot branch, but a bit out of the way for me) as they had a 2 for 1 bagel deal going that day - what a steal! My sister and I both ordered their special breakfast bagels (I think this was the bagel of the day) which consisted of two fried eggs, bacon, rocket and parmesan. Best breakfast ever!!! We also ordered three coffees. All were seriously amazing. Strong, extra hot and creamy - definitely the best coffee I had in 2014 and looking forward to many more of them this year! What I love about Best Ugly, is that they not only serve delicious food and coffee, but you can also watch them hand roll the bagels and bake them in a wood fired oven. Such a great idea and also very cool that the public can watch the chefs work their magic! Also a big thumbs up to their outdoor courtyard with colourful seating and herb pot plants, plus the Vespa parked right outside gave it that extra touch! Highly recommend Best Ugly. Definitely worth trying it out if you haven't already! read more

See all

If fresh out of the oven Montreal-style bagels with just the right amount of chew sounds like a bit of you, get to Best Ugly ASAP. Not only are these bad boys generously topped with locally sourced, artisan products (like the gloriously sticky, fruit laden Te Horo jam or Al Brown's very own Lemon and Fennel oil) but you can watch them getting hand-rolled, boiled and baked right in front of your eyes. My go-to is the T.A.B (tomato, avo and basil), which comes with a sprinkling of sea salt and Al's lemon and fennel oil. We all know, the T.A.B combo is tried and tested but what sets Best Ugly's apart is the addition of the lemon fennel oil. Seriously, it's next level. I have also heard good things about the Yodi (Pastrami, Swiss, Habanero mustard & pickle) and given Al Brown's passion for cured meats and how epic the Habanero is at Depot, I'm happy to believe the hype. Even if you're not a fan of bagels (who are you?), it's worthwhile stopping by and watching them work their magic. Their wood-fired oven, which is custom-made and powered by Manuka, is an absolute beast, churning out bagels like there's no tomorrow. Not to mention the guys who operate it - how on earth do they get 10 deep rows of bagels into the oven and flip them with such ease? I struggle to flip a lone pancake so to me these guys have mad skills. Just in case you want to recreate the bagel magic at home you can also buy all the spread spreads, cured meats and oils in store as well as, of course, the bagels and Al Brown's beloved cookbooks. read more

See all

Went to Best Ugly Bagels because I had been told they had awesome bagels! I went there and the bagels were all hand rolled and fresh. I ended up getting the King Salmon Bagel, it was really good but it wasn't the best smoked salmon bagel I've ever had. It included smoked king salmon, red onions, capers, dill and zangy zeus cream cheese & a fresh lemon wedge. Served in a little plastic basket accompanied by a double shot latte. Coffee was really good as well, and they had an adorable seating area outside with a fireplace & heaters! read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

I feel sorry for these delicious bagels that they are so blatantly and without hesitation called UGLY. Beauty comes from within! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! What other beauty phrase can I spout out here? The point is, stop being mean! We popped in for a quick lunch and were absolutely delighted at the bagels on offer. I was a bit boring and immediately searched for something with salmon and cream cheese and was not let down when a delicious bagel was popped down in front of me. Topped with capers, this lunch seriously hit the spot. The bagel was soft and fresh and the toppings generous - however it was the perfect size - not too big, not too little, just right. Special mention must go to the awesome staff who yell out your order one after the other with some serious gusto - all the while freshly baking bagels. They have created a super fun atmosphere and I am so bummed that Best Ugly Bagels is in an entirely different country! read more

See all

Best ugly bagels. Well... they are anything but ugly and are definitely the best! What a great set up. Large wood oven, open planned kitchen, smiling and happy staff. Set up in a sort of shared warehouse with other restaurants and offices as it seems. First thing I noticed was the handsome devil on the wall. A wonderful cow head with a bagel stuck on his horn. I love taxidermy. Then there is the whole lot of fresh bagels being cooked right in front of you. Woo hoo! It's hard not to order a habanero chilli bagel with swiss cheese, mustard, pickles and pastrami. Could there be anything better on a bagel? Clearly not! Schwing! The bagel was toasted and cheese melted. I thought it was going to come out fresh, but that's all cool. Bagel was great, not that chewy but sweet. I guess the only thing about it that disappointed me was that it was not hot. Maybe I have a massive tolerance. But I when I saw habanero, I thought chilli awesomeness. It had a bite, but not a kick. Oh well. Damn tasty though and I would order it again, just that I would add some of the amazing looking chilli sauce on hand near the counter. When I come back to Auckland, I am coming back here for sure! read more

See all

One of the best bagel sandwiches I've ever had. You can't beat freshly made bagels - you can see them making the dough and making the bagels. The only downside is that they are a bit expensive at ~$10, and they are a bit smaller than American bagels, but food portions are smaller everywhere else in the world compared to the U.S. I got the Yodi for $10, which had pastrami, swiss cheese, habanero mustard and pickles on a sesame bagel and loved it. The pictures of it are not super attractive, but it tastes better than it looks. Wish we had more places in the States where they churn out fresh bagels like this, but I guess it's good for my waistline and pocketbook that we don't have more of these places! I'll be back here next time I'm in Auckland. read more

See all

I strolled into the shop which was situated in a shopping and food court area. It was the only one I could find open at 7am, which suited my schedule. The reviews were spot on. I enjoyed watching the bagels being hand rolled and slid on giant trays into the oven. Lots of staff busy preparing all the yummy dishes. The owner took time to chat and tell me about the business which is soon expanding to Wellington. Unfortunately they will not open a shop in Melbourne as he hoped anytime soon. There was a good assortment of bagel sandwiches and I went with the farmhouse herb eggs and bacon topped with rocket salad and cheese. Amazing!! I also had a coffee which was prepared well. These folks are no joke. They sell jar sauces if you want to make your own creation. Whilst the prices are high ($18 for sandwich and coffee), it's well worth it. I would definitely be a regular if I lived in the area. read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Farmhouse sandwich and excellent coffee - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Damn! Just had one of the best bagels of all time! The sesame filled bagel had the perfect crunch and great chewy texture. The cream cheese was finely spread on. They even had this crazy hot sauce that was super spicy that I added a bit on. A cool location in downtown Auckland. This is a must eat for any bagel fans! read more

What a cute little breakfast spot. Located in a warehouse style complex this place is busy for a reason. An open air environment draws in crowds and you will stay for their delicious food. Being from out of town we were looking for a casual breakfast and coffee. The food and coffee were great. We got the king salmon and big joe green. As you can see from my pic they are as beautiful as they are tasty! Coffee was perfect as well. Food was fast and staff were nice and friendly. Patio is dog friendly. I highly recommend this place read more

Best Ugly Bagels - King salmon and big joe green with latte - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

So far, I am not too impressed with NZ dining.....However....Best Ugly Bagel was a bright spot! From the cool swag ambiance to the great tasting bagels themselves, this place is definitely a must try. Yes the prices are a bit steep, but hey, it's like that everywhere in NZ! At least you get good quality food (which sadly, was not often enough for my taste buds and wallet). Since we needed to pack as much dining in as possible into just a few hours, we tried just about everything. Had two servings of the King. Nuff said. Will visit them again next time we are in AKL. read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Ordered apart everything we could. Ended up ordering the King twice! - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Their TAB bagel made me fall in love with Basil (I cook with it almost every day now!). This is one of my favourite places to eat lunch in Newmarket. I enjoy myself regardless of the weather, the time of day, or whether I'm alone or with company. The staff are pretty cool and they take time to acknowledge their regulars which gives me the warm fuzzies. There's nothing better than walking into your favourite cafe and being greeted by name. Best Ugly is an eco friendly store, who offer discounts if you bring your own reusable cup, and use recyclable plates which is wonderful to see. The loudspeakers can be bothersome as they're used to call out orders, but the cool music and snazzy setting make up for that in terms of atmosphere. The food is incredibly delish and I can't imaging getting tired of it. Yum! read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Best Ugly Bagel is such a lovely morning companion - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

I love bagels so I was keen to check this place out. I loved the idea of them baked onsite. The bagels were delicious but as many of the reviews indicated the bagels were small. However they were generous with the toppings but I think that is the idea smaller bagels with the look of generous toppings then bigger bagels & stingy toppings! The jam is good quality jam like homemade. Really for $15 for salmon & cream cheese bagel it really is on the expensive side that's $30 for two & when you think you can get a good steak with sides it is I must say a rip off. For the price of 5 bagels for what we paid all I thought was I could of tripled that amount of bagels if I made them at home. The bagels were on the sweet side not that you could taste it right away but it's a aftertaste. All in all I've rated it a 3 because it's place I won't be dreaming of but if will go back if I'm in the mood for a bagel & I'm on the run. Also because my 5yr old son , myself & my husband all found something we wanted to eat & there is parking. read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Not much else I can say that others haven't already! The food is as good as it looks (which is to say 'excellent'!) and the crew at work have a regular and polished routine which is a pleasure to sit back and watch, as each order is called out by the cashier and repeated back in a chorus by the other crew. I had 'The Beche' and every ingredient was tasty and enjoyable. Coffee was great too. Do yourself a favour and make sure you try breakfast here at least once! read more

Best Ugly Bagels - The beche - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

These bagels might not be the prettiest, but they surely are delicious; just like myself. They are really well-made and semmed very fresh. The smoked salmon one was especially good. The staff was also very kind and welcoming. I recommend read more

Awful bagels. Nothing like authentic NYC/E Europe delicacies. Worse than Noah's bagels

A Yodi is a magestic thing. It is perfect. Hot habanero mustard, salty chewy pastrami and a tangy pickle. In saying that, I've completely over done them. I get ridiculously excited at the start of the month to see what the new monthly special will be. The people in the kitchen are awesome, and the announcement set up when they call your name is a cute gimmick. The barista makes the meanest long black in town. These guys make the Newmarket joint 100x better than City Works. They've also nailed their chat with regulars - they remember me and all my flatmates, and our coffee orders and flat gossip. I also recommend the bags of bagels and pots of mustard to take home and make your own. Makes an amazing work lunch. read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Yodi - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Very good and finally get there after reading so many reviews! I also endorse what they say! So fresh, so crisp and so light too! Loved the product chain for the bagels! The sesame bagels are too yummy! The TAB bagel is delicious! We sat outside under the sun for an hour and enjoyed the bagels and the coffee! Fantastic food and will definitely be back. btw- their little dog called lennon is parked outside sometime and is soo adorable! read more

Best Ugly Bagels - The end of the bagel production chain! - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

See all

This place is full steeze, and for someone who's not a bagel fan, I find it hard to turn one of these down. Cool industrial fit out where you can see the bagel being made and prepared, the staff are cool, hollaring out your orders to one another and SO friendly and chatty. It's really a great way to start the day with this cool atmosphere, the bagels have a variety of toppings, I love the avo, tomato and basil topping with Al Brown's delectable fennel infused olive oil, there's always an interesting special too. Ingredients are all locally sourced and organic as all Al Brown's food venture's are Coffee is Havana which is good and strong. This winter they've got some outdoor tables and a cool outdoor fire with roll down sides to keep it warm. They open at 7am which is ideal for early birds. read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Cosy fire! - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

AL Brown's Best Ugly Bagels is a must have. To be honest, I really dislike bagels. They are stodgy and heavy and I think its like 5 slices of bread in one bagel. However Al will change your mind. These bagels are handmade and finished off in a wood fire oven instead of the normal boiling process and then baked. They have a much lighter and chewier texture, and are a good quick bite if your on the run. The toppings are unique. Below I have tried the TAB - tomato, avo and basil. Sounds basic, but its finished with a lemon fennel oil, which really just completes it. For more of a kick try the Yodi. Hidden underneath is a habanero mustard and finished with pastrami and swiss. If you are more classic, have the King which are your traditional flavours of salmon and cream cheese. If you have gone as many times I have, try the 'Bagel of the Moment'. Rating: Food: 9/10 Service: 10/10 - I have given this a 10 even though theres no real service, but the food is efficient and there's no missing your order with the P.A System. Value for money: Good City Works Depot Cnr Wellesley St & Nelson St Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm read more

See all

I thought that Best Ugly Bagel may of been the answer to my bagel prayers but it seems I'll have to keep on praying. This place was quite easy to find with the giant Best Ugly signage on the front of the building. Wandering inside I was greeted with a very cool retro warehouse vibe with a buzz of activity as bagels are being wood fired, prepared with tasty fillings and the sounds of the espresso machine in full force. There was plenty of people here which is always a good sign. After pursuing the menu I decided on a B.A.T bagel and a Maple Iced Coffee (I couldn't actually see a drinks menu but I'd seen the Maple Iced Coffee mentioned in other reviews and knew I had to try it). After ordering I was able to snag a seat, there is not a lot of seating here but most people were getting it to go. My drink was prepared pretty quickly and half gone by the time my food was ready. The Maple Iced Coffee was tasty. Standard iced coffee with a touch of mapley goodness. Now to the bagel (the main reason I was here). The B.A.T or basil, avocado and tomato was delicious. Generous amount of avocado which is always a plus. The bagel itself was a sesame bagel, although I love sesame seeds I would of preferred a choice as the seeds always get stuck in my teeth. I'm sure if I asked I could of had a plain bagel but it was not offered. The bagel was a little on the small side for my liking, I like a nice round, fat bagel and this one was was just a bit flat. Also a tad sweet. Don't get me wrong I still enjoyed it and will probably venture here again. Bagels for me are more about the bagel then the filling, so I guess my search for the perfect bagel continues... read more

See all

I can sum it up with one name.... mean joe green. Order it and enjoy. Bagels baked before your eyes and topped with the freshest ingredients. This place has landed in my travel top ten. read more

Best Ugly Bagels - The menu... but my eyes always track to mean joe green! - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

See all

Completely blown away by Best Ugly - had heard so many wonderful things and thought I would give it a go on a sunny Monday morning. Not one to be overly fussed about bagels, I was amazed by how light they were. I ordered the Bagel of the Moment which was the Chickaboom. The curry mayonnaise was a perfect complement to the chicken and finished off with spring onion. Fresh - check. The staff were super friendly and the place had a fantastic atmosphere. Brillant coffee also - fast becoming my number 1 place in the city... read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Bagel of the Moment $12 - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Best bagels in town. Being not a bagel lover, I love Best Ugly bagels. The service is fast, friendly and accommodating. Choice of toppings is spot on, and a great value for money. Plus great coffee! It's a winner. We usually go there for a weekend breakfast. It is always crowded, but you never have to wait more than 10 min. Fantastic addition to Auckland food scene. read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Tomato Avocado & Basil and Peanut Butter & Jelly bagels - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

The bagels are super fresh and made on site, and heated in a wood fired oven. The menu is small but just enough to cover the bases of a tasty selection... or you can grab half a dozen and take it home and top your own! I do garlic hummus and salsa at home on a toaster heated bagel. Everything is sourced locally right down to the flour! read more

Best Ugly Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK

See all

Best Ugly Bagels is my new absolute favourite brunch/lunch spot- especially after they opened their Newmarket store! Both locations are great setups, contemporary and industrial. It's great being able to watch the whole bagel making process whilst you order! The only problem is that there isn't much seating, so if you get there during a busy period you may have to wait a while to grab a seat! It's worth it though- the bagels are next to none. I'm a huge bagel fan, but nothing I've ever had before compares to Best Ugly. I love them so much that I can never decide between the TAB (tomato, avo and basil with a lemon and fennel dressing- amazing) and the PBJ (peanut butter and jelly), so I legitimately get two every time. My dad swears by The King (traditional cream cheese and lox) though, and my sister gets The Yodi (pastrami and swiss cheese) so I feel like there's definitely something for everyone. If you're more into simple flavours you can get just peanut butter, cream cheese, cream cheese and jam or their version of nutella too- just so many options! There's also a parking building right across the street as well so there's always somewhere to park which is great, however it is in walking distance from 277 and the Rialto. Fantastic location, and even better food!!! read more

Best Ugly Bagels - PBJ and TAB at Best Ugly - Bagels Near Me - Auckland, AUK