Good bagels and a nice range of other bits and pieces. A…read morelittle harder than those from the brick lane ones, and you aren't able to get hot fillings it seems but they do make them in house and fresh sandwiches are available from the fridges. Some of the staff can be a bit short, but on the whole they're friendly enough. They've got tables now to make it a little more cafe style but there are some things (mostly beef related) that they don't allow to be eaten in store. Most of their pastries look good and the ones that I've tried are tasty if a little stodgy. Not being close to a tube station, I don't visit that often but if given the chance, they're one of the better bakeries out there.

Excellent bagels! Better than Park Patisserie, not as good as Beigel Bake in Brick Lane which has…read morethe best in London, and which are actually a lot cheaper too. Nice thing about this place is that they have a large variety of pastries and bread, as well as several big coolers with prepared sandwiches, egg salad, cream cheese, etc., and they don't run out of bread in the late afternoon like some bakeries. Wish I could pay with a car for transactions under 10 pounds though. I don't get why that's such a problem everywhere. I mean, ffs, just charge me the extra 20p for the transactions costs or whatever, don't make me waste 15 minutes of my time walking to a nearby ATM.

This shop on Brick Lane was a great find for a light breakfast. Located in the midst of the street…read moremarket and the specialty shops that give Brick Lane its character, this establishment has a more work-a-day simplicity by comparison, yet is still extremely popular. It is strictly takeaway as there is really no place to sit and eat. The small shop is very straightforward with just a deli-like counter from which to see the goods and order. We were there on a very busy Saturday morning. We queued up in a line of people that extended out the door. They were pretty good about keeping the line moving, however, and we placed our order within 6 or 7 minutes of joining the queue. My wife had a Peanut Butter-Filled Plain Bagel, which she liked quite a lot. I had Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese on an Everything Bagel. It was very good. The service was very efficient and reasonably pleasant and the prices were quite fair. We will go back if we ever have the chance to do so in the future.

I'm on the fence with this place. Stopped in for a beigel and got one salmon and one salt beef. I…read moreknow it's in the same but goodness the beef was so salty. I couldn't eat it. However my partner inhaled the salmon so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing? But surely the salt beef is their most popular item and I just couldn't take it. The staff didn't seem too friendly either. They were just all about business.

I made an order over the phone, and it was not fresh. Looks like they sent me yesterdays buns, at…read moretodays price. Then to add insult to injury, they tagged on some fees that were not disclosed to me at time of order.

The best kosher bakery I have ever come across…read more Back in the day Grodzinski consisted of breads, challah and a few pastries. Now they have expanded into serving delicious take out foods such as falafel, salads, fries, and different delicious sandwiches. They have the best, baguettes, bread, coconut puffs, cinnamon buns. Really. And OMG their water challah is absolutely to die for. The owner is always around and willing to help if you have any issues, so are the wonderful women behind the counter.

Really, places like Mr Bagel's defy a star rating. On the corner by Wood Green Library, this bagel…read moreshop has been open since I moved to the area five years ago. I mean this entirely literally - it's open 24hrs a day! The staff are definitely of the fast-food-industry I-don't-want-to-be-here-but-need-the-money style, and, despite having a few high tables, it's not really the sort of place you'd want to hang around. Somehow it manages to position itself somewhere between bakery, sandwich-shop and after-pub-takeaway, and I suppose it's this dedication to being in three different markets that has let it survive. So, firstly, they sell bags of bagels to takeaway, which are er bagel like. Not particularly exciting, but if you want some bagels, then go for it. Secondly, they sell filled bagels, which are fine for a lunchtime snack, if you're craving some smoked salmon and cream cheese or whatever, slapped between New York's favourite chewy ring-shaped bread. However, thirdly, they sell Pizza Bagels. Now, I understand that this may be an abomination to any Bagel purists on here. The fusion of pizza and bagel was clearly never meant to happen. After all, wouldn't the topping fall through the hole? It is a truly unholy alliance. Particularly if it is warmed up in a microwave. As you cram it into your face at 2 in the morning. And burn the roof of your mouth on hot cheese and tomato sauce. And feel the grease saturating the paper bag And realise that actually, this is the best thing you have ever eaten. Pizza Bagels are, in my opinion, up there with Kebabs, Burgers and Going-for-a-Curry in terms of pure aprés-pub delight. This, my friends, is the point of Mr Bagel's. Ignore the faded sign, smile at the grumpy server and wait for the ping of the microwave; safe in the knowledge that the bliss of salty, chewy, cheesy, fatty nirvana is on its way. Before you collapse into bed and have horrible, horrible booze & pizza-bagel-induced nightmares.

Verbon is incorrect in saying Mr B's tries to fill 3 markets and therefore has 'survived'. I was…read morethere from 2am - 4am Sunday and there was a continuous stream of hungry punters, looking for, er, grease and to burn their mouths on cheese and tomato. The point about the niche it fills points to its success. And by the way, the place was open in 1999, when I first landed in the Green. The clue lies in the bagel being the centrepoint and the fillings are only 7 - but they are high quality. Been past Sainsbury's (or the other 'Biggies') for a smear of tuna mayo? Mr Bagels ensures the filling seems thicker than surrounding bread. And I didn't mind losing a drop through the hole!

Are you tired of those easily squeezable and compressible tasteless bagels you get at Sainsbury's?…read more-Well, I just might know the place that can help you out with this dilemma: Happening Bagel Bakery! I discovered this place on my monthly trips to the Lidl across the street...the place actually looks very non-descript and a little sketchy even, but once you step inside, you are in the midst of a wonderful fresh bread smell! The bagels are really fantastic and their chola bread (challah) helps you make your Sunday tea party a complete success. Seriously, dare to go to Finsbury Park and mingle with the international crowd...it's well worth the trip!

Absolutely lovely bagels! I'm staying in town for two weeks and had The Happening Bagel Bakery…read morerecommended by a friend, and I was so lucky because it was just around the corner from where I was staying. They are so fairly priced and delicious! One of the things I will miss the most when I get home. It can get busy in the morning, but what do you expect at such a wonderful spot? They are very efficient though, so I can't imagine anyone would have to wait around for long. And being from Los Angeles the first day I went in and saw they had rainbow bagels, and still had rainbow bagels at nearly noon, I was completely sold. Plus they tasted great on top of looking beautiful. Definitely something everyone must try.

Best bagel I've had in London! Worth the trip! Lots of choices! Definitely recommendread more

From the owner: Our bagels are traditionally hand rolled and properly boiled before baking! Delivered fresh every…read moremorning from our bakery! Our salt beef is cooked fresh every day and it's a must try! We oven bake our jacket potatoes and we only use top quality products.

I loved this coffee place so much. Is small, cute and how beautiful the green porcelain cups! The…read morecoffee was excellent too. Me encanto este cafecito. Es chiquito, divino y hermosas las tazas verdes de porcelana! El café es excelente también.

Top Notch Cafe. Located in Neal's Yard…read more It does have limited seating so you will be lucky to snag a seat. I happened to be passing on a very rainy weekday so there were a few open, and I took the opportunity. Tasty snacks available. The Jerusalem Bagel was soft and warm served w/Labneh & sweet pickles. The Portobello mushroom, peanut satay, spring onion and kimchi toastie was also an interesting choice. My sister loved her cappuccino and she's a coffee snob. I also had an Earl Grey with milk. Everything we had was enjoyed altogether and presented very well. This has been one of my favorite cafes I've found this trip in London. I found it to be cute and cozy and the staff is lovely & efficient.

The second we walked by Dirty Bagels we knew we had to stop, it smelled SO GOOD! We decided to…read moreshare one and the staff were really friendly as they took our order. They also if we wanted to add some cracklings to our sandwich, which was unique and we happily accepted to try it out. We opted for the brioche bun and it was soft and fluffy with the super flavorful slow roasted pulled pork. The cracklings were a nice addition and we enjoyed every bite of the sandwich and were even tempted to get a second, but we knew we didn't want to be too full as we continued our adventuring in the area. This Dirty Bagels is located in Smithfield Market and it was surrounded by a lot of other food and shopping options. They also have communal seating available right by the stand which makes it easy to stop and eat or take your sandwich on the go. This would be a must stop for me anytime I'm in the area.

I was only in London for a day this time around and I wanted to explore new places so I checked out…read morethe Seven Dials Market. Walking around, Dirty Bagels caught my eye because of the pulled pork. Living in Texas, I've eaten a lot of pulled pork and I gotta say this was pretty darn good! It was moist and tender, the sauce added the perfect amount of kick and flavor, the cheese and the bit of crackling was the perfect addition. For only $10, this was a solid deal for this meal. Definitely worth a try!

Came here because of all the great reviews on the food and the owner. Upon arrival, we discovered…read morenew owners took over the shop. A mom and son. Both very sweet and eager to help serve us. There weren't very many customers, so we had the pick of restaurant in terms of tables we choose a really nice one in a zen feeling room. The son upon asking us about drinks told us they make a really good chai. So my daughter and I ordered that. True to word they do and they included a cookie for us to try with it! The sandwiches, paninis and bagels we ordered were good as well with one hiccup...My daughter ordered an egg and avocado sandwich and the avocado was not ripe, so that was disappointing to her. My husband and I enjoyed our food. They had some games at the table so it was fun to play those while we waited. Overall, a good experience, it was relaxing and as we were leaving the son gave my daughter a pastry and said he was sorry about the avocado. We thought that was a really nice gesture and it was appreciated.

My husband and I stopped by here before our flight back home. We were greeted by the owner who was…read morethe sweetest man I might have ever met. We had coffee, cheese and ham croissants, a cinnamon and raisin pastry, and something filled with feta and spinach. Everything was delicious! The restaurant felt so cozy and nice! Loved all the plants and pictures on the wall. We were so sad to have found this place on the last day of our trip. Can't wait to go back!

I have been patronizing this bakery for thirty plus years and love their salmon bagels (bagels and…read morelox), they also make a number of different fillings for your bagels that may interest you such as chopped herring and chopped liver. SB also bakes delicious cakes, danish, and cookies. I think their challahs are as good as the ones that you can get in New York City. When you go through the door you are treated to the unbelievable aroma that you can only get from a quality bakery. When I get off the tube I have to walk past the bakery to get home, so it's hard not stop for a quick snack or to bring some delicious baked goods home with me.

Friendly staff. Ok selection of pre made bagels, salt beef was cold and mustard was a bit flat…read more Good selection of biscuits and deli.