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    3.0 (42 reviews)
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    Fresh bagels being made
    Nathaliah S.

    Kettleman's Bagels is an interesting spot for a Canadian bagel experience, but as someone from New York, I definitely noticed some differences. I noticed the lit up sign and big windows, as I drove past and was heading to where I stayed for the duration of my trip. I decided to walk over and try it out the next day for breakfast. The bagels are fresh and made in house, which is great, but they weren't quite what I'm used to. I ordered a turkey sandwich on a herb and cheddar bagel, toasted, and found the dough a bit too compact and crumbly. It wasn't soft or fluffy like I prefer, but maybe toasting the bagel was where I went wrong. One thing I loved was being able to see the bagels being made through a big window, it's always nice to know your food is fresh. Plus, they're open 24 hours, which is very convenient. The service really stood out; the man taking my order was incredibly kind and patient, even with all my custom requests. I ordered five sandwiches: three Westerns, one breakfast bagel, and the turkey sandwich, with 4 out of 5 of the sandwiches having modifications, and everything was ready in about 10 minutes. I was given a restaurant beeper, while I waited, so I decided to check out this Booster Juice across the street, which I also tried for the first time. Overall, while I wouldn't necessarily go back if I had other breakfast options, Kettleman's is not a bad place to find your breakfast. They have fresh bagels, friendly service, and 24-hour availability, so that alone makes it worth a visit if you're curious.

    Open kitchen, live bagels!
    Maulik M.

    Kettleman's Bagel in downtown Toronto is a must-visit for bagel lovers! The fresh bagels are absolutely amazing--perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. You can customize your bagel with a variety of toppings, making each visit a new experience. Plus, the coffee is delicious and pairs wonderfully with the bagels. Highly recommend for a satisfying breakfast or a quick bagel sandwich. Awesome environment and cool the see the bagel making process right through their open Kitchen. Also, Their hot pepper cream cheese is fantastic. Def try that with their freshly made everything bagel. Great selection from a variety of bagels. I could see how this place could get busy at any given time since it's 24/7!

    Kettleman's Special on a garlic bagel
    Jennifer K.

    Came here after visiting the holiday market at Stackt across the street, and was surprised to find the restaurant quite empty even though it was dinnertime. I ended up getting the Kettleman's Special (around $12), which consists of smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato and red onion served with garlic olives, on a garlic bagel. It hit the spot as someone who loves a good lox bagel, and service was quite fast. There's a good amount of seating at the back, and I love how they also sell baked goods, lots or cream cheese spread, and offer a variety of bagels like blueberry.

    Making fresh
    Jamie K.

    This bagels were quite nice, very different from nyc bagels. Very crunchy, definitely do not get them toasted. The place is very "new" it does not have an old school feel even though it has been around since the 90s We got the garlic & chive it was decent. Wouldn't go back for another... nothing special. However watching them make them was fun!

    Breakfast bagel
    Roger Z.

    Prices seemed a tad high at first glance, but then decided to compare to the baseline, which in this case would be Tim Horton's. I ordered the breakfast bagel at Kettlemans for 5.99$ before tax. The equivalent at Timmies would be the Bagel BLT at 5.49$. So the question is: is the extra 40 cents worth it? Yes absolutely. Kettlemans offers fresher and higher quality bagels (and ingredients) for basically the same price as the market baseline. Bonus points for being able to see the bagels being made. If you're craving a bagel, this spot is a no-brainer.

    Garlic BLT
    Hetal M.

    I've walked past this place so many times as it's on my way to work, but never took the chance to stop in and check it out. Came here supposed to work at S&T and was happy to get a hearty meal. Not somewhere I can eat on a regular basis, but definitely enjoyed it as a one off

    Mary M.

    Coming from Ottawa, I was very excited to see Kettlemans expanding to Toronto. Visited early morning hours, it was very busy. I waited in line and ordered the new big breakfast sandwich. There was a long line up of people waiting. Now, since Kettleman ensures all is visible, this did not work in their favour this visit. The seating area was closed so we were all waiting by the cash to receive our order. There was one individual who was working on making the sandwiches and the service was incredibly slow! Everyone kept asking for the status of their order. Some people waiting 15-20 for just cream cheese and bagel. I finally received my sandwich, it was ok, I found the roast beef to be bit chewy. The hot sauce wasn't enough so the bagel itself was a bit dry. I would try other items next time but maybe not late at night.

    Blueberry bagel
    Chithra V.

    Petfect place for me since I love bagels and also an early bird. They open around 7 am. Lots of options for bagels and cream cheese. I chose the Blueberry bagel with non dairy cream cheese and it was so filling. They bake and give it ready with cream cheese already spreaded inside. Now that tastes like a donut with a filling. Definitely visiting again to try out other bagels too. There is lots of indoor seating available on the other side of the kitchen.

    Philly cheesesteak, Kettlemans special, and turkey sandwiches.
    Ash A.

    The bagels are fresh and they offer a lot of different and rotating flavours. The front of the store also has a selection of cream cheeses you can buy to-go. The service is always friendly and efficient. I like the back area to sit down and eat. Overall, though, I'm not very impressed by the food. The bagel style isn't for everyone, they're thinner and personally, and probably controversially, I think they're not the best for sandwiches. Everything was falling through the centre since they're slimmer, and it was messy. The prices are a little high in my opinion for the sandwiches (around $15 for the Philly cheese steak) and the cheese is not melted on any of the sandwiches which was a bit disappointing. The coffee was great. The chicken soup was not great. Overall I'd recommend this if you like the style of bagel they have. The fact that they're made fresh is the best part.

    Kettleman's special, Philly cheesesteak and roast beef sandwiches. Latkes on the side.
    Georgia D.

    Ironically, Kettleman's Montreal-style bagels originate from Ottawa and they are hands down my favourite bagels in the city. They're open 24/7 and the staff is always super patient as people decide on what to order. They have a variety of savoury and sweet flavours to choose from with my favourites being all dressed (everything) and sesame, but my sweet-tooth friend loves their cinnamon raisin. Every time I visit, I order two dozen and just keep them in my freezer. They also sell homemade cream cheeses, including a soy-based, non-dairy cream cheese for the lactose intolerant folks. In terms of sandwiches, I always go for the Kettleman's special (smoked salmon, tomatoes, red onions, olives, your choice of cream cheese). I've had friends also enjoy the breakfast bagel, Philly cheesesteak, and roast beef. They offer other bakery goods, but I'd say only the latkes are worth it other than the bagels. Pro tip: download their app and collect rewards because they stack up pretty fast. Every $1 = 1 point and 100 points = $10 off.

    Breakfast bagel
    Lian A.

    It was the first day of opening when we went to check out Kettlemans Bagel. They have a selection of items to grab and go such as pickles, cream cheese, pastries, and drinks. I got the breakfast bagel and was underwhelmed to say the least. The bagel (although fresh) was pretty small for the price, and bacon was paper thin. Nothing to write home about. The seating area was more like a standing area -- one small tiny table with seating and the rest of the space taken up by a long table against the side to maximize traffic I suppose. Not the most welcoming for a sit down breakfast/brunch, and more a takeaway place. What a bagel will remain my go to place for bagels.

    Philly cheesesteak on all dressed bagel
    Courtney C.

    Had to come here after hearing all the rave about this place. I got the Philly cheesesteaks sandwich on an all dressed bagel and a plain poppy seed bagel with butter. The Philly cheesesteak bagel was alright, there was a good amount of meat and cheese but they use roast beef as the meat so I'm just personally not a fan of that. It also came with a huge piece of pickle... 3.5/5 To my surprise, the plain poppy seed bagel was super good. The inside was chewy, while the outside was crispy. I really enjoyed it. 4/5 I would probably come back just for their plain bagels with butter!

    Bagel
    Maplewithmandarin W.

    Way more chewy than I expected, compared to the amateur bagels I usually get from loblaws. Price wise, really expensive. Half a dozen cost me about 11 bucks with gratuities included. (No option for you to not give a tip on their POS machine; probably I was just too afraid to spend time on identifying the no gratuity option when I knew there were many other customers behind me). Would I go back and get another dozen? Probably not.

    Green bagel - tastes like a plain bagel to be honest

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    Go to bagel house if you want to get more authentic Montreal style bagels. These ones are passable, but not great.

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    asked for egg on a blt.... got no egg on a very thin bagel that was falling apart. overpriced waste of time and money.

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    over-priced garbage. Dont let the $10 bagels and $4 cans of pop fool you... it's a Kettleman's. Spend your money elsewhere.

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    The Italian bagel is to die for but the bagel was a little dry. Their cream cheese collection is amazing.

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    4.2(23 reviews)
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    For visitors from out of town, as I was: there is no signage at street level, nor for that matter…read moreinside. There is a large network of below-ground corridors and shops accessible from the business complex at 120 W Adelaide. Take the escalator down and follow the signs towards the food court. Bagel & Co shares a large, bright, clean, albeit slightly noisy food court with several other food counters. The bagels are decent, considering they are clearly not baked on site, and they have a much smaller selection than I would expect from a proper bagel shop: I saw plain, sesame, rye, and cheese. I also saw some bags of either poppyseed or everything bagels, but it wasn't clear if those were available for sandwiches or only to be bought by the half-dozen in the bags. I had the All Canadian, which is tuna and bacon with chive spread. It also comes with shredded lettuce and with red onion; I had avoided the smoked salmon bagel (the New Yorker) because I was going to a meeting after and didn't want to smell like onions, so it was a bit frustrating to have passed over the likely better sandwich and still get onion breath. lol. The All Canadian was underwhelming: very average to slightly dry tuna salad, and I had to open it up to confirm it contained a minuscule amount of bacon. If you're looking for an average tuna & onion sandwich, the All Canadian here is a fair option. Again, bagel quality was better than I would expect for a restaurant selling bagels that were clearly baked off site earlier today or yesterday. Choice of both bagels and schmears was limited. It's challenging to find for a newcomer but probably very easy for a local.

    Great place for a quick and delicious breakfast. Luckily I had read the reviews and asked someone…read morefor directions. It's a hidden gem. The service was prompt and the egg salad sandwich was brilliant

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    Whole Grain Bagel with Sundried Tomato Cream Cheese.

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    3.8(347 reviews)
    0.8 kmQueen Street West, Downtown Core
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    Came for the caffeine, stayed (and will keep coming back) for the cookies!…read more This is such a great casual neighborhood haunt. It's got that perfect productive energy if you can snag a seat. It isn't necessarily "plush-cozy," but it feels lived-in and welcoming in the best way possible. Let's talk about the menu: * The Cookies: 1000/10. Easily one of the best in the city. I tell myself I'll try the food next time, but I always end up walking out with a cookie instead. * The Coffee: A bit of a mixed bag. My first Iced Americano was a miss (espresso tasted over-extracted/burnt), but don't let that deter you. I went back and a different barista made me a Flat White that was flawless. * The Food: Haven't tucked into the actual meals yet, but they look promising. Definitely worth a visit for the treats alone!

    I heard this was the place for cookies in Toronto, but unfortunately I wasn't as impressed as I…read morethought I would be. Maybe my expectations were too high but for me, it was a pretty mediocre one. I went for a chocolate chip cookie, and a flat white. Was immediately disappointed when the barista asked me what size I'd like my flat white, as I knew it's going to be a "flat white" i.e cappuccino. And that was confirmed. Way too milky. Literally couldn't taste the coffee. The chocolate chip cookie was a little too crumbly and tasted a little burnt. Unfortunately won't be going again

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    Ordered a super nova bagel (essentially a lox bagel). The portion is big but I did not feel…read moresatisfied from this bagel. I feel like the bagel was missing ingredients that a usual lox bagel should have. It was also very expensive ($8). Also, another reviewer noted that the bagels were not toasted well and I definitely agree with this point. Not sure if I'll return but the owners were very nice.

    This place has changed owners. It used to be my fav spot in the mornings. The new owners are nice…read moreand polite but i have a hard time establishing rapport with them. My fav thing to order is the all dressed bagel with the spinach light cream cheese. The old owners used to be more generous with the cream cheese...it would ooze out when you tried to eat it. The new owners are more stingy with the cream cheese and the bagels arent fully toasted. I got one today and it looks that i need to ask for double toasted next time. Their coffee is ok, they provide brown sugar which is a bonus. I generally go to the second cup next door because the coffe is stronger, but albeit more expensive. They also have a loyalty card but I never bothered with that since I don't go there that often. If you have a craving for bagel with cream cheese, this is the place to go. The bagels are generally fresh and the cream cheese is of good quality. My cream cheese bael cost $2.57 tax included which is not a bad deal.

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    Cheese Bagel (+ $0.60) with Plain Cream Cheese

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    Good selection of cream cheese

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