Siegel's Bagels was high on my short list of must-tries while visiting the Granville Island Public Market and is one of those classic market stops. They've been around since 1990 and are known for their Montreal-style bagels and smoked meat, with bagels baked in a traditional flame oven using fresh ingredients. We arrived late in the day, near closing so by the time we got there, they had already sold out of a few bagel varieties. You can keep it simple and order bagels and flavored cream cheeses, or go for deli items and full sandwiches featuring Montreal smoked meat. I went with the regular Montreal smoked meat sandwich. It didn't take long to prepare, and we took our food over to the market's dining area. The portion was generous and came with a pickle on the side. The bagel itself tasted fairly standard to me--though to be fair, it was the end of the day--but the smoked meat was the real highlight: moist, tender, and full of flavor. That's the part I kept going back to bite after bite. Overall, I'm glad we stopped by. It's an easy, satisfying market meal and a great way to try a bit of Montreal-style deli culture in Vancouver. Next time, I'd definitely go earlier in the day for the full selection. read more

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Service sucked, bagel ok Salmon lox on everything bagel 5/10 - your typical salmon bagel with capers, onion, cream cheese - nothing impressive about the bagel imo - could get this type of bagel at other places but I'm not from Canada so no sure if this is considered really good here - bagel was warm, light - had a good chew Vancouver public market is a tourist hotspot which is why I ended up there. Came in the afternoon. There was so line whatsoever, no one before or after me. Looked like they had some online orders. The lady who took my order was impatient when I was ordering and kept rolled her eyes when I asked if there was anything else I should try. So I only ended up ordering the one popular bagel I see everyone get. Pick up was awkward, they didn't call out a number or wave me over. They just left it on the counter till I asked. I stood near them the whole time so I would've miss my order. Overall, wouldn't come back bc of that experience but also the bagel was okay. Either way it's probably worth a try if you're in this market place anyways. read more

The bagel was perfectly chewy with a nice crust, and the filling was generous without being overwhelming. The smoked salmon and cream cheese combination was fresh, well balanced, and exactly what you want from a classic bagel. The location makes it even better. Sitting outside, enjoying your bagel with a coffee, and taking in the Granville Island vibe really completes the experience. Service was friendly and efficient, making it an easy and enjoyable stop any time of day read more

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A nice surprise! Delicious bagels in Vancouver at the Granville Public Market. What's great as you can see that being freshly baked and rolling right into the bin in front of your eyes while you wait. Lots of varieties are offered. I had the everything bagel as a bagel sandwich with egg meat and cheese and it was a fantastic breakfast. The whole public market is very casual and fun. read more

super good, sweet, fresh bagels! totally met my expectations and I was so happy with my choices. They smelled amazing and came out quick. loved the different taste it had then normal... read more

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Siegel's makes a delicious bagel! The service was very quick, even though they were extremely busy. I ordered the rosemary rocksalt with chipotle lime cream cheese. The bagel was flavourful and has a nice crisp texture. The cream cheese was tasty and had a good amount of heat. I will be back to try more bagel/cream cheese combinations! read more

Siegel's Bagels - Rosemary rocksalt bagel with chipotle lime cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Was visiting Vancouver for a weekend so of course we have to visit Granville Island Public Market to see the abundance of food options! We were walking around the market and this bagel place really caught my eye as they have a variety of cool bagel flavors that I haven't seen in the states like Rosemary Rocksalt and Sundried Tomato. We got the one of the lox bagels. This is my second time trying bagels in Canada and I still really like that their bagel is too heavy or doughy like the ones in NYC. The thinner bagel combined with the smoked salmon and cheese was in great proportion and really made it a delicious item to eat without feeling stuffed. Since this location is conveniently located inside the market, you can eat the bagel along the waterfront or at other public seatings they have inside the market. Love the ambiance at the market. Service is quick and good. read more

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When in Vancouver, you have to make a trip to Granville Island Public Market. I was hunting through the aisles looking for something to eat and some fresh bagels immediately caught my eye. On my first trip to Vancouver, I also had a lox cream cheese bagel. With that core memory in mind, I was determined to relive my quintessential Canadian experience. - Lox & Cream Cheese Bagel -- warm Montreal-style bagel, thick layer of salmon cushioned between cream cheese, finished with capers; rich, buttery, and the perfect lox-to-cream-cheese ratio Siegel's specializes in Montreal-style bagels, which differ from NYC bagels: they're boiled in honey water, baked in a wood-fired oven, slightly sweeter, and have a larger center hole with that soft-chewy inside and gently crisp exterior. There was a short line of others eyeing the fresh bagels, and you can watch them rolling dough right behind the counter. Service was quick and friendly--I got my bagel in under 5 minutes. Since Siegel's is located in the middle of Granville Island Public Market, you can grab your bagel and enjoy it right along the waterfront. The ambience inside is busy and bustling, but the moment you step out, the skyline views over the water are spectacular. A perfect snack paired with a perfect Vancouver moment. read more

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I fell in love with Montreal-style bagels during a trip last year, and I've been hooked ever since! So I was thrilled to find Siegel's Bagels during our visit to Granville Market. One bite of the sundried tomato bagel with creme cheese and I knew I had to get more. Since I was flying back to LA the next day, I grabbed a dozen day-old bagels to bring home--6 sesame and 6 everything. Perfect for freezing and toasting later (just make sure to slice them first!). My husband couldn't resist the smoked meat sandwich and polished it off in no time. These bagels are the real deal--chewy, flavorful, and totally worth the carry-on space. read more

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My friend and I came around 1PM on a Monday; although there was a line, it went by very quick. We ordered an Everything Bagel with Garlic Chive and another with Sun-Dried Tomato. Both cream cheeses were alright and not especially good. Bagel was on the denser and smaller side. Overall, indeed just an OK bagel spot. read more

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Love these Montreal Style bagels. Smaller, crispier and denser than the New York bagels that I'm used to. Quick service and great options here. I had to go with the Salmon and Lox on an Everything bagel. I highly recommend it. read more

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Siegels is one of the best bagels I've had in a while. The open kitchen, large oven is a show stopper. We ordered a rosemary bagel with Montreal beef. A little on the smaller side but 5/5 quality and flavour. Long line, worth it. read more

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I heard a lot about Canada's "smoked meat" and stopped here for a late lunch while bicycling around town. The sandwich was generously filled with lightly smoked and tender beef; like a less peppery and less fatty pastrami. A half dill pickle accompanied the sandwich. The prices are very was very fair. The cashier was friendly. I recommend anyone who enjoys eating pastrami try Siegel's. read more

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tl;dr despite the crowd, these Montreal-style bagels and cream cheese are equal parts bland and expensive Vancouver has a relative dearth of bagel bakeries, but that hasn't stopped a number of specialty spots from popping up. Siegel's Bagels is one such spot, opened by Montreal expats in 1990 to focus on Montreal-style bagels and meats. The original shop is near Kits Beach, but Siegel's has since opened another shop in the Granville Island Public Market. Siegel's is one of countless vendors within the Granville Island Public Market. Briefly, this large converted warehouse is now home to plenty of restaurants, grocers, and specialty merchants. The Market is immediately adjacent to the marina and False Creek inlet, and the remainder of Granville Island is home to countless boutiques and art galleries. It feels like a contact sport to park on the island and find seating within the market. Within the market, the background color palette is industrial brown and grey, but many vendors add a flourish of color. Skylights shine down onto exposed rafters, and heavy-duty lighting fixtures hang from the soaring roof. No music is playing, but the metal walls echo with the din of chatter. Siegel's corner stall features a brick wood-fired oven and a tall stack of countless bagel varieties ranging from standard to intriguing. My partner and I arrived at the Market for weekday lunch, and she immediately gravitated toward Siegel's long line. We opted for the intriguing Rosemary Rocksalt Bagel paired with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Cheese. The extremely dense Montreal-style bagel was smaller even than the rings at Tim Horton's, and the vaguely rosemary-y taste wasn't even particularly salty. The accompanying cream cheese was vibrant in color and muted in taste. The service is unengaging and formulaic, and the only thing less palatable than the bagel was the $5 charge. For that price, I would hope to classify a bagel as "good" (or even simply "warm"), but Siegel's bagel was neither. If you're going to spend the money, might as well do so on something at least marginally enjoyable. read more

This location is not side the Granville Island Market. They make all the bagels on site menu is promising and cover all the bagel shop essentials. Bagels itself are on the smaller side with crispy outside and chewy inside. There are many different flavors available to choose from. Bagel display is neat and clean. There is always line at the register, but service is quick. I ordered smoked meat on everything bagel, with mustard. Although I ordered "large" but meat minimum amount and unevenly distributed. Mustard they used was lacking flavor. With all that and seeing all the visitors in line to order, I am sure this is tourist trap. They may have better and more convincing products in their other locations. Prices are higher side. I paid $13 for and everything bagel toasted with minimal smoked meat and one pickle. I think it is good to try this place once. read more

Siegel's Bagels - Beautiful display of assorted bagels. - Bagels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've heard this is one of the top BC bagel joints, skip it and get yourself a Thomas' if you have a bagel craving. The island is cool, plenty to do. It must be the water! read more

Worth the wait in line - get a sandwich, or just some bagels to go. They have have several flavours of rugelach, which is something I don't see often. If you are ordering a sandwich or bagel with cream cheese you might have to wait a bit if it is busy. Otherwise the line moves pretty quickly. read more

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On the the Friday after Christmas (December 27), it was a 10-15 minute wait to order, then another 10 or so for our food. They did mix up two of our bagel halves, so instead of getting a plain bagel with cream cheese, my kids got half rosemary rock salt and half plain with cream cheese. Luckily one of them did like the rosemary rock salt. The food court was crazy busy but we were able to get a table for 5 of us. * Chocolate Walnut Rugelach - 3.5 stars. Tomato was really not fresh. * Egg, Tomato & Cheddar on Rosemary Rock Salt ($8.75) - 3.5 stars. * Cream cheese plain bagel ($4.75) - good enough, kids ate most of it! * Reuben ($13.15) - 3.5 stars. A little skimpy on the meat. read more

Siegel's Bagels - Reuben ($13.15) - 3.5 stars. A little skimpy on the meat. Fri lunch 2024-12-27 - Bagels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I'm still figuring if I'm a bagel person! But when we were here, I definitely wanted to try their bagel, such a queue to order. I got the everything bagel extra toasted with cream cheese, the game changer was the raw onion and capers on the side. The bagels are just lovely and taste amazing with the capers and onions. Perfectly hard on the outside and soft on the inside unlike some bagels I've had that are rock hard. My husband got some lox on the side and he actually just had that and loved it. Glad I could try this place. I am a bagel person! ‍ read more

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Was super excited to try all things in Granville Island. So i needed to try a bagel and Siegels as recommended by others. I had the everything bagel with dill cream cheese and it was okay. Bagel was very dense so if you like that then this is your place. The cream cheese had a perfectly mild dill flavor which i appreciated. Overall it was an okay bagel. Nothing i would go out of my way for. read more

Siegel's Bagels in granville was a smooth process, there were a lot of options to choose from; but while we stood in line we were able to make a decision on what we wanted to try. after we ordered, we were given a number. expect a wait time depending on how busy it is that day. we were a bit cramped while waiting for our order, but we enjoyed the bagel outside and started our morning with a solid breakfast sandwich. read more

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Delicious bagels. Conveniently located in the granville island farmers market year round. I loved the variety of flavours here but what I really loved is that they had a variety of flavoured cream cheese and enough toppings to make a delicious breakfast bagel or savory bagel for lunch. We bought some smoked salmon and cream cheese here and we really loved the delicious bagels we made during our stay. A nice stop for a treat or take home treats from Vancouver! read more

Siegel's Bagels - 1 dozen bagels with cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I only encountered Siegel's because there was a line and typically if there's a line then there's something good at the end. I highly recommend someone waiting in line while another looks at the menu as there's a few different menus - I saw one for the flavors of the bagels, one for sandwiches, and one for specials. I ended up getting the breakfast bagel sandwich on a. rosemary and salt bagel. Although the bagel was small, it was pretty delicious. I loved the smoked meat on it and the bits of sea salt and rosemary on the bagel. All in all, I waited about 25 minutes for the sandwich to be ready which was perfect to explore other bits of the market. read more

Siegel's Bagels - Breakfast bagel sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Siegel's Bagels - Montreal's Smoked Meat ($12.95) 7/10 Another famous brand, Siegel's apparently the closest you can get to Montreal bagel in Vancouver. I wasn't sure what to expect so I just got their most well known menu, rosemary salt bagel with Montreal smoked meat. Despite choosing the normal filling, the bagel was overflowing with the meat to the point of being too much. The mustard didn't really help and halfway through I really struggle to finish since the flavour was very monotone. I think it's mostly an issue with me choosing the wrong menu and the bagel itself was pretty nice. I enjoyed the rosemary and the salt added a nice texture to the bagel. Next time I'll probably try the sweet bagel or lox. read more

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We came back and got the rosemary bagel club and a stuffed Montreal smoked meat. The stuffed bagel was ok, but the club sandwich was much better. The star was of course the bagel itself rather than the toppings but not bad. They had lots of bagels and cream cheeses. Next time I might try the sun-dried tomato or onion bagels. read more

Siegel's Bagels was at the top of my list of places to try at Granville Island Public Market and they did not disappoint! The line was a bit long, but moved quickly. The longest part is waiting for your order (10ish minutes), but it's worth it! I ordered the Lox & Cream Cheese on a Sesame Bagel and my husband ordered a Lox & Cream Cheese on an Everything Bagel. The cream cheese was a bit heavy handed, but they also gave a good amount of lox - which I feel like people can get skimpy with. I really liked the size and texture of the bagel as well. I feel like bagels tend to be large and fluffy, but these bagels were perfect in size and thickness. I don't typically eat bagels at home, but their bagels made me want to bring back a bag for myself! And I might just do that on my next visit to Vancouver ;) read more

It was good to try Siegel's bagels as I've never had Montreal style bagels before. The standard for me is still NY bagels though. The bagels here are freshly prepared and still warm when you but them, but a bit underwhelming. They're smaller, crispy on the outside but dense on the inside. It's a fine bagel but indistinguishable from any other ordinary bagel I've had. Line is long but does move pretty fast with attentive service. This place is located in Granville Public Market. read more

Siegel's Bagels - Bagels in the open fire oven - Bagels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This review is exclusively for their Montreal smoked meat - our family's favorite! They make their bagel fresh and it sure did taste like it! I always get everything bagel for the sandwich. The bagel was soft and savory. The smoked meat was prepared to the perfection: flavorful & thinly sliced! And they gave piles of smoked meat in one sandwich! The mustard elevated the whole sandwich to a perfection (chef kiss!). The sour pickle helped cut the greasiness from the smoked meat. I could eat this everyday! This is my TOP must eat food when I'm in Vancouver! P.S. please don't eat the bagel outside, unless you want to fight with sneaky sea gulls! I almost lost half the bagel to one pesky bird! read more

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I really do not think much of the bagels here. I first tried it at the Cornwall location a few years ago and never again, until now. To give it another try. There were lots of flavors for both the bagels and the cream cheese. I was debating to just do a bagel with cream cheese or have it as a sandwich. In the end I got the morning bagel as I saw several people ordered that. It came with smoked meat, cheddar and egg. I chose the everything bagel. The bagel was quite small, and a bit tasteless. I could barely taste the saltiness of the smoked meat. It was quite bland for a breakfast sandwich. The bagel was chewy and not too hard. Not pillowy soft though. I guess I am just not a fan of this bagel. I must remember not to try it again in future. read more

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We were walking around the island on a weekday morning and stopped for a bagel sandwich here. It came out warm and hit the spot! I'd recommend stopping by if you're a bagel fan (or just have US expectations for your bagel). read more

Siegel's Bagels - Bagel sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I think the lox and cream was just okay for the price, it was good but not mindblowingly good. We also got just the rosemary bagel and if you want it toasted there is an extra fee. read more

Siegel's Bagels - Lox and Cream smoked salmon with Rosemary salt bagel - Bagels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

ET bagel just seeds. Not for me. Need salt garlic parmigiana etc. toasted make sure you double toast.

Everyone hits Lee's Doughnuts on Granville Island and even if they do not and happen to go by the mighty Siegel's Bagels they only look at the main case. But it's the in-the-know folks who bypass it and go to the smaller refrigerated case and ask for what they now call a cheese stuffed bagel. (aka cheese bagel!) Have had these since I was young and they taste the same as they always did. An almost puff pastry layered outside with an sweet and savory cheesecake like interior with a hint of lemon. Amazing, fully, light, flavorful and required to be heated. If you have gone there but not ordered these you are missing out. read more

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Montreal smoked meat bagel is so tasty from here! With a side of pickle, it's a delicious treat for a nice sunny day at Granville island. Just don't let the birds get to your food! The amount of meat they like on is drool worthy. First place I go to after getting Lees donuts. Their bagels are always fresh and baked right in the stove in front of everyone! read more

The bagels are good and freshly made (you can see them being baked in the oven). It's in Granville Island Market so expect a line during busier times (and all the ambience that goes along with a crowded market). I had a sesame bagel toasted with dill cream cheese. Bagels are on the smaller side than some other places ... not as thick nor wide. Staff were helpful and friendly, and focused on keeping the line moving (so don't expect extra chit chat that isn't related to your order). The bagel is good -- Montreal style -- so if you're expecting something else then that's on you ;-) I do with they had chive/green onion cream cheese but as of this writing they do not. Price is reasonable ($1.95 per bagel). read more

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I'm a longtime NYer (visiting from Seattle) with very low bagel expectations for the PNW, but these bagels found a way to totally disappoint. Unfortunately, the bagel was stiff (not hard, per se, just very little five) and the cream cheese was shockingly taste-free :( Leaving 2 stars as the line moved quickly and service was as expected on a hectic Sunday morning; it's also pure pleasure to be inside the Granville Island market. This place is a gem! read more

Good quality but the style is "bready" which I am not a fan of. The bagels are decent but if you prefer NY style these will disappoint. read more

Ugh. What can I say? I am a little annoyed at the misleading 4 star review this place has. My husband and I where super excited to try this place so we went back to Grandville Island Public Market SPECIFICALLY just to try out their bagels. This was the hardest most stale tasting bagel I have ever had in my life. The ones I have at home from Vons with the Tillamook cream cheese was WAY better!!! Not to mention it's overpriced. It was so hard to bite through as it was that hard. I just couldn't believe it. So disappointing. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE at all! Please save your time and money and try something else out there. My husband had the Tim Horton bagel sandwich and that was better- and that's not saying much because Tim Hortons also SUCKS! Only leaving a star because I can't put my review otherwise. Also we came early - 8ish in the morning so if this is what a newly cooked bagel taste like- RUN AWAY! Sorry not sorry. read more

Siegel's Bagels - Lox sandwich on their plain bagel - Bagels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Granville Island, where one of two Siegel's Bagels is located, is a tourist attraction. But they have a pretty decent public market, so respect. We popped over for an afternoon visit to check out the food vendors and I noticed Siegel's had a long line that snaked around the side of another vendor. So then I had to know if these bagels were worth that line. I enjoyed watching the on-display bagel making process as I waited. Siegel's produces Montreal style bagels, which are wood fired, as opposed to your typical New York style boiled bagel. They are smaller and chewier. I decided to go with a half dozen containing pumpernickel, everything, and rosemary rock salt. I had them include a cinnamon raisin for Spouse, and I took home a container of veggie cream cheese. I really liked that the clerk offered me a freezer bag and tie for my bagels, something I haven't been offered in my lifetime of buying fresh bagels. The verdict: this is a tasty bagel. I appreciated the abbreviated size (sometimes you just don't want that much bagel), the chewiness, and the malty flavor of the pumpernickel. If you want to eat this bagel untoasted, it's best done on the day of baking. I always freeze my fresh bagels the day I purchase, but I left one of these out to eat the next day and they definitely seem to be harder than a NY bagel. A light toast did the trick. The veggie cream cheese is definitely one of the best I have had, with finally chopped veg and well seasoned. I am not a local, but will definitely check out Siegel's Kitsilano shop on future visits to avoid the Granville tourist crowd. read more

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Tasty montreal bagel here in VC. I enjoyed my breakfast sandwich from this place. I like that you can see the oven and the bagel being baked. The flavor of my bagel was good and the service was friendly. Overall: Great bagel option in this food court. read more