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    What A Bagel - Spadina

    3.3 (250 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    WHAT A BAGEL - SPADINA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Michelle Y.

    Disclaimer: I'm not Canadian but I LOVE bagels and this was my first visit. I enjoyed their toasted marble bagel. To be honest, their plain cream cheese wasn't my favorite and I was hoping it'd be fluffier, but that's just my preference so can't complain. I really enjoyed the fresh juices and smoothie options too - I wanted to try them all, but went with the classic OJ. The coffee was good - nothing to write home about. The people who helped me (I had about three workers help) were very kind. In particular, since I was visiting, I wanted to take several home and he carefully packaged them up for me (although, they ended up getting completely smushed in my carry on - #WorthIt). They also had pastries but I wasn't interested in those - your typical croissant, cookies, etc. The ambiance was just a typical shop/deli. I can't wait to come back and try a hot breakfast bagel sandwich next time - those looked great! Bonus - (not pictured) they have day old bread for a discounted price. I wanted that too, but no more space in my luggage; what a steal!

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    Yannick K.

    This is going to rub some peoples the wrong way.. but this place is top 3 lattes in the area.. The food was tasty and feels fresh and healthy for sure, no complaints! But the flavoured lattes are the reason for my 5 stars

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    Ali B.

    I haven't been to What A Bagel, ever, so this was my first time going. I was delightfully surprised as I had heard many things about this location. First of all, the interior was nice and cozy. The employees were kind and even recommended a few bagels I should get for my friends and I. Unfortunately I wasn't too hungry, so I managed to just get 3 bagels to take them home and enjoy there. When I received the bagels, they were still very warm to the touch, as if they were freshly baked. I got home and quickly ate my bagel with some cream cheese, and all I've got to say is it was delicious! I think I may have found my new go-to bagel joint in the city.

    The "Grand slam". I love the fried salami and strange Canadian Turkey bacon
    Michael S.

    What A Bagel is by far the best breakfast or lunch restaurant in Toronto. They don't have many tables, but it only takes a few minutes to be seated. Their bagel sandwiches are amazing. But it's the "grand slam" I get. Their pancakes are consistently fluffy and moist. The price is fair for all the food. The servers are polite and efficient. The Israeli salad is also great.

    Pumpernickel Bagel + Butter And an Iced Caramel Latte

    Service was meh, guy making the bagel could not have any patience. I asked what jam they have 3 times, 1st time was ignored, 2nd time he asked me to check the paper in front which only has cream cheese flavours, 3rd time he took the time finally to tell me only strawberry flavour. The other guy at cashier seemed like he had no patience either. Also although there are seating spots he said I have to dine-in to sit, so I had to order take-out and eat outside on the street. Food itself was fine. Nothing extraordinary but it id a decent bagel. On the expensive side though. Would not recommend unless you are on the run and need a quick food grab to carry out with you. Their coffe was also average (quite expensive for its quality) Bagel being decent is the only reason for the 2nd star.

    20 dollars for a avocado turkey bacon bagel? No thanks. Restaurant management sucks, long wait for a to go order. I will never come again.
    Christie X.

    Expensive and overrated, long wait. Bagel is oily and staff was rude. The amount of avocado does not worth spending 20 dollars.

    Naz K.

    I usually come here and get bagels takeout, but I came for the first time with a friend for their brunch on the patio. I loved the whole experience, from the kind staff, to the cute vibe outside, to the delicious food.

    Everything bagel
    Ernest T.

    This is just a bagel review You can get half a dozen bagels for $5.25 total which is a very good price for fresh and good quality bagels. The bagels were big with a barely-there bagel hole (honestly this can be a controversial topic among bagel aficionados but I actually don't mind because usually all the cream cheese comes out of the hole! anyways..) and airy and fluffy. I got the everything bagels and they had a good amount of topping (mostly sesame and poppy seeds) on them and they tasted pretty good even without any cream cheese. They also tasted just as good out toasted out of the freezer. I would definitely recommend trying some of the bagels here, pretty much grocery-store prices for a much superior product. Staff were also nice.

    Everything bagel
    Joee G.

    The everything bagel was crunchy on the outside, soft and pillowy inside. Cream cheese was more sour flavor vs the sweet/creamy I'm used to. Very good and fresh. Different seasoning than Illinois bagel which was a nice change. Definitely worth stopping off for a quick breakfast/meal

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    Daniel G.

    Really enjoyed the everything bagel with extra cream cheese from here. Soft bagel with a nice crunch on the outside. Very fresh tasting. The cream cheese was a bit more sour than Im used to bit pretty good.

    Phuong P.

    Quite honestly, WAB never fails as a breakfast, lunch and snack option - open for dinner already, guys! All their eggs are buttery, creamy, and fluffed to the max. Paired with with the house salad which has a nice tartness in its dressing, and of course their in house baked bagels - perfection every time!

    Shakshuka with feta, home fries and a pumpernickel bagel
    Renee G.

    Terrific breakfast! The bagels were the perfect combination of crispy on the outside but chewy soft. The shakshuka was so flavorful and hot from the oven, with 2 perfectly cooked eggs. My wife had a lox sandwich on a pumpernickel bagel, and she said it tasted better than any she had when she lived in NYC. The service was friendly and attentive too. It's a must stop for all future visits to Toronto.

    Smoked salmon with scallion cream cheese and capers. So good!
    Kate T.

    Delicious bagels that I have on good authority are nearly as good as the ones in New York. Their bagels have the perfect consistency, not too dense and a bit chewy. I recommend the marble rye with one of their fresh cream cheeses! It's a little bit disorganized in there and you have to watch for crowding occasionally but it's worth it. And they have a nice big patio outside.

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    I love What A Bagel! The best shakshukah! And the people are so kind. They really care about what they do.

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    They have a 2 hour time limit for dining. They make you leave once you pay! Very rude.

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    I got some breakfast bagels here with a friend and they were super tasty and filling.

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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!

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    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.

    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.

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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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