I will only say this about this place: The bagels are hot and fresh. Other than that, an irritating place. read more

Very disorganized in terms of how to order. You're supposed to go to the back of the store, get the bagel then come to the counter to give them the bagel and order your toppings. Other than that, excellent bagels and flavourful cream cheese options. Some flavours include salmon lox, chives, garden veggie, olive, and many more. We tried the sesame bagel, scooped out the bread, with lox cream cheese. 10/10! read more

Of all of the what a bagel locations this location definitely has the best tasting bagels. All baked foods are always very fresh

I was in same plaza to shop at Organic Garage, and this place caught my attention, so decided to try it. From outside it is very inviting and made me curious. When you think about a local bakery and eatery, you imagine very cozy and delicious smelling cafe, where you can sit inside for hours. It was a cold day with flurries and I decided to go inside and absorb in all that amazing baked goodness feeling and aroma. However when I went in, I was disappointed. It was nothing like I imagined. There were no aromas of coffee or baked goods inside. It felt cold and I couldn't connect with this place, I just wanted to leave. However since I was inside, to be polite I purchased 6 bagels. They have pack of 6 bagels for $5.25. They do have coffee, however I didn't feel like having one, as the inside didn't tempted me. Bagels were okay, nothing extraordinary. Just like the ones you will get at any grocery store at half the price. They do have a sitting area, which is open I think 8-4, maybe that might be better option, however I am not impressed, they have a great brand name and from outside it looks amazing, however it didn't live up to name. They have so much potential to be an amazing place, however not up to the mark yet. read more

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I wanted to start off by saying when I first walked in I felt extremely unwelcome and the service was not great. So I asked for bacon they gave me literally two pieces for five dollars. On top of all of this, my bagel fell apart the second I opened it and were not very generous with their toppings. spent 20$ on a single bagel and we were not even aloud to sit down. The other location on Bathurst was extremely generous and welcoming.highly recommended going there read more

Food is pretty decent but space is very small! It's a cute and cozy spot, lots of bagel options too :)

I rarely give out a one star review, but this is literally the worst place to make a purchase right now, during the pandemic. Many reasons: - There's a signage on the front door that states the store has a capacity of 5 people at the moment (the space is SUPER small right now); however, people had no regard for this and there were easily 8-10 people inside at a time. The employees also didn't care to help regulate this, despite a good 4-5 people working who could have spoken up. - People were inside the store with no face coverings! Again, employees didn't make any effort to voice this to the customer(s). - Signage within the store requests for 2m distance between customers, as per social distancing recommendations, but customers have no regard for this and will just standing right beside you, even if there's space and the option to stand back. Overall, it felt like a very unsafe experience despite me being there for only 5-10 minutes to grab a sandwich. On the surface it looks like they're trying to oblige the rules and regulations but reality is, it's lacking in so many aspects. Will no be returning, at least not during the pandemic. read more

I'm just gonna start this off and say that the service here is unbelievable, it was awful. We walked in together (my husband and I, because we go everywhere together) and wait a while to get seated. We noticed that there were two tables free for us to sit down, but no server came by. Moments way later we got a server who didn't even greet us, looked like she hated her job, took us to one of those empty tables, and threw the menus at the table while her back was facing us and didn't even ask us what we wanted to drink. Guys listen to this next part your gonna love it, we waited 30 minutes to be asked what we wanted to drink, and we waited for our drinks to come. We ordered drinks with our food which should never happen because drinks usually come first then the food order. We both ordered salmon, cream cheese everything bagels with home fries. It took them over 20 minutes for them to serve that to us because we only ordered after 30 minutes of waiting. The people next to us arrived after we came and they got more complicated orders and their food came before ours. When we asked our server where our food was she said "I don't control the kitchen." She didn't even say let me find out for you. Lastly I had to walk up to the server to get us our bill because I know that would've took a long time too. I only rated two stars only because of the service. Food was good but great service makes the hole experience better in my opinion. I'll only come back if a change is done or only if a manager or owner will contact me because honestly this service was ridiculous. read more

What a Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

I sometimes came here to buy breakfast takeout. They had hundred types of bagels on display and there was always a lineup at the cashier. The bagels here and some other pastries I've tried were decent (with decent amount of sauce and ingredients). This place also offers a sit-in choice. read more

Bagel itself was good. Definitely recommend toasted. Cream cheese had NO FLAVOUR. I tried jalapeño and scallion, neither had taste. Also the disorganization is maddening!! Poor communication from staff, irritated staff. For such a busy place, they could be operating things more more efficiently. read more

It is not the Bagel that What A Bagel has that impressed me. Surprising it is the Salad.... Salad?? What's up? Have I been hanging around my Hot Yoga Date too much and turning into a Vegetarian?? Great selections at the salad bar with a salad going for $10.49. Sounded a little pricey...but when I saw my salad busting out from the container... I know I can just not finish that on my own. Great for Sharing!! The sweet and pastries selection is quite good too... love those mini danish for 3 for $1. Of course the toasted bagel with cream cheese... heavenly! No wonder there is always a long line up during lunch hours! read more

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My in-laws live in Thornhill, so we make frequent trips to visit. On our recent visit in July, we had brunch at What A Bagel Thornhill and REALLY liked it! The weather was scorchingly hot that weekend, so the place was packed with people trying to escape the heat. Which meant those lovely servers were working extra hard to keep up. But you never would have guessed anything was up with our server -- he was cool and collected and offered superior service! We tried the Shakshuka and LOVED it so much I'm going to try to recreate it at home. We also got the Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast and upgraded to a flat bagel, which we really enjoyed. And a Jerusalem Toast with Egg (not pictured). The entire experience was just lovely -- great food, in a fun environment, with fantastic service, and all at a fair price. What's not to love??? We'll be back! read more

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What a great place for breakfast, everything look and smell fresh, Saturday and Sunday little waiting time but still not to bad. Our server was nice and efficient to get our food together for big table. read more

Very poorly organized restaurant like me and my uncle we wanted to buy a bagel for me and the good citizens we were waiting in line and this woman said that are we in line then she tried to cut us and we were so confused and nobody seemed to care until someone finally took our order and very chaotic read more

The first time my mother brought home 'what a bagel', I asked her "why don't you buy a whole bag from the grocery store for like 3x less $?" then I took a bite and my life was changed. The bagels... they are magic!!! How did they make it so amazing? Did they sell their soul to the devil for this delicious, crispy but doughy, warm delicious bread with a hole?! Goodness sakes. This is my first visit into the actual store instead of begging my mom to constantly bring home bagels so I can wake up happy. This location is pretty big with a restaurant part & a take out part. Of course, me rushing to school, went to the take out part and got my favourite bagel - the pumpernickel (which I didn't know was pumpernickel and had to refer to it as 'the brown one', which got a chuckle from the lady.) The transaction went smoothly and the ladies working were nice, even though I know they are quite tired, working in the breakfast industry with hungry and grumpy customers in the morning. There are many different flavours of cream cheese and I settled on the dill one, which was delicious. I know my family is obsessed with the regular western cream cheese and even bring it home all the time. The quality of the food they offer is just spectacular. Ps. shoutout to all the lost sesame seeds that fell on the floor in the transaction of the bagel going into customer's brown bags.. those poor guys never had a chance. read more

What a bagel is generally hit or miss as some locations are great and others are horrible. This one is worse than most. We Did pickups a few times and it was meh... bagels were stale. I definitely don't recommend dining in as this service is horrible. The waitresses are rude, slow and tables are dirty read more

What a bad is great! Not sure why I haven't co e here before. You get to pick your own bagel off the rack and the. Bring it to the cashier. Bagels are so warm and fresh right off the rack. You have the option of getting it toasted as well. Once the bagel had been brought, someone will cut it for you, and add the toppings of your choice. read more

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A great place for breakfast or lunch. A Jewish take on a deli breakfast. (No bacon or ham here but with so many other good choices you don't miss it.) Super fresh salads with a long list of ingredient choices. Their sandwiches are delicious. If you're looking to indulge the Avocado Grilled Cheese is heaven. It comes with fried eggs, tomato, avo and cheese on challah bread. It literally melts in your mouth. Shakshuka is one of my staples here. Eggs poached in a tomato stew/sauce topped with goat cheese and served with pita. Their waffles are delicious, served with mounds of fresh fruit and maple syrup. Noise is a factor here it can be difficult to hear your table mates. Staff are friendly and helpful and always willing to make your visit pleasant. read more

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This is my local What a Bagel, and I have to say it is positively different from most other locations I've tried, especially for dining in. Most of the servers are "lifers", and for me it is always the first sign of a good place, and good management, treating their employees with respect. The food is just amazing (which is why going there for breakfast on a weekend is a nightmare - waiting times are up to an hour, sometimes). Is it worth waiting for an hour? Yes, yes, and yes again! Been there many, many times, and will visit many times again. read more

What a bagel is to bagels and cream cheese as to what Leonardo Di Vinci is to art. It's seems like they've perfected the combination of food, service and quality to create a perfect formula for success. From my understanding to visits all across town, they are not all built equal - meaning that some of them are franchises (and quite frankly - those franchisees cut a few corners). The main locations that I go to held by the owners of the company are absolutely exceptional. This particular location is busy - like crazy busy - all the time. Fresh tasty bagels, delicious creamy cream cheese, warm breakfasts, cream cheese/egg salad plates all for a very reasonable price for what you get. Their coffee is bottomless and it is delicious. I've been coming here for years and will continue to do so. read more

Great place for a local eatery. Service is hit or miss but the food is always good. Breakfast and salads tend to be very popular. I personally enjoy the different types of Jerusalem toasts. read more

What a Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

Great place for breakfast! Pros Good tasting food Well priced Good service Cons VERY busy on weekends. House salad is pretty mediocre read more

What a Bagel - Eggs Benedict $12 - Bagels Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

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Came here today for lunch with a friend. Had to wait 20 mins for a table because it was super busy. It was worth it though. We split the leafy green quinoa salad and the avocado egg grilled cheese on challah with sweet potato fries. The food was amazing and we had great service as well. I have not always had great service at wab in the past but today was great. read more

Used to be a good place to go but now is horrible. Servers are inconsiderate, staff makes you feel unwelcomed. Currently sitting here as my family beside me gets coffee spilt on her and maple syrup. Isn't apologized too as well as purchased pastries from the front to bring to the table for the child and was accused of not paying. No tip. Not coming back. If you want to leave feeling like total and utter shit be my guest but otherwise save yourself the trip and go elsewhere. read more

Came here for breakfast this morning with my mum! What a treat:) the bakery side looked amazing, lots of fresh sweets and bagels. The restaurant part was small but enough seating for the amount of customers in there. Pretty busy for a weekday morning. Me and my mum shared the salmon platter which would've been more than enough for the both of us, possibly even 3 people if you added an additional 2 bagels. We also got the french toast with bananas and strawberries. The toast was good but not worth getting again personally. The salmon platter was extremely generous and filling, we left stuffed for just under $20 a person including two cappuccinos. Thanks WAB for a yummy and super fresh breakfast! I also noticed a few of the customers who had sandwiches that looked amazing, definitely a must to try next time were in the neighbourhood. read more

What a Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Vaughan, Ontario

The standard order... "I'll have the Veggie Omelette. Yes, The one with onions, green peppers and mushrooms. But instead of mushrooms can I please have salmon slices... and instead of the green peppers, can I please have apples... and instead of the onions, can you please substitute Goji Berries? Great. Do you do egg whites? Well, I don't want those... I'd prefer egg beiges... mostly white with some yellow. You know what, don't use eggs at all. Just heat up some soy milk and use a teaspoon of olive oil to make it settle right. Oh, and instead of a salad can I please have some tofu cubes and spanish eggplant marmalade? And can you serve it all in a waffle cone?" This is substitution city. A land where nothing is what it seems. They really should consider just creating a fill-in-the-blanks menu. It would be so much easier. I think that it's somewhat of a joke... almost as if the whole community is trying to catch someone off guard so that they can beg for a free meal or a 20% discount. I feel really bad for the poor waiters and waitresses who work here. These people deserve medals. read more

If you are looking to receive exceptional customer service in a pleasant dining setting this is NOT the place. In fact, you'll be lucky to receive minimal service or close to decent service (with servers yelling at you from a far) at What A Bagel. The wait to be seated was absurd (roughly 30 mins) and it was no secret that people were cutting the line (regardless of the waiting list). If you're looking for delicious food served in such rush this may be the place for you - assuming you too are in as much of a rush. It's very clear that their prime concern is not your experience at What A Bagel. This company appears to be worried about how fast they can flip tables and increase profit. Overall input: They operate as a fast food business... That being said, they would be best off without the ignorant servers. Though, the food was good (being an understatement) - one star for that! read more

Best. Brunch. Ever. I highly recommend: making your own omelet, the nutella pancakes, any sandwich, and the eggs benedicts. read more

My go-to spot on the weekend.. but get there EARLY as the line can get (and will most likely be) very long... Sometimes a 30-40 minute wait (but for good reason). What a Bagel has several locations, this one being my favourite. I find one of their other locations, particularly at Bathurst St. and Rutherford Rd. to be quite small, and with poorer overall service. What a Bagel has never disapointed me, and I've ordered many items off of their menu including their famous WAB Salad, Fruity WAB Salad, Vegetarian Omelette, Chicken Breast Wrap, Tuna Avocado Wrap, Greek Salad, Sweet Potato Fries, and of course their unique make-your-own salads! They also have flat bagels ("Flagels") that are unique to What a Bagel, and are delicious! I find their regular bagels to be more "doughy" than some of their other competitors like St. Urbain. I guess it's all particular preference though... Nothing ever disappoints, and you can be guaranteed a great meal here... Great spot for breakfast or brunch with some friends or the family. read more

Love this place. Friendly staff and great food. Right when you walk in, the place feels happy. Lots of Windows, happy people and friendly staff During busier breakfast times, there's usually a wait but that's what you should expect for s good restaurant. We usually get bagelinis (flat bagels) sandwiches. They're always fresh and hot. They do however take a long time to make for some reason. It's rare that we don't have to wait a while for them. It's ok. They're worth the wait. Be prepared. This is a family place. If you don't like to eat in loud environment with (potentially) screaming kids, don't come during busy times! Love the owners. They seem like nice people. Bakery is also good. The only downside. When we get bagels (sandwiches) for take out, they tend to be pretty expensive for what it is. Bagel power! read more

This new addition to the What A Bagel locations is wonderful! I love all of their locations and melt in your mouth bagels that are soft and warm. However, this new location has an eatery so you can have a nice brunch, lunch or snack in a seated atmosphere. As well, they have a more plentiful menu to please any lunch crowd. And just think.... once you are done your meal, you can pick up some food to take home to enjoy. As for personal favourites, I highly recommend their tuna or egg salad on a nice bagel or one of their bourekas stuffed with potato filling. read more

NOTE: This review is mostly for their dine-in restaurant. Delicious breakfast/lunch items. Everything tasted very fresh and the service is friendly and quick. I've (so far) tried the benedict, challah french toast, and omelettes here and they've all been delicious and filling. Can't go wrong with this place for a brunch. The baked goods are delicious as well and not too sweet like some others'. Gotta try their rugelach and chocolate goodies. Can't wait to go back. read more

I was here for brunch with my 11mos old and friend today. Ordered my daughter a side of blueberries and they were clearly unwashed. I asked the waitress to wash them and she responds to me- "we don't wash our produce. We never do. We don't have have a sink upfront. Our sink is all the way in the back." As if this is some acceptable policy! This woman expected me to feed my baby pesticide covered fruit. I insisted and she says "I'll check, but we're very busy". Someone came by my table and dropped off the fruit. I'm appalled by this attitude. I can't believe I had to insist my kid's fruit be clean? She also got my order wrong, which I didn't even bother to send back. Not a good experience. read more

What-a-bagel has the most delicious breakfast/lunch/brunch food (open till 3pm), which is not an option at all the locations. I don't even go anywhere else. Lots of options, and everything is healthy and delicious. Everything on the menu is great. The coffee is also my favourite. The service is always good. The place gets really busy on the weekends, and sometimes there is a wait, but its worth it! Bagels are the best I've ever had, and the pastries are delicious. read more

I'll keep the review brief. Speedy service, clean, friendly staff, great triple decker grilled cheese sandwich with home fries. Only issue is that the waitstaff never came back to refill the water. That takes away a star. read more

I came here because St Urbain is closed on Mondays and I didn't realize that and I really wanted a bagel. What a Bagel's bagels are okay, but not the best bagel I've ever had. They're a bit on the salty side and they're missing that great bagel chew that you'd get with a classic Montreal-style bagel like a St. Urbain's bagel. Better than Tim Horton's bagels, absolutely, but not something I'd go out of my way to get. They do have a good selection of bagel flavours. read more

They have amazing bagels and because they are always busy the food is always fresh. The sit down brunch is really great and tasty. The takeout bagel counter is my favorite you can choose what you'd like in your sandwich in the moment, they always stuff it so it's a filling sandwich and it's really tasty and fresh! The prices are great too! Service isn't wonderful but could be because they are always busy there. I'm at the bagel counter at this location or the bathurst and steeles location at least once a week and the quality of food never dissapoints. read more

Rancheros Benedict on pumpernickel, a breakfast of Mexican champinos! This Location is always consistent, comfortable and attentive. I always order eggs benedict and it's always delicious. Sometimes they come up a bit short on the hollandias portions, but the cream cheese makes up for it. They have a great house salad, upgrade to the WAB, and a salad menu that is customizable. I would recomend this breakfast/ lunchfast spot to anyone. read more

Crazy busy place, but worth the wait. There's not a single item on the brunch menu that I don't like. My favourites are the eggs Benedict (medium) and Pancakes (fluffy and tasty), quick coffee refills, and generous amount of fruit as side. Plenty of parking spots in the plaza and the aroma of the fresh baked bagels is heavenly. In summary, it's my favourite brunch spot on Sunday mornings. read more

We are big fans of Breakfast and after so many places we can confidently say this is the BEST place to eat breakfast in the Greater Toronto! The Food is absolutely delicious, top notch professional service and once again the food is SOOO GOOOD! read more