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ROOTED IN THE JEWISH BAKERIES OF 13TH-CENTURY POLAND, THE BELOVED BAGEL HAS SINCE BECOME A CULINARY ICON. HERE ARE FIVE OF THE UK’S BEST PLACES TO EAT THEM
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Best Boy Bagels, Sheffield Local institution Best Boy Bagels is a Jewish deli
by day and bao bun vendor by night. The bagels are hand-rolled, freshly baked and come crammed full of handmade pickles, ferments and sauces (don’t miss the coriander hot sauce) made from locally sourced ingredients. While menu staples such as bacon, egg and cheese don’t disappoint, look out for plant-based specials including the beetroot pakora.
instagram.com/bestboybagels
Beigel Bake, Brick Lane, London Brick Lane’s iconic Beigel Bake has been the
capital’s go-to for bagels since 1974. It’s still run by founders the Cohen family, and is open 24/7. Fan favourites include salmon and cream cheese, and salt beef with mustard served with a side of pickle. Expect to queue — but it’s definitely worth the wait.
bricklanebeigel.co.uk
Bross Bagels, Edinburgh This bagel shop is the brainchild of Montrealer
Larah Bross, who was determined to bring traditional bagels from her home city — which are thinner and denser than their New York counterparts — to Scotland and beyond. Look out for the McBross (haggis, Applewood smoked cheddar and a hash brown), as well as impressive veggie options. There are two locations in Edinburgh — one in Bruntsfield, the other in Portobello — and the company also ships unfilled bagels nationwide via next-day delivery.
brossbagels.com
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The Bagel Project, Nottingham Opened in trendy Hockley in 2023, The Bagel
Project offers fillings including loaded pulled pork (slow-cooked barbecue pork, an apple and carrot slaw and a homemade barbecue sauce), as well as the classic smoked salmon with cream cheese. To take things up a notch, ask for a drizzle of truffle oil.
instagram.com/ thebagelprojecthockley
The Bagel Guys, London Husband-and-wife team Paul and Jordan opened
this shop in Hackney’s Netil Market in part to satisfy New Yorker Jordan’s craving for NY-style bagels. Their 100% sourdough bagels are hand-rolled and baked fresh every day except Monday and come filled with combinations such as The BEC (streaky bacon, bodega- style egg, American cheese and house sauce) and The Vegan (vegan cream cheese, tomato, pickled cucumber and onions).
pauliesbagels.co.uk
From top: The Bagel Project; Bross Bagels; Best Boy Bagels 16
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WORDS: KAYLEIGH RATTLE. IMAGES: CAMERON BUTCHER; MARC MILLAR; DECLAN STAFFORD
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