Brooklyn Boy Bagels
74, Shop 1/80 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, New South Wales, 2010
“Real-deal artisan NYC bagels come to Sydney”
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Why Choose Brooklyn Boy Bagels?
Brooklyn Boy Bagels brings authentic New York bagel craft to Surry Hills, using traditional methods with a two-day cold ferment, kettle boil and hand rolling. The OJ Lox and other signature bagel combinations are highly rated locally, and the welcoming staff help make it a welcoming spot for a quick breakfast or takeaway.
About Brooklyn Boy Bagels
Brooklyn Boy Bagels is a bagel shop in Surry Hills, New South Wales, built around the idea of real New York bagels done the slow way. The bakery describes its process as a two-day cold ferment, a kettle boil, hand rolling and baking on wooden bagel boards, which is the traditional method and not a shortcut. The founder, Michael Shafran, brings 13 years of experience to it.
On the menu side, the OJ Lox with smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, capers, onion and tomato, and the Pastrami Reuben with melted cheese, sauerkraut and smoky pastrami are the highlights. There's a gluten-free option and a good run of vegetarian and vegan fillings too, plus breakfast bagels, coffee and hot chocolate. Locals are a little split on the plant-based fillings: one person rated the vegan lox genuinely good, while another found the cashew cream cheese bland. A visiting New Yorker, someone fussy about bagels, reckoned these are the real thing and not the soft, bread-like rounds common around Sydney, which is high praise.
You can eat in, take away or get it delivered, and they cater too. They also run a wholesale range of sourdough, croissants, pretzels and pastries, with a drive-thru takeaway option at the Marrickville site. Staff are friendly and service is quick even when it's busy.
The shop is small, and that's the one thing people raise again and again. Seating is tight and it can get warm and stuffy inside, so takeaway and eating outside is the smart move, especially on a weekend morning. The bagels themselves are on the smaller side for some.
It opens early and closes mid-afternoon every day, so it suits breakfast and lunch, but check the hours before you head in. If you're after a proper boiled bagel in Surry Hills and don't mind a squeeze, this is a sound place to try.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The OJ Lox (smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, capers, onion, tomato) is absolute perfection - the balance of flavours is spot on and it hits every craving for a proper salmon bagel.”
“The bagels are delicious, packed with generous fillings. I honestly stayed full all day. The staff are super friendly, and the service was excellent.”
“Bagels are so good - great texture and just the right amount of chewy. Bagel to cream cheese ratio is also pretty good (still doesn’t quite meet the NYC level though).”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Brooklyn Boy Bagels
Brooklyn Boy Bagels makes New York style bagels using a two-day cold ferment, kettle boil, hand rolling and baking on wooden boards. Standouts include the OJ Lox with smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, capers, onion and tomato, the Pastrami Reuben, and bagel flavours like everything, sesame, blueberry and cinnamon raisin. Vegan lox and vegetarian options are also available.
Yes, Brooklyn Boy Bagels offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery, along with catering for larger orders. The shop also serves coffee and breakfast. Locals note the store is small with limited seating, so if you want to dine in it can get cosy, especially at busy times, but service is generally quick.
Beyond classic bagels and schmears, Brooklyn Boy Bagels sells bagel boxes such as the Sugarhill Box, The Dirty Dozen Box, Lunch Box, Brunch Box and a Build Your Own Bagel Box, plus a Mini Bagel 10-Pack. For something sweet, there's Chocolate Babka Loaf, Challah Cinnamon Scroll and Honey Cake.
Brooklyn Boy Bagels does offer vegan options including a vegan lox bagel and vegan cream cheese, and some customers have found the vegan lox genuinely tasty. If you have specific dietary needs like gluten-free or vegan, it's best to ask the staff directly when ordering to confirm what's available on the day.
Many locals describe the staff at Brooklyn Boy Bagels as friendly and helpful, with service that stays quick even when the small Surry Hills shop gets crowded. The bagels themselves are praised for generous fillings and good texture, though some mention the space can feel tight and warm during busy periods, so takeaway is a good option.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 2 9158 9555
- Address
- 74, Shop 1/80 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, New South Wales, 2010
How Brooklyn Boy Bagels Compares
in Surry Hills
More reviews than 61% of bakeries in Surry Hills
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-3pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-3pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-3pm
- Thursday
- 7am-3pm
- Friday
- 7am-3pm
- Saturday
- 8am-3pm
- Sunday
- 8am-2pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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