The Bagel Boys

If you're after a proper bagel in Brisbane City, this is the bagel bar locals point you to. The Bagel Boys sits in the Gardens Point end of town and turns out New York-style bagels made fresh daily, kettle-boiled and then baked the traditional way. It's the sort of place where the bagel is the point, not an afterthought.

They offer gluten-free options, vegan options, and a range of bagel flavours. People talk about plain, sesame, poppy seed, everything, jalapeño, garlic, onion and a cinnamon one that gets recommended at the counter. Fillings are generous, and the bacon and egg bagel and the chipotle chicken bagel come up often. You can also buy bagels on their own to take home, and there are vegan and gluten-free options if you're feeding a mixed group.

Each one is made to order, so expect a few minutes' wait rather than a grab-and-go. We've heard it gets busy, so allow a little extra time if you're watching the clock. The bagels come out hot and freshly toasted, and the cream cheese melts straight into them. Breakfast is the big drawcard, and a bagel with a coffee is considered good value around here. Takeaway is easy, and there's a window if you're in a hurry, though there are only a few seats inside.

Staff get a lot of friendly mentions, and one visitor said this is their first stop every time they land in Brisbane. One person wasn't won over by the vegan filling, another found a cold meat option wasn't to their taste, and the coffee gets mixed comments, so it's the bagels you're here for. Credit and debit cards and mobile payments are all accepted, and there's a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

They also supply cafés and restaurants wholesale and cater for events, gluten-free included. Check the hours before you head in, as weekends are shorter and the shop is closed one day a week.