Holy Mother of Bagels

5.0(5)

17 Albert St, Gumeracha, South Australia, 5233

“Traditional Sourdough Bagels, Barley Malt Boiled”

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Why Choose Holy Mother of Bagels?

Holy Mother of Bagels is known locally for sourdough bagels boiled the traditional way in barley malt, and they also make sourdough bread and cookies. Those familiar with authentic bagels from overseas rate them highly for their traditional quality and authenticity.

About Holy Mother of Bagels

Holy Mother of Bagels is a bagel bakery in Gumeracha, South Australia, and the sourdough bagel is what it does best. They're boiled in barley malt the traditional way, and the bakery also turns out sourdough bread and cookies.

We hear one person reckons they're worth a go if you're fussy about bagels. One local who grew up with the real thing overseas says these are the most authentic they've found anywhere in the country, and another simply calls them the best traditional bagels they've had in SA. One customer has mentioned that they freeze well, which suits anyone stocking up.

You'll also see their bagels around the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, since they supply a number of venues as well as selling direct. If you're planning catering, it's worth asking the bakery about it directly.

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What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“I'm from New York and my partner is from San Francisco, so we know good bagels and good sourdough. We've been looking for quality options for both since moving to Australia, and these are by far the best we've tasted anywhere in the country.”

Value

“Top quality product made with absolute care. They freeze really well.”

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Mother of Bagels

: This Gumeracha bakery specialises in traditional sourdough bagels, boiled in barley malt the old-fashioned way. Locals rate them highly, with more than one customer who grew up overseas calling them among the most authentic bagels they've found in Australia. The Everything Bagels and Plain Bagels are regular picks from the menu.
: Yes. Alongside its bagels, Holy Mother of Bagels bakes sourdough bread including a Country Batard and Country Tin loaf. The bakery is best known for its bagels, but the sourdough bread is made the same traditional way and is worth asking about if you're after a loaf for the week.
: Catering is one of the services offered by Holy Mother of Bagels, so it's worth contacting them directly if you need bagels or sourdough for an event or office order. Ask about quantities and lead times when you get in touch, as specifics aren't listed publicly.
: According to a regular customer, yes, the bagels freeze really well, which makes Holy Mother of Bagels a good option if you want to stock up in Gumeracha and keep a supply on hand rather than buying fresh each visit.
: Beyond the signature sourdough bagels, the published menu includes a Mixed Bag, Malted-Barley & Oat Cookie, Country Batard and Country Tin sourdough loaves. It's a compact menu built around traditional boiled bagels and sourdough, so check with the bakery directly for current availability and pricing.