Mile End Bagels

4.6(1247)

14 Johnston St, Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065

“Australia's first wood fired bagelry”

Call Now Website Google Maps

Services:Custom Cake OrdersDeliveryTakeawayDine-In

Fresh From the OvenFriendly Staff

Known for

Montreal style bagelsMatchaEgg salad bagelTakeawayDeliveryDine-inIn-store pick-upCoffee

Why Choose Mile End Bagels?

Mile End Bagels brings Montreal-style bagels to Fitzroy with a wood-fired bagelry that bakes fresh daily. Locals consistently praise the soft, chewy texture and quality fillings, the No. 8 with smoked salmon and the egg salad bagel are standouts, while the friendly, welcoming staff make the experience genuinely memorable.

About Mile End Bagels

Mile End Bagels is Australia's first wood-fired bagelry, and Fitzroy is where it all happens. The place was inspired by the bagel shops of Montreal and New York, and you can taste that lineage in a bagel that's soft, slightly chewy and springy, with a little sweetness running through it. They bake fresh, and locals will tell you the difference shows, even an hour after you've bought one.

The menu runs on numbered bagels, and a few come up again and again in conversation. The No. 8 with smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado has its own following, and the brisket pastrami and the egg salad (with a green chutney that gets a mention) are well loved too. Poppy seed, sesame and everything are the bagels people keep reaching for, and regulars like to mix it up with the specials that rotate through the year. Sweet options get fans as well, from cream cheese with raspberry jam to a peanut butter version that one local called the best they'd ever had.

Coffee is on offer alongside breakfast, and most people are happy with it, though one visitor found it a touch dark for their taste. It's a busy shop at lunchtime, so expect a short wait during the rush.

What people mention almost as often as the bagels is the welcome. The staff are friendly, greet you as you walk in and are happy to talk a first-timer through the menu. One local was remembered on a second visit and handed a complimentary cookie, which tells you the kind of place it is.

You can dine in, take away, pick up in store or have it delivered, and they take cards and tap payments. There's free street parking nearby, the entrance is wheelchair accessible, and the shop is LGBTQ+ friendly. It's open daily through the middle of the day, so check the hours before you head in. If you're after a bakery in Fitzroy for bagels and a good breakfast, this one is a sure bet.

Location

Cream Cheese
plain, dill & caper, chive, cashew (+$1)
$11
Pickled Jalapeños & Cream Cheese
$13
Cream Cheese, Tomato, Basil Oil & Cracked Pepper
$13.50
Avocado, Chive Cream Cheese, Tomato, Pink Salt & Chilli Oil
$14.50
Egg Salad, Tasty Cheese, Green Tomato Chutney, Rocket & Dijon
$16
Free Range Ham, Tasty Cheese, Egg Salad, Pickles, Dijon & Mayo
$17
Smoked Salmon (A), Dill & Caper Cream Cheese, Tomato & Onion
$19
Smoked Salmon (A), Avocado, Cream Cheese, Tomato & Lemon Oil
$19.50
Chicken Salad, Avocado, BBQ Sauce, Tomato, Onion, Rocket & Tasty Cheese
$18.50
Brisket Pastrami, Hot 'N' Sweet Mustard, Cream Cheese & Pickles
$18
Beetroot, Avocado, Cashew Cream Cheese & Rocket
$15
Cream Cheese & Raspberry Jam
$12
Crunchy Peanut Butter & Raspberry Jam
$12
Brekky Bagel
Steamed egg, streaky bacon, hi-melt cheese, ketchup, butter & cracked pepper
$16

View full menu →

Menu as published at mile-end.com.au on 28 October 2026. Prices change; confirm with the shop.

What Customers Say on Google

Bread

“The bagel had a fantastic texture, soft, slightly chewy, and pleasantly springy, with a subtle sweetness that paired beautifully with the cream cheese.”

Staff

“Staff was really welcoming! Upon entering the store, every single staff member greeted welcome.”

Bread

“The bagels here are SO good! I tried the chicken salad bagel and the egg salad bagel, both on an everything bagel, and honestly loved them both.”

Source: Google Reviews

Community Comments

No comments yet. Have you dealt with Mile End Bagels? Be the first to leave a comment below.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mile End Bagels

: Mile End Bagels bakes Australia's first wood-fired bagels, styled on the Montreal and New York tradition. The result is a bagel that's soft, chewy and springy with a hint of sweetness. Locals often say the freshness is noticeable even an hour after buying, and the texture holds up well whether you eat in or take away.
: The No. 8 with smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado comes up again and again, along with the brisket pastrami and the egg salad with pickles, Dijon and mayo. Other menu options include cream cheese with pickled jalapeños, tomato and basil oil with cracked pepper, and ham with tasty cheese. Everything and poppy seed bagels are also favourites among regulars.
: Yes, alongside its bagels Mile End Bagels serves coffee and breakfast items, making it a solid spot for a morning stop in Fitzroy. You can dine in, take away, order delivery or use in-store pick-up, and the cafe has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accepts credit, debit and NFC mobile payments.
: Mile End Bagels takes custom cake orders in addition to its regular bagel menu. For details on flavours, lead time and cost, it's best to contact the Fitzroy shop directly, since pricing and options aren't listed and will depend on what you're after.
: Yes, staff are consistently described as welcoming and energetic even during busy periods, with several regulars noting that team members remember repeat customers and happily talk first-timers through the numbered bagel menu. The bakery is also noted as LGBTQ+ friendly and offers free street parking nearby.