Not just home to the best bagels in Toronto, we offer catering in Toronto and the GTA for every occasion, including corporate events, breakfast and lunch get-togethers, and family functions. Customize your own catering spread with assortments of party platters, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and more light and filling options, all prepared daily with fresh ingredients!
For three generations, we've been making bagels the only way we know how - from scratch, using the best natural ingredients, served fresh from our ovens to your hands! Every one of our bakeries in Toronto and the GTA fills baskets and baskets of piping hot bagels and pastries throughout the day, ensuring the next baked good is as fresh as the last.
For three generations, we've been making bagels the only way we know how - from scratch, using the best natural ingredients, served fresh from our ovens to your hands! Every one of our bakeries in Toronto and the GTA fills baskets and baskets of piping hot bagels and pastries throughout the day, ensuring the next baked good is as fresh as the last.
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For three generations, What a Bagel has been mixing, boiling, dressing, and baking bagels the same way since we switched on our ovens in 1997. It's what makes us different. We've continued the recipe for success Joseph Farbman, the founder of What A Bagel, believed was essential to the perfect bagel: Everything made from scratch with natural ingredients, and served fresh straight from the oven.
Step into our bakery & eatery and follow the aroma to baskets of warm bagels and pastries being filled by our ovens around the clock. There's nothing like the experience and aroma of bagels baking right in front of your eyes, and then served to you fresh for breakfast or lunch! All of our bagels, pastries, and baked goods are also available on our catering menus for all our locations throughout Toronto and the GTA!
Get a fresh start to the day with your favourite breakfast platters - bagels, dairy, lox and cream cheese, fruit, and more - piping hot bagels, golden croissants, muffins, danishes, and other baked goods that are worth waking up for. Avoid those afternoon slumps with light and filling lunch catering for both corporate and casual settings.
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For 3 generations, What a Bagel has been mixing, boiling, dressing, and baking bagels from scratch daily. Our commitment to serving quality products made with only the finest ingredients is at the core of our success in running full-service bakeries across the GTA. By owning and operating your very own What a Bagel location (under our guidance, of course!) you'll be taking part in and joining a thriving franchising network.
Reviews (22)
Aden C.
Jan 16, 2022
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Kait W.
Jan 15, 2022
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My bagels were really good and priced well. I took off a star because the inside of the store was very disorganized and confusing. Despite having at least 5 or 6 people behind the counter, I still waited at least 5 minutes before I was even acknowledged and told where to go. I just wanted to buy 3 bagels to take home (not toasted) and it was very unclear where I was supposed to go. Signage would be helpful with the multiple lines.
Neeraj
Jan 09, 2022
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Kerry T.
Jan 09, 2022
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Faraz Mahdavi
Dec 25, 2021
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Overall it is good quality.
I got the Belt. It came with a good portion of fries. It was well cooked and delicious.
However, it would make more sense (pricewise) to get a take out if you live nearby.
Also, I like their bagels (the bread itself). It’s very nice to get and make bagel at home.
The building itself is not somewhere you want meet someone for the first time!
I got the Belt. It came with a good portion of fries. It was well cooked and delicious.
However, it would make more sense (pricewise) to get a take out if you live nearby.
Also, I like their bagels (the bread itself). It’s very nice to get and make bagel at home.
The building itself is not somewhere you want meet someone for the first time!
Sally
Nov 09, 2021
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I’ve visited here many times to get catering and takeout and it never disappoints. Their bagels are made fresh everyday!
We decided to visit for brunch today. We put our names down and only waited 20 minutes. We ordered the BELT breakfast bagel and California Benedict. Both dishes were fresh, tasty, and the portions were big.
The only thing I would say to management is that with colder months coming, please close the door. We were eating with our jackets on lol.
We decided to visit for brunch today. We put our names down and only waited 20 minutes. We ordered the BELT breakfast bagel and California Benedict. Both dishes were fresh, tasty, and the portions were big.
The only thing I would say to management is that with colder months coming, please close the door. We were eating with our jackets on lol.
Haylee L.
Sep 17, 2021
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Really disappointed in this location. I have tried what a bagel at other locations and it has been great, I was very taken back by the disorganized pick up line and the rude staff. When I walked up, I was already listening to the staff tell the delivery drivers to "pick a new job if they don't like waiting for food", which already made me very hesitant to ask for my order that ritual mentioned was ready. Because the staff seemed clearly stressed out I patiently waited for my order, 5-10 mins past and I still had not gotten my food. I asked the girl at the front for my order she said she would look
Jad Azar
May 30, 2021
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Vonny W.
Apr 24, 2021
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I rarely give out a one star review, but this is literally the worst place to make a purchase right now, during the pandemic. Many reasons:
- There's a signage on the front door that states the store has a capacity of 5 people at the moment (the space is SUPER small right now); however, people had no regard for this and there were easily 8-10 people inside at a time. The employees also didn't care to help regulate this, despite a good 4-5 people working who could have spoken up.
- People were inside the store with no face coverings! Again, employees didn't make any effort to voice
- There's a signage on the front door that states the store has a capacity of 5 people at the moment (the space is SUPER small right now); however, people had no regard for this and there were easily 8-10 people inside at a time. The employees also didn't care to help regulate this, despite a good 4-5 people working who could have spoken up.
- People were inside the store with no face coverings! Again, employees didn't make any effort to voice
Margaret S.
Sep 14, 2019
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I'm just gonna start this off and say that the service here is unbelievable, it was awful. We walked in together (my husband and I, because we go everywhere together) and wait a while to get seated. We noticed that there were two tables free for us to sit down, but no server came by.
Moments way later we got a server who didn't even greet us, looked like she hated her job, took us to one of those empty tables, and threw the menus at the table while her back was facing us and didn't even ask us what we wanted to drink.
Guys listen to this next part your gonna love it, we waited
Moments way later we got a server who didn't even greet us, looked like she hated her job, took us to one of those empty tables, and threw the menus at the table while her back was facing us and didn't even ask us what we wanted to drink.
Guys listen to this next part your gonna love it, we waited
Yu X.
Sep 11, 2019
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Brenda K.
Aug 19, 2019
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My in-laws live in Thornhill, so we make frequent trips to visit. On our recent visit in July, we had brunch at What A Bagel Thornhill and REALLY liked it! The weather was scorchingly hot that weekend, so the place was packed with people trying to escape the heat. Which meant those lovely servers were working extra hard to keep up. But you never would have guessed anything was up with our server -- he was cool and collected and offered superior service! We tried the Shakshuka and LOVED it so much I'm going to try to recreate it at home. We also got the Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast and upgraded
Eugene G.
May 15, 2018
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This is my local What a Bagel, and I have to say it is positively different from most other locations I've tried, especially for dining in.
Most of the servers are "lifers", and for me it is always the first sign of a good place, and good management, treating their employees with respect.
The food is just amazing (which is why going there for breakfast on a weekend is a nightmare - waiting times are up to an hour, sometimes). Is it worth waiting for an hour? Yes, yes, and yes again!
Been there many, many times, and will visit many times again.
Most of the servers are "lifers", and for me it is always the first sign of a good place, and good management, treating their employees with respect.
The food is just amazing (which is why going there for breakfast on a weekend is a nightmare - waiting times are up to an hour, sometimes). Is it worth waiting for an hour? Yes, yes, and yes again!
Been there many, many times, and will visit many times again.
Jenni A.
Apr 08, 2018
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A great place for breakfast or lunch. A Jewish take on a deli breakfast. (No bacon or ham here but with so many other good choices you don't miss it.) Super fresh salads with a long list of ingredient choices. Their sandwiches are delicious. If you're looking to indulge the Avocado Grilled Cheese is heaven. It comes with fried eggs, tomato, avo and cheese on challah bread. It literally melts in your mouth. Shakshuka is one of my staples here. Eggs poached in a tomato stew/sauce topped with goat cheese and served with pita. Their waffles are delicious, served with mounds of fresh fruit
Shahin S.
Dec 05, 2017
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What a bagel is to bagels and cream cheese as to what Leonardo Di Vinci is to art.
It's seems like they've perfected the combination of food, service and quality to create a perfect formula for success.
From my understanding to visits all across town, they are not all built equal - meaning that some of them are franchises (and quite frankly - those franchisees cut a few corners). The main locations that I go to held by the owners of the company are absolutely exceptional.
This particular location is busy - like crazy busy - all the time. Fresh tasty bagels, delicious creamy cream
It's seems like they've perfected the combination of food, service and quality to create a perfect formula for success.
From my understanding to visits all across town, they are not all built equal - meaning that some of them are franchises (and quite frankly - those franchisees cut a few corners). The main locations that I go to held by the owners of the company are absolutely exceptional.
This particular location is busy - like crazy busy - all the time. Fresh tasty bagels, delicious creamy cream
Francesca C.
Nov 06, 2017
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Came here for breakfast this morning with my mum! What a treat:) the bakery side looked amazing, lots of fresh sweets and bagels. The restaurant part was small but enough seating for the amount of customers in there. Pretty busy for a weekday morning. Me and my mum shared the salmon platter which would've been more than enough for the both of us, possibly even 3 people if you added an additional 2 bagels. We also got the french toast with bananas and strawberries. The toast was good but not worth getting again personally. The salmon platter was extremely generous and filling, we left stuffed
Phil F.
Sep 06, 2016
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Love this place. Friendly staff and great food.
Right when you walk in, the place feels happy. Lots of Windows, happy people and friendly staff
During busier breakfast times, there's usually a wait but that's what you should expect for s good restaurant.
We usually get bagelinis (flat bagels) sandwiches. They're always fresh and hot. They do however take a long time to make for some reason. It's rare that we don't have to wait a while for them. It's ok. They're worth the wait.
Be prepared. This is a family place. If you don't like to eat in loud
Right when you walk in, the place feels happy. Lots of Windows, happy people and friendly staff
During busier breakfast times, there's usually a wait but that's what you should expect for s good restaurant.
We usually get bagelinis (flat bagels) sandwiches. They're always fresh and hot. They do however take a long time to make for some reason. It's rare that we don't have to wait a while for them. It's ok. They're worth the wait.
Be prepared. This is a family place. If you don't like to eat in loud
Sasha H.
Aug 25, 2016
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What a bad is great! Not sure why I haven't co e here before.
You get to pick your own bagel off the rack and the. Bring it to the cashier. Bagels are so warm and fresh right off the rack. You have the option of getting it toasted as well.
Once the bagel had been brought, someone will cut it for you, and add the toppings of your choice.
You get to pick your own bagel off the rack and the. Bring it to the cashier. Bagels are so warm and fresh right off the rack. You have the option of getting it toasted as well.
Once the bagel had been brought, someone will cut it for you, and add the toppings of your choice.
Nadia B.
Jan 10, 2016
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Amy Z.
Nov 17, 2015
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The first time my mother brought home 'what a bagel', I asked her "why don't you buy a whole bag from the grocery store for like 3x less $?" then I took a bite and my life was changed. The bagels... they are magic!!! How did they make it so amazing? Did they sell their soul to the devil for this delicious, crispy but doughy, warm delicious bread with a hole?! Goodness sakes.
This is my first visit into the actual store instead of begging my mom to constantly bring home bagels so I can wake up happy. This location is pretty big with a restaurant part & a take out part
This is my first visit into the actual store instead of begging my mom to constantly bring home bagels so I can wake up happy. This location is pretty big with a restaurant part & a take out part
Erez Z.
Nov 09, 2015
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Jennifer K.
Jul 15, 2011
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It is not the Bagel that What A Bagel has that impressed me. Surprising it is the Salad....
Salad?? What's up? Have I been hanging around my Hot Yoga Date too much and turning into a Vegetarian??
Great selections at the salad bar with a salad going for $10.49. Sounded a little pricey...but when I saw my salad busting out from the container... I know I can just not finish that on my own. Great for Sharing!!
The sweet and pastries selection is quite good too... love those mini danish for 3 for $1. Of course the toasted bagel with cream cheese... heavenly!
No wonder there is always a long
Salad?? What's up? Have I been hanging around my Hot Yoga Date too much and turning into a Vegetarian??
Great selections at the salad bar with a salad going for $10.49. Sounded a little pricey...but when I saw my salad busting out from the container... I know I can just not finish that on my own. Great for Sharing!!
The sweet and pastries selection is quite good too... love those mini danish for 3 for $1. Of course the toasted bagel with cream cheese... heavenly!
No wonder there is always a long
