The bagel with the beef is special. As someone who has lived in NYC for years and years, everything else is bodega-level. I don't understand why they have crazy lines out the door. read more

Delicious. Such a soft yet chewy bagel. As fresh as you can get it! Must eat when close by!

Best to get your English proper before stepping in the east end part of London. I got schooled by a fellow patron, a sweet old lady, when she overheard me say bagel. So apparently this part of town pronounces it as beigel (by-gel). Git'r rioght! Wife and I got two SALT BEEF BEIGELS filled with two slices of gherkins (pickles) and a spread of spicy mustard. I first bit into the salted beef and like Black Rob I said "WHOA"! Step back cuz I need another bite of that salt beef. With just a few more bites I was like dayuuumm...that spicy mustard straight snapped my neck back with a kick in the head. The beigel itself was soft and chewy inside while soft and crispy on the outside. SO GOOD!!! Absolutely the best Beigel I've had and yes I've been to Canada and New York. read more

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The Salt Beef Beigel is one of my all time favorite sandwiches. The meat and bagels are cooked to perfection. I get mine with mustard and gherkins/pickles. The line can get long but the service is always fast and friendly. read more

The bagels are bomb. Salt beef / pastrami is also quite good. Rest of the pastries were just OK. Would more recommend just getting a dozen bagels for the trip! read more

Really great value for a filling bite. The famous £4.30 salt beef beigel with gherkin (pickle) for an extra 20 p is efficiently executed and assembled from the moment you utter your order to when you're at the cash register. (CASH ONLY) The ladies don't mess. Know your order and have your form of payment ready; this is so the line moves quickly and that you get your food immediately. It's a great system! It doesn't give too much time to look at the other pastries they have on display, but I'd pass on those and try their salt beef. The mustards got a kick to it for sure. Its tartness is a nice way to highlight the satisfying umami of the tender beef. The pickles are a nice touch as well. I was mostly surprised by the beigel. Normally, I'd want my beigels toasted. But here it's just perfect the way it is. It holds its shape while having a dense, gummy chew that makes a filling bite. It was nice to try the sandwich, but it's not something to have too often, at least for me. read more

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Open 24 hours with really nice soft bagels and a wide variety of fillings. Famous for their salt beef which I thought was just ok but I've never had salt beef before so it might just not be for me. You get a hefty amount of meat but it's £4 something making it almost double the price of all the other filling options (£1-2 for bagel with cream cheeee, smoked salmon and cream cheeee, tuna and corn, etc), and an extra 20 or 30 pence for pickles and mustard. Cash only though and don't dilly dally as they're not looking to make small talk. There might be a line but it moves quickly so no need to worry about that. read more

Beigel Bake - Salt beef bagel + pickles and mustard (extra 20 or 30 pence) - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Not sure what the hype is all about. If you've had a salt beef bagel in New York, you will probably be disappointed. Sorry! read more

Beigel Bake - Salt Beef Beigel (£4.10) - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

All the hype is true. The salt beef beigel is to DIE for! I'm not much of a brisket/corned beef/salt beef kind of girl but this got me. The beigel is so soft and delicious. Combined with the beef, Gherkin and mustard = just amazing. And so inexpensive!! If you're on Brick Lane, you just HAVE to get one! The queue is always long but it'll take five minutes to get to the front tops! read more

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I Give them 3.5 Like previous reviewer I also agree did not live up the the hype. They don't toast bagel? Sorry as a New Yorker that's a foreign concept. She offered to "warm" it but I opted out ... The bagel WAS good, quality was done right, chewy moist etc. was room temp with cold slab of plain cream cheese... It was good but wouldn't eat it again. To be FAIR, I didn't try their famous bagel so maybe that's worth trying and could be better I ordered a coffee and she put freeze dried instant coffee in a plastic cup and put hot water in it in front of me. After that I was done... not my thing. Check it out and try it but that's about as positive I can get about this spot. Lastly I should say their service was good they were very friendly and nice. read more

There really isn't much to add here, but here are a few tips and tidbits from my (many) visits. Chocolate muffins are delicious and sth like 40p??? Get one. Their 'black bread' is not made with charcoal or sth that will improve your overall bread-health, a guy who works there told me they put caramel in it? Sad. I always go for either the smoked salmon (you can't beat the price) or the famous salt beef. More expensive but also much more filling. As far as I know this place remains Kosher unlike their competitor next door. If you're ordering the salt beef be sure to specify exactly what you want (i.e. mustard or not) and pickles you must request as an extra for 20p. Enjoy! read more

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There's something to be said for a place you find yourself at two times in the same day. First time was in the morning, second time late at night (so... technically morning again); first time packed with locals for the breakfast rush, second time with them spilling onto the streets, all a little sloppy and with that kind of tipsy hunger that comes only after you've forgotten how many drinks you've had; first time a hectic energy just barely restrained, and second time pure cacophony -- drunken singing, dropped bread all over the sidewalk, and the juicy beef, the salt, the spiciness of the yellow mustard and pickles just a little bit brighter with a belly full of beer... I can't say whether I liked Beigel bake better at 11am or at 1am, but both times were unique, exciting, and absolutely perfect. read more

Beigel Bake - salt beef on a bagel, with pickles and mustard - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

There was a 20 foot line to get into this place when we strolled up with our tour guide, and once we bit into our beefy beigels we knew exactly why. Juicy and delicious, these simple sandwiches won't disappoint! Don't underestimate the pickles on your plate either! read more

I was recommended by a friend to check out this bagel joint and that was exactly what I did first thing Saturday morning. Made the short trip to Brick Lane and boy was I glad I did! Amazing salted meat bagel with gherkins and mustard (be sure to ask for extra). The meat was so soft and tender that it melted in your mouth. The mustard and gherkins added just the right amount of acidity to balance out a breakfast for champions win! Must go and must go more than once! read more

Beigel Bake - Salted Beef Bagel with Gherkins and Mustard - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

This is a Bricklane staple and a must-try if you're anywhere near the area. I'm a big fan of the infamous "Salted Beef Beigel" with mustard and pickles. It's incredibly filling, portable, and absolutely worth the 4.10 pounds. Open 24/7, quick no-nonsense (yet friendly) service and as popular as they are, you never wait long. You have no excuse not to try it. There is nothing else that needs to be said. read more

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The Salted Beef Beigel is exactly what you get: Salty. Beefy. Yummy. Queue goes by pretty quickly. The servers have some pretty juicy gossip to listen to. The bagels are soft. The Salmon and cream cheese beigel was good and basic. Pretty cheap. Cash only. Overall, worth a try. read more

Beigel Bake - Salted beef beigel - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

If you've never had a proper bagel, I suppose this place would be golden. Because I'm from New Jersey, I can't say that this is the best bagel I've ever had. If you're craving one, it'll do the job. They're open 24 hours a day and will fill you up. read more

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I can't believe I'm saying this, but these bagels are the closest thing to New York bagels I've been able to find anywhere that's not NYC or NJ. And everything is SO cheap -- I got a smoked salmon & cream cheese bagel for less than £3, which I'm pretty sure is the cheapest I've ever bought. Their pastries are also great. I really love their almond croissants in particular. And the fact that they're open 24 hours is a amazing -- if I found a good 24-hour bagel shop near me in the USA I'd be their most loyal patron. The line might seem long if you go on a Sunday because it's crowded for the Brick Lane markets, but it moves very quickly, so you can still make it a quick stop. read more

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Hummenahhummenahhummenah... All of the good carbs. It was always a race to see if I could get here in my lunch break when I worked in tower hamlets, and now when I'm back down in London, I do like to get across if I can. I don't each much meat anymore, red meat in particular, and I 'ow it's raved about in nearly every review, but I can't resist the salt beef. I love it, I love the enormous crunchy pickles (nothing like the sloppy ones I used to peel off burgers as a kid) and I love hot mustard. The bagels are always fresh too. I love cream cheese smear, I love that you can grab them at ridiculous o'clock, and what I love most, is that they're so good, that my gluten intolerant friend eats them and suffers the sick just because she loves them so much and thinks they're totally worth it. read more

This place is a legend. Even though I'm not the greatest fan of bagels (isn't it just a roll with a hole), I still had to step in here when I spotted it Open 24/7, it always seems busy whatever the time of day. Perhaps the customers all have my Chinese Thrift Gene because the prices are extremely reasonable Perhaps, I can end this review by saying that it's virtually the only place on the planet where I'd come specially to eat a bagel read more

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Fast, simple, affordable, delicious beigels that's open 24/7. Got the OG beef beigel, which you gotta eat if your ever in Shoreditch. Actually tried The Beigel Shop a store down and had their salmon which was excellent as well. You can't go wrong with either imo. read more

Beigel Bake - Huge pieces of meat. - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

You know those age old 'institutions' that everyone raves on about? Those places that survive changing tastes, sensibilities and gentrification? Usually they don't live up to their hype but that's definitely not the case here. This place is LEGIT. It's very simple. Join the massive line coming out of this shop, don't complain about the rain, make it inside, get your change ready, order a salted beef beigel, don't loiter, and go stuff your face outside in the rain. You're right there are lots of other sandwiches you can buy. The bread here is great and very very cheap but unless you're a vegetarian or allergic to beef, it's imperative that you try the salted beef beigel. It is life altering. You will never love your child/husband/wife/partner/parents/friends the same way as you will love this beigel. Cream cheese beigel for something like £1. Salted beef about £3.50. You guessed correctly, I usually buy both. No shame! read more

Beigel Bake - £3.70 worth of awesome. - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Oh man you guys, I really love this place. As a nice Jewish girl who grew up with an abundance of kosher delis in suburban Pennsylvania, I have been deeply missing a good bagel since I moved to London last fall. I had no idea that the best bagel in the world (BAR NONE) lives on Brick Lane. This place boasts some killer bagels with cream cheese, salmon or (amazingly) salt beef with English mustard and (for an extra 20p) pickles--it's very similar to American/Jewish deli style corned beef, but cut much more think and a bit saltier). Plus, it's super cheap--plain bagel 25p, bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon (lox) 1.80ish, salt beef 3.70. PLUS, it's open 24/7. PPPLLLUUSSSSS it's next to my favorite-ever coffee shop (http://www.yelp.com/biz/brick-lane-coffee-london). Yeah, the service isn't particularly attentive. But you don't come here for the service, you come here for the hot out of the oven (and cheap as dirt) bagels. Nothing to complain about, here. read more

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i'm a man of simple tastes really. Give me a decent portion of something tasty for a good price and I'm the happiest clam in the sea. Tie in some local flair or culture and I'm even happier. Beigel Bake does all of those things, and they do them well. Next to the foodie meccas that are Camden and Borough Market, Beigel Bake is the first place I send London newbies to get a quick bite. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Well it certainly isn't fancy with only a few bar stools and an inevitable line, and I can't promise it'll be friendly if you're not, but Beigel Bake is an establishment in and of itself - and that's an asset. They know what they're doing, they know what they've got, and when you're here you're playing by their rules. Queue up, place your order, pay in cash, and be on your way. No frills, no nonsense, and entirely worth it. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Well folks, you're in London, where the cheapest eat in town is a sketchy kebab that's likely to run you a fiver. But what's this? Be still my heart, because the classic Beigel Bake Hot Salt Beef Beigel is exactly £3.70, and that's a bargain considering that this easily suffices as a full meal. Amazing value here at Beigel Bake. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Goodness me. First and foremost, let me admit that I was skeptical when it came to getting a Bagel in London. Sure, the Polish invented the bagel, but let's not pretend that the city of New York hasn't mastered and shaped it into the breakfast staple that it is today. Only once or twice have I found a bagel outside of the city that matches what you find in Brooklyn or Manhattan, but Beigel Bake really does come close, and it's the flawless Salt Beef that puts this over the top. Endlessly flavorful with just the right amount of fat, the only thing that could possibly improve this sandwich would be spicy mustard, which is exactly what they offer. All in all, this is one of the best sandwiches in London. period. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? How can I say no here when the answer is so obviously 'yes'? I can't, and I won't. While there aren't any frills, Beigel Bake offers a phenomenal product with excellent value for a reasonable price, and the atmosphere is representative of the grit and grind worker's spot that exists behind all the flashy facade of modern London. well done indeed. Star Granted. read more

Beigel Bake - Hot Salt Beef Beigel: £3.70 - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Hey man you can get real cheap bagels here with lots of different fillers at ANY TIME YOU WANT! I tried the cream cheese, and peanut butter, separately. Solid bagels, probably even taste better after a few pints. The salted beef looked particularly wonderful, especially if I ate meat. read more

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Hidden. Gem. Get the lox and cream cheese AND the salted beef with mustard. For about 6 pounds total ($8 USD) it's worth it. It's kinda in a ghetto area but just do it. It's the cheapest and one of the best meals you'll get in London. Note: There are two "beigel" shops right next to each other. This review is for the one with the White, blue and red sign. The other sign is yellow and is known as the "fraud/imposter/the fake". read more

Budget friendly place for a snack. Being from NY, it was neat to try a different kind of bagel. We got the pastrami beigel and were surprised by how much we liked the beigel itself. Very tasty, fresh, and the baby loved it (she's our general bread critic!). They also had tons of pastry items in the window display that looked delicious. read more

Eh, for 90p you get a small chewy bagel cut in half with a slab of cream cheese in it. I would complain that it wasn't exactly a taste explosion of chewy-creamy deliciousness, but it was only 90p. Let's just say that I enjoy the toasted 'everything' bagels with cream cheese that I get from the boring old Bagel Factory kiosk at Waterloo Station on my way home from the City just as much if not more, and at least those are made to order... Still, 90p. Really. read more

No amount of hype prepared me for just how amazing this beigelmonger actually is. Even during the hectically crowded Brick Lane Market on the first Sunday my lady and I arrived in London, with a line out the door, we found ourselves in possession of a delicious three beigel sandwiches and two teas in a matter of ten minutes. And all for under five pounds. Even after monetary translations, this is the best bargain for a meal I have seen anywhere in London. Besides the insane difference in cost, only 25 pence for a plain beigel with noting on it (and under two pounds for those with toppings) versus whatever number of dollars one would be in the United States for its bagel cousin, there are other translations that might catch a Yank by surprise. First of all, the beigels are smaller and denser than in North America. They're the traditional style dense Polish kind and not their blown up soft doughy New York City brethren. But you can't let their small size fool you. Two beigels, one with cream cheese and one with egg filled me up for a day of walking around the East End. The egg beigel surprised me a bit since it was a chopped hard boiled egg rather than the scrambled as it would be in the United States. Just like my grandmother used to make it though. The only negative is that they cater to the take away crowd. There is nowhere to sit down and eat your beigel anywhere in sight of the store. We ended up eating our bagels in front of the grate of a closed down clothier nearby. Also, they automatically put cream in the tea without even asking the customer how they take it! Hello, I'm from the United States. I ended up leaving my gross tasting tea on the pavement, I mean sidewalk, nearby. read more

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Finally, a cheap place to eat in London! Where have you been hiding all my life *___*. As per yelp recommendations, I got the hot salt beef beigel with mustard. And it did not disappoint! Warm beigel. Hot, juicy, thick, tender beef (~woah there~). And the perfect kick with the mustard in every bite. I should have ordered two. One to eat on my way home and another to eat when I get home. This is something I will miss when I am back in California, that's for sure! read more

Beigel Bake - Hot Salt Beef Beigel with mustard. £3.70 - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

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Beigel Bake with your long lines and limited menu. As an American visiting London, I was confused with what beigel is. Bagel, beigel, baggel? On a Saturday, visiting Brick Lane Market, we went to get some inexpensive food from Beigel Bake. The salted beef beigel was good but it was not a homeroom for me. It's a good price for London, but having just come from Germany probably clouded my judgement. (You really can't beat 1 Euro Leberkase on a Kaiser roll). read more

So so sooo good! I really wish they had something like this place in Los Angeles. The salted beef is just to die for! People cue up for a long time just to try this place and it is so worth it. They're also 24 hours, so you can get it anytime of day!! read more

My 2nd visits. Was recommended by friends is the best salty beefs in town. Yes I agreed. Very disappointed today with the service. Staffs was rude and overcharged me for my goods. Not until I got home them realised it. read more

Beigel or bagel?! However you spell it, this has got to be one of the best eats ever!! Not sure if I were just too inebriated when I had it but cured meat has never been the same ever since. For less than £4, you can get a great beigel stuffed with generous amount of tasty and tender salted beef. Don't forget to order it with hot mustard and extra pickles because it makes the sandwich much better. Contrary to what everyone claims, line was actually nonexistent since we stopped by around 2 in the morning. No sitting area so we decided to post right across the street and devoured our sandwiches. I was rather disappointed that I didn't get two sandwiches because a huge line extending out the door has formed only several minutes later. Also got to try other baked goods which were quite delicious. Go for their cheesecake and you won't be disappointed!! Overall, Beigel Bake was definitely one of my favorite stops during our trip in London. In fact, this joint is now a must whenever I make out in this city. Will also have to order one with smoked salmon and cream cheese next time. read more

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Can't say enough about this place , visited more than once in my trip to the UK. Not a sit down place to eat but who cares. the taste of the salted meat melts in your mouth. highly recomend read more

I wish I knew about this place the last time I was in London, but so glad I had a chance to eat here this time. Well I ended up pigging out here and cancelling my dinner reservations I had later that night. I had heard about Beigel Bake a while back, but totally forgot about it on this trip. Luckily, I took UberX as I was runing late for an appointment, and my driver took us down Brick Lane. Towards the end of the street past the 50 or so curry joints, my driver pointed out Beigel Bake. All he said was that they were open 24/7 and that I had to eat there. The place reminded me a lot of Jim's Original (i always call them Maxwell's) back in Chicago, as in the food is really cheap, they only accept cash, are open 24/7, there's usually a line of people (which moves pretty quick), and have a competitor next door serving a similar product, which many people don't go to. I didn't experience any of the rudeness other reviewers had mentioned. Just know what you want to order and have cash ready by the time it's your turn to order. So my plan was to try the famous Salt Beef Beigel's and then head on over to the restaurant I had reservations at. My plans fell through as soon as I had my first glorious bite. The hot and tender beef, sliced to order, with the hot mustard and sliced pickles, all between delicious chewy beigels... it's all goes together so well. Be sure to get yours with mustard and pickle. Then I tried the jelly filled Doughnut, which was quite good, but was craving another Salt Beef Beigel. So I got right back in line and ordered another, as well as a Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Beigel to go (which made for an excellent lunch the next day). Before I realized it, I had devoured two Salt Beef Beigels in the matter of minutes and was way too full. If you happen to be visiting London or live here and have never been, go immediatley! You won't regret it. read more

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Every feel your in East London and need a cheap eat? Well you've come to the right place! Get the salt beef cause that's what everyone is queuing for... At £3.70 where can you get a freshly made bagel and salt beef with all the trimmings?? Go at the weekend and you are sure to be joining a queue but don't fret it moves quickly. Actually get two so you can eat one standing in the side and take one home to enjoy. read more

Beigel Bake - Salt beef anyone??? - Bakeries Near Me - London, XGL

Summary: + SUPER CHEAP and yet TASTY bagels + Other pastries are good and pretty big too + No tables, just take it outside Overall: Beigel Bake is an awesome bagel shop on Brick Lane. They provide nourishment to hungry artists and vagabonds in East London as well as bagel lovers from all parts of the town. The priciest item from their bagel menu, salmon and cream cheese is at £1.60, salmon (no cheese) at £1.40. Also, you would want to know a giant croissant is 50P and a slice of a tasty cheese cake is 70P. I hope this gives you a good idea. The bagel comes with a generous amount of filling. There is no table so you have to either eat it at a small counter or take it outside. There is often a queue but let it not discourage you, for the queue moves along very quickly. read more

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Massive portions of the most delicious salt beef you could imagine, dressed with a perfect English mustard and sandwiched between a fresh chewy bagel. Best breakfast in London! Stand-up only, and the only coffee option is Nescafé. It's worth it in every way. The locals add a bit of color, and you may be interested in visiting the Brick Lane market, or viewing some of the world class street art nearby. read more

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Almost salt beef with bagel garnish. Really, a small commercial bakery that also sells salt beef and mustard bagels by the bazillion. The simple combination of bagel, what seems like half a pound of salt beef and mustard is a winner and at £3.30 a bargain. It is unlikely you'll be able to cram down more than one. Skip the herring bagels, they are sweet and faintly reminiscent of curdled milk. Discard thoughts of culinary hygeine and immerse yourself in a bit of local history. This is a basic local eatery that dates back before Banglatown and if what you want is something that fills you up without emptying your wallet, this should be high up on your list. Open 24/7 it is a welcome alternative to the emergency "Oh no, I've been taken suddenly drunk!" curry or kebab. read more

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