What a hidden gem! In a completely industrial area lays this beaut of a bagel shop adjacent to…read moretheir factory. It's soon become a lunchtime favourite of mine because of the most delicious salmon and cream cheese bagel I've ever had! They have a choice of affordable bagel sandwiches they can make with a vegetarian option too. You can then get this bagel on any one of their flavours on offer. I would DEFINITELY recommend the Bronx bagel on cheese and onion. That one is . I could happily eat one of their bagel sandwiches for lunch everyday.

In Auckland, New Zealand , Airport I ate at this bagel spot & the toppings were different…read more I saw ppl enjoying various bagels so I tried it. I got the basic PBJ on a sesame seed bagel w/ crunchy peanut butter that I don't like but he never asked smooth or crunchy. I guess it's how it comes but it was tasty & hit the spot. The place is clean but I didn't realize the guys don't always wear gloves so that's a bit unsanitary bc they could have a rash or cut on their finger that may bleed into the food or cross contamination. Some ppl do have allergies to certain foods. I recommend this spot for the food choices.

delicious bagels smothered with fresh ingredients like tomatoes and basil…read more There was a tad too much oil and the feta cheese was a little salty for what I'm used to, but it was delicious!

Really friendly people, great food. Finally crispy bacon!!!!…read moreMade me feel like I was back home. We have been back the past 2 days and sure we will be back again.

I discovered this place while walking through the carpark when catching a bus out of the city one…read moreday and I'm glad I decided to try it! It's a small place so its probably best to grab a bagel on the go but there are a couple of small tables to the side of the store and outside. Staff are friendly and you can see them working hard behind the counter making the bagels fresh! A thing that I appreciate is that the bacon is properly crispy here as it should be. There's a large range of choices for fillings or spreads. You also get to choose your bagel type with different types of seeds or cheese. They also have bagels, bagel chips & crumbs available in packs to takeaway to make or use for yourself at home!

The best coffee and food in Papamoa. The bagels are to die for, world class and world famous…read more Owners Liz and Karl are very friendly as are their staff. Well worth stopping at Papamoa East to treat your taste buds.

First meal of New Zealand. Just wanted a quick bit before our walking adventures. We weren't…read morethat brave. Wife got plain and I got berry. Terrific tasting bagels.

We were heading out to connect to the coast to coast trail and happened to walk past Best Ugly…read moreBagels. With a major lack of sleep scenario on our first day here, I needed some coffee. Got my hot latte and it was delicious. Milk was nice and creamy. Latte art was impressive, even through the cover. So good. We also got a toasted buttered bagel which really hit the spot after such a long flight and whacked out time adjustments. We grabbed a couple of stools at the window to people watch. Staff was great. Great stop.

Pretty darn amazing, I must say!…read more Vulcan Lane Bagels has just opened up right in the heart of the city, serving bagels with an array of toppings, Atomic coffee, cold drinks and pastries from Scratch Bakers. This place is a hole-in-the-wall, with a bench seat, room for only two people, so ideally this place was designed for on-the-go bagels! I came here for lunch yesterday, seeing as it is right across the lane from my work! It was incredibly busy when I arrived, however owner Ruben was friendly and welcoming and the other lady taking the orders was efficient. However, I could tell they were feeling the stress with so many people! After overhearing another customer telling his friends that the "chipotle beef was so delicious", I just knew I had to order it! Served with a fresh tomato and onion salsa, herbs and their homemade hot sauce, the chipotle beef bagel was absolutely melt in your mouth, to.die.for, scrumdiddlyumptious! I could have eaten another one (or two) it was that good! But watch out, it is spicy, and had me grabbing for my water bottle every few bites! I can't wait to go back and try more of their toppings. Here's a taste of what else is on offer: - Scrambled eggs, prosciutto and thyme (ideally a breakfast bagel - they open at 7am) - Pastrami with hot wholegrain mustard and smoked Swiss cheese - Avocado smash with lemon and chilli flakes - Peanut butter or nutella! Highly recommend trying out Vulcan Lane Bagels! Plus everything they serve is under $10 - absolute bonus!

I dropped by this relatively new spot on Vulcan Lane the other day, after wondering for weeks where…read moreexactly it could be! It's literally a little window, blink and you might miss it... just look for a huddle of people on a weekday - they seem to have a lot of regulars from the nearby offices! I couldn't decide if I should be annoyed or amused by the service here. The guys working are super friendly, but this means they are chit chatting away with the customers (particularly the ladies, let's be honest) while a line is building up behind them. With just the two of them working, it makes for slowww service, but verrrrry friendly and personal service. Basically, don't drop in for a quick takeaway coffee and bagel on the run, it's more like a beachside cafe on island time at a takeaway window on Vulcan Lane. The bagel was pretty good - I got some kind of riff on a normal offering in order to get melted cheese and avocado together with some chili flakes. It's not a giant NY style bagel (still haven't found a proper NY bagel here, I know I know) but it'll satisfy in the meantime. They were happy to mix and match their offerings, and their bagel/coffee special is the best deal in town (you get your coffee for $2 - whatever kind you want!) Only problem, you guessed it, the guys got chatting and my coffee was waylaid until I reminded them. Great coffee once I got it though!

Amazing food, coffee, and even better service. Highly recommend for a quick breakfast.read more

Goodness Gracious is a tucked away store/cafe in Eden Terrace. Unless you work around there or…read moresomeone told you about it, you would hardly notice it. Goodness Gracious offers a menu of NY Bagels, which the store follows a similar concept at Best Ugly Bagels. To be honest, I was initially hesitant to try Goodness Gracious. I have had Ugly Bagels a couple of times and there was a lot to live up to. Their menu was quite standard with your classic sandwich fillings in a bagel but executed well. I do like the option to choose the type of bagel you want. I'm a sucker for salmon, so I chose the Classic bagel. It was a nice change since the salmon was cooked rather than raw. My dining partner chose the Wilbur bagel which was an unusual bagel filling with a spiced pulled pork. Again like Burger Burger, this was a very messy bagel to eat although tasty. We also had to try the Peanut butter and salted caramel smoothie. For $7 this was quite reasonable with the unique flavours and great flavour. Seating was very limited so we had to takeaway. This is where we realised some of the bagels you may need a fork and knife to eat it. Good place to try. Everything was tasty and quick, just not quite as good as Best Ugly Bagels. Rating Food: 6.5/10 Service: 8/10 Value for Money: Good 2A New North Road, Eden Terrace Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 730am-4pm Sat 8am-4pm Sun 8am-3pm

Amazing bread- I love sourdough and Volare does not disappoint…read more The whole meal and fig+Walnut are my faves. The fig+Walnut is particularly good with Bleu cheese and brie pairings. The cafe space is a bit small, but great coffee also. Good for a snack or light lunch.

If you are a lover of breads, this is the place to get bread in town. There are a number of…read moreofferings, include San Francisco sourdough - reminds me of California! Usually, I attend more often for the cabinet food rather than loaves of bread, and my favorite is always the jalapeno cheddar scone. Sadly, you can't find much in the way of jalapenos in New Zealand but now that I've found this scone, my craving for the jalapeno and cheese combo is more than satisified. There is a sister shop in the south end of Hamilton (Kaihikatea Drive) with similar offerings. There are also other cabinet foods, including sweets, sandwiches, etc. And of course, you can just stop in for a very reasonable flat white.

Food was okay but the sausages were stone cold for all the meals at our table. Pretty basic seating…read morearea but there is a rather nice outdoor seating area. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. I might chalk this one up to bad luck and try again.

Two Birds has outstanding customer service, and the food isn't bad either. It is one of a few local…read morecafes in Hamilton East. While none of them stand out for amazing food, coffee, or drinks, I appreciate the customer care that I receive at Two Birds. For that alone, I go there a few times per week. I have tried the muffins (both sweet and savoury) and had their eggs-any-style breakfast. Notably, if you're looking to have eggs benedict without hollandaise, order the eggs-any-style with your side (salmon or bacon). That'll save you some money!