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    Rosemary Rocksalt

    2.4 (41 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Christopher N.

    Excellent bagels for take home. We usually buy by the half dozen to keep them fresh in rotation. They will slice them for you upon request and a slight charge (I think it's $1.50?). Their cream cheese is also good, not too thick and not heavy. Even their day-olds are a great deal, and sometimes available on Too Good To Go.

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    Carolyn L.

    I have been here a few times when I am in the area. I am still on the fence if I like the bagel here. I find it gummy sometimes and it sticks to my teeth. I have tried the bagel melt and it is decent. I will also say it is not very filling. Usually I find bagel very filling due to the density. The bagel here is not very heavy and is of the softer, chewy version. The jalapeño cheddar cream cheese sounds better than the taste. I did not really like it on my bagel. So glad I did not buy a tub. The bagel also hardens the next day. I think it will be better to slice it in half first before storing it. The place is spacious and dine in is at the long bar table by the window. Most people just grab and go though. Parking is available at the plaza.

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    Nancy L.

    I came here at 830 on a Sunday morning. There was only one other family there. The interior is well lit, clean and spacious. I was also greeted by rows of bagels. The washroom was also clean and you get your own private washroom. As reviewers have mentioned below, the price is high for a bagel sandwich. I chose the Hastings sunrise and picked the namesake bagel. Also ordered a cup of Java. They use JJ Beans. The Hastings sunrise came with Montreal smoked meat (only reason why I picked this) and egg. There were also other sandwich options with the smoked meat but cost at least $11.50. I personally have a thing against spending that much for just a sandwich, especially when it doesn't come with anything else. When my food came, I was extremely surprised at how tiny the portion was. It probably was equivalent to a kids meal, suitable for ages 5-8. It came with very minimal smoked meat and egg, and that's basically what made up the $8.50. The bagel itself was ok, like nothing about it earned the wow factor. It also kept sticking to the roof of my mouth. I couldn't get it off with my tongue. I literally had to pry it off with my finger while my other hand covered this unpleasant sight of me. With this joint famous for its bagels, I found the bagel to be a disappointment. Even the sandwich itself was, in general, mediocre. Seriously, McDonald's or Tim Hortons' bagel sandwiches tasted much better. At the very least, my stomach was full from the fast food versions. The silver lining for today was that the coffee was yummy, and I had a good chat with my friend.

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    Melissa C.

    I've always heard about Rosemary Rocksalt and today we decided to try out a Montreal-style bagel but really the true pull into this bagel café was for their Everyday 50 cents coffee! We came 30 minutes before closing and the staff was sweet to make a fresh pot of coffee, but it was during our 5 minute wait that we decided we should really try these beautifully presented bagels. Like other reviews it looked like the sandwiches were on the pricey side, and while I was tempted to finally sink my teeth into a Montreal Smoked Meat Bagel, $12.75 for a small version was not too appealing. We opted to get 1/2 a dozen bagels for $8.49. We of course chose the Rosemary Rocksalt (their signature bagel), Sesame, Everything and Cinnamon Bagel. My fiancé innocently asked for some butter to put on one of bought bagels while we waited for the coffee to finish, and the staff member working there was super sweet and actually toasted up an extra bagel, buttered it then wrapped it up nicely for us! She was so sweet and eventually handed our piping hot coffee too. We took a bite out of our warm bagel and it was definitely different than the regular bagels. Made a little thinner and irregular but the dough was definitely chewier, denser and a little sweeter. Maybe a little too dense and chewy because it kind of got stuck in my teeth but I can see why this would be a great "bun" for a sandwich. The Rosemary was fragrant and the Rocksalt was a lovely salty crunch that added a perfect salty, sweet bite. If we had some cream cheese, this would have hit the spot! I am all for chew, so this Montreal Bagel texture is fabulous! Came in for a 50 cent coffee (tasted pretty great made fresh btw) and ended up with 1/2 dozen bagels and a free buttered bagel - gotta love it! Plenty of free parking in this plaza and lots of seating here as well. I haven't eaten many but as they advertised, you don't need to buy a plane ticket - you can visit this place when in need for a Montreal Bagel.

    Hastings Sunrise. Very small.
    Melody Z.

    They are hella pricey for what is at the end of the day, a bagel sandwich shop. Their bagel sandwiches range from $7.75 to $16.50 (!!!). I definitely docked a full star because of the price. I've tried Strathcona which was just ok. I feel like they give you less smoked meat because it has turkey deli in it too. I've also tried the Hastings Sunrise (they serve breakfast all day), which was also just ok. The smoked meat was nice but the egg definitely wasn't a fresh cracked... maybe microwaved powdered egg (similar to the ones that Tim Hortons serves). The attached photo is of the Hastings Sunrise. You can see how small and little stuffing there is. When I got the Hastings Sunrise, the cashier asked if I wanted to get a soup too because I would get the drink for free. I got the tomato soup and a snapple with my sandwich, which came to $15. The tomato soup was chunky with actual tomatoes and very spicy with what tasted like black pepper. It was actually quite nice. I've had both the Rosemary Rocksalt and the Everything bagels. Their bagels are very chewy, in true Montreal style. Personally I like the Rosemary Rocksalt a lot more. The rosemary is very fragrant. I can see why it sells out faster. I might just get the Rosemary Rocksalt bagels plain next time. The space is very modern and spacious. Lots of seating. Nice clean bathrooms. It's in the same area of Ironwood as the public library, so plenty of parking.

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    Stephen C.

    Ample of parking available in the plaza. Had the Kitsilano with fries which were add ons. Kitsilano was average. The bagel was soft and the salty of the bagel was nice. Was kind of messy eating itbas everything kept falling out. That being said, like other reviewers mentioned also, I agree that for the price paid for and first time here for the experience, it would not be my ideal choice eat at in this neighbourhood.

    Merissa L.

    Super pricey for a bagel or even for a sandwich but it does taste delicious! The original rosemary bagel is yum! Great atmosphere! The interior looks fresh (also because everything is new). Service could be better. They are all friendly but they are all new and kind of slow so they have improvements to make. I'm not sure if I will go back because of the pricing but it is at a great location. I love that they close so late :)

    Jon L.

    finally got the chance to try this place this morning... walk in, first thing that hits you is the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bagels...mmmmm, very nice!! ordered the namesake, rosemary rock salt bagel with smoked salmon cream cheese spread and the everything bagel with plain cream cheese. rosemary one was goood. the rock salts gave the bagel so much flavour and essence. the smoked salmon spread was so aromatic and flavourful as well. they placed a generous portion on the bagel making sure every surface is covered. everything together in your mouth...perfect harmony! the bagel itself shined thru. crispy on the outside but chewy and soft on the inside. the everything bagel was even better. u can smell the herbs and other toppings from the bagel itself, despite being lathered with a generous heaping of cream cheese. the only negative thing i can think of is ..it is quite pricey for a bagel! if you order a bagel sandwich, it wil set you back at least $11-$14 . a plain bagel with cream cheese, around $7/$8 . very steep prices for a bagel. overall, i would only go once in a while coz of the price. some places you could get a full bfast with the same price. staff very friendly...will greet you as you enter! service was quick! the spread placed on order. happy eating!

    Rosemary rock salt bagel with salmon cream cheese.
    Holly L.

    Came in for my free bagel! They offer this once a year. What a treat. I like their bagels. I ordered the rosemary rock salt bagel with salmon cream cheese. Yum.

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    We stopped by for a #3 Viet Xiu Mai sandwich combo with a pork spring roll and coke. My hubs had…read morethe #7 Deluxe Classic with extra mayo. What we received were hot, juicy and crispy sandwiches that were sliced in half for us since we decided to dine in. All the flavours we expected were there however we noticed that the sandwich size had gotten smaller since the last time we were here a few months ago. The fillings to bun ratio were balanced but there seemed to be less room for the pickled veg and cilantro toppings. This would also mean that the fillings were reduced to match the bun size too. No what I was expecting. My spring roll was fresh, hot and meaty. Better than expected. My sandwich combo was $14.50 while my hubs sandwich was $11 which is not bad but was better in the past. Value verdict: 4/5 because they reduced the size of their sandwiches and the quantity of fillings. Service at the order counter was helpful and prompt delivery of the sandwiches to our table was most appreciated. They have a large selection of canned cold drinks from a self serve cooler as well offering traditional Vietnamese coffee, fruit flavoured teas and lemonade drinks. One of the reasons we chose to dine in in this tiny shop was for their air conditioning and to eat our sandwiches hot and fresh. Very limited number of tables (2) and a window counter to seat 3-4 diners. They do offer a frequent sandwich buyer feature. Cash and all cards accepted. No washroom. Limited wheelchair accessibility due to the size of the shop and tables within.

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