Siegel&#x27;s Bagels

Quick, fresh, lots of varieties and open 24/7. We ordered…read moreapple pie chia pudding, spinach egg tart, and raspberry scone. All were delicious! The spolie chia pudding has chunks of canned apple and walnut. It was surprisingly good. Service was quick. They have a small seating area.

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I enjoyed the coffee and matcha latte from Thierry two days in a row during my 4 mile walk with my…read morepup at Ambleside Park. As a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, I could tell the latte was brewed using high-quality coffee beans, and my matcha latte had premium matcha powder. The dessert display was a treat for the senses. The decor was on point and elegant. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They even offered a water bowl for my pup, and the patio was heated. I am planning to come back and enjoy my drinks again tomorrow.

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3.0 km•Downtown, Downtown Eastside

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4.4(471 reviews)

Purebread is my favourite bakery. When I moved from Vancouver to the Island I was sad to not be…read moreable to go anymore but every time I come to town, I visit. Also there is a location at the airport so I can get my fix there However I had a friend in the hospital that I came to visit and he had never been to Purebread so I decided to go surprise him with a treat. I was super sad to see they had about half of the selections that they used to have.... But I mean really, who needed that much stuff. But I always loved going up and down perusing everything!! BUT I got my buckwheat and sour cherry scone (I dream of these) and I was SO happy that it was as delish as ever!! If my video will post most people will see an overwhelming selection - but holy you should have seen it before!!

Lovely little bakery and cafe. Got a flat white with a peach and blueberry scone. The scone had…read moredistinct flavours, and was properly crusty-crumbly in the right places. The flat white was fairly standard. They don't have a washroom so plan accordingly. People are nice and friendly. Baked goods selection is huge! Prices are what prices are these days. Place has a welcoming chill vibe. Overall, a good stop for a nice treat.

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L'atelier Patisserie

4.6(140 reviews)

4.2 km•Mount Pleasant

Why are the nurses screaming?! Well, we brought them a box of amazing pastries from L'atelier! The…read morepure joy echoing from behind the nurses station made our heart sing. They were showing each other the flavors, and shapes, and designs. Sweet plus savory. Cutting them in half and sharing. It was the least we could do to bring these high quality goodies, made by high quality bakers, to these high quality nurses in the cardiac unit for my mother-in-law. We were so impressed with the staff at L'atelier. They know their stuff and their recommendations are top notch. The bakery itself is so cute and modern and fun. I loved that you could sit outside even in the rain because they have stellar permanent awnings.

Pistachio croissant - very good. Nice creme filling. Wasn't as soft as i had hoped…read more Street parking

5.1 km•Kensington-Cedar Cottage

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Gary’s Patisserie

4.5(64 reviews)

I ordered the 6 inch mango cake for my sister's birthday and it was absolutely worth it! The cake…read morewas light, fresh, and full of delicious mango flavour without being overly sweet. It was a huge hit with everyone! The 6 inch cake was $69 and I added a customized birthday message on chocolate for an extra $3 which was a nice personal touch. They also offer a gluten free option for an additional $10 which is great for accommodating different dietary needs. One thing to keep in mind is that you'll want to order online well in advance because their cakes sell out quickly. I can definitely see why. They're fantastic! I'll be ordering from Gary's Patisserie again for future celebrations.

Have seen Gary's fresh mango cakes all over IG and with my Dad's recent birthday I convinced my…read moresister to order one, instead of our usual mango cake from Saint Germaine bakery. Gary's only allows to order the fresh mango cakes up to one week ahead to ensure they have enough ripe mangos, which I admire their dedication. We ordered the 6 inch cake for 9 people (7 adults and 2 kids) and everyone got a thin to average slice. The cake is definitely prettier than the other fresh mango cakes on the market, has a lot more mangos that are perfectly ripe and sweet, there is less wipped cream, and the sponge cake is softer. The family agreed that Gary's has the best fresh mango cake but at $69 for a 6 inch cake, versus $43 for a 6 inch mango cake from Saint Germaine, a cake from Gary's is definitely a treat and for special occasions. Is Gary's worth the premium price? I think so but not everyone in my family agreed. One thing to note: Gary's do offer cake in a jar that's $8.50 each. When we went, they had a BOGO deal with the mango cake jars. My nephew asked my sister to buy the BOGO deal knowing that the 6 inch cake was not going to be enough, as the kids like having a second slice of cake.

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Mello

4.4(328 reviews)

3.6 km•Chinatown

When I was visiting the city for work, my close friend wanted to take me here to taste their…read moredoughnuts. As I love desserts, I was so excited to see Chinatown and visit this place for the first time. This place was located in an area that would be best to walk with a friend or a small group- I was not quite prepared to see and experience what was going on all around. Finally, we made it there and were glad to order some doughnuts. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by the sweet smell of doughnuts and the two friendly staff. Everything looked so good, so narrowing down our pick was very hard! At the end, we ordered two flavours- Matcha and Tiramisu. The matcha doughnut was soft and the filling was light yet full of matcha flavour that one would expect, I loved every bite! My friend had the tiramisu doughnut and she said that she enjoyed the fluffy texture of the dough and the creamy filling- it felt like eating tiramisu in a doughnut form. If you love simple yet high quality ingredients, this place is the perfect place to get your sweet cravings fixed!

My go to Korean Style Donut shop ... don't let me stay too long!!…read moreMy fav is their Strawberry Cream and of course other seasonal ones that I have to try each time they are out! Hope to see more stores around town!!

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4.3(76 reviews)

3.6 km•Chinatown

Sun Fresh was the first place we visited while in Vancouver. We appreciate that they take credit…read morecards and also the variety they have available. My only drawback is that they don't have anywhere to sit. We ate our buns standing up outside the bakery. Def will be back when we are in town!

3.5 rounded up. Sir…read moreMix-A-Lot would like this place. If you like big buns, the blast zone is right here. Baked or steamed, they're larger than average, IMHO. Decent amount of filling too. Baby Got Bao! Got a variety to go. Wiener bun, curry bun, custard bun, pan fried pork bun. All in one lovely size. L. Large. Overall impressions? The big buns are impressive. Visually appealing and very agreeable to the palate. Wrap your lips around one of these!

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Le Belisse Cafe

3.9(62 reviews)

2.1 km•West End

This place's aesthetic is really cute and the fruit-shaped desserts are probably the biggest draw…read more They are so unique and honestly look almost too pretty to eat. I believe they were one of the first places in Vancouver to really bring these fruit-shaped desserts to the forefront, and then slowly everyone else started following the trend. The mango is definitely my favourite. It's light, fruity and refreshing and the white chocolate shell gives you that little crack when you bite into it. I tried the clementine/orange one as well and I would probably skip that one next time. It's mostly cream with not a ton of cake. The good news is that the mousse is pretty light, so even though there's a lot of it, it doesn't feel like an incredibly heavy dessert. The pastries and desserts are definitely more about the experience and presentation, although there are some really good options beyond the fruit ones too.

I ordered the mango and a pain au chocolate raspberry croissant. They were both amazing and a…read morelittle messy. The service was slow. I waited 20 minutes for the pastries. The ambiance was nice.

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Unni Pastries

4.3(32 reviews)

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Snack and dessert shop located close to the bustling Denman and Robson intersection. I went for…read morethe red bean donut. It was on point. The granulated sugar on outside helps keep it crunchy, and the red bean was sweet but not too sweet and works well. Would come back to try other things.

Usually for last few years I've been ordering from Esther at Dipnsip & Unni Pastries. I was…read morereferred at my friend's wedding as I was looking for cakes and pastries for in-laws. Well it seems ownership has changed and the new owner doesn't give two craps about prior customers, honoring discounts, replying back timely or being more friendly? Was playing email tag and finally submitted the 39 flavors and didn't hear back until after another week and then told they won't deliver only in morning when they know our reservation was for 730pm and they're open until 9? I even replied back and nothing. We own and run several business in lower mainland and in United States and this customer service from Unni Pastries is trash. At least you can do is reply back and apologize? For wasting time when I specifically told you it's for family and friends flying into town for a funeral burial. Will never use their business again. I highly suggest Mello. They replied and helped me out last minute. Shame on you! Learn how to run a business and treat customers esp previous customers who were supporting the business and fellow Krn but it's clear the new owner doesn't care about the customer or quality it's all about quantity. Maybe my 39 donuts which I offered to pay extra for time and packaging wasn't large enough but money is money. Especially during this time and economy. You should've at least replied back and even tried asking us to do pickup as the restaurant is down the road. Do better! Go to Mello which isn't too far and they bake fresh daily better pricing and reviews and consistency!

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Vadim S.

15 years ago

I've posted a review previously about Siegel's bagels on Dec 2010... but I don't see my review on the main page anymore.... so I decided to post an update. All the cutesy reviews here aside, lets get serious for a moment. I came across an article in Time Magazine that describes what a 'real' bagel is and what it should taste like. Who made the writer in Time Magazine a bagel expert? No one. But using that article as a baseline, unfortunately, Siegel's bagels are nowhere near their origin. It's like calling what Starbucks makes coffee. I've read the reviews here... people saying: "I've eaten bagels all my life" (not if you've never had a real one) or "These are real bagels not like Safeway" (I guarantee you this person has never tasted a real bagel). "Hands down the best bagel experience" (what Chutzpah! compared to what?) It's a shame because people are claiming to be bagel experts, but what credentials do they offer? I am not here to dump on Siegel's. I'm a Brooklyn native. New York City is the undisputed origin of bagels in North America, and I can tell you that you will not find a real bagel in Vancouver. You will find an imitation of what they imagine a bagel to be. It's like comparing Neapolitan thin crust pizza to Chicago deep dish pizza... everyone understands that the two are very different. What makes bagel 'real'? An opinionated loud-mouth from Brooklyn :-) But honestly, it's the ingredients, the Jewish character and the way old fashioned bagels are crafted. I enjoy Japanese food. I've eaten sashimi in Tokyo and I've eaten sashimi in NYC and Vancouver (real Japanese don't eat sushi). Likewise, you are unlikely to find Tokyo-quality sashimi in NYC or in Vancouver. If you are serious about a good bagel, as I am, you will understand that the culinary artisans in Vancouver need to be encouraged to raise the bar in their aspirations to recreate a classic. And certainly not be allowed to lay claim to achieving the status of authenticity. If we allow this, then we be diluting the bagel experience for future generations to come. Our children will be walking around thinking that McDonald's is fine cuisine. If you truly want to understand why the bagels being made in Vancouver are not the real deal... I invite you to conduct your own academic research starting with this article from Time Magazine: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2080346,00.html So what advice can I offer those of you that are desperate for a real bagel and have been patient enough to read through my rant? Max's Deli makes a fine bagel and lox combo which is worth a try... but again, the bagel looks like pretty prom date, but you're only going to get to first base... which is really a shame because the lox sprinkled with capers and red onion is lovely. The closest I've come to an artisan crafted bagel is Benny's. At least the chewy texture is approaching what a bagel should be like. Everything they make there is actually quite nice, but again, it's missing that illusive element of Jewish character. Don't let mediocrity let the bagel slide into the tasteless abyss of history. That would be tragic. By all means, eat at Siegel's, but please don't call it a real bagel. Call it Vancouver's best effort. p.s. - another reviewer also mentioned that great tasting bagels are served fresh and hot. That may seem obvious, but it makes a big difference. read more

Ally Y.

8 years ago

We always frequent this location. The past times we came here were great, however today a rude staff member really pissed me off. My dad went here alone today and apparently this women was giving off this rude vibe towards my dad who just wanted some bagels for breakfast. At first, my dad asked for the orange cranberry bagel which she then said there was none left. However, there was one clearly left in the basket, like how forgetful can you be to not even know what's in front of your eyes? Like can you at least check before saying there's none, its a fricken business. This wasn't the big deal anyways cause she could have forgotten, therefore my dad pointed at the one left in which she was like "okay" and proceeds to grab the bagel like she just didn't make a mistake and needed to be told how to do her job. When he purchased the 12-pack of bagels, my dad asked for a paper bag to put the bagels in like how he always does. The rude staff proceeds to say "What?" which my dad then states "Can I have a paper bag please?" and she is like "What????" at least 5 times. Get your ears checked women. At the end, the kind man behind him told her that my dad was asking for a paper bag in which she was like "Oh!" and grabs the paper bag for my dad. (finally) I think she was showing this attitude because she has something against my dad for being Chinese and not the best at English. Cause to the man behind my dad in line (who was not Asian), she was all smiles. Never coming back to this hell hole of a racist place read more

Rose R.

7 years ago

Online reviews sounded great. First time in. Bought several dozen for friends and family. Also bought one lox and cream cheese to eat in. It looked good from the outside. To my shock I bit into an almost raw dough interior all the way to the edges. When I showed the workers at the front counter they looked at me blankly. First worker claimed that it was that way because it was "so fresh from the oven". Second worker actually picked up my chewed piece and squished it between his fingers and admitted it was undercooked. They took another bagel randomly from those lined up in the display case and made me another sandwich. Second worker said "this one will be better" as he handed it to me with a smile. Same raw interior. For a second time I ate the smoked salmon off the top so it wouldn't get wasted, threw the inedible rest in the garbage but this time said nothing as I walked out. What was there to say? They know not what they do. What a insult to real bagels and the Siegel name and tradition. The website claims the business is still in the family. They clearly have not sampled their product in awhile. What concerns me almost as much is all the people who are buying this product, thinking it's ok and even giving it good reviews. read more

Rose R.

7 years ago

By the way when I got home I discovered that the 3 dozen bagels I had bought for friends and family turned out to be just as raw inside as the two different lox and cheese sandwiches that they offered me at the Cornwall location. I spent the evening halving them all with a constantly gummed up breadknife and toasting the deformed halves to try to salvage them. The result was too brittle insides and too dark outsides which fossilized as soon as I got them out of the oven. So I had no choice but to compost all 36 inedible Siegel's Bagels. read more

Gg T.

3 months ago

Another sleepless night because I'm choking on the wood smoke pouring out of this establishment. I cannot breathe because the smoke is so intense. They don't care at all about destroying the air quality for the residents living next door. How is this allowed when wood burning chimneys are no longer permitted? They are the most horrible neighbour you could ever have. read more

Tristen B.

4 years ago

Lowkey below mid, the rugulachs are like the only thing worth going there for and the culture of the old authentic bagel shop look, I'd rather go to timmies for a bagel than go there. Meh read more

Conrad K.

10 years ago

I really enjoy the Fried Oysters, I have never taste anything like that before.This place is definitely worth a try.The vibe in the place is excellent. read more

Cindy H.

116

316

16 years ago

Not my favorite. The place was a bit small and the wait was a bit long. But other than that, everything was normal.

Rajiv D.

9 years ago

Hands down best bagels in town. Open 24hrs, good, quick service, can't complain.

Dusty H.

10 years ago

I've been eating here since they've opened and they are still my favorite bagel.

Macky M.

12 years ago

Bagels are great. Parking sucks, staff is slow. But still worth the hassle

Brian P.

Elite 13

121

104

15 years ago

Came in from out of town and loved it. Great for lunch or breakfast.

Cody X.

11 years ago

Decent bagels--tasteless coffee.

Christina m.

16 years ago

wow... very good.. ::::::)

Aarone M.

13 years ago

Delicious cream cheese!

Tyler M.

13 years ago

very tasty

Allan-ester D.

630

13 years ago

yum

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