The best bagels in Toronto aren't just vessels for toppings but the main attraction. Sweet, chewy Montreal-style and the saltier, crustier New York varieties can be points of contention amongst loyalists, but I'll gladly take either so long they're served pipping hot. Thankfully, many of Toronto's best bagelrias have spread out with multiple locations across the GTA, blessing neighbourhoods (not just along Bathurst anymore) with a direct source to find these holey creations still steaming from the oven.
To wait in line and then take a first bite having barely left the store is a lovely little weekend ritual that rewards earlier birds (and those of us still eating gluten) with an ultimate morning indulgence.
Here are the best bagels in Toronto.
See also:
The Best Cheese Shops in Toronto
The Best Challah in Toronto
The Best Delis in Toronto