Bagel bakery serving the house specialty, plus breakfasts & sandwiches, morning to mid-afternoon.
At a glance
#202 of 291 Restaurants in Toronto #15 of 24 Caterers in TorontoLocalGuideWorld score: 4.20
Rating breakdown
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5 ★62%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of What A Bagel?
- What A Bagel is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 1,935 reviews.
- How does What A Bagel rank in Toronto?
- What A Bagel is #202 of 291 Restaurants in Toronto by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is What A Bagel located?
- 130 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 1X9, Canada — 0.8 km from the center of Toronto.
- How can I contact What A Bagel?
- Phone: +1 647-347-7222 · Website: whatabagel.com
Great place downtown Toronto for all types of bagel or bagel sandwiches. They also have casual breakfast and lunch menus. Freshly squeezed juices are also available.
Clean and decent dining areas.
Clean and decent dining areas.
Okay bagel restaurant. The bagels are fresh, but the cream cheese portions are not too generous - I would recommend ordering extra.
The coffee is decent, but beware a cappuccino is more like a latte here.
Service can be slow - they also mixed up the order and the bill at the end.
The coffee is decent, but beware a cappuccino is more like a latte here.
Service can be slow - they also mixed up the order and the bill at the end.
I've been here a few times for brunch and to get their pastries.
There is some seating inside but the patio is much larger.
I got one of their bagel sandwiches (big new Yorker) with a side and it was pretty average, they didn't give me much salmon. Price was on par with a nicer brunch spot.
I've also had their chocolate croissants, it was pretty big and inexpensive, but nothing special.
They have gluten free and matzo (kosher) options too
Service is ok
There is some seating inside but the patio is much larger.
I got one of their bagel sandwiches (big new Yorker) with a side and it was pretty average, they didn't give me much salmon. Price was on par with a nicer brunch spot.
I've also had their chocolate croissants, it was pretty big and inexpensive, but nothing special.
They have gluten free and matzo (kosher) options too
Service is ok
This place used to be one of my go-to spots for breakfast and lunch, but I had a terrible experience today. My partner and I sat down and ordered, but every table that came in after us was served their food first although we ordered before them. When we asked a server about our order, she asked what we had ordered. We couldn't remember the exact names since we ordered multiple items, and when we tried to explain, she rolled her eyes and gave us a sassy attitude without offering any help.
A few minutes later, we asked our main server, and he said our food would be out soon, even though we had already been waiting the longest, around 25-30 minutes.
They brought out our sides first, which included a bagel and salad. The bagel wasn't prepared as we requested—one side with cream cheese and the other with butter—so we had to send it back. When our main dish, the Melted Hash, finally arrived, it was dry, unlike the others we've had this here. Additionally, by the time the Hash arrived, we finished our drinks and were almost finished eating the sides (see images).
Here's a picture of the hash on a giant plate, which should have been served with a salad.
Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience, and I don't think I'll be coming back.
A few minutes later, we asked our main server, and he said our food would be out soon, even though we had already been waiting the longest, around 25-30 minutes.
They brought out our sides first, which included a bagel and salad. The bagel wasn't prepared as we requested—one side with cream cheese and the other with butter—so we had to send it back. When our main dish, the Melted Hash, finally arrived, it was dry, unlike the others we've had this here. Additionally, by the time the Hash arrived, we finished our drinks and were almost finished eating the sides (see images).
Here's a picture of the hash on a giant plate, which should have been served with a salad.
Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience, and I don't think I'll be coming back.
We stopped for a quick lunch. We had a breakfast bagel and a gluten free egg white bagel both with side of French fries. The iced oat cappuccino was nice and frothy. Nice outdoor seating.
The food was delicious, and the servers were indeed friendly. Perhaps because the restaurant was busy, they seemed a bit rushed, clearing plates without asking or offering the bill prematurely, making it feel like they were trying to rush customers out. It might not be the best place for a leisurely brunch on a lazy weekend afternoon.
My friend recommended this place for brunch so we went together on a Saturday around 12pm. Although it was quite busy and bustling in there, the servers were very efficient and friendly.
Our food came without much wait at all. I really enjoyed the Caramel latte with the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict.
Our food came without much wait at all. I really enjoyed the Caramel latte with the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict.
The service was great! We didn't wait at all for a table, and our server was very jolly and chatty with a constant smile. The atmosphere was nice, and the food was delicious! The portions were pretty big, about what I expect for the price which is good.
Also I didn't get a pic of it, but that peanut butter banana shake was the BEST shake I've ever had, my god.
I 100% recommend this place.
Also I didn't get a pic of it, but that peanut butter banana shake was the BEST shake I've ever had, my god.
I 100% recommend this place.
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