Mile End Bagels

The Verdict

Mile End Bagels quickly reached institute status when it opened its doors to the warehouse locale in Fitzroy back in 2016, and now, they’re making tracks further north with a second location in Brunswick, down an industrial side-street, behind a roller door. 

The NYC-inspired, wood-fired bagels are ready for even the most insatiable appetite between brunch and lunch hours—9am to 2pm—from Thursday to Sunday, with offerings that range from minimal to ‘half of my bagel is on my hands’.

Going from right to left, there’s absolutely no shame in grabbing a cream cheese, which is filled with exactly and only that. You could alternatively meet in the middle with an avocado, chive cream cheese, tomato and chilli oil, or, blow out completely on the brisket pastramiand apricot mustard.

In true Brunswick fashion, it’s a filter-coffee-only affair which is provided by neighbouring roasters, WIll & Co. And would you believe it, you can also grab yourself a roll of film, because, well, Brunswick.

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