12 best bagels in London: a tried and tested guide

I’ll admit it – I’m a bagel snob.

I left New York in April 2021, and I’ve been dreaming of those glistening, toasted, heavenly doughy NYC bagels since arriving in London. Hand on heart, New York bagels are the only food I miss from the US.

So you can imagine that I’ve been on the hunt for the best bagels in London, and after a year plus, I can now say that I have gathered the definitive list of the best bagels London has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a classic smoked salmon…