Balena Bagels

Veg Options Bagel Bakery, Vegan Cream Cheese

★ 4.5 · $$ · Hours

BreakfastQuick BitesTakeoutLunchCoffee/Tea

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the carrot lox sandwich for a vegan-friendly option" "Try the carrot lox sandwich for a vegan-friendly option"
"Arrive early to avoid sellouts as popular bagels and vegan items run out quickly"
"Enjoy pairing bagels with their housemade vegan cream cheese"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  bagel, everything bagel, rosemary bagel bagel — popular (×10)
everything bagel — popular (×2)
rosemary bagel — fan-favourite
lox bagel — fan-favourite
carrot lox — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, fast service, homemade friendly staff
fast service
homemade
 

Balena Bagels is a small-batch bagel bakery known for its traditional three-day fermentation process, offering high-quality, authentic sourdough bagels with a chewy texture and crisp exterior. Although primarily an omnivore bakery, it features several vegan-friendly items like carrot lox and vegan cream cheese, with a casual and friendly atmosphere suited for quick takeout or onsite dining near public transit. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent bagel quality and advise arriving early due to frequent sellouts.