Hank's Cafe & Bagelry

Overview

Named after the Breaking Bad character Hank Schrader, Hank's Bagelry in Armadale is the kind of place that's full of the classics, but also awash with exciting variations to indulge in. It claims to be "out to bring a hearty dose of New York to the leafy streets of Armadale," achieving this in style — with a classy heritage interior that includes nods to the New York subway. The bagels here are chewy and melt in the mouth, with an authentically New York zest full of bite and flavour.

Start out by ordering a classic shake, with flavours such as Malteser and Nutella, to wash down a side of cookies, including chocolate, Anzac, white chocolate and macadamia. Then select your bagel, be it plain, onion, seeded, blueberry, challah, sourdough or the gluten free option.

Then comes the fun stuff. Fillings. There are ten combinations to choose from, starting with a chicken schnitzel, iceberg, agile, pickled onions and Swiss cheese creation, before moving on to the fancier gin cured salmon option, with beetroot, herbs, red onion and cream cheese. Vegetarian bagel lovers can enjoy a harissa roasted pumpkin bagel with almonds, feta, hummus, feta and rocket or a green goddess aioli, cucumber, cream cheese, rocket and avocado number.

If you're after something more filling, the lamb and rosemary meatloaf with pistachio pesto, provolone and cream cheese should keep you going for a New York minute.

For a little extra authenticity at Hank's Cafe and Bagelry, enjoy some filtered coffee with your bagel, while a side of crinkle cut hot chips is highly recommended.

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