Bissel B.

Overview

Inspired by a family trip to New York City, Ryan and Jess Kurban's bagel cafe on Bridge Road in Richmond prides itself on fresh, organic produce from local suppliers. Everything here is made in-house by a team of dedicated chefs who have your satisfaction at the forefront of every creation. After all, Bissel is yiddish for "a little bit", meaning everyone is going to find something to satisfy.

Choose from a range of either plain, sesame, poppyseed, rye, onion, blueberry or cinnamon and raisin bagels with gluten free and vegan alternatives also available. Most of the bagels are appropriately named after New York landmarks, with the 'New Yorker' itself setting the tone with perfectly melted buffalo mozzarella, napoli sauce, bechamel, pepperoni and fresh basil.

If you're after something closely akin to a classic Aussie breakfast, opt for the 'Wall Street', which is every bit as indulgent as the name suggests. Featuring fried eggs, bacon, hash browns and a sausage patty, its everything McDonalds wishes it was. The 'New Jersey' is a tamer affair with egg salad, iceberg lettuce, ham, Swiss cheese and a green tomato relish. The 'Little Italy' meanwhile is basically a long lunch, with homemade meatballs in Napoli sauce and buffalo mozzarella.

For the vegetarians, give the 'East Village' a go — with homemade spring onion labneh, sliced tomato, red onion and zaatar — or opt for the 'Midtown' which delicious cream cheese, smashed avo, chilly oil and crispy onions.

If you're after something authentically New York, then Bissel B's 'PB&J' is your jam, with crunchy peanut butter and homemade raspberry jam. Eat in and grab a coffee and enjoy the ambience in what is an unashamedly loving homage to the Big Apple.

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