This classic American-style diner is a homage to the Bowery subway station in NYC, serving up chicken and waffles, pretzels, subs and — of course — bagels. Get around plain, cinnamon and raisin, and classic cream cheese and smoked salmon.

Opened back in 2011, Brown Bagels in Melbourne’s CBD finds the sweet spot between newfangled, experimental and bare-bones tradition. Brown’s lox bagels and sweet bagels are comforting and familiar. 

It would certainly be Schmuck-like (that is, foolish) not to visit one of the best bagel masters in Melbourne. Schmucks Bagels go way beyond the average poppy seed bagel. 

Mile End Bagels in Fitzroy takes its name from a neighbourhood in Montreal, whose bagel obsession gives New York’s a run for its money. Boiled in water and honey, and baked in a woodfired oven, these rings of dough are seriously legit.

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. 

Inspired by a family trip to New York City, this bagel cafe in Richmond prides itself on fresh, organic produce from local suppliers. Everything here is made in-house by dedicated chefs who have your satisfaction at the forefront of every creation.