5 Best Bagel Shops in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

A proper bagel in Johannesburg used to mean a long drive. Now the busiest bagel shops here have racked up close to a thousand Google reviews between them, and all but one sit at 4.4 stars or higher, so the real decision is less about quality and more about which neighbourhood counter you can get to before the good fillings run out.

Short answer: The top-rated bagel shop in Johannesburg is BAGEL STREET (SANDTON) at 4.8 stars across 213 reviews, closely followed by Jacks Bagels Greenside (4.6, 372 reviews, the most of any shop here) and Getbird (4.6, 204 reviews) in Birdhaven. Bagels run from roughly R78 to R130 loose, with platters priced separately for offices and events.

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1. Jacks Bagels Greenside
2. BAGEL STREET (SANDTON)
3. Bagel Zone Benmore
4. Bagel Zone Fairmount
5. Getbird
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Johannesburg's Bagel Shops, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Jacks Bagels Greenside	4.6 ★	372	Most-reviewed / catering platters	View ›
2	BAGEL STREET (SANDTON)	4.8 ★	213	Highest rated / delivery	View ›
3	Bagel Zone Benmore	4.5 ★	245	Authentic boiled bagels	View ›
4	Bagel Zone Fairmount	4.4 ★	267	Fairmount branch / value	View ›
5	Getbird - Brew	4.6 ★	204	Coffee-and-bagel brunch spot	View ›

5 Best Bagel Shops in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Jacks Bagels Greenside

4.6372 Google reviews

Jacks Bagels Greenside is a branch of Jack's Bagels, a South African bagel franchise that started in Port Elizabeth and set out to put a local spin on the New York-style bagel, chewy on the outside and soft inside. Alongside bagels, the Greenside shop serves coffee, smoothies and wraps, and it runs an all-day breakfast menu. It's a regular stop for catering orders too, with bagel platters built for office brunches and meetings.

What people praise

The most-reviewed bagel shop in Johannesburg on this list
Owner Fatima and the team are called out by name for warmth and hospitality
Platters hold up well for office brunches and road trips, per regular Uber Eats customers
House-blend coffee gets its own praise separate from the food

Worth knowing

A handful of reviewers mention the atmosphere gets busier and louder later in the morning

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume372 · 95th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown80% 5-star

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Our take: It has the deepest review base of any bagel shop in Johannesburg and a genuine following for its catering platters, which makes it the safest default if you're ordering for a group, not just yourself.

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14 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside, Randburg, 2034

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

BAGEL STREET (SANDTON)

4.8213 Google reviews

Bagel Street in Sandton is a bagel shop built around delivery and takeout as much as counter service, serving fresh bagel bread with generous fillings alongside craft sodas. It's the highest-rated bagel shop in Johannesburg on this list, and reviewers keep returning to the same two things: how fresh the bread tastes and how far the fillings go for the price.

What people praise

Highest rating of any bagel shop here, at 4.8
Reviewers repeatedly describe the bagel bread as fresh, not previously frozen or stale
Craft sodas, especially the raspberry sherbet, get their own mentions
Friendly, welcoming owners according to multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

One review flags a 30 to 60 minute wait on a delivery order

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume213 · 65th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown86% 5-star

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Our take: The rating speaks for itself, and it's the pick for anyone ordering delivery rather than sitting down, since that's clearly where the shop puts its energy.

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75 Louise Way, Sandton, 2090

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bagel Zone Benmore

4.5245 Google reviews

Bagel Zone Benmore is a Sandton branch of Bagel Zone, a chain built specifically around the boiled-then-baked bagel technique rather than a shortcut version. Its own site leans hard on that authenticity, and reviewers, including at least one American expat, back it up, saying the bagels are made the right way with classic toppings like cream cheese and salmon.

What people praise

Reviewers specifically praise the boiled-bagel method as tasting authentic
Smoothies made with frozen fruit rather than ice get called out as a standout
Generous fillings and fair pricing come up repeatedly
Regulars describe near-weekly habits of eating there

Worth knowing

The lighting and background music inside get a mild complaint from one reviewer

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume245 · 75th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown71% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If boiled-bagel authenticity matters more to you than convenience, this is the pick, backed by reviewers who've clearly tried the New York original for comparison.

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Shop G12 Benmore Gardens Shopping Center Corner Grayston & Benmore, Benmore Gardens, Johannesburg, 2196

#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Bagel Zone Fairmount

4.4267 Google reviews

Bagel Zone Fairmount is the second Bagel Zone location on this list, a separate branch in Fairmount rather than the Benmore shop above, so if you're looking up directions, make sure you have the right address. It runs the same boiled-bagel menu and platter catering as its sister branch, with online ordering through the same site.

What people praise

Reviewers who've been loyal customers for years praise consistent quality and generous cream cheese fillings
Large platters for group orders get specific praise
Fresh-tasting bagels come up repeatedly, even from first-time visitors

Worth knowing

More than one reviewer describes inconsistent opening times and slower service at busy periods
A one-star review flags premium pricing on a below-par visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume267 · 85th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown70% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It shares its parent brand's boiled-bagel strength but the service consistency reviews are more mixed than the Benmore branch, so call ahead if you're planning a specific pickup time.

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3 Bradfield Dr, Fairmount, Johannesburg, 2192

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Getbird - Brew | Bake | Bagel

4.6204 Google reviews

Getbird, in Birdhaven, bills itself as a brew-bake-bagel spot, pairing artisan coffee with fresh sourdough bagels rather than the classic New York style used elsewhere on this list. It's set up for a proper sit-down brunch, with outdoor seating under umbrellas, and it leans more coffee-shop than takeout counter.

What people praise

Consistently praised for both coffee quality and bagel freshness in the same visit
Outdoor seating area gets specific mention as clean and relaxed
Staff are repeatedly called friendly and quick
One of the most recently reviewed shops on this list, so the sentiment is fresh

Worth knowing

One reviewer notes food and coffee are ordered in two separate spots, which some find inconvenient
A couple of reviews mention it runs slightly pricier than other spots on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume204 · 55th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown77% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It's the pick for a sit-down morning rather than a grab-and-go bagel, given the coffee-shop setup and outdoor seating that reviewers keep highlighting.

Website +27818514440 Directions

74 St Andrew St, Birdhaven, Johannesburg, 2192

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the shop’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Johannesburg bagel shops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a strong rating from hundreds of reviewers counts for more than the same rating from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do bagels cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Bagel shops here price loose bagels separately from filled, sandwiched versions, and most also sell catering platters by the dozen. Based on prices shared directly in customer reviews and shop menus:

Job	Typical price
Plain or seeded loose bagel	R9 to R10
Filled bagel sandwich	R78 to R130
Deluxe filled bagel (salmon, cream cheese)	R120 to R130
Platter (serves 10-20)	R885 to R1,900

Ranges compiled July 2026 from Jack’s Bagels and Bagel Zone’s own published menus, and price-per-person figures shared in customer reviews. Platter pricing varies by size and fillings, so confirm directly with the shop for catering orders.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These bagel shops cover Greenside, Sandton, Benmore Gardens, Fairmount and Birdhaven, spanning the northern suburbs where most of Johannesburg’s bagel culture has taken root. Searching for a bagel shop near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to ask before you order

Is the bagel boiled before baking, or is it a shortcut version?
Do you deliver, and what’s the typical wait on a delivery order?
Can you do a platter for a specific group size, and how far in advance do you need notice?
Are there vegetarian or dairy-free filling options?
What are today’s opening hours? A few shops here vary week to week.

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these bagel shops?

We started from every bagel shop in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Johannesburg bagel shop is best for catering?

Jacks Bagels Greenside and both Bagel Zone branches all offer platter menus built for offices and events, ranging from traditional sandwiched bagels to deluxe salmon platters.

Is there a difference between boiled and baked bagels?

Yes. Traditional New York-style bagels are boiled briefly before baking, which gives them a chewy crust. Bagel Zone’s two branches lean on this method specifically; other shops on this list use their own dough processes.

The bottom line

Bagel Street in Sandton carries the highest rating on this list and is built for delivery, while Jacks Bagels Greenside has the deepest track record and the strongest catering reputation. Either is a safe call, so let your neighbourhood and whether you’re feeding one person or a whole office decide it.

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