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5 Best Bagel Shops in London (2026)

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

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

Brick Lane's queue for salt beef starts before most Londoners have had breakfast, and it barely lets up at 3am either. The bagel shops on this list have racked up 27,269 reviews between them, and the top name alone, Beigel Bake, has logged 14,445 of those at a 4.4, more than everyone else on this list combined, so the real decision is less about finding a good bagel and more about whether you want the legend or something quieter.

Short answer: Beigel Bake on Brick Lane is London's most-reviewed bagel shop (4.4 stars, 14,445 reviews) and stays open 24 hours for the salt beef crowd. For a sit-down alternative, B Bagel runs two highly rated branches (4.8, Soho and Tottenham Court Road) with a wider vegan and brunch menu. Reviewers mostly report meals here landing in the £1-10 to £10-20 per-person range, depending on how loaded the fillings are.
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London's Bagel Shops, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Beigel Bake 4.4 ★ 14,445 24-hour salt beef View ›
2 B Bagel Soho 4.8 ★ 2,387 Soho brunch View ›
3 B Bagel Tottenham Court Road 4.8 ★ 2,385 Near Tottenham Court Road View ›
4 Ole & Steen 4.3 ★ 3,766 Bakery-cafe atmosphere View ›
5 Caffè Concerto Northumberland Avenue 4.2 ★ 4,286 Full breakfast menu View ›
5 Best Bagel Shops in London (2026)

The shortlist, tasted and compared

Beigel Bake logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Beigel Bake

4.414,445 Google reviews

Beigel Bake is the Brick Lane institution that never closes, baking bagels around the clock and serving the East End's late-night crowd alongside daytime regulars and tourists. The menu leans on classic Jewish deli fillings, salt beef, smoked salmon and cream cheese, plus a handful of sweet options, all sold through a no-frills takeaway counter. It has been feeding the neighbourhood for decades and the bagels are baked in view of the queue.

What people praise

  • Salt beef bagel praised repeatedly as the standard to beat
  • Genuinely open 24 hours, a rarity for a bakery this good
  • Bagels visibly baked fresh in small batches throughout the day
  • Fast service even when the queue runs down the block

Worth knowing

  • Expect to queue at peak times, especially weekend afternoons
  • Seating is minimal; this is a takeaway spot
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume14,445 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown70% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It is the most-reviewed bagel shop in London by a wide margin and the benchmark for salt beef specifically. Go for the classics rather than the cheaper fillings, reviewers are consistent on that point.

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159 Brick Ln, London E1 6SB

B Bagel Soho logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

B Bagel Soho

4.82,387 Google reviews

B Bagel Soho bakes its bagels fresh in-house and builds a menu around breakfast and brunch fillings, from rotisserie chicken to vegan options, alongside coffee and smoothies. It sits on Wardour Street in the middle of Soho's cafe scene and pulls a mix of local regulars and visitors. The shop doubles as a coffee stop as much as a bagel counter.

What people praise

  • Consistently praised fillings, including standout vegan options
  • Friendly, attentive staff called out by name in reviews
  • Coffee rated highly alongside the food
  • Fresh-baked bagels, not shipped in

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers found it slightly overpriced for what it is
  • Small footprint means limited seating at busy times
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume2,387 · 82th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest all-rounder for a sit-down brunch bagel rather than a grab-and-go classic. Tied for the highest rating on this list at 4.8.

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54 Wardour St, London W1D 4JF

B Bagel Tottenham Court Road logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

B Bagel Tottenham Court Road

4.82,385 Google reviews

B Bagel's Tottenham Court Road branch runs the same fresh-baked menu as the Soho shop, serving students, office workers and hospital staff from the nearby UCL and UCLH area. Reviewers mention watching the bagels being baked on-site, and the shop covers breakfast through dinner with a broad fillings list, including a vegan lineup.

What people praise

  • Wide fillings range, from Reuben pastrami to coronation chicken
  • Watching bagels baked fresh in the shop, called out often
  • Good option outside standard breakfast hours
  • Friendly service noted across multiple visits

Worth knowing

  • Smoothies and packaged sides rated less consistently than the bagels
  • Portion of cream cheese can run heavy, per one review
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume2,385 · 76th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A near-identical sister to the Soho branch, useful if you are closer to Tottenham Court Road. Matches the 4.8 rating with a slightly smaller review base.

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94 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 4TN

Ole & Steen logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Ole & Steen

4.33,766 Google reviews

Ole & Steen is a Danish all-day bakery with several London branches, this one on Haymarket near Piccadilly Circus, known for its cinnamon socials and broader pastry counter alongside bagels. It functions as much as a cafe to sit and work in as a bakery to grab from, with a spacious interior and full coffee menu.

What people praise

  • Central location, an easy stop near Piccadilly Circus
  • Comfortable, spacious seating for lingering
  • Cinnamon Social pastry singled out repeatedly as a favourite
  • Wide range beyond bagels if the group wants variety

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers rate the coffee below the food
  • Less of a specialist bagel shop than a general bakery-cafe
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume3,766 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown62% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a relaxed sit-down visit rather than a quick bagel run. Its 4.3 rating sits at the lower end of this list, but the volume behind it, nearly 3,800 reviews, keeps it firmly in contention.

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56, No 2 Haymarket, St James's Market, London SW1Y 4RP

Caffè Concerto Northumberland Avenue logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Caffè Concerto Northumberland Avenue

4.24,286 Google reviews

Caffe Concerto on Northumberland Avenue is an Italian restaurant and patisserie near Trafalgar Square that serves a full breakfast and brunch menu alongside cakes and desserts, with live music and an ornate, chandeliered interior. It is a broader restaurant than a dedicated bagel counter, but its breakfast menu and central location put it on this list.

What people praise

  • Distinctive, elegant interior with chandeliers and live piano
  • Full breakfast menu including a halal option
  • Professional, attentive service noted across reviews
  • Central location near Trafalgar Square

Worth knowing

  • Prices run higher than a standard bagel shop
  • Menu is broader Italian-cafe than bagel-specialist
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume4,286 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown68% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Best treated as a sit-down breakfast destination rather than a quick bagel stop. It has the highest review volume on this list at 4,286, which keeps confidence high even with the lowest rating here.

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4-5 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BW

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How we rank these bagel shops

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 shows how many customers have rated them, measured against the other bagel shops in London. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.4 from thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a bagel cost in London? (2026)

Prices vary by filling and neighbourhood, with classic deli fillings like salt beef costing more than simple cream cheese or butter. Central London locations tend to run slightly higher than East End counters.

Bagel shops across London

These shops cluster around East London’s Brick Lane, Soho, Fitzrovia near Tottenham Court Road, and central spots near Piccadilly and Trafalgar Square. Searching for a bagel shop near me? Each listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can find the closest counter fast.

What to ask before you order

  • Are the bagels baked on-site and how often?
  • What fillings come with the classic salt beef or salmon options?
  • Is there seating, or is it takeaway only?
  • Do they offer vegan or vegetarian filling options?
  • What are the busiest times if you want to avoid the queue?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these bagel shops?

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

Is Beigel Bake really open 24 hours?

Yes, reviewers consistently confirm it operates around the clock, which is part of why it has become a Brick Lane fixture for late-night visits.

Where can I find vegan bagels in London?

B Bagel’s Soho and Tottenham Court Road branches both offer vegan fillings alongside their standard menu, according to multiple reviews.

The bottom line

Beigel Bake is the safe default if you want the classic Brick Lane salt beef experience at any hour, while B Bagel’s two branches are the better call for a sit-down brunch with more variety. Whichever you pick, go for the fillings reviewers name specifically rather than the cheapest option on the board.

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