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5 Best Bagel Shops in Sydney (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 · 8 min read

Sydney does not really have a bagel district, it has a handful of bakeries that happen to bake a great one alongside everything else on the counter. Between them, the bagel shops on this page have racked up more than 3,500 Google reviews, and every single one holds a rating of 4.4 or higher, so the real decision is about vibe and queue length, not quality.

Short answer: The top-rated bagel shop in Sydney is Le MONDE Bakery-Cafe (4.7 stars across 690 reviews), a compact CBD cafe regulars come back to for its bagels, coffee, and friendly staff. Flour and Stone in Woolloomooloo is the most-reviewed of the group at 1,352 reviews and known for its lamingtons and pastries alongside its bagels. Most orders here run $1 to $40 per person depending on whether it is a takeaway coffee or a full sit-down brunch.
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Sydney's Bagel Shops, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Flour and Stone 4.6 1,352 Overall / cakes and pastries View ›
2 Le MONDE Bakery-Cafe 4.7 690 Bagels and breakfast View ›
3 Banksia Bakehouse 4.5 660 Takeaway pastries View ›
4 Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe Sydney City 4.5 465 Gluten-free bagels View ›
5 A.P Place (A.P Bakery) 4.4 374 Fig danish and sandwiches View ›
5 Best Bagel Shops in Sydney (2026)

Where to get a bagel in Sydney

Flour and Stone logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Flour and Stone

4.61,352 Google reviews

Flour and Stone is a small bakery tucked into a quiet Woolloomooloo street, known well beyond its size for pannacotta lamingtons, flaky croissants and its cakes. Everything is made on site using ingredients from small growers and local producers, and the bakery also runs baking classes for people who want to learn the craft themselves. It is a compact space with limited seating, so most of the trade is grab and go.

What people praise

  • Lamingtons and cakes regulars specifically travel for
  • Fresh, thoughtfully made food with real care behind it
  • Good coffee and generous cup sizes

Worth knowing

  • Very limited seating, expect a wait at peak times
  • At least one reviewer found the bread dry that day
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,352 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed name on this page by a wide margin, and the cakes are the real draw. Go early if you want a seat, or plan for takeaway.

53 Riley St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011

Le MONDE Bakery-Cafe logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Le MONDE Bakery-Cafe

4.7690 Google reviews

Le MONDE Bakery-Cafe is a small, busy cafe on Bathurst Street in the city, serving breakfast, brunch and coffee alongside its bagels. It is the kind of neighbourhood spot with only a handful of outdoor tables, so seating fills fast, especially in the morning rush. Reviewers single out the bagels and the friendly, welcoming service as reasons they keep coming back.

What people praise

  • Bagels reviewers call out by name as a highlight
  • Warm, attentive staff who make regulars feel welcome
  • Solid coffee and a kid-friendly babycino

Worth knowing

  • Small indoor seating area gets hot in summer
  • A few reviewers found the food good but unremarkable
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume690 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page and the closest thing here to a dedicated bagel spot. Worth the seat-hunt if you are downtown.

100 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000

Banksia Bakehouse logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Banksia Bakehouse

4.5660 Google reviews

Banksia Bakehouse runs an open kitchen inside Grosvenor Place on George Street, where pastry chefs bake croissants, cakes and bagels through the day for the CBD lunch and coffee crowd. With two Sydney locations, it leans harder into takeaway than sit-down, and reviewers describe the pastry work as consistently high quality even if pricier than a standard bakery.

What people praise

  • Consistently good pastry quality, croissants especially
  • Fast service for the CBD lunch rush
  • Two Sydney locations for convenience

Worth knowing

  • Pricier than a typical bakery
  • Not really set up for sitting in, mostly takeaway
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume660 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reliable CBD grab-and-go option with real pastry chops. Best if you are working nearby and want quality without a long sit-down.

225 George St, Tenancy 4 Grosvenor Place, Sydney NSW 2000

Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe Sydney City logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe Sydney City

4.5465 Google reviews

Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe Sydney City is a fully gluten-free bakery and cafe on Clarence Street, part of a small local chain with locations in Alexandria and Waverley too. Everything on the menu, including its bagels, sausage rolls and meat pies, is baked gluten-free, which reviewers say is rare to find done this thoroughly in the city centre.

What people praise

  • Entirely gluten-free menu, not just a token option
  • Savoury and sweet both covered, not just cakes
  • Staff are attentive to coeliac and dietary needs

Worth knowing

  • Pastries can turn dense in colder weather unless reheated
  • Indoor seating can feel warm during busy periods
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume465 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear pick if gluten-free matters to you or someone you are ordering for. Ask staff to warm pastries for the best texture.

257 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000

A.P Place (A.P Bakery) logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

A.P Place (A.P Bakery)

4.4374 Google reviews

A.P Place, part of the wider A.P Bakery group with several Sydney locations, is a Barrack Street bakery known for its fig danish and cold brew alongside its bagels and sandwiches. Reviewers describe fresh, well-balanced pastries and say the shop tends to sell out of its most popular items well before closing.

What people praise

  • Fig danish and egg sando called out repeatedly by reviewers
  • Cold brew with a distinctive orange twist
  • Fresh bakes that regularly sell out, a sign of turnover

Worth knowing

  • Popular items sell out early in the day
  • Smaller review base and shorter operating hours than others here
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume374 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown67% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smaller spot with a loyal following for specific items. Get there early if you have your heart set on the fig danish.

9 Barrack St, Sydney NSW 2000

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How we picked

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume shows how many customers have actually rated them, weighed against others on this page. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a perfect score from a handful of reviews carries less weight than one backed by hundreds. Recency looks at how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

What does a bagel cost in Sydney? (2026)

None of these spots publish a set bagel price online, but the review data on this page gives a rough sense of what people actually spend per visit.

JobTypical price
Coffee and a quick bagel or pastry$1 - $20 per person
Sit-down brunch with a bagel or sandwich$20 - $40 per person

Ranges drawn from Google review price-per-person data collected July 2026 across the businesses on this page.

Finding a bagel shop near you in Sydney

These bakeries cluster around the CBD and its fringes, from Woolloomooloo and Circular Quay to George Street and the Bathurst Street strip near Town Hall. If you are working in the city or staying nearby, most of these are a short walk from a train station, which makes a quick bagel run easy to fit into a morning commute.

What to check before you go

  • Does the shop have dine-in seating, or is it takeaway only?
  • Do they sell out of popular items, and if so, what time is safest to arrive?
  • Are gluten-free or dietary-restricted options available?
  • What are the weekend hours, since several close earlier on Sundays or don’t open at all?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these bagel shops?

We looked at bakeries and cafes in Sydney with a real Google presence that serve bagels, then compared their live ratings, review volume, and what reviewers actually say about the food and service.

How often is this updated?

We refresh the ratings and review data periodically. This page was last verified in July 2026.

Is it easy to find parking near these bakeries?

Several reviewers mention limited or paid street parking around the CBD locations, so allow extra time if you are driving in rather than walking or taking transit.

The bottom line

Le MONDE Bakery-Cafe is the safe default if a good bagel and a friendly counter matter most, while Flour and Stone is worth the trip if you are just as interested in cake as bread. Either way, go early. These places tend to sell their best stuff by mid-morning.

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