With 15 bagels to choose from, 14 delectable variations of cream cheese on offer, and a number of made-from-scratch fillings, Auckland Bagel Club is the tasty new bagel shop in Ponsonby from a team of talented chefs and bakers that are dedicated to doing things differently.
Through the addition of mānuka honey and the best quality New Zealand butter, Auckland Bagel Club (ABC) has managed to develop a truly novel bagel dough — one that maintains a unique, moist yet light and fluffy texture, and subtly sweet, deliciously bready taste, that sets them apart from traditional bagels. So fresh are these tasty morsels, that the team at ABC confidently recommend enjoying them straight from the cabinet, untoasted.
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When it comes to the flavours on offer, the options are plentiful — from classics (salmon with dill and caper cream cheese, house-smoked pastrami and pickle, and tomato, cream cheese and basil) to the inventive (crème brûlée, brown butter, olive and parmesan, and apple dulce with fresh, new season apples). There are also a number of vegan options, that use plant-based cream cheese and fresh produce, and a few salads for those looking to go sans-bagel, although, when they’re this good, we’re unsure why anyone would go without. You can also grab a four pack of fresh bagels of your choosing to take home and DIY.
Alongside bagels, you’ll find freshly baked (and entirely delicious) levain cookies and basque cheesecake in a number of tasty flavours, and an extensive drinks menu centred on Supreme coffee. The ABC team handcrafts bespoke syrups to jazz up your coffee order, and the masses are flocking — with the butterscotch caramel, real fruit strawberry compote, and Belgian chocolate ganache all in incredibly hot demand.
The small, laid-back eatery is cosy and comfortable, with antiques and vintage furniture adding character to the space, and the team is already planning to expand beyond the Ponsonby outpost, to the city and North, beyond the bridge. Here, service is quick and easy, and there are a number of tasty deals on offer to keep things cost-effective, including a delightful breakfast special with a flat white and bagel for under $10.
With a menu featuring almost exclusively hand-crafted ingredients (from the bagels themselves to the pastrami and sauces), quick, easy, and friendly service, great coffee, satiating sweet treats, and arguably the fluffiest and most flavoursome bagels in the city, Auckland Bagel Club is a spot that should absolutely be on your radar.
Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday, 8.30am until 2.30pm
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Auckland Bagel Club
234a Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby
Auckland
