Beigel Bake

Location: London, UK

Today, I took a stroll through the Brick Lane Market, which is only open on weekends. Next to it, there's a famous 24-hour bagel shop run by Jews. If you look up Brick Lane Market, this bagel shop is sure to pop up. I’ve always been curious about the concept of a bagel shop being open 24 hours. However, in Europe, that should be quite impressive, as most shops close fairly early, except for bars which tend to stay open later. So, it must be quite helpful for the nearby residents.

🌟 Since we arrived here after breakfast, we only ordered what seems to be the classic salt beef bagel. By 11 AM, there was a long queue, but it moved really fast, so we didn't wait long. When we got it, it was still warm. I quickly took a photo before diving in. Upon opening it, I realized it was more like a bagel with beef rather than the other way around—the beef was the star of the show. There was just so much beef! The first bite was almost entirely beef, with very little bagel in it. The beef was cooked to perfection—very tender and easy to pull apart. There was no struggle at all when biting into it. The saltiness was abundant; on its own, the beef is a bit salty, but paired with the bagel, it was just right. The bagel has a great chewy texture. If you simply tear off a piece to eat, the doughy flavor and sweetness burst into your mouth. This is definitely a bagel you can enjoy on its own. It's really delicious.

Overall, I completely understand why so many people online recommend it. The price is very reasonable too. If you're visiting Brick Lane, you should consider queuing up to try this tasty bagel!