Bagels on Fire - Spadina & Queen St West — Restaurant in Toronto

I never get tired of this place—it’s become my go-to weekend ritual. Every Saturday morning, you’ll find me out front, with a bagel in hand. There’s just something special about it—the energy, the food, the people.

The staff is incredibly kind, and it’s obvious how hard they work. There are only a handful of them running the show, yet they manage to keep things moving smoothly even when the line stretches out the door (which it often does!). Despite the rush, they never make you feel rushed.

If you’re not sure what to order, don’t be shy—ask for recommendations. They’ve truly seen it all, and somehow always know exactly what to suggest. That’s actually how I discovered my now-favorite bagel, and I haven’t looked back since.

This place is a little slice of neighborhood magic—and once you go, you’ll understand why it’s loved by so many. There's only so many seats, so don't be surprised if you have to...

i come to this location every week, the women who work here are always kind and pleasant. i don't normally write reviews but after today's visit felt i had to. i witnessed a man trying to place an order - it was clear english was his second language and he was doing his best. a man came and took over for the girl on the register as she was having trouble understanding him. somehow within the next two minutes the man behind the counter was yelling at this man "i don't care!" when he explained he didn't know much english.

i watched this customer try to apologize numerous times even though he did nothing wrong, and the man behind the counter ignored him. after that the man behind the counter continued to be short and rude with everyone else in the store. really disappointing to see in a tourist area especially. english isn't everyone's first language. try being polite to people paying for...

Bagels on Fire is basically the lunch time sponsor for us LMAO.

The women who work here are all so wonderful (there's no AC, and it gets STEAMY in there - the fact that they're still so nice is a miracle), and sometimes you get a bagel that you can literally taste the love. Once in awhile you'll get a foamy tomato, or a bagel with kind of funky ingredient distribution, but those are outliers.

They're a wonderful part of the neighbourhood, and they're the first place I send people when they ask about food around here. I usually grab the BLT with cheddar cheese, and sometimes a salmon lox bagel. If you get the cinnamon puff, ask them to warm it up for you - definitely improves the taste! I cannot sing their praises enough, and the people who work there honestly make...