Best Ugly Bagels — Restaurant in Waitematā

It’s not often I head out of the house to endure the Auckland traffic. More often than not I don’t backtrack to places I’ve been because Auckland is huge and there are illitarily a million places to go and you never know until you know… you know? If you know about best ugly, you know and I don’t need to tell you it’s good and come try it- however there is no try- only do. Do it, come here- make the effort, get the best thing since sliced bread, right here, believe the hype.) do not believe the less then great reviews. the bagels are cheap at like $10 for four. You can freeze them in the open bag and grill them appropriately in your oven. Be smart and it’s cheaper than a chocolate block to get other bulk toppings of your choice and craft your own (insert your name here) treats. I find the in house menu inspiring and enjoy a change because who the heck wants Macca’s style same, same insane clown food😂 Like it or not it’s art here. Let the artists feed you what they have. It would not klll you to ask for a surprise bagel and get what you are given for only $20. It also makes you feel like a good person paying humans enough to exist in a tough place to live. I’m personally fully grateful to these assets and their best efforts. Keep up the good work! These whiners with less than 5 star reviews can...

Prepare yourself. There's yelling. It's like what you've seen on TV, of American Fast Food joints that inject charm and personality with servers and cooks yelling across a confined space. You might think this is cute, fun, charming. But we're in New Zealand, a multicultural abode chock full of complex names and their pronunciations. If you don't have that Anglo-saxon name, be prepared to fake a little dose of anxiety as someone yells Chris when they really mean Krishan.

But it does work. You chuckle a little as they yell. Maybe you try to stifle that laughter because you think it's beneath you but it escapes. It does so because it's something different here in Auckland. It's something non-clinical, something that has just a pinch of personality.

So I do like it. You'll like it to.

Oh yea and the bagels are...

Best Ugly Bagels is my go-to spot when I'm in need of a hangover cure or just craving a delicious bagel. The bagels are consistently fresh and loaded with toppings. They're not the prettiest bagels you'll ever see, but that's what makes them so great. They're "ugly" in the best way possible.

The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. I love that you can customize your bagel with a variety of spreads and toppings. My personal favorite is the Mousetrap, which is marmite and melted cheese. It's the perfect combination and a total vibe. I've been going to Best Ugly Bagels for years and it never disappoints. Whether I‘ve got friends visiting town or just craving a good bagel, this spot always saves the day. I highly recommend it to anyone...