Brick Lane Bagel Co (Ongar) — Restaurant in Epping Forest

Update: 13/6/25

They've changed their name and expanded their menu but the quality seems to be as good.

A gem of a place. Best salt beef sandwiches I've had and a complete bargain. For less than the price of a top-end Burger King or McD flavouress patti in (usually) stale over processed attempt at a bun you get a whole heap of quality salt beef in fresh bred / bagel with pickles and good mustard.

The staff are lovely, always helpful. We usually phone in an order and collect on the way through as parking can be tricky.

One day, I'll try a smoked salmon & cream cheese, which looks equally delicious.

The muffins are also superb, for those who aren't stuffed after all that salt beef.

Update: They're still great!!!

Update again: I doubt you'll get a better salt beef sandwich anywhere and the...

Me and the family took a trip to Ongar today to visit the cheesemonger (excellent by the way) and see this little place on our way in. Thought was a nice looking place to take the two kids for a spot of lunch. All I can say is we left after sitting down for 5 minutes. Very unhelpful member of staff, told us to leave the pram out side. I asked for a high chair for my 1 year old daughter and was told that they think they have one, no one came to us or offered to get one leaving us just waiting at the table. I decided to walk up to the counter and try to order some food and did not get an aknowledgment from the staff, 90% of the menu was crossed out. I imagine the food would be really nice, but certainly not accommodating for a...

Called in here not long before closing, so could only have a takeaway, but chose to sit outside and enjoy our bagels whilst they were just freshly made. Ordered a salt beef, pickle and mustard bagel for my partner. Tasted the salt beef, and it literally just melted in my mouth. Add to that the slight taste of dill pickle, and I almost regretted my choice. I chose a sausage and bacon bagel. There was enough bacon in there to feed a family, but, lightly salted, crispy and hot, the bacon was perfect. Under the bacon was 2 or 3 sausages (had to guessl due to the amount of bacon present). Combined together, this bagel came a very close 2nd to the salt beef bagel. Highly...