It’s Bagels!
It’s Bagels! serves classic New York-style bagels with a mix of hot and cold sandwiches, freshly prepared fillings, and traditional deli-inspired flavours. The menu includes favourites such as The New Yorker, The Secret Salt Beef, Bagel with THE WORKS, bacon and egg bagels, schmear and lox, tuna salad, and PBJ. Customers can also choose freshly baked bagels by the dozen, flavoured schmears, deli salads, juices, kombucha, soft drinks, and crunchy snacks for a complete casual meal or takeaway.
Hot Sandwiches
Freshly baked bagels are generously filled with eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese, pastrami, and savoury deli-style favourites
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Bagel with Fried Egg | £9.50 |
| Bagel with Bacon and Egg | £10.50 |
| Bagel with Sausage and Egg | £11.50 |
| Bagel with Bacon, Egg and Cheese | £11.50 |
| Bagel with Sausage, Egg and Cheese | £11.50 |
| Bagel with Fried Egg and Cheese | £10.00 |
| The New Yorker | £14.00 |
| The Secret Salt Beef | £14.00 |
Cold Sandwiches
Chilled bagel combinations feature creamy schmears, smoked salmon, salads, vegetables, and classic fillings for a fresh satisfying bite
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Bagel with Schmear | £7.50 |
| Bagel with THE WORKS | £15.50 |
| Bagel with Tunafish Salad | £11.50 |
| Bagel with Egg Salad | £11.50 |
| Bagel BLT | £11.75 |
| Bagel with Chicken Salad | £11.50 |
| Bagel with Schmear & Lox | £14.00 |
Retail (Bagels and Schmear)
Take home freshly baked bagels and creamy schmears in assorted flavours, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or everyday snacking
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Plain Schmear (220g) | £8.00 |
| Scallion Schmear (220g) | £8.00 |
| Dill Schmear (220g) | £8.00 |
| Jalapeno Schmear (220g) | £8.00 |
| Vegan Schmear (220g) | £7.00 |
| Tunafish Salad (220g) | £9.00 |
| Egg Salad (220g) | £9.00 |
Beverage & Snacks
Complete your order with refreshing drinks, freshly brewed coffee, juices, crisps, cookies, and convenient light snack options
| Name & Detail | Price |
|---|---|
| Fresh Apple Juice | £5.00 |
| Coke 330ml | £3.00 |
| Coke Zero 330ml | £3.00 |
| Still Water | £3.00 |
| Sparkling Water | £3.00 |
| Juice Box – Apple/Mango | £3.00 |
| Juice Box – Apple/Pear | £3.00 |
| Karma Gingerale | £4.00 |
| Karma Lemonade | £4.00 |
| Crisps – Cheddar & Chive | £1.85 |
| Crisps – Salt & Vinegar | £1.85 |
| Crisps – Sea Salted | £1.85 |
| Crisps – Sweet Chili | £1.85 |
Popular Items at It’s Bagels
It’s Bagels focuses on New York-style bagel sandwiches, with hot breakfast fillings, deli meats, smoked salmon and classic schmears making up the core choices.
- Bagel with Bacon, Egg and Cheese is a natural choice when you want a filling breakfast with familiar savoury flavours.
- The New Yorker suits diners looking for a deli-style option built around pastrami, pickles and spicy brown mustard.
- Bagel with THE WORKS is a strong choice for smoked-salmon fans who want cream cheese, capers, onion and tomato in one bagel.
- The Secret Salt Beef works well when you want a heavier sandwich with salt beef, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard.
- If you prefer something simpler, Bagel with Schmear keeps the focus on the fresh bagel and house-made cream cheese.
Budget-Friendly Choices at It’s Bagels
For a more affordable order, the simplest bagel fillings are usually the easiest way to keep spending down without moving away from the bakery’s core offering.
| Option Type | What to Expect | Smart Choice Example |
|---|---|---|
| Simple bagel | Straightforward filling with minimal extras | Bagel PBJ |
| Light breakfast | Egg-based option without extra meat | Bagel with Fried Egg |
| Classic spread | Fresh bagel with a simple creamy filling | Bagel with Schmear |
| Everyday pick | Basic hot sandwich for a quick meal | Bagel with Fried Egg and Cheese |
- Choosing Bagel PBJ instead of one of the larger deli sandwiches can help keep the total order simpler.
- Plain or spread-based bagels are practical when you want a snack rather than a full lunch.
- Ordering one sandwich without several extras is usually the easiest approach for a quick everyday visit.
What to Order at It’s Bagels Based on Your Needs
The menu makes it easy to choose by appetite, with egg-based breakfasts, meat-heavy deli sandwiches, seafood choices and lighter cold fillings all available.
- For solo meals: Bagel with Sausage and Egg provides a straightforward hot breakfast without needing separate sides.
- For bacon lovers: Bagel BLT combines bacon with lettuce and tomato for a familiar cold sandwich option.
- For deli meat lovers: The New Yorker is suited to anyone wanting pastrami with sharp mustard and pickles.
- For seafood lovers: Bagel with Schmear & Lox keeps the combination simple with smoked salmon and cream cheese.
- For budget-conscious users: Basic egg, schmear or PBJ bagels help avoid the cost of the more heavily filled sandwiches.
- For quick takeaway: Most of the hot and cold bagel sandwiches are compact enough for an easy grab-and-go meal.
- If you prefer a stronger flavour, Jalapeno Schmear adds a noticeable chilli kick without requiring a larger sandwich.
What to Know Before Ordering from It’s Bagels
It’s Bagels offers both ready-made combinations and extra fillings, so deciding how substantial you want the sandwich before adding extras can make ordering easier.
- Portion style varies from a simple bagel with spread to stacked salt beef, pastrami and smoked-salmon sandwiches.
- Extras such as avocado, bacon, egg, capers and additional fillings can make a basic order more substantial.
- Adding drinks, crisps or multiple extras can raise the overall cost quickly.
- The Secret Salt Beef may suit a larger appetite because it combines meat, cheese, pickles, onion and sauces.
- Bagel varieties and some flavours can vary by day, with certain options specifically listed for weekends.
Is It’s Bagels Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?
It’s Bagels does not state on its current menu that the restaurant is halal, so diners requiring halal food should confirm directly with the branch before ordering. Vegetarian-friendly choices are available through egg, cream cheese and PBJ combinations, while a dedicated vegan schmear is also listed.
| Category | Availability |
|---|---|
| Halal | No clear halal certification is stated on the current menu; confirm directly with the branch |
| Vegetarian | Several meat-free bagel and spread combinations are available |
| Vegan | Vegan schmear is explicitly available, but complete vegan sandwich suitability should be confirmed when ordering |
Alternatives to It’s Bagels
London has several other specialist bagel bakeries and cafés offering smoked salmon, cream cheese, breakfast fillings and deli-style sandwiches.
- Kuro Bagels is an option for diners looking for another dedicated bagel shop, particularly around Notting Hill.
- The Bagel Guys is suitable for people interested in New York-style bagels with breakfast and lox-based fillings.
- Daniel’s Bagel Bakery works well for diners who prefer a traditional bakery setting with bagels, smoked salmon and other baked goods.
It’s Bagels! Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
What type of food does It’s Bagels! serve?
It’s Bagels! specialises in New York-style bagels, hot and cold sandwiches, schmears, deli-style fillings, snacks, and drinks.
Does It’s Bagels! serve breakfast bagels?
Yes. Breakfast-style options include fried egg, bacon and egg, sausage and egg, plus bagels with egg and cheese combinations.
What hot sandwiches are available at It’s Bagels!?
Hot options include Bacon and Egg, Sausage and Egg, The New Yorker, The Secret Salt Beef, and several egg and cheese bagels.
What cold bagel sandwiches can I order?
Cold options include Bagel with Schmear, THE WORKS, Tunafish Salad, Egg Salad, BLT, PBJ, Chicken Salad, and Schmear & Lox.
Does It’s Bagels! serve smoked salmon?
Yes. Smoked salmon, also called lox on the menu, is available with schmear and as part of THE WORKS bagel.
Are vegetarian options available at It’s Bagels!?
Yes. Options without meat include Bagel with Schmear, Fried Egg and Cheese, PBJ, Egg Salad, and several retail schmears.
Does It’s Bagels! offer vegan options?
The retail menu includes a Vegan Schmear, described as a smooth dairy-free whipped spread.
Can I buy bagels to take home?
Yes. The Baker’s Dozen includes 13 freshly hand-rolled NYC-style bagels, and tubs of schmear and deli salads are also available.
What drinks are available at It’s Bagels!?
Drinks include fresh orange and apple juice, Coke varieties, sparkling water, juice boxes, kombucha, ginger ale, and lemonade.
Does It’s Bagels! sell snacks?
Yes. Tyrrells crisps are available in Cheddar & Chive, Salt & Vinegar, Sea Salted, and Sweet Chili flavours.
Pricing FAQs
How much do hot bagel sandwiches cost at It’s Bagels!?
Hot sandwiches currently range from £9.50 for a Bagel with Fried Egg to £14.00 for The New Yorker and Secret Salt Beef.
How much is The New Yorker at It’s Bagels!?
The New Yorker is currently priced at £14.00 and includes pastrami, pickles, and spicy brown mustard.
How much is The Secret Salt Beef bagel?
The Secret Salt Beef is £14.00 and comes with salt beef, pickles, Swiss cheese, onion, mustard, and mayo.
How much do cold bagel sandwiches cost?
Cold sandwiches currently range from £7.00 for a Bagel PBJ to £15.50 for Bagel with THE WORKS.
How much is Bagel with THE WORKS?
Bagel with THE WORKS is currently £15.50 and includes lox, cream cheese, capers, red onion, and tomato.
How much is a Bagel with Schmear?
A Bagel with Schmear is currently priced at £7.50.
How much is a Baker’s Dozen at It’s Bagels!?
The Baker’s Dozen costs £24.50 and includes 13 freshly hand-rolled NYC-style bagels.
How much do tubs of schmear cost?
Plain, Scallion, Dill, and Jalapeno Schmear tubs are £8.00 each, while Vegan Schmear is £7.00.
How much are drinks at It’s Bagels!?
Drinks range from £3.00 for soft drinks, water, and juice boxes to £5.00 for fresh orange or apple juice.
What are the cheapest items on the It’s Bagels! menu?
Tyrrells crisps are among the cheapest listed items at £1.85, while several canned drinks and juice boxes cost £3.00.
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