Schmucks Bagels

Bagels done right! Visited for breakfast and these were so delicious we even got takeaway for a quick lunch on the go since we had to catch a flight in the afternoon. Definitely get the Luv u Lox which is an absolutely delicious classic staple at most bagel places with rye bagel, cold smoked salmon, cream cheese and rocket. Polish hot brown was tasty as well with the kewpie mayo being a surprisingly good addition and complement to the different flavours. Not much seating for dine-in since most customers seem to come for takeaway, so we dined alfresco and sat right by the window, but overall plus points for the cosy atmosphere and small cafe vibes which was excellent for a rainy cold Melbourne morning. Would definitely recommend reheating some of the takeaway bagels though since these are best enjoyed hot (except the smoked salmon bagels)

Decent if not terrific bagels. Probably best described as a normal Australian lunch style bagel. Definitely not one you would get if you were in NYC. Generous portions, however somewhat strange decisions. The sausage and the bacon are best described as weird. It’s not a breakfast sausage, nor is it particularly full of flavour. The bacon is not great. Likewise, scrambling the egg is a strange move. Probably best sticking to this place as a lunchtime go to, or otherwise avoid the breakfast toppings.

It’s not easy to trust a bagel…. They can be very seedy at times 🤡 . The bagels at @schmucksbagels however can be trusted to deliver the absolute goods 😍🥯 This cute little hidden away gem came up as recommended on our Uber Eats home page & we couldn’t resist! . Struggling to choose between sweet and savoury we made the unanimous decision to devour in a selection: 🥯 Morning Sunshine: pastrami & egg melted cheese, Dijon mustard and chilli mayo. The ratios where bang on and the do not scab on the pastrami 😍 🥯 Love You Lox: smoked salmon, creamy cream cheese, pickled red onions, cress, lemon in a rye bagel. A little bit too heavy on the cress, although it added a nice texture. The huge serving of cream cheese also did not disappoint 2 of the biggest cheese lovers on the plantet 🥯PB & J toasted blueberry bagel, peanut butter and raspberry jelly. Our go too sweet option did not disappoint, with a nice ration of PB to J. The blueberry bagel also worked perfectly. . I’m so incredibly keen to hit this place up again on my next melb visit to work through the massive menu 😍