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21 reviews for Gryfe's Bagel Bakery
Review Highlights
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"I prefer Montreal bagels but Gryfe's are a happy exception." In 7 reviews -
"...at the ranch, I had the sessame bagel with cream cheese." In 4 reviews -
"...place itself isn't much, grab a dozen to go and you won't..." In 3 reviews
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21 reviews in English
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Review from Steph L.
4/8/2012
I generally stick to a low-carb diet, but I'd have to say Gryfe's bagels are my kryptonite.
I'm not sure what makes a Gryfe's bagel so magical.
Being baked in a wood oven?
The sesame seeds?
Their funny non-symmetrical shape?
Fresh from the oven, they are crispy but oddly light, fluffy, and airy for a bagel.
The bakery is always busy but it's worth the wait.
I would eat two bagels in the car with nothing on them as if they were potato chips.
And yes, I have bought a tub of Western cream cheese in the bakery and I have made my own cream cheese bagel-wiches outside.
Even after living in Montreal, there aren't any bagels that can compare to Gryfe's.
I prefer to have them from the bakery, but I've picked them up from Daiter's as well. There was actually a Japanese take out place at RBC plaza in the downtown core that sold them.
They have mini-pizzas, which are pretty tasty too.
Gryfe's is my favourite bagel place in the city.
I wish I could have a bagel right now. -
Review from A J.
Toronto, ON
1/9/2012
Delicious bagels
Sometimes it requires a small wait but it's worth it -
Review from David F.
Vancouver, BC
9/29/2011
How on earth do so many people love these bagels? They are not bagels, they are bagel shaped rolls. They don't have the doughy texture of a traditional bagel at all. By all means, buy them if you want a roll, but this is as much as a bagel as a kaiser roll is a bagel.
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Review from Mariko M.
11/26/2010
Was told to pick up 8 dozen bagels from Gryfe's for a Goodbye Party at work. From the exterior, it looks outdated and a little depressing; however, as soon as I entered the store, I was quickly greeted by the friendly staff. You can see the staff in the back preparing the various bagels. I was second in line at 7:00 AM and within a few minutes, the line extended to the entrance. People really like their bagels! When it was time to pay, I understood why so many people were here... for 8 dozen bagels and 8 tubs of cream cheese, I paid $80.
Back at the ranch, I had the sessame bagel with cream cheese ... if it just wasn't so rich with calories! Anyway, it was my Friday treat so guilt bye-bye.
Yay, I'm a fan.
Remember, cash only. -
Review from Jing K.
Toronto, ON
I first tried a Gryfe bagel a few weeks ago from Fiesta Farms as per Matthew S's tip and was totally wowed by it. So much so that anytime my errands take me close to the 401 I'll make sure to get off at Bathurst (only westbound 401 though!) and pick up a dozen. Or two. They are great toasted and are still good toasted even 4 days later! I'll let you know how they fare with freezing.
The bagels at Gryfe's are $0.55 each or a dozen for $6.40. At Fiesta they were $1.99 for 3.
These bagels are so good it makes me question my love for my 10 month old daughter who just recently mastered chewing solid foods. When she implores me to share with her big brown eyes gazing at the bagel on its way to my mouth and reaches with chubby little hands I do eventually give in, but she never gets the last bite So now the entire family has an expensive bagel habit. -
Review from Stephanie C.
Toronto, ON
7/3/2009 ROTD 7/13/2009
Since returning from Montreal, I've been on a bagel high. Maybe it's the yeast, I'm not quite sure, but I lived off eating fresh bagels from the St. Viateur and Fairmount bakeries when I spent 24 hours in Montreal recently (please read my reviews of both of them)
I was introduced to Gryfe's by my mother a few years ago, who came home after shopping and announced to have found authentic Montreal-style bagels. My exposure to bagels were from chains found in food courts at the mall, bagels the size of my head and so heavy that it felt you swallowed a brick. When she showed me these slim and small bagels, I immediately scrunched up my face and said "These aren't REAL bagels." This was an odd thing to say as I grew up in a Jewish neighbourhood. I'm not Jewish but you would think that I would have been more cultured in this ring-shaped wonder.
The Gryfe bagels tasted excellent: fresh and light. I could eat two of them and not feel like I wanted to cradle my stomach afterward, crying for mercy.
Having now sampled bagels from Gryfe's and in Montreal, my only dilemma is: are there other great bagel places in Toronto?
The Jewish neighbourhood lies in North York and north of Toronto so I would have to travel the distance to get some, but ask you, can they deliver? Can they air lift a package to my house? I am jonesing for these babies and I'm not sure if I can quit cold turkey. Or perhaps this might inspire me to locate other bakeries that claim their authenticity in my search for a great bagel. -
Review from Cameron O.
Toronto, ON
7/20/2010
These bagels are light, crispy, chewy and crammed full of yum and deliciousness. I did live closer for a while and had them more often. Now it's quite a trek, but every time I go I'm always glad I did.
They do offer a small selection of the standard bagel flavours like poppy seed and such, but my favourite is their plain bagel.
The only potential bad part about these bagels? If you only buy 6, you will eat them all before you get home.
The other local business owners have been quite annoyed by this place... Once I even saw a "NO BAGEL PARKING" sign on a parking lot for a nearby bank.
The lineup on weekends is something to avoid as it often extends halfway down the block. -
Review from Brad K.
Scarborough, ON
9/8/2010
Best bagels in the city.
I used to love the Montreal style from St Urbaine until I tried a Gryffe's.
They are perfect, crisp and light on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, better than any bagel I have ever tried.
Not sure what the secret ingredient is, but I was so happy to go to the actual bakery a few months back.
I was expecting a big Jewish family to be running it, but it was a large group of Philipino ladies.
The girl at the cash was fast and friendly (heck even if she was mean and slow I would be back, they are that good).
Got the bag home and felt sad I didn't buy more.
Will for sure go back soon. -
Review from Bibiana C.
11/19/2009
I am not a bagel person. Or at least I wasnt until now. I could never understand NY's obsession with them, when there are perfectly good Pop Tarts and Toaster strudel's or breakfast sandwiches.
I was wary when i bit into it, but there was no way he'd let me leave toronto without this right of passage. And just like that I was hooked. It was perfectly crisp on the outside, but so soft and pillowy on the inside- if you are a fan of Kim Kardashian's ass you'll love these- it brought tears of joy to my eyes. This is why Canadian's are so laidback and happy.
I will never forsake bagels again. Kellog's deprived me.
(tip: go early sunday for the fresh ones to avoid a wait, but they sell their bagels to local cafe's as well, so everybody's happy) -
Review from Matthew S.
Toronto, ON
4/5/2010
The bagels at Gryfe's are so damn good! It's a unique style of bagel that I've never had outside of Toronto. They're crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and have killer flavour. Totally different then the dense, chewy and salt-free Montreal-style bagels, which I hate by the way.
If I can get 'em fresh I'll just eat them straight with no toppings. If they're more than 1/2 a day old, toast them and put on a little butter or cream cheese. Absolutely divine.
Lawrence and Bathurst too much of a trek for you? Gryfe's bagels are also sold frozen to various groceries stores throughout the city. For example, Fiesta Farms (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) cooks Gryfe's bagels from frozen each morning. Almost as good as the real thing. -
Review from Vanessa G.
Toronto, ON
9/19/2008
Best bagels ever. Period. Hands down. They don't come any better than this. Other than maybe Montreal bagels, these things are the most delicious carbtacular rings of dough you will have taste.
The place is pretty bare bones. They sell bagels (several different kinds, I LOVE the poppyseed), sandwhiches (not on the weekends) and drinks and bagel bites (which I haven't had but look tasty).
The bagels themselves are like $3 for six, and considering their freshly made on site, you can't really go wrong.
For those who love carbs as much as I do, this place is a definite must! -
Review from Joy S.
Woodbridge, ON
4/18/2010
I've been eatting these bagels for years.
I used to live an hour away from Toronto and my dad used to make up excuses to drive to Toronto to come get his fav. bagels!
The outside of the bakery is not very welcoming but dont let that change your mind.
The bagels from Gryfe's are like an orgasim for your mouth!Listed in: *****
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Review from Jay Y.
North York, ON
9/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
the best bagels in toronto...even better then montreal bagels.
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Review from Dave O.
Toronto, ON
4/5/2010 ROTD 9/15/2010
I had a 2-day old Gryfe's bagel, toasted, with some good cream cheese... I had (swear to GOD!) four orgasms!!
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Review from Jill C.
North York, ON
11/22/2009 6 Check-ins Here
I love these bagels, they are soo delicious and are amazing when they come right of of the oven. I tried them here because I usually go to Sunrise on Sheppard and I wanted to see if they taste different comes from the actual store rather being frozen. When they are ready to use them they just pop them in the oven. My opinion they tasted the same, doesn't matter where you go to get Gryfe's bagels, are seem to have the same get deliciousness!
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Review from Kat F.
I get it - the bagels here are top notch. Even though you'd never think to apply adjectives like "pillowy" and "fluffy" to a bagel, they're appropriate here. This is a takeout only counter, and please don't come here expecting any social niceties. No "sandwiches" (aka cream cheese bagels) on weekends, without exception, even if there isn't a line, but you can buy a bunch to go with a tub of cream cheese and smear (ew, that word) them yourself.
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Review from Dan M.
1/17/2010
I get to Toronto about once a year because my gf's from here. When we're preparing our travel itinerary, she always asks me if there's anything I want to do. One thing that is at the top of my list every time is to eat Gryfe's bagels. These are hands-down the best bagels I have ever eaten in my life. Torontonians had better appreciate how good they have it.
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Review from Peter B.
7/15/2011
These are the best bagels I ever tried. Not in the city, ever and everywhere. Enough said.
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Review from Ed W.
8/8/2010
When in Toronto I went out of my way to find Gryfe's in search of the elusive "Toronto style" bagel. I was not disappointed. There is no need to debate Montreal vs. Toronto style, I am just happy there is a place like Gryfe's adding to the diversity of bageldom. If I had to describe Gryfe's, i'd say it is big, puffy, and tastes more like a dinner roll than its Montreal or New York cousins. The place itself isn't much, grab a dozen to go and you won't regret it.
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Review from Mark B.
North York, ON
5/4/2010
Great bagels. I prefer Montreal bagels but Gryfe's are a happy exception. Try their little pizzas as well. They are delicious.
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Review from Sari H.
10/24/2009
The best, softest bagels. I love these when they are fresh out of the oven...mmmm.
