Bagel Bean

Walk down Lower English Street and you'll spot the queue before you spot the sign. Bagel Bean's got that rare thing going on: they're not trying to be clever, they're just making bagels the way they should be made. You're after a New York-style bagel with proper density, a decent schmear, and fillings that don't skimp—this is your place. The crowd's a genuine mix: morning regulars grabbing coffee before work, students between classes at the cathedral end of town, and families on weekend trips into the city centre. It's unpretentious but busy, the kind of café where the counter staff know their regulars' orders, and there's always someone popping in for a quick bite.