Best Ugly Bagels is a unique brand known for their hand-rolled and wood-fired bagels. Located in a funky old converted workshop in downtown Auckland, Al Brown and his team are dedicated to creating delicious Montreal-style bagels. These bagels are deliberately manhandled, shaped by hand and simmered in sweet honey water before being baked in a custom-made stone oven fueled by Manuka hard wood.

The rough and ready treatment gives the bagels their distinctive style and flavor. What sets Best Ugly Bagels apart is their commitment to authenticity. Al and his team trained in Montreal to learn the exact style, taste, and texture of traditional Montreal bagels.

Unlike their New York counterparts, Montreal bagels are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and slightly sweet with no salt. Best Ugly Bagels also offers a gluten-free option and a new chocolate bagel for those with different preferences. To complement their artisan bagels, Best Ugly Bagels partners with other high-quality products.

They also offer catering services and have an extensive menu. Whether you're in Auckland or Wellington, you can enjoy the unique and delicious creations from Best Ugly Bagels