Gryfe's Bagel Bakery

Amazing bagels and super nice staff!

We were in the neighbourhood and the hubby felt like eating a bagel with smoked salmon so we Yelp and decided to visit this 100 year old family business. We made the mistake of not reading any of the reviews because 1) they only accept cash 2) they only sell baked goods on the weekends, so no sandwiches, not even cream cheese on your bagel. So we just bought a dozen of bagels and Philly cream cheese on the side. We had a crying toddler and were desperately trying to find enough cash to pay for our order, the cashier was nice enough to give my toddler a free plain bagel to calm her down. Bribery and food was the perfect formula, she stopped crying almost immediately. The bagel doesn't cost a lot but the gesture was so thoughtful and we really appreciate it.

As for the bagel, omg, it was super fresh, soft and airy. Hands down the best bagel I've had in Toronto. I ate 2 bagels in the car on our way home. Couldn't even wait until we got home. I can't wait to go back!

Look, I'm an American and I know you're bagels are better. I had a really great time here and a really great bagel experience. Would recommend.

Interesting spot - I had driven by at night and almost thought it was an abandoned storefront but noticed a few signs that looked new.

I decided to try their famous bagels and was not disappointed. It was chewy but not too dense and had this lightness even though it was substantial. Definitely impressed.

I don't quite get why they don't offer it with cream cheese or other basic spreads - if you want cream cheese, you have to buy a container of it which is $8 and no doubt very good quality. But seems inconvenient. I'm sure they have their reasons and the bagels are worth it anyways.

I also tried their cheese danishes and apple turnovers which seemed popular but didn't really get it - nothing stood out for me.

And finally I got their challah bread which they only make Thursday and Friday afternoons. I think I was expecting something amazing instead it was "just" very good :)

Definitely recommended for the bagels - worth a trip out.

As good as everyone says it is.

CASH ONLY.

Updated price list. Their bagels are soft and crispy.... Amazingly delicious. Grab some challah bread buns too!

Everything and poppyseed bagel are the go to!

There may be line but it goes quickly and it's worth it! Parking on the side by the neighbourhood.

Long over due store renovation looks great. Best bagel in the GTA. Soft flavourful, unlike other bagel places.

No price list & cash only is a dangerous combination . Taste is of course good. Thanks

Sometimes, on the way out of the city, my family halts the zipcar and runs in to grab some delicious Gryfe's for the road. They truly are the best bagels in town, which makes sense! Recipes that span over a century stick around for a reason... a delicious reason.

I'm all about their everything bagel, warm and chewy covered in schmear.

Currently, they're open and operating under Covid-19 safety rules, check it out here: https://gryfes.ca/.

So far these are my favourite bagels I've tried to date. They are not heavy and have a soft, fluffy, and a slight chew to them.

A dozen will run you $8.40 which is a steal for bagels this fresh and delicious.

I hope I don't get too much Gryfe for this review.

I've had good bagels in Cleveland and Ottawa, and amazing ones in New York City (my gosh, the ones from Brooklyn Bagel and Ess-A-Bagel and Murray's and Baker's Dozen are literally orgasmic), so I had very high hopes.

I found these bagels to taste bland, cheap, and boring. Overrated, in my opinion, was never a better fit for a place. But perhaps they are the best in Toronto? I would hope not... I don't have much to compare them to here. Lots of great food though, Portuguese Bakeries, Chinese Dumplings, Greek Desserts, and so on. But this one did not do it for me.

3 stars because it's family owned and I fully support that. And they weren't awful by any means.

It's a good thing you don't get locked up for writing negative opinions, because if you did, I'd have just earned 25 to Gryfe.

Great bagel. It is best bagel I ever tasted. Apple turnover and blueberry turnover is equally good. But have to come early or it is sold out quickly.