By: Liam O’Flynn (Resident Advisor-Dene House)
I often find it difficult to decide what to eat when I’m on campus. Do I wait in line at Tim Horton’s, or head over to Pie R Squared in between classes? Or maybe I should wait and tackle my “hanger” once class is over, when I can grab a bite to eat off campus. The following is an outline of a couple of my favourite bagel spots in Kitsilano, each of them being a sure-fire way of curing your after lecture hunger.
First off is my favourite, Siegel’s Bagels. Situated on Cornwall Ave, Siegel’s Bagels is my go to for a late meal. The poppy and sesame bagels are unreal, but better than that is the banana crunch. They’re always fresh and always tasty. They also serve some of Vancouver’s best Montreal-style smoked meat, which you can get on a morning bagel in lieu of salami. This place is open 24/7 and offers great bang for your buck.
Second, Benny’s Bagels lies on Broadway and Larch, just a short ride away on the 14. It’s known for its atmosphere, offering 2 floors of seating, and it’s known for its music. Open mic nights happen on Monday nights, which is an ideal time to slip away from campus to enjoy a poppy seed bagel with heaping amounts of sundried tomato cream cheese. It can get pretty busy sometimes, but they have really good milk shakes that more than make up for it. This is definitely a place to check out with friends, or on a solo study adventure.
My last and most recent discovery in Kitsilano lies on Broadway, near the Macdonald 99 stop. Solly’s Bagelry offers fresh Jewish baking and deli meats. I have only been to this one a couple times, and all of my experiences have been great. Their dill cream cheese is made in house and is super fresh, and the store offers a calm atmosphere in the midst of the bustle of Broadway. I’ve heard differing opinions on the consistency of quality, but if you love bagels then this is definitely worth a taste.
Each of these places offers so much more than I just alluded to, but I strongly encourage you to find out the rest for yourself!
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