Brooklyn Boy Bagels is a bakery and cafe in Sydney, Australia. The business specialises in New York-style bagels and other bakery goods. Their products have won several awards.

Brooklyn Boy Bagels
IndustryFood and beverage
Founded2013
FounderMichael Shafran
Headquarters,
Australia
ProductsBagels, bakery goods
OwnerMichael Shafran
Number of employees
10-50
Websitebrooklynboy.com.au

History edit

Brooklyn Boy Bagels was founded in 2013[1] by Brooklyn born food journalist Michael Shafran, the first baker to bring New York bagels to Sydney.[2] He wanted to emulate the authentic process in his hometown for making bagels, including boiling the dough.[3]

The company has operated from a variety of locations, including Matraville, [4] Marrickville,[5] Circular Quay,[6] and Surry Hills.[7]

Awards and recognition edit

Vogue magazine has rated Brooklyn Boy amongst the best bagels in Australia.[8] Time Out magazine awarded the title of "Favourite Sandwich" to Brooklyn Boy in 2021.[9] It was also declared the "Best Bagel in Sydney" in 2013.[10]

References edit

  1. ^ "ABN Lookup". Australian Business Number. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Are bagels the new sandwiches? 10 of Sydney's best for a hole in one". Sydney Morning Herald. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  3. ^ Jordan, Nicholas (20 May 2015). "Brooklyn Boy Bagels Opens Shop". Broadsheet. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  4. ^ Mollenhauer, Gemma (27 May 2015). "Brooklyn Boy Bagels Opens Permanent Bakery Cafe". Concrete Playground. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  5. ^ "NYC style bagels in Sydney, Australia - Brooklyn Boy Bagels". Neighbourhood Media. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  6. ^ Newbery, Ania (1 April 2019). "Now Open: A New York-Style Bagelry and Deli From Brooklyn Boy Bagels". Broadsheet. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  7. ^ "French dip and cheesy birria bagels on the menu at Brooklyn Boy's cosy new Surry Hills cafe". Good Food. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  8. ^ "The best bagels in Australia and where to find them". Vogue. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Brooklyn Boy Bagels". Jo Haylen MP. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Best of Sydney 2013" (PDF). Inner West Independent: 20. 12 September 2013.

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