The Whole Bagel in Bath and North East Somerset

A very happy coeliac. It’s so hard for us to find places to eat on the go. I visit Bath regularly and only just found this place! Despite having a very small prep area, they have a dedicated space for preparing gluten free items. Staff totally get the importance of avoiding cross contamination. Had smoked salmon and cream cheese in very nice gluten free toasted bread (almost as good as a bagel, although of course a GF bagel would be the icing on the cake!) I’ll be back and will recommend you on gluten free forums. Thanks guys!

We arrived to Bath in time for lunch and headed to this cute cafe. We’re serious about our bagels and those guys definitely are up there. They’re fantastic with delicious generous fillings. Great friendly enthusiastic service on top of fabulous food, our trip was off to a super start. We visited a 2nd time 2 days later and found out the bagels come from a Jewish baker in London - THAT’S why they’re so good, they’re the real deal. As well as great bagels their coffee is the best too. Never heard of Bristol Twenty coffee but it’s really delicious. The staff are a delight - on the 1st visit despite being literally run off their feet and clearly exhausted they were fun friendly and kind. The second visit was early and empty and we had a lovely chat with the server about bath seagulls!! Highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic place to grab a great lunch! Signs said short staffed on the day but you wouldn’t know! Fast service, great food, amazing prices! Would thoroughly recommend!

We were looking for somewhere to have lunch after a tour and a lot of walking. We went to the Whole Bagel because they seemed to have a nice choice of fillings. I had a wrap with falafel and my husband had a tuna bage. The food is made to order and the fillings were good both in quality and quantity. The service was good despite the busyness. I would recommend it.

This is a real jewel in Bath. We felt very welcome, thanks to the friendly staff who couldn't be more helpful. There were no complaints when our big family group all ordered different fruit smoothies! Didn't get a chance to savour the bagels again today but, last time we had them, they were fantastic. We can see why this place is so popular 😋 Will have to visit again!

Perfect spot for coeliacs, dedicated space for preparing the gluten free food, amazing service with amazing food (even the gluten free bread was good)

Ordered two bagels for lunch, made fresh in front of us while we waited, both absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. 100% would recommend.

Hi, I just wanted to say I came into the Whole Bagel early this morning (just opening) for a very much needed coffee and bagel! I was greeted by the most lovely, lively and cheerful young lady, who made a gloomy cold morning so much brighter. I was served great food and coffee, well worth a visit.. made my day😀

I’ve been to the whole bagel a few times,it was always a favourite of mine for lunch but unfortunately I have noticed the unfair treatment of staff recently and wait times increasing. An older woman who appears to be the manager of some sort consistently speaks to younger female staff members sarcastically and rudely causing visible distress. Some of them even seemed to be verging on tears due to the demand during busy times and being “understaffed”:( If you can’t deal with the demands of a lunch time rush hire more staff! In great need of new management. Unacceptable.

Dropped in for breakfast was greated so warmly by what I can assume is the owner/manager. Fab selection of bagel choices and the bagels were very tasty.

I was on vacation with my friends, and we all were starving, so we looked for a place to eat brunch, somehow, we ended up there, and I must say, this is the best bagel I’ve ever eaten!

Waited over 30 minutes for one cold bagel at midday on a Wednesday - so hardly peak time. Bagel was lovely, but wouldn’t visit again due to the wait. having now read the reviews - while I was waiting-this is normal. Also unnecessarily wrapped in paper.

We wanted a quick sandwich before visiting the Roman Baths and this place was perfect. Everybody could have a choice they liked and there was even a gluten free option for me, a coeliac. Good value for money in the city centre.

This cafe is small but still easily accommodated our party of 5. A good selection of breads and fillings, happy to make alterations to the menu items as each order is freshly made. Staff were pleasant and overall feel is good.

The interior of the establishment seemed a little bit aged, but(!)… the staff was very friendly and the bagels were really delicious. We highly recommend the falafel bagel!

Frequent visitor, always hits the spot. Great value for money with a bagel that is often too full (if that’s a bad thing??). We typically takeaway but tables available upstairs and in the courtyard

Stumbled upon The Whole Bagel whilst looking for a place for lunch, and decided to give it a try. The menu is quite large and has a number of vegetarian and vegan options. The bagel bread is nice and not too soft, but not too hard either. Service was good and prices were very reasonable, so all in all a great find.

They say that good things come to those who wait... and this is definitely the case with The Whole Bagel. Let's begin with the obvious stuff: the bagel was delicious. I had the bacon and brie and it was great- fresh ingredients and well-made. The problem comes with the the wait time. (We visited on a Saturday lunchtime which is clearly their peak time. ) The Whole Bagel have a strange duel system where they are preparing for both take-away customers waiting by the counter and those who are sitting upstairs in the restaurant area. I feel they simply don't have the capacity with staff numbers and space to achieve this effectively. This unfortunately results in a very long wait time, both in simply getting your order taken, and then receiving the bagel. The bottom part of the shop also becomes crowded and is confusing for new people entering the shop to know where the queue begins and who has already ordered. I was one very hungry boy when I finally received my bagel which may have improved how good it tasted! The food is great. But if you're in need a quick bite, Whole Bagel may not the best option.

We were looking for lunch while meandering around Bath and found the whole Bagel with space upstairs. We ordered a salad and a prosciutto and brie bagel respectively. The two blueberry smoothies came quickly and wee super tasty. The food came a bit later. The salad was very plain, we expected more for the money in all honesty. I had asked how big the bagel was when ordering and when it turned up I wished I'd ordered two, it was slightly bigger than a McVities digestive biscuit! The filling was all very tasty but it was small. I also ordered a poppy seed bagel and it turned up with about 10 seeds on the top! All in all, fresh tasty food but all very small and disappointing value.

We came here twice during our trip to Bath and we only came for 2 days! We had bagels and baguettes, they were great, quite service and we sat in their courtyard to eat. Maybe a little bit more filling for the baguettes would be good! Recommend the Brie & Prosciutto and then Bacon & Brie!

Prima Bagle, schnell und lecker. Wir hatten 4 Bagle u d 3 Softdrinks für 22€. Absolut ok als Snack zwischendurch. Alle waren zufrieden.

Le meilleur Bagel de Bath ! Large choix de pains et pain sans gluten. Tout est fraîchement préparé devant vous. Par contre la commande peut prendre 20mn, il faut vraiment avoir faim… petite terrasse cachée dans une cour intérieure.

I bet you’ve experienced it… a packed town, a hangry husband, endless food choices, and all you want is a trusted go to that you know will hit the spot. We’ve visited The Whole Bagel on more than one occasion now as we can get very indecisive in a state of hunger. Generally, we’re keen to try new places every time but The Whole Bagel keeps us coming back for more. We’ve tried many combinations of bagels but we’ve settled on our favourite: the dreamy Spanish Club. The ingredients always seem fresh and of a very high quality considering the price. It’s very customisable and i would say if you like a bagel then you DEFINITELY will love these ones! Can be busy at times, but staff seemed well equipped to cope with the lunch time rush. We’ve never been left waiting longer than 10 mins for our bagels, and boy they are worth the wait :)

Great Smoked Salmon Bagels and friendly management, certainly made a refreshing change from the generic chain/tourist trap establishments in the area

Returned here having enjoyed these bagels during our last visit to Bath. We weren't disappointed, just as good as we remember! Would highly recommend the smoked salmon and avocado, yum yum!!

Waited 50 minutes for 2 bad bagels with staff chatting behind the counter, saw 2 people complain about wait times while we were there. Definitely do not visit, there’s way better places in bath

My third trip to the whole bagel after discovering this gem on a Bath day trip. Great to find such a lovely lunch spot which caters for coeliac requirements, as all of their fillings can be made with gluten-free bread and toasted. Will definitely keep returning!

Great tasting, good value and prepared very quickly. Happily fixed a tiny mistake when my girlfriend was missing the extra filling that she’d ordered.

We liked the food. Falafel and smoked salmon cream cheese bagels. But we were eating in and they came wrapped in see through film plastics. Would be great if they stopped using them.

Soft warm bagel, packed full with fresh fillings was the perfect lunch. Tough choice but had the salmon and avocado and it didn't disappoint. Vegan options too. Queue was out the door by 12 but well worth a small wait! Friendly happy staff made it...

it was 3pm on a very hot Saturday afternoon and we could see a lot of people outside waiting for their orders so decided to give it a try - the Spanish club was amazing - a wrap for me and a bagel for my...

Don’t be rude and get frustrated with your customers when they ask what items are vegetarian and which are vegan. It’s not our fault you’ve got your logos around the wrong way. For future reference, the V with the leaf is usually for veganism and...

I really loved the couple of variations of the bagels they do here. I recommend Spanish Club. Getting a drink and crisps is good value. Sometimes however I go and queue for quite a while in the vain chance I'll hear my name when my...

We ordered the chicken ceaser bagel and New York deli bagel. Both were great , packed with lots of flavour . Lovely service , a bit slow, but they were very honest and said they were short staffed so that’s fine ! Definitely would return...

The shop had two entrances and some seating upstairs. We ordered and waited quite some time for our bagels. The service was very slow and we didn’t receive our drinks until after our food. Nevertheless the bagels were amazing. Very fresh and great combinations. There...

Me and the family were visiting Bath on a day out couldn't agree on lunch - the kids wanted an unhealthy McDonalds, but I persuaded everyone to try something different and everyone loved it. The service was great and special shout out to the Spanish...

Stopped here for lunch today. There was a small queue of people waiting for takeaway bagels but on going up the steps to the right and entering from the back we found plenty of tables and a space for the 2 of us. We used...

I was looking forward to a bagel. Ordered a New Yorker ( pastrami, pickles etc). Potentially very nice but whoever made it swamped it in strong mustard. It’s supposed to have some, but this was dripping in it and it was inedible. Ok. It’s only...

My fave place for lunch - something a bit different, loads of choice, and freshly made on order. It helps my kids love it too of course.

Don’t waste your time or money. I appreciate that rent and rates in Bath will be high, however £4.95 for a bagel that consisted of two slithers of meat and a smidgen of salad is a total rip off. I would ignore the lack of...

Myself and my boyfriend walked into the cafe today and asked the staff if there were any seats upstairs.. we were greeted with ‘dunno you’ll have to look yourself’. I should have known with that welcome that we should have left there and then. We...

My partner and I stopped here first while visiting Bath. I personally am a huge fan of bagels. So I insisted that we stop here. Now I wish that we hadn’t. We arrived and went upstairs, while they were busy, the restaurant did not seem...

As a big bagel lover I was excited to try this place as our first meal in Bath, what a disappointing start to the trip. Firstly I have to say that unlike others I didn’t have a problem with the service, it was relatively quick...

The staff were completely witless. A decent vegan offering for mains but no deserts are vegan so the lunch deal cannot be honoured, meaning the bill works out more expensive. Staff lacked knowledge on their ingredients (we were redirected 3 times). The ordering system is...

We stopped in at Whole Bagel because we had an hour to spare before a booked activity and wanted a quick bite to eat. Our food took over 45 minutes to arrive. After approx half an hour we went to ask where it was and...

The food was really nice however it’s let down by the service. We hadn’t been here before and it all seemed a bit confusing and even the staff seemed to struggle with how everything worked. We wanted to eat in so went upstairs and sat...

Very unclear system. I ordered online upstairs and then, understanding that there was no table service, waited at the top of the stairs to hear my name called. I waited half an hour before asking, as they were busy and I thought the 15 min...

I’ve been coming here for a couple of years and think that the bagels are tasty. I’ve even recommended this place to friends and family. It is slightly expensive. Recently I’ve noticed that when Bath is busy, such as the summer months, the service slips....

We didn't realise that the Bagels were significantly more expensive to eat in. Around £6 for a bagel is too much, and although we enjoyed what we ordered, it did feel mad to pay almost £20 for 2 Bagels and 2 hot drinks. Despite that,...

Unfortunately I can’t comment on the quality of the food owing to being refused service. I have a nut allergy and, noting they used nuts in the kitchen, requested whether they could wipe down the knife and chopping board prior to making my bagel. Sadly...

Confusing service- food ok but staff unfriendly, rude and acted as though they were doing us a big favour. not sure I would return even though the bagel was good.

We stopped here for lunch during our visit to Bath. The food was lovely and fresh and served quickly. They had good gluten-free and vegan options available. The only negative is that the price point is quite high for a simple bagel that could be...

My boyfriend is a coeliac so to find somewhere that did fresh sandwiches on gluten free bread was a godsend when we were holidaying in Bath. We came three times in the five days we were there! Highly recommend

I’m sorry to be negative - 20 quid for 2 bagels, and 2 drinks might be worth it if the bagels were better. Honestly, I wouldn’t have noticed if we’d bought these from a corner shop for 2£ each. Loud, and over 20 min wait....

Went to The Whole Bagel during a recent trip in the half term (May). Came across the little gem and did not expect a whole amount but the service was quick, we were seated in a courtyard which we were not aware of. The food...

Thanks to your team for an excellent menu suggestion. Twas delish Bagels are great here. And it's a real find of a location (with court yard seating set back from the road)

This place is a wee gem. We got great bagels. It has great choice and a simple menu to follow. Spanish club and a new yorker were amazing. I'd say they need a better delivery system and the woman serving gave my bf short shrift,...

Popular place so we had to wait for a seat. First you choose the filling, then you choose which bagel you want it in. They're cut in two which makes it handy for sharing.

Los bagels aquí son deliciosos y hay muchas opciones para elegir. Están recién hechos en casa por un personal encantador y amable. No soy un gran admirador de mucho queso crema, así que el personal amablemente se ofreció a poner menos en mi bagel y fue perfecto. ¡Nuestros bagels eran tan buenos que volvimos al día siguiente por más!

Loved my guacamole bagel. Great options for vegans and vegetarians! And breakfast smoothie was tasty too! Worth it for sure!

I had a very dry tough bagel and tasteless dull fillings . Don’t know what’s the point of eating it. And it costs about 4.75 .

Hice una parada rápida aquí mientras pasaba el día en Bath. Muy sabroso, todos los bagels están recién hechos en casa. No demasiado grueso ni pesado en absoluto, pero aún así nos mantuvo agradables y llenos con muchas opciones para todos. Elegí el clásico salmón con queso y jalape o bagel, ¡muy sabroso! Asientos en el patio, así como asientos en el interior, dependiendo de cómo se sienta. ¡De moda y de relleno!

Stopped here for a sandwich while exploring Bath street and was surprised by the delicious bagels. I had the Salmon and Avocado, which was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. We also had two really good smoothies, which was perfect for a summer day.

We waited at least 30 minutes for a Bagel , Tea and Coffee. We noticed customers who had ordered after us were having their order delivered before ours. Eventually the Bagel arrived but not the drinks, they came later by which time we were parched.The Ham and Swiss Cheese bagel was very nice. I had to ask for milk for the tea.We may try another visit in the future but very disappointed with our first visit. The staff were friendly and very apologetic about the delay, it was obvious our order had been forgotten.

My bagel was extremely dry, and not the one I asked for! The filling was average at best! For a place that specialises in bagels I was extremely disappointed considering the price too!

We have visited here a few times and it's a great little place. Lots of choice on the menu, my personal favourite is the New Yorker. It's not the cheapest place to go but service is always good and good quality ingredients.

Delicious bagels. I had the guacamole one & it was sooo tasty. Nice little seating upstairs, got busy quickly as we left.

The bagel fillings were all really tasty and fresh. The bagels were slightly hard and more bread like but still good and obviously made to order. Drinks selection is plentiful too.

Good atmosphere , tasty bagels and quick service. Even the croutons were made from bagels! You have to go upstairs but there is a door out onto the higher footpath.

友人にローマン・バスを出てから連れてこられたお店です。美味しいと評判だ、ということで期待していましたが、日本ではこの値段でこのボリュームのベーグルサンドを食べることは恐らくできないので、とてもよかったです。来店時間がやや遅かったので、プレーンくらいしかなくて残念でしたが、それでもとても美味しかったです。

Mi novio y yo estábamos visitando el baño por un día para ver los mercados navideños.Nos topamos con la tienda de bagels ya que no conocemos muy bien el área y no nos decepcionó.La señora que nos atendió fue muy servicial y conocedora, después de haber sido diagnosticada recientemente con enfermedad celíaca, no estábamos seguros de si iba a poder ordenar mucho; este no era el caso en absoluto.Utilizan un pan sin gluten en lugar de un bagel, ¡pero sabía increíble! ¡Fui por la opción española y fue el sándwich gf más sabroso que he probado hasta ahora! ¡Mi novio también disfrutó muchísimo del suyo!Lo recomiendo encarecidamente si estás en la zona, sin duda volveremos cuando estemos en Bath:)

Love this place. Recently started working in Bath and discovered The Whole Bagel about 2 mins away from work. Currently going through the menu as its only a small amount over £4 for a bagel and you get a lot and it's delicious. Each new filling a try is better than the last. Definitely try this place.

They have a great selection of 7 bagels and fillings to choose from. They also have a gluten free option and wraps. I have eaten here three times now and have enjoyed the food every time.

Best bagel place I’ve been to! Fast and friendly service. Bagel was made very fresh and tasted delish!

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, rocket etc on a seeded bagel, gorgeous, Followed by the chicken, bacon, club, tomato plus avocado bagel the next day, equally fab! You won't beat this for quality and a superb product!

Había leído sobre este restaurante en línea, así que no podía esperar para probarlo; El menú es bastante amplio y muy atractivo y no me decepcionó. Teníamos un desayuno encantador allí, y se adaptan muy bien a los celíacos. Definitivamente visitaría de nuevo. El personal era amable y la cafetería está muy limpia. Experiencia encantadora

fab little place which one of our friends had visited previously and recommended. Did not disappoint. The choice of fillings was as broad in range as you could hope for. I had the pear/walnut/proscitto/rocket bagel/ Fabulous. Whish I could have gone back the next day but no time. Highly recommended

Great quality food, lovely atmosphere and service. Would have been 5 stars if they accepted American Express.

Was visiting Bath and stumbled along this place for lunch. We had the Smoked Salmon bagel and the Spanish Club bagel and they were both delicious. Had a nice seat outside on the benches. We felt it was a very reasonable price for the quality, service and location (in Bath!!)

Having spent time walking around Bath we decided it was time for lunch. Walked passed many small cafes but The Whole Bagel drew our attention. We had a table for 4 upstairs. Very clean and tidy given there was a constant flow of diners. Loved the menu, loved the Sicilian bagel.

Sat in the cafe and nobody else was there, waited 10mins and had to go and ask if I could order. Sat waiting for 35 mins for my bagel to arrive and again had to go and ask if it was on its way, I was told his colleague forgot to make it so he was doing it now, by this point I'd been there for 45mins with nobody else there. Bagel magically appeared 5mins later with no apology.

Went in with friends looking for a quick bite to eat. Selection was good, although only 2 vegetarian options. The bagels then proceeded to take over 30 minutes to arrive. Once they did finally arrive, they were good, but slightly soured by the fact that they took so long.

Being gluten intolerant can be a pain when you’re not a fan of dry food but the gluten free sandwich I had here the other day was the best I’ve ever had. So much filling and extra tasty, I can’t wait to go back again! Only issue is that I would’ve liked to go and eat inside the cafe/restaurant bit they have but it was full- goes to show how good this place is.

We had spotted this place the night before and vowed to return for breakfast. We were not disappointed. The bagels were fresh-baked and there were many toppings available. The Americano coffee was excellent. There is seating inside (upstairs) and outside. The staff were very friendly and customer-focused.

We travelled from Bmth to Bath to see the Bath rugby match. We headed straight to the Bagel shop having been there before. Hoping for a sit down with a coffee and Bagel. I could see the barrier was up saying the seating area was full. I asked it we could wait and was told that it would be at least 25 minutes as everyone had just gone up! Really?! I placed our order and saw people coming down the stairs so asked if we could go upstairs. I was then told the prices were different which was fair enough I was happy to pay more but he told me the cafe had been closed for 10 minutes for the staff to re set!! As I opened my Bagel the seating area barrier was down and people were going up! We left very disappointed. Poor Service! Won’t return

Popped in when we were limited for time and needed a quick lunch. Very good bagels, fairly uninspiring sitting area (they need a door closer for the WC as many people leave it open). Great fruit smoothies. I did not understand why we had a little pot of crisps when we were served... No need for that. Stick to your bagels.

We popped into The Whole Bagel for lunch, having been there many times before and knowing what to expect.

Such good, and fresh, food. Well worth a visit. I had the Spanish Club one, and my partner had the pulled pork one (but doesn’t like slaw so they kindly swapped it out for her with roasted peppers without charging - a rare gesture nowadays).

My wife and I went for a nice lunch found it by accident. What a nice well priced cafe staff were very friendly. My wife had the New Yorker and the pastrami let down the bagel. I had the pulled pork bagel which was great.

Just really good bagels! Great selection, friendly staff and a really good location to sit down for 10 minutes.

Perfect place for a lunch in Bath! Lots of fab choices of fillings and great that they have gluten free bread for people like me! Really tasty 😋

Discovered this shop a couple of days ago. We ordered two different bagels and a Caesar salad box - both to take away with us. Staff are friendly, efficient and very fast at getting orders ready. There is a fantastic range of different bagels you can choose from (would highly recommend the pulled pork and apple coleslaw!). You can select the type of bagel bread you wish to have. We were asked if we wanted extras on the salad such as dressings and croutons, this is great if you are trying to watch your waistline. Takeaway boxes are sturdy, there is seating upstairs and in the courtyard, but if you are in a rush or want to go to one of the many local beautiful parks of Bath, then this shop is ideal for efficiency, price and location. This may just become a regular stop off.... Do you do loyalty cards?

I ordered the New Yorker and my partner ordered the Swiss cheese. Both were filled to the brim with ingredients and tasted wonderful. Would definitely recommend.

Nice toasted and filled bagels - eat in or take away Good service Nice little courtyard with benches as well as an inside eating area Recommended

Perfect bagels. Something to eat for everyone but only 3 vegetarian choices. I would totally recommend!! It has a small patio at the back

Me encantan los bagels más que cualquier otro desayuno y siempre los busco cuando estamos lejos. Este es un lugar encantador con un mostrador de comida para llevar en la planta baja y una agradable zona de asientos en la planta superior. Comimos y nuestra comida llegó muy rápido. Deliciosos panecillos frescos hechos para ofrecer y un buen café! El personal también es extremadamente amable y educado. No podría recomendar lo suficiente para otros adictos al bagel!

Nos invitamos a lo que debería haber sido un bocadillo rápido en Whole Bagel, pero terminamos esperando por dos simples bagels que simplemente no valían la pena esperar. ¡Ni siquiera estaba ocupado! El menú de opciones no era extenso y nos decidimos por opciones simples: mayonesa de huevo y un panecillo de salmón. Ambos bastante insulsos y no innovadores. El servidor tardó en tomar nuestro pedido, e incluso más lento en entregarlo a nuestra mesa, lo cual fue pegajoso. No parecía haber un buen ambiente entre los servidores. No me impresionó y no volvería aquí de nuevo.

Visit Bath regularly but only stumbled on this place today. Had a delicious Brie and pear bagel to take away - gorgeous, will definitely be back

We *love* this place - the wholey swiss is a fave along with the classic smoked salmon. This months special was a vegan falafel - had it on the cheese jalapeño bagel and wow! Staff as ever really friendly and a chilled place for a great brunch. Love it!

Came across this bagel shop while having a weekend in Bath this weekend just gone. Thought what a nice quick tasty lunch. We were wrong, ordered 2 of the cream cheese and smoked salmon with lemon and pepper, priced not cheap at £4.25 each! Bagel, cold and hard. Salmon was minimal and tasteless. Couldn’t taste any pepper or Lemon at all. Very long wait, around 25 mins for 2 bagels (this was takeaway).