Best Bagels in Wellington (2026)

Wellington's bagel scene is a delightful mix of traditional recipes and innovative flavours, making it a hotspot for bagel lovers. From chewy, hand-rolled varieties to gourmet toppings, these bagel spots are sure to satisfy your cravings in 2026.

20 places

Best Ugly Bagels

4.5(1,140)

bagel shop · Te Aro

Welcome to Best Ugly Bagels. Al Brown’s Montreal-style bagels are like no other bagel you’ve had before. These puppies are lighter and chewier than their NYC cousins.

artisan bagels breakfast brunch

838 reviews

Best Ugly Bagels

4.4(445)

cafe · Wellington Central

Welcome to Best Ugly Bagels. Al Brown’s Montreal-style bagels are like no other bagel you’ve had before. These puppies are lighter and chewier than their NYC cousins.

artisan bagels breakfast brunch

143 reviews

Wholly Bagels & Pizza Thorndon

4.1(478)

cafe · Thorndon

Wholly Bagels & Pizza is dedicated to crafting delicious bagels and pizzas using traditional methods and premium New Zealand ingredients.

artisan bagels breakfast

420 reviews

Best Ugly

4.4(366)

restaurant · Wellington 6022

Welcome to Best Ugly Bagels. Al Brown’s Montreal-style bagels are like no other bagel you’ve had before. These puppies are lighter and chewier than their NYC cousins.

artisan bagels breakfast brunch

64 reviews

$$ - $$$

The Bond Street Deli

4.8(146)

restaurant · Te Aro

Good Nosh & Kosher Catering.

bagels jewish deli kosher catering

146 reviews

Shelly Bay Baker on Leeds Street

4.6(581)

cafe · Te Aro

Shelly Bay Baker is a small bakery in Wellington, NZ that believes in real bread. We use natural levains for sourdough breads, loafs, bagels, & baguettes.

artisan sourdough cafe fresh bagels

581 reviews

Flying Fligel

5.0(8)

deli · Te Aro

Flying Fligel was co-founded by Michael Pitt and Beverley Paris. Ian Kerry joined the business in August 2023 as our chef in charge of our daily operations. All three of us enjoy a good bagel and proper babka and look forward to bringing these delights to the windy capital of New Zealand.

delicious deli kosher food wellington deli

8 reviews

$$ - $$$

Shelly Bay Baker

4.7(216)

bakery · Miramar

Shelly Bay Baker is a small bakery in Wellington, NZ that believes in real bread. We use natural levains for sourdough breads, loafs, bagels, & baguettes.

artisan sourdough cafe fresh stoneground flour

203 reviews

Shelly Bay Baker on Oriental Parade

4.8(39)

cafe · Oriental Bay

Shelly Bay Baker is a small bakery in Wellington, NZ that believes in real bread. We use natural levains for sourdough breads, loafs, bagels, & baguettes.

artisan sourdough fresh stoneground flour freshly milled organic flour

26 reviews

Flight Coffee Hangar Cafe

4.5(1,970)

cafe · Te Aro

Relaxed cafe serving house-brewed coffee, sandwiches & light eats in a trendy space.

all-day breakfast award-winning coffee brunch

1,970 reviews

Neo Cafe & Eatery

4.7(1,958)

cafe · Te Aro

Bright, laid-back hangout offering a seasonal menu, all-day brunch & veggie options.

all day brunch cafe cafe, contemporary

1,958 reviews

Lola Stays

4.4(745)

cafe · Oriental Bay

Come down and try our amazing food. There is a little something for everyone.

all day breakfast brunch casual eats

745 reviews

Customs

4.6(618)

coffee shop · Te Aro

We eat coffee for breakfast®.

artisan coffee coffee coffee subscription

601 reviews

Uncle Leo’s Bakery

4.9(475)

bakery · Hataitai

Uncle Leo's Bakery offers a delightful variety of artisan breads, scrumptious sweet treats, and amazing barista-made coffee, crafted with love to spread happiness.

artisan breads barista-made coffee belgian chocolate

475 reviews