I’ve been following Bagel Boy since before there was a permanent shop, back when he was doing pop-ups around Barcelona, so it’s been very satisfying to see how well the Gràcia spot is doing now.
Bagel Boy, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
The shop itself is tiny and mostly takeaway, with just a couple of benches outside if you want to eat there. You can buy the bagels on their own, or have them filled with anything from bacon, egg and cheese to pastrami or smoked salmon. The bagels are sourdough, the cream cheeses are made in-house, and there are plenty of different flavors to choose from.
Bagel Boy, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.
My absolute favorite is the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and smoked salmon. Simple, classic and SO good.
Bagel Boy also supplies bars and restaurants around the city. Henry’s Bar, for example, uses their bagels for brunch, and that one is incredible too.
They sell out on plenty of days, so my advice is simple: go early, or order online.
In a Nutshell
What: New York-style bagel shop
Where: Gràcia
Why go: Great bagels, good fillings and lots of choice
Good for: Breakfast, brunch, takeaway, online order
Don’t miss: Everything bagel + scallion cream cheese + smoked salmon
Address: Carrer del Torrent de l’Olla, 115, Barcelona (Gràcia).
