Papo’s Bagels

This NYC-style takeaway bagel shop wouldn’t look out of place in Greenpoint, and it’s no exaggeration to say that Papo’s may well be making the best bagels in London. It’s out of sight down the end of an alley next to The Shacklewell Arms in Dalston, but very much in mind given their fantastically crisp crusted, chunky, doughy bagels. Papo’s is where to come when you’re looking for slabs of oak smoked salmon with schmear, capers, onion, and tomato. There are other classic combinations, like a meaty cold cuts creation, or a gooey tuna melt topped with lurid pink pickled onions. Whatever you order, just make sure you get a few whole bagels to go.

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch