Brooklyn Boy Bagels

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

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.

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History

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

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]

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