Glicks Balaclava

Shame the bagels were not traditional boiled bagels but we're just bread rolls fashioned as bagels. I did ask to buy bagels but we're given bread rolls instead - they may look similar but the texture for a bagel is very distinctive and these were not what I was expecting

In my experience with bagels which is limited to trying them in Canada, Melbourne, and New Zealand - I was curious about Glicks, they have various flavours, yet the inside of the bagel is not dense, heavy, and chewy as you would expect, its actually airy, similar to bread with holes in it. I tried about 5 of the flavours multiple times for 3 weeks, and the results were the same. I hope they can improve them.

When I was younger my father would take us to Glicks every Sunday for fresh bagels. In recent years the quality has gone down significantly. The bagels used to have a great crust and chewy, doughy inside, now they are soft and fluffy without substance. Such a shame.

One of Melbourne's kosher 'institutions'. Very popular with the regulars who look like they've been going there for years. Great service from the young man and manager of the shop. So cheerful, considering the passing of Mr Glick senior, recently. The salmon bagel was AMAZING; full to the brim with fresh ingredients. You may also eat in for coffee etc. We thought it was also excellent value considering what we received. Bravo.

It offers a basic selection of simple salads (eg, beetroot, coleslaw, egg) & a freshly baked variety of bagels for a quick lunch. Seating can be limited. There's a fridge with soft drink options & a coffee machine. Also on sale (separate from the cafe) are bagels, bagel roles, challahs, pita bread. There's easy access to the sho. No steps. Prices are moderate.