MAX BAGELS

Banters best give this New York-style bagel bar on Bree street a wide berth. Made with stoneground flour, boiled in water spiked with malt syrup, perfect hole with soft and chewy texture and blistered crust, this is the real NYC deal according to aficionados. Owners Andrew Kai and Matthew Freemantle offer a small range perfect for the mid-morning munchies, snacking or a light lunch.

You would kick yourself if you missed: The B.A.T is the favoured frontrunner, stacked with cream cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato and mayo.

120 Bree Street, Cape Town CBD, www.maxbagels.com, Tel: 073 8118 245