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Reviews for Wholly Bagels

by NoodleHair 1.
26th June 2012

Had a NY pizza but it was dripping with yellow oil and after eating one slice I could feel the oil at the back of my throat. Huge servings so good value for money in terms of size, but probably the worst pizza I’ve ever tasted. I ended up giving it to my dog and even she snuffed her nose up.

by Tiramisu
8th July 2011

nice bagels
coffee a bit 2 weak
lovely services but I was waiting so long for my bagels

by Brian R.
29th July 2010

Took the family for pizza on a recommendation and I wasn’t disappointed. We munched our way through two 20″ monster NY style pizzas, it was like nothing I had ever tried before. Absolutely awesome! The New Yorker with it’s double peperoni is delicious. Great options too for my vegetarian wife.

Finding it very, very difficult to eat Dominos, Pizza Hut or even Hell ever again.

by shane P.
20th June 2010

We often go to Wholly bagels for lunch (Bagels) or dinner (Pizza), approximately once a week with an average spend of $40.00 with coffees. Food is good and the kids like the play area.

Today we had family over so we called in to get the Bakers dozen so that we could eat at home. Upon placing our order (12.30) we were informed (By the new owner) that we couldn’t get the dozen as they were low on bagels and needed what they had for future orders to last the day? So this means rather than sell to a long time customer in the shop, they wanted to keep the bagels for other future customers which were yet to visit the store!

This is very poor service for a company that has just changed ownership. Next time I think we’ll go support another local business that looks after their customers.

by Samantha
6th May 2009

I went there with my partner and two young sons looking for a healthy alternative. It wasn’t until we were easting I noticed several flies crawling over the bagels behind the counter which were kept in open wire containers. I would have thought basic hygiene dictates you must cover all food!

I was also put off by the filthy kids corner, It seriously looked like neither it nor any of the toys had been cleaned since it opened.

There was also many, many flies constantly bombarding us and crawling over the rest of the tables around us. Whilst one lady did eventually clear several tables full of dirty dished, not one of them was wiped down.

The hygiene standard needs to be raised considerably! I would like very much to return but only when staff have undertaken a course in how to clean.

by Tom
20th March 2009

Nice bagels but can take a long time to prepare if they don’t have enough staff that day.

by Donna
14th September 2008

This is a great cafe to meet if you want a great coffee, delicious bagels and somewhere for the kids to play. They have a $5 “breakfast bundle” which is any bagel with one of their cream cheese selections (pesto, sundried tomatoe, honey & walnut etc) and a coffee. Friendly staff, fast service. Highly recommend, especially for coffee groups.

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