Shalom Hot Bagels Bakery Patisserie Delicatessen

Thirty years of Jewish baking tradition creates the most comprehensive bagel and deli experience in East London, just one minute from Gants Hill Underground. The rainbow and gluten-free bagel options show modern innovation while maintaining traditional techniques for classics like salt beef bagels that range from £5.95-£7.50. Hot counters overflow with chicken schnitzels, latkes, chopped herring, and chicken-matzo-ball soup alongside hand-cut salmon and traditional pickles. The compact counter-service format moves quickly despite the overwhelming selection, while the nostalgic East End atmosphere with hand-written signs and loyal regulars creates that authentic neighborhood deli feeling. Friday orders create the biggest queues as locals stock up for Shabbat, adding to the genuine community energy that makes this place special.

Christoff's Tip:

Roll up at 7:30am for the freshest bagels and zero queue. The salt beef bagel is legendary - grab extra napkins, it gets messy in the best way