The Happening Bagel Bakery

"The Happening Bagel Bakery is a north London late-night institution. If you haven’t had or, better put, needed a smoked salmon bagel from here, then you’re likely far more sensible humans than we are. The consistent and somewhat reassuringly brusque service, matched with an always-satisfying, doughy bagel, makes The HBB a stalwart. If the challah is fresh, it’s worth picking up a loaf too." - Jake Oliver, Sinead Cranna

"A north London late-night institution, if you haven’t had or, better put, needed a smoked salmon bagel from The Happening Bagel Bakery then you’re likely far more sensible humans than we are. The consistent and somewhat reassuringly brusque service, matched with an always satisfying soft bagel makes the HBB a stalwart. If the challah is fresh, it’s worth picking up a loaf as well." - Jake Missing

"A revellers’ favourite for filling up before an Arsenal football game nearby, The Happening Bakery extends its opening times to aid those very fans who are around after a boozy celebration. By day, customers and clients pick up incredible glazed cakes, creamy eclairs and sticky buns. By night, the place transforms into a fast food outlet dishing out bagels at rapid speed. Equal attention is spent on bagel offerings here. Olive, rye, sesame seed and poppy seed are all exceptional, though the trademark here is the rainbow bagels that are reminiscent of Grateful Dead t-shirts." - Riaz Phillips