Brooklyn Boy Bagels

{{Short description|Australian bakery}}

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| name = Brooklyn Boy Bagels

| logo = Brooklyn_Boy_Bagels_logo.jpg

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| industry = Food and beverage

| founded = 2013

| founder = Michael Shafran

| hq_location_city = Marrickville

| hq_location_country = Australia

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| products = Bagels, bakery goods

| owner = Michael Shafran

| num_employees = 10-50

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| website = {{URL|brooklynboy.com.au/}}

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Brooklyn Boy Bagels is a bakery and cafe in Sydney, Australia. The business specialises in New York-style bagels and other bakery goods. Their products have won several awards.

History

Brooklyn Boy Bagels was founded in 2013{{Cite web |date=1 November 2014 |title=ABN Lookup |url=https://abr.business.gov.au/ |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=Australian Business Number|language=en}} by Brooklyn born food journalist Michael Shafran, the first baker to bring New York bagels to Sydney.{{Cite web |date=10 June 2023 |title=Are bagels the new sandwiches? 10 of Sydney's best for a hole in one |url=https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/are-bagels-the-new-sandwiches-10-of-sydney-s-best-for-a-hole-in-one-20230608-p5df50.html |access-date=10 June 2023 |website=Sydney Morning Herald|language=en}} He wanted to emulate the authentic process in his hometown for making bagels, including boiling the dough.{{Cite web |last=Jordan |first=Nicholas |date=20 May 2015 |title=Brooklyn Boy Bagels Opens Shop |url=https://www.broadsheet.com.au/sydney/food-and-drink/article/bagels |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=Broadsheet |language=en}}

The company has operated from a variety of locations, including Matraville, {{Cite web |last=Mollenhauer |first=Gemma |date=27 May 2015 |title=Brooklyn Boy Bagels Opens Permanent Bakery Cafe |url=https://concreteplayground.com/sydney/food-drink/food-2/brooklyn-boy-bagels-opens-permanent-bakery-cafe |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=Concrete Playground |language=en-US}} Marrickville,{{Cite web |date=13 June 2021 |title=NYC style bagels in Sydney, Australia - Brooklyn Boy Bagels |url=https://www.neighbourhoodmedia.com.au/post/nyc-style-bagels-in-sydney-australia-brooklyn-boy-bagels |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=Neighbourhood Media |language=en}} Circular Quay,{{Cite web |last=Newbery |first=Ania |date=1 April 2019 |title=Now Open: A New York-Style Bagelry and Deli From Brooklyn Boy Bagels |url=https://www.broadsheet.com.au/sydney/food-and-drink/article/brooklyn-boy-bagels-opens-new-york-style-bagelry-and-deli-cbd |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=Broadsheet |language=en}} and Surry Hills.{{Cite web |date=12 May 2023 |title=French dip and cheesy birria bagels on the menu at Brooklyn Boy's cosy new Surry Hills cafe |url=https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/french-dip-and-cheesy-birria-bagels-on-the-menu-at-brooklyn-boy-s-cosy-new-surry-hills-cafe-20230512-p5d7zs.html |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=Good Food |language=en}}

Awards and recognition

Vogue magazine has rated Brooklyn Boy amongst the best bagels in Australia.{{Cite web |date=26 July 2016 |title=The best bagels in Australia and where to find them |url=https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/features/the-best-bagels-in-australia-and-where-to-find-them/image-gallery/935cf5c9e94d6cfe6bb5ff5c9c6f8e47 |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=Vogue}} Time Out magazine awarded the title of "Favourite Sandwich" to Brooklyn Boy in 2021.{{Cite web |date=11 November 2021 |title=Brooklyn Boy Bagels |url=https://www.johaylen.com/brooklyn_boy_bagels |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=Jo Haylen MP |language=en}} It was also declared the "Best Bagel in Sydney" in 2013.{{Cite journal |date=12 September 2013 |title=Best of Sydney 2013 |url=https://cityhubsydney.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Independent-September-12.pdf |journal=Inner West Independent |pages=20}}

See also

{{portal|Australia|Food}}

References

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Further reading

  • {{Cite web |title=10 Questions with Brooklyn Boy Bagels |url=https://eatdrinkplay.com/sydney/10-questions-with-brooklyn-boy-bagels/ |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=EatDrinkPlay |language=en-AU}}
  • {{Cite web |last=Woolway |first=Madeline |date=7 August 2016 |title=Three men driving bagels' boom |url=https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/three-men-driving-bagels-boom/ |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=hospitality {{!}} Magazine |language=en-AU}}
  • {{Cite web |date=13 July 2022 |title=New York State of Mind: Why on-trend Australian venues are embracing New York style food |url=http://www.ordermentum.com/blog/suppliers-brooklyn-boy-bagels |access-date=24 May 2023 |website=www.ordermentum.com |language=en-gb}}

Category:2013 establishments in Australia

Category:Bagels

Category:Bakeries of Australia

Category:Bakery cafés

Category:Coffeehouses and cafés in Australia

Category:Companies based in Sydney

Category:Food and drink companies established in 2013

Category:Food manufacturers of Australia

Category:Retail companies established in 2013

Category:Retail companies of Australia

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