Perhaps the quickest and easiest route to a good bagel is simply to hop on the bus to NW11. It is the postcode of good bread. Carmelli is best as somewhere to buy freshly-baked bagels to take away and prep at home — sitting down with tea and the cinnamon and raisin bagel, drenched in butter, is one of life’s simplest but truest pleasures. That said, popping in for the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel is perhaps a perfect way to start a weekend morning. Others rate Daniel’s (Hallswelle Parade, 12-14 Finchley Road, NW11 0DL, danielsbakery.co.uk), not far away,…
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