The honey-water boil gives these an almost chewy crust that crisps up beautifully in the toaster, and the wood-fired char actually comes through in the taste. Slathered one with cream cheese while it was still warm and it was gone in about four minutes.
Victoria Y.★★★★★
Pulled one out of the freezer this morning and toasted it — the wood-fired crust got shatteringly crisp while the inside stayed chewy, exactly like a proper Montreal bagel. Warm with cream cheese, the honey-water sweetness really comes through. Six didn't last the week in my house.
Aurora★★★★★
The honey-water boil gives these bagels that subtle sweetness you can actually taste, and the wood oven leaves a nice chew on the inside with just enough crisp on the crust. Toasted one this morning and the cinnamon raisin came through perfectly warm.