A bagel festival is taking over a Toronto brewery later this month

We’re in the midst of a bagel boom. First, Arthur’s Snackette, a sort-of-secret bagel shop with a big Montreal connection, opened at St. Clair and Bathurst. Now, Henderson Brewing Co. is set to launch its first-ever Bagels, Schmears, Solly’s and Beer Fest—a raucous carb-filled event dedicated to, well, it’s all right there in the title.

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“Toronto has incredible bagels. But, unlike Montreal or New York, we never turned them into a moment—no spotlight, no real celebration,” says Henderson’s co-founder and Picklefest organizer Adin Wener. “So I asked a simple question: Why not bagels? I grew up in Vancouver, but I raised my kids in Toronto—and I made sure they grew up on proper bagels. This city has the culture, it just needed a stage. I partnered with bagel maven Rick Silver for it.”

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So it is written, so it shall be done. On April 25, Henderson’s will be taken over by a cadre of malt manipulators, each peddling their wares alongside all kinds of schmears and accoutrements. Bonus: every attendee will get a free tub of Philadelphia cream cheese and a shaker of Farm Boy’s everything bagel spice at the door, and each $15 ticket includes a can of Solly’s craft soda and a half-bagel with schmear.

Here’s a look at what some of the vendors will be serving up.

Primrose Bagel Company

This new-school Toronto bagel house is bringing out the big guns with a lineup of its classic bagel sandwiches. The festival will also mark the debut of its seasonal schmear, a herb-forward green goddess cream cheese. The menu includes a fresh, punchy combo of cream cheese, cucumber and chili crisp as well as a classic smoked lox creation layered with red onion, dill, capers, olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. For the gluten-free folks, there’s a selection of branded merch, including super-cute totes.

Aba’s Bagel

Aba’s is serving up its boiled-and-baked bagels alongside a variety of artisanal schmears. Popularized in the bagel capital of the world, New York, and known in some circles as the “rip ’n’ dip,” the concept is simple: tear into a fresh bagel and drag it through flavoured cream cheese—no knife required.

Kettleman’s

The Kettleman’s crew is keeping things classic, doling out the brand’s cream cheeses—deli-style or whipped, in a range of flavours from chive to blueberry—alongside its Montreal-style sesame-seed bagels.

Bagel Plus

The Sheppard and Bathurst bagel stalwart will be selling its classic bagels (plain, sesame, poppy, everything) as well as sourdough bagels and bread, plus a full suite of schmears including cream cheese and chives, sun-dried tomato cream cheese and goat cheese with avocado. Its menu will also include deli sandwich favourites like albacore tuna, egg salad, salmon salad and lox. BP will also be serving up art, giving away fun bagel-inspired posters signed by artist Jay Charendoff.

Bagels on Fire

Bagels on Fire is living up to its name and coming in hot with three seriously overstuffed sammies. There’s a classic smoked meat situation; a roast beef melt layered with swiss, mozzarella, mayo and a smattering of chili flakes; and a bagel breakfast sandwich slathered with chili-honey butter and stacked with chive cream cheese or cheddar, scrambled egg and crispy bacon.

Lev Bakery

Lev is keeping it old school with a lineup of artisanal bagels—plain, sesame, poppy and everything—served sans spreads. Eat them as they are (they’re good enough on their own) or bring them home for a DIY bagel brunch the next day.

Smoked and Smashed

The Smoked and Smashed folks are best-known for their over-the-top burgers and sandwiches, but for this special occasion, they’re stuffing a massive Gryfe’s bagel with their signature smoked meat.

Kwinter’s Hot Dogs

Toronto’s revived hot dog royalty is going off-theme and throwing its all-beef and chicken wieners onto the barbie, ditching the bun and serving them on a stick with a selection of artisanal mustards.