Healthy, Low-Sodium Bakery & Restaurant in North York
At Bagel Plus, enjoy traditional bagels, knishes, salads, and more…freshly made with low-sodium options and heart-friendly ingredients.
Welcome to the Bagel Plus experience reimagined for wellness. Located at 634 Sheppard Ave W in North York, we bake everything in-house each day using top-quality ingredients. From old-school bagels and freshly baked breads to classic Jewish dishes like blintzes and knishes, we offer your favorite comfort foods with a mindful, low-sodium twist. Whether you’re stopping by for a healthy breakfast, grabbing lunch, or ordering catering, we make wholesome eating easy… without sacrificing that familiar, hearty flavour.
Why Bagel Plus?
Bagel Plus has been a pillar of the North York community since 1979, known for its authentic Jewish-style bakery and diner-style meals.
We take pride in preparing all our food from scratch, whether it’s our bagels, knishes, or daily soups… to maintain the highest quality and freshness.
Our commitment to health doesn’t mean sacrificing flavour. We’ve reimagined our recipes to offer lower-sodium versions of many favourite items, so you can enjoy hearty, satisfying meals that support your wellness goals.
Signature Low-Sodium Menu
Bakery & Bagels:
We hand-roll and bake a full variety of bagels daily: plain, sesame, poppy, cinnamon-raisin, challah, pumpernickel. Plus breads and specialty rolls.
Our bakery also features blueberry buns, cheese danish, rugelach, cupcakes, and more… including sugar-free and gluten-free options.
Salads & Soups:
All our salads use fresh, wholesome ingredients, with house-made dressings that can be tailored to be lower in sodium. Choose from:
Chickpea Salad (with tomato, cucumber, garlic croutons, and egg)
Kale Salad (kale, cabbage, cranberries, sunflower seeds)
Caesar Salad with crisp romaine and homemade croutons
Spinach Salad (mushrooms, chopped egg, mozzarella, tomato)
Greek Salad (lettuce, feta, olive, egg, cucumber, tomato) with our signature anchovy dressing
Jewish-Style Hot Dishes:
We bring back traditional comfort meals, now with a heart-health twist:
Cabbage Rolls stuffed with rice and topped with our in-house tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Stuffed Peppers with tomato sauce and cheese.
Cheese Blintzes, served with apple sauce or sour cream.
Mushroom Knishes, filled with a creamy mushroom-potato mix.
BP Breakfast Club:
Join us every morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to receive 25% off our entire breakfast menu. Including bagels, eggs, omelettes, blintzes, and more.
Kids also get 25% off during this time, making it a great spot for families.
Catering:
Planning a meeting or family gathering? Our catering service has you covered with platters, bagel trays, fresh salads, smoked fish scoops, and more. We also accommodate dietary preferences like vegan, gluten-free, and low-sodium.
Grab & Go:
Short on time? Our Grab & Go counter lets you pick up freshly prepared, packaged items daily… perfect for home or office!
Our Story & Promise
Since 1979, Bagel Plus has been committed to “only the best ingredients, simply prepared.” What started as a humble Jewish bakery run by Phil Estrin has grown into a beloved North York institution, but we’ve never lost our artisanal, in-house spirit.
Now, we’re bringing that same dedication to health-conscious food by crafting lower-sodium versions of classic dishes people love. Our mission: delicious comfort food that supports your wellness.
We stand by:
- Freshness (everything baked or cooked daily)
- Quality (no fillers or preservatives)
- Health (lower-sodium options, plus sugar-free and gluten-free items)
Ready to Taste Healthier Classics?
Order Online: Get freshly baked bagels, low-sodium salads, and more to go.
Dine In: Visit us at 634 Sheppard Ave W, North York, and enjoy a cozy meal.
Book Catering: Impress your team or family with customizable platters that cater to dietary needs — call (416) 635-9988 or email info@bagelplus.ca.
Yes, while some menu items are not explicitly labeled “low-sodium,” many dishes are prepared from scratch, allowing for customization. If you’re ordering for catering or pick-up, just ask to reduce salt where possible.
Absolutely. Everything in our bakery…bagels, breads, buns, pastries are handcrafted daily for freshness.
Yes, we offer both sugar-free and gluten-free bakery items.
Yes, our catering menu includes flexible platter options and dietary accommodations like low-sodium, vegan, and gluten-free.
We’re open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for dine-in and bakery.