Open since 1977 in the East End, this 24-hour bakery in London is known for its traditional Jewish-style creations. Customers crowd its narrow counter and bar stools for their turn at a hot salt beef bagel with pickles and mustard and the classic bagel stuffed with smoked salmon and cream cheese. Bagels are boiled before being baked, then served piping hot straight from the oven. The result? A warm, chewy circle with a surprisingly sweet interior. No wonder there is a constant queue out the door. But don’t worry about a wait. Beigel Bake produces 7,000 bagels every day. At £1.60 per bagel, it’s one of the best value items in London.