Tucked away in a residential area in North Vancouver, on Queensbury Avenue, there’s a charming little commercial strip that locals know well. Once upon a time, before people had cars, neighbourhood shopping nooks like these were commonplace, and as more people come to embrace local living, they are making a comeback. One of the shops in this niche neighbourhood, Mount Royal Bagel Factory, has been on a steady incline since owner Krista Rawlins first opened the doors in 2004.
The secret to Mount Royal Bagel Factory’s success is their true, hand-made, Montreal-style bagels, which are infinitely more delicious than the pre-packaged options available at many grocery stores. Montreal bagels are sweet and dense, they contain malt and egg, and they are boiled in honey-sweetened water before being baked in a wood-fired oven.
