Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagel

I normally don’t eat out for breakfast on weekdays, but today I was starving after my morning workout, so I decided to pop into Small Talk Bar & Kitchen on the way home. (Not to be confused with Small Talk in Dulwich Hill—this one’s more your classic neighbourhood cafe, doing breakfast and brunch staples.)

The bagel was pretty good—nothing too fancy, but it did the job and was fresh. I liked that they didn’t use a plain bagel, which added a bit more flavour and texture. Would’ve loved to see something tangy in there—maybe some capers—so I saved half and took it home to add a bit of capers and pickled onion.

All up, it’s the kind of spot that does a nice, straightforward breakfast sandwich. Nothing mind-blowing, but fresh, reliable, and exactly what you’d want for a quick weekday bite.