Frankly Bagels

A tiny little hole in the wall place below some apartments , it blends in with the surrounding area , right across from a small football/ soccer field . Frankly bagels has a nice selection and my friend and I had a hard time deciding what to eat . The staff were friendly and they helped with our choices . Luckily we came in as we did , as they nearly ran out of gluten free bagels . I had the tuna and bagel , with Swiss cheese , capers and pickled chili ,fennel and herbs . It had flour in spades , and a slight chili kick , with the added addition of lots a thinly sliced cucumber. It was very refreshing. The bagel itself wasn’t bad , but gluten free bagels are a little difficult to get right , so it was a little dry , but you definitely couldn’t beat the filling ! My friend and I also shared one of the specials, and hitch was a pistachio cream , with raspberries and roasted pistachios . This was the standout bagel for me - the pistachio cream cheese made it almost a cheesecake consistency, with the added piquancy of the fresh raspberries and the crunch of the toasted pistachios adding extra texture. Whoever thought of this combination deserves a raise ! Frankly bagels use St Ali coffee, a well known roaster from South Melbourne which has a nice depth to it . It’s a good all round coffee which was made well here . There are a lot of smaller cafes around this area , and you are spoilt for choice ! It’s nice when cafes specialize in a particular food , this is obviously a local place which is becoming well known .