Avner's Media Reviews
Sydney Morning Herald Good Food
On a sunny afternoon at Avner’s, a three month-old Eastern European bakery in Surry Hills run by former TV chef Ed Halmagyi, the handmade brown sugar-topped bagels and dark, fluted, citrus and bush honey cake gleam from the front counter.
Russh Magazine
I'd highly recommend spending a sunny weekend morning ordering yourself one of their Challah sandwiches with brisket (or bagel with smoked wagyu), and perching yourself on one of the tiny tables on the sidewalk outside.
Delicious Magazine
In a heritage-listed building with a six degree lean on Bourke Street, Halmagyi has been working away on a project that is close to his heart. As a Jewish chef eating his way through Sydney and Melbourne, what this man craves most is a proper New York-style deli. Specifically, one that focuses on producing really great bagels – a process that the chef feels cannot be done on a large scale.
Urban List
A passion project from Ed “Fast Ed” Halmagyi drawing from his Hungarian-Jewish heritage and experience as a pastry chef, Avner’s Bakery is where he’s working towards the sizable goal of creating the best bagels in Australia.
Broadsheet
The new bagel shop and bakery – by “Fast” Ed Halmagyi – has been open for barely two weeks but is fast becoming a Surry Hills favourite. Stop by for a bagel, a coffee and a chat, and some babka bites to get you on your way.
Baking Business
The new bagel ship and bakery from “Fast” Ed Halmagyi – of Better Homes and Gardens fame – opened its doors in February and has already cemented its status as a city favourite.