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Salty Blonde Bagel Bar

298 Blake St, Barrie ON L4M 1K8 · Bakery

Official record from Simcoe-Muskoka →View on Google Maps →

Details

Google rating
4.3 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday7 AM–4 PM
  • Monday7 AM–4 PM
  • Saturday7 AM–4 PM
  • Sunday7 AM–4 PM
  • Thursday7 AM–4 PM
  • Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
  • Wednesday7 AM–4 PM

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Salty Blonde Bagel Bar has been inspected 3 times by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit since June 27, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 9, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 9, 2026. For example: Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces must be properly constructed and maintained.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on June 9, 2026. For example: Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained.

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on June 9, 2026. For example: Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.

About this data

These results come from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Fail to maintain handwashing stations with adequate supplies
    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces must be properly constructed and maintained.
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction
    • Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer.
      • Fail to use or provide test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
    • Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained.
      • Fail to provide easily readable thermometer in refrigeration or hot-holding equipment
  2. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces must be properly constructed and maintained.
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction
  3. Routine

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Dina Yehya

    Decided to try this spot after seeing some hype. It’s a cute spot, super busy on the weekends. It took 20 minutes for a server to see us - even after locking eyes with every server working that day multiple times. They have the option to seat yourself. I would suggest either they hire more staff or create a better system - I watched multiple people sit a dirty tables waiting to be served. Aside from the service, the bagels were good, toppings saved the bagel for me. I ordered the lox, the bagel itself was so dense (see photos), I shook the table cutting through it all. My partner got the chicken parm, it was delicious. His bagel was no where close to as dense as mine. Some consistency would probably be nice. Over all, I wouldn’t jump to go back. With a few minor and major adjustments it would be such a great place.

  • John Smith

    LATE AUGUST 2026... This small establishment punches way above its weight! It's definitely a local find of great taste and food! They make their own Bagels in house, with a great selection of different toppings and flavours. They also blend their own cream cheese with fresh herbs and flavours. On the weekends only they serve an absolutely fantastic Eggs Benedict. Thick juicy peameal bacon on your choice of bagel, perfectly cooked poached eggs, smothered with Hollandaise sauce. They have 4-5 different presentations, like with lox, and a few others. Their coffee is excellent, ground fresh in front of you. They use the Americano style of coffee making, everything starts with Espresso beans. This place deserves to be patronized by anyone in the area.

  • Miranda Caldwell

    This is a cute spot with a handful of food, coffee and pantry options, plus plenty of seating both inside and outside. There’s a mix of table and hightop seating. When I arrived around 2PM on a Saturday, they were sold out of bakery bagels but still seemed to have all the options for sandwiches. I appreciated the colour and indie wine selection. Would visit again.

  • Ren Iwamoto

    Stopped in twice passing in and out of Barrie and enjoyed both experiences! Closest thing to a NY-style bagel I’ve found in Canada so far. The peameal and egg is a very generous portion, and the lox and heirloom tomato sandwiches were both fresh and tasty.

  • Kyle DeAngelis

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Salty Blonde Bagel Bar is an absolute gem! The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff were friendly, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. I had the Full Heirloom Tomatoes bagel, and it was outstanding. The heirloom tomatoes were fresh and full of flavor, and all the ingredients came together perfectly on a delicious, freshly made bagel. You can really tell they use quality ingredients and take pride in what they serve. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

  • Dina Yehya

    Decided to try this spot after seeing some hype. It’s a cute spot, super busy on the weekends. It took 20 minutes for a server to see us - even after locking eyes with every server working that day multiple times. …

  • John Smith

    LATE AUGUST 2026... This small establishment punches way above its weight! It's definitely a local find of great taste and food! …

  • Miranda Caldwell

    This is a cute spot with a handful of food, coffee and pantry options, plus plenty of seating both inside and outside. There’s a mix of table and hightop seating. When I arrived around 2PM on a Saturday, they were sold out of bakery bagels …

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