A preferred bagel store in Whitby that closed in February after which re-opened per week later after a public outcry is closed as soon as once more, this time with no likelihood of re-opening.
Ottawa-based Kettleman’s Bagels opened within the Taunton Gardens plaza in north Whitby two years in the past and their Montreal-style bagels had been a right away hit. The shop couldn’t sustain the gross sales momentum, nevertheless, and shut down in early February, with the corporate thanking prospects for his or her patronage. “Kettleman’s and this community have a special place in our hearts,” learn an indication on the door.
Slightly over per week later the shop re-opened, albeit with a lowered menu and now not with 24-hour service. “We listened to the people and decided to re-open,” mentioned Kettleman’s Communications Supervisor Emma Latreille.
Quick ahead two months and the shop is closed as soon as once more. In response to a brand new signal on the door, this time for good.
Photograph Catherine Swanson
“This store is permanently closed,” the message learn. Thanks in your patronage.”
A lot of the goodwill the bagel store earned in its first two years dissipated after the closure in February, with the lowered menu and different adjustments contributing to lower than stellar opinions.
Feedback on social media Thursday ranged from “Their food was delicious, we loved it. It’s sad how the economy is taking an overall toll” to “You didn’t really miss out on much” and “I tried it once and wasn’t impressed,” with a number of noting that the bagels could possibly be bought at native grocery shops anyway.
“They sell the bagels across the street at Farm Boy!”
The primary grievance appeared be the choice the corporate made after the closure to cease making the bagels recent each day. and go to a restricted menu. “They were better than a Tim’s Bagel but nowhere near as good as grabbing one in Montreal,” was one remark.
The signal additionally directed bagel lovers to verify the corporate web site and discover one other location.
Kettleman’s opened in Ottawa in 1993 and has 4 places within the capital, one in Montreal and now three in Toronto, with the closest location to Whitby at Yonge and Eglinton.
The Whitby location opened June 20, 2022 serving Montreal-style bagels, that are boiled in honey and water and cooked in a wood-fired oven, giving them a crunchier crust and sweeter style. The bagels are smaller than a New York-style bagel whereas remaining doughy and dense.
Indurham reached out to Latreille and he or she confirmed the shop is closed however has not supplied any official assertion as to why or if the corporate has any future plans for Durham Area.
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