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    Bagels & Brew

    3.7 (906 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Andrea L.

    My coworker introduced bagels and brew to me and I am soooo grateful. I had been craving a good bagel and this deff hit the spot. I get the might mission viejo - beware it is MESSY! But so so worth it. I don't recommend getting it if you're on a lunch break or with coworkers cause when I say it's messy, it's messy. I've been back a few times on my own and with family and it's my fav order. We've tried their other bagels and cream cheeses and they're really good as well. I've only ordered online but so far, I haven't had any issues. My order has been right and on time every time.

    lox bagel and bacon egg and cheese bagel
    Vinitha V.

    Consistently good bagels! Have been coming here since 2017 and love it every time i come. It is such a neighborhood staple and it is such a good spot to get good quality bagels. I love their lox bagel because it comes with a lot of toppings and sides. The food came out quick and they deliver right to your table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop has the same look it always has and it feels so nostalgic coming here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    So good!
    Mikey V.

    I love this place! My friends take me here everytime we leave for our cruises. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is always busy but there's plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a huge menu and their breakfast bagels are amazing!!

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    Mitchell N.

    After going to Calf and Chick, we noticed Bagel and Brew across the street and a few of our friends wanted to check it out for more of a brunch vibe. Most people got bagels with eggs and drinks like coffee and matcha. Overall, everyone said their coffees and lattes were pretty good and exactly what they were looking for. I decided to get the Strawberry Matcha and my wife did too since it was recommended, but this was honestly a miss. As soon as we got it, the color was super pale green which was already a red flag, and after the first sip it just tasted like straight Strawberry Milk. No real matcha flavor at all, very milky, very sweet, and just not it. Definitely not a place I would ever order matcha from again. That being said, the bagels were actually really good. We tried a few different ones like a Sourdough, Wheat, and a more classic rainbow style bagel, and all of them were light, airy, and still had that fluffy but slightly chewy texture you want. The cream cheese was also very good. It seems like this place leans way more into their bagels than anything else, which makes sense. If you are coming here for bagels and coffee, you will probably be happy. Just skip the matcha.

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    Terrence Y.

    I used to visit the Mission Viejo location a lot before I moved closer to Lake Forest. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I actually like this location a little better due to its corner location and its prettier outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Although it's always busy, the line moves quick and the servers are so nice and welcoming. I love that they aren't just a bagel shop and you can get full meals. I do mostly get bagels, but I like having the option when I want a bigger meal for breakfast or lunch.

    Vegetable omelette
    Tiana L.

    Came here this past Sunday with a friend around 8:30am and I guess we got there at a good time because it got packed as soon as we sat down and got our food! They have an extensive menu with a lot to choose from and while we were deciding a sweet lady came over mentioning how anything and everything that she's ordered here has been great and they haven't done her wrong since the past 8 years she's been coming. Even the waiter knew her and called her by name which gave me a lot of confidence when I placed my order! I got the Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Sunrise sandwich on an onion bagel, and my friend got a vegetable omelette with a side of sourdough toast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat down after ordering but didn't realize that they had extra seating further in the back right of the restaurant which may have been a quieter spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food came out pretty quickly and it was all still very warm and fresh from them making it in the back. I liked my bagel and appreciated the fresh, ripe tomato and onions with a fried egg on top, but my only wish was that I could have tasted the sun-dried tomatoes a bit better since I felt that pop of flavor was lacking (or maybe even entirely missing?). My friend shared with me her toast and omelette as well! The toast was great even despite my liking more of a crispy crunch (you can never really mess up toast), but similarly to my bagel, I felt the omelette was lacking a bit in a pop of flavor. Perhaps more salt and maybe using shredded cheese instead of laying a slice on top would have helped with that. Overall it was a decent breakfast and a filling way to start the day, but nothing to write home about. It does make me happy to see a place that's still around after such a long time and with that I can tell you will at least get consistent food and service.

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    Tony J.

    Wonderful start to the day, getting my jalapeño bagel with garlic, herb, cream cheese! Family members are with me, the employees here such as Emiliano, and Luke, add an extra Ray of sunshine to the day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's always a positive vibe here, everybody from the community really appreciates Bagels & Brew.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Blueberry bagel with maple walnut cream cheese
    Aliya P.

    Their bagels are the best in town!! I have been going here for years! And even after moving to SD i have yet to find anything close to this. Their prices are also unbeatable!! I got their french toast bagel with apricot cream cheese and blueberry bagel with maple walnut cream cheese. Neither were extremely sweet. On the other hand, if you are looking for a good cup of coffee then you might want to go somewhere else. Their coffee is not very good. Also, it's usually very busy and takes a while to get your order so might want to prepare yourself for at least a 15 mins wait time. Which is why, i have this place a 4/5

    Reluctantly returned here two times more, at the urging of a friend, who likes the place. Service is still a little slow, but the last times I went here, years, ago, the food never arrived. Bagel was ordered sliced and toasted with plain cream cheese. If this is toasted, I am Minnie Mouse. Not even warm.

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    Mark T.

    Great local hang out for breakfast and lunch. My wife and I met with a friend here recently and although I frequent the Mission Viejo location more often due to closer to my house, I used to live a block from this location. The food here is always good, there's so much more than just Bagels and Brew! They have very good breakfasts, and good sammiches too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place can get busy, but it seems to always move quickly, and I've never had an issue finding a seat to eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bagels I've only had a few times and IMO they are bagels, nothing special, but still good. The service is always excellent and the workers are always super friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking!

    Patriotic bagel
    Kami H.

    I've been following Bagels & Brew on social media and finally went there to buy the colorful bagels. They are as pretty in person as they are in the pictures! A couple things to be aware of: 1. Apparently there is a restriction of 6 bagels per walkup order. Not sure if you can order more by calling in advance, but that was good to know from the sign near the cashier. 2. The bagels were a little more dry than regular bagels. The good news is that I smothered mine in cream cheese which hid that fact a little. I would like to go back and try their breakfast menu during my next visit. It was busy when I was there so I'm guessing that's a good sign.

    Becca S.

    Bagels and brew is a Lake Forest staple. Lake Forest is where I grew up and bagels and brew is always on the list of where I need to visit to make sure I've done everything that is home. While the quality of the bagel is not the best I've ever had, it is unique bagel flavors, great cream cheeses, and a plethora of sandwich options. They also have other foods like omelets, baked goods, and drink options other than coffee. With all of this, I must mention that their service and seating options are great. They have a ton of outdoor and indoor seating options. Ordering at the counter is also made easy when they bring the items to your table and grab you anything you might need. Bagels and brew is a great breakfast or lunch option certain to please everyone.

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    Mandro E.

    This place has a humongous menu, pretty much anything you could imagine. The bagel sandwiches that we got were both really good and the bagel itself was pretty OK as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It gets pretty busy and seating can sometimes be a challenge but overall OK.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Great place to eat. Friendly staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They do get busy, so plan accordingly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Plenty of parking is a plus.

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    Do they have any vegan bagels or baked goods?

    Yes

    What days of the week are Unicorn Bagels sold?

    On the weekends...

    Do they offer gluten free bagels?

    Yes, they have a separate menu that is all gluten free. You have to ask them for it.

    Do they still have rainbow bagels now (in September 2017)? I see all the pictures of them are from a year ago

    Yes, but they are not available every day, I believe certain days of the week only, and they sell out.

    Do they still offer rainbow bagels? It was it only seasonal (Easter/Spring 2016)?

    Yeah they serve Rainbow bagels year round. They usually sell them Thursday through Sunday but sometimes they may have some available on other days.

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    East Coast Bagel

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    Best Bagel in Town! Hands Down! The texture honestly…read moresurprised me, it really reminds me of NYC bagels. It's not as fluffy, but it's perfectly chewy, and the ingredients inside taste so fresh. My favorite part? You can grab fresh bagels to go along with your favorite cream cheese! The workers even handed me a bagel fresh out of the batch, you just have to ask. Best service ever! It's super kid-friendly with tons of seating both inside and outside. I came on a Saturday at 10:45 AM and got through the line pretty quickly. The bagel sandwiches are amazing, if you're a cream cheese lover, you can add it right into your sandwich. I loved mine with egg and cheese, and I can't wait to come back!

    Couple things, this is what I would imagine bagel shops on the east coast operates. You walk in…read moreand it's a line next to a bunch of tables cramped and it smells amazing AND you can't wait to order ALL the bagels because the flavors!!!! BUT I would suggest to get the bagels home and prepare the meal yourself. Because I forgot to ask if the huevos ranchero & cheddar has meat in it and it was loaded with ham. And I had to watch other people get their delicious single bagel first before mine was ready and I was so hungry!!! But I digress. The egg & cheese was good though but cream cheese smear was not enough. Overall super cheap fluffy delicious bagels I would come back for but I'll load the cream cheese me self next time.

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    4.2
    (177 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Been on a real matcha kick lately and BHB is so close to work. They are located in a business…read morecomplex off of Alton and Irvine. Ample seating inside and out. They roast their own beans inside. Simplistic and Modern Very clean approach and prices are fair. Matcha cream and matcha drinks are so good. I love that they are willing to upgrade to a 20 oz in these hot temps. I always order online and its always ready for me in their fridge. Great service! Cash-less approach so no cash tips.

    First time I went here, I was happy with the customer service and drink - I would have rated this…read morebusiness a 4/5. After today, I don't think I'll be coming back because of both the poor customer service interaction as well as horrible tasting drink. Upon entering, I asked the male barista if they had an Iced Pandan Matcha Latte because that's what I ordered last time and he said yes. Because of that, I told him I'd like to order that again. There must have been a miscommunication because they gave me an Iced Pandan Latte (without matcha) and I told them about the mistake, as I've only ordered Pandan Matcha Lattes here before. When one male barista told the other male barista (who took my order) about the mistake, that guy shook his head in disbelief and annoyance and I felt extremely uncomfortable afterwards. After waiting for them to fix my drink, I left with an Iced Pandan Matcha Latte, but it tasted absolutely horrid. It tasted like straight up bitter grass and I literally paid $9.10 to just throw it away. It was so bad I am literally in the Starbucks parking lot ordering ANOTHER drink. This experience left a bad taste in my mouth in more than one way and I'm extremely unhappy with my experience here today. Also annoyed that I had to waste my time driving to another coffee shop because of this.

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