came here thinking it would just be a quick bagel stop but it ended up being way more than that. the menu has a little bit of everything so we ordered a mix and honestly nothing disappointed the cobb salad was super fresh and loaded with toppings which I wasn't expecting from a bagel spot. their cinnamon swirl french toast was such a treat especially paired with the iced banana latte. the fiesta breakfast burrito was filling and really flavorful and the matcha on the side balanced it out perfectly the bagel with garden veggie schmear tasted super fresh and soft and you can tell they do their bagels right. also tried the chicken pesto sandwich which was stacked and really satisfying the space itself is a vibe too they have a big patio that's perfect for hanging out and taking your time definitely more than just bagels and worth trying a few different things when you go read more

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I live near this Bagels and Brew and go pretty often, while the food is always good it's gotten to the point where if I go now either by myself or with my family we expect for them to screw something up with our order. I really don't know what it is but it seems like the kitchen staff here always screws something up even if you have a simple order for example I went a few days ago for breakfast with my dad I ordered myself a bacon cheddar and potato bowl with no potatoes and scrambled eggs, simple right? I sat at a table with my dad and we waited for our order one of the servers brought his food out but mine was not with her she walked away and my dad recommended I ask them where my order was so I went inside asked and she told me that somehow they messed up my order and had to remake it. Honestly I was not surprised that they messed it up like I said we expect for them to mess something up but messing something up that simple is honestly a bit crazy, I went back outside and the same server brought my bowl out (and by the way I forgot to mention she was the one who took my order) and I noticed that instead of my eggs being scrambled like I requested they were sunny side up. At that point I was just irritated and didn't say anything and ate the bowl. It really is not that hard to double check an order before you bring it out for the person who ordered it I don't understand why the kitchen staff and servers have such a hard time doing that. I still plan on going every once in a while but honestly it's getting to the point where if they keep screwing orders up I might ask to speak to the manager about it. read more

Stopped by for breakfast today after my lab appointment and my long fast. Hallelujah! Food, yes! Okay. I ordered the jalapeño cheese bagel with scrambled eggs, ham and cheese with an orange juice and hot mocha. The customer service here is always stellar and the ambiance a positive vibe. Recommended read more

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Definitely deserves a score of 4.5 stars. From the well-maintained indoor and outdoor facilities- clean orderly and inviting. To the well trained hard working staff - putting out quality dishes and delicious cofe mochas and hot chocolate! The location was easy to locate : the selection of food and drinks is plenty and can be more than one thinks and the presentation of the food is surprisingly good. Props for inviting your pet - awesome and the class of people that come are friendly and local. Parking is ample and accessible. read more

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Pretty annoyed that I asked for a toasted bagel with avocado and the bagel was cold and then Barely put avocado in it read more

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Very good bagels! They were friendly and fast. Everything was made fresh and at site. The strawberry cream cheese was amazing!

Got a breakfast bagel sandwich. It was decent. A hit overpriced. The pizza bagel is not bad. Service is fast . Ambiance is breakfast. It's not a bad grab and go spot read more

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Nice bagel shop, has a lot of room to sit down. Bagels are filling, onr will fill you up. Staff is nice they drop the food to your table, and the menu is very extensive read more

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Delicious dirty Chai latte. Kids loved the cinnamon sugar bagel bites. Lots of great bagel options, sandwiches, coffees, just like the name implies. Nice outdoor seating- with 2-tops, 4-tops, and 2 couches w coffee table. read more

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Placed an online order for Mother's Day breakfast. Husband brought the order home, mom's order was wrong. I just don't understand; husband says you weren't that busy. Your online ordering needs some work as well. read more

Always a great place for breakfast. We ordered a Bacon, egg bagel sandwich at the counter. The food came out hot and quick. Service was excellent. read more

I walked in at 3 o'clock and had the girl behind the counter. Ignore me for about solid three or four minutes. A guy walked out from the kitchen. Looked at me ignored me turned around after five minutes. I asked him if they're open, but I was over it. Unacceptable read more

I got the breakfast bowl yesterday morning and omg it was sooo good! Im thinking about it a day later and leaving a review just cause I was thinking about it... that good. I was on the job so I was hoping for a quick stop and I didn't like that I got there at the estimated time and still had to wait. However, they were busy so sometimes you just gotta understand and also, it must be that good for a full house. I wish I asked or paid for extra salsa it was really good with the food. I got rice mixed w corn and red quinoa eggs I chose scrambled, avocados I added mushrooms and red onions, it was just so delicious!! Mozz cheese on the top ‍ You guys are sooo far from me so I'll be recreating at home and forsure stop here if I'm ever out there again! read more

These bagels were so tasty! They were light and delicious. Highly recommend. Glop on tons of cream cheese and you'll be having the time of your life. read more

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Their bagels are delicious. Most like east coast bagels we have found here. We also love the unicorn bagels they offer certain days of the week. They are perfect for kids! They also have a huge menu including smoothies, coffee, sandwiches, salads, soups and more. Highly Recxomended. read more

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Food is consistently good as is the service. Wonderful outdoor seating. Everything on the menu is great

CHECK YOUR TO GO ORDERS - THEY DON'T! I ordered mango dressing, but they didn't include with my food. I noticed before I left the restaurant and was told they didn't have any today - would have been nice if they had let me know (the cook just substituted thousand Island). I ordered a Reuben sandwich with turkey - got pastrami. Also ordered a chicken club sandwich with the avocado on the side - got no avocado at all. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. read more

Stop asking for a tip. The employees do nothing, other than the basic service their paid to do, to earn or deserve a tip. Its obnoxious!

I came here today to order the Triple Decker Club sandwich, and it was very fresh, savory, flavorful, and delicious. Also, the sea salt potato chips were super crispy, crunch, and perfectly salted. Good service, nice atmosphere, and I had a blast. read more

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Went here for lunch today and realized that I've never written a review for this place. The food here is always great and their breakfast is bomb! All of the employees are always super nice and overall inside and out is always clean and a nice place to have breakfast or lunch. If you haven't gone to bagels and brew, you definitely need to try! 10/10 read more

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Unacceptable management and terrible customer service We visited on Sunday, May 17th, for breakfast with family and were deeply disappointed by how this local spot handles a simple order mistake. To be clear, our server--a polite and professional young man--was wonderful. However, our breakfast sandwich came out wrong (made with bacon instead of the sausage we ordered and paid for). When we noticed the mistake a few bites in, we politely asked our server if it could be corrected. A few minutes later, our server returned, clearly embarrassed, to tell us that his manager refused to fix it because "half was eaten." When we asked to speak to the manager directly, she came out with an incredibly unwelcoming, combative attitude. Instead of apologizing for their kitchen's mistake and offering a simple solution, she was extremely rude and argumentative. It is incredibly disheartening to see a local restaurant treat paying customers this way over a minor oversight. Mistaking bacon for sausage happens, but the manager's hostile, unfriendly demeanor and attitude like we were trying to score half a free bagel was ridiculous. Shame on her. read more

Twice now I've sat at the express lane, someone says hello to me. Watch me stand there and then after a few minutes say oh this register is closed. Can you not tell me that instead of saying hello. By the time they tell me several people have come in and gotten in the regular line and now I have to get behind them. All while my to go order sits there getting cold. read more

This is my families favorite Saturday morning spot. It has become part of our weekly routine! Our favorites; my oldest son loves the Fiesta Burrito (or build your own!), my favorite is the jalapeño cheddar bagel mission Viejo style (chive cream cheese -- you can pick whatever one you like, avocado, tomato and lemon pepper), my youngest loves the pretty bagels like the boo-ghoul which was orange, purple and green for spooky season and he loves it mission Viejo style, and then my partner loves switching it up and trying new things every-time, he absolutely loves the breakfast sandwiches, the omelettes and the kicken chicken Sammy! Sometimes we will also splurge and get the boys a smoothie, they got a lot of great options. We love our bagels and brew! :) read more

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This place has consistently bad customer service. The food is either good or bad, the bagels are barely toasted as well. The ambiance is nothing to go crazy about. What carries this place is their Kona blended coffee. It's super good but everything else is mid read more

I stopped by Bagels & Brew in Mission Viejo on Wednesday, April 23rd for lunch. While I've grabbed a quick bagel here before, this was my first time visiting during the lunch rush--and wow, it was busy! Seating inside and out was scarce, though I did snag a spot on the patio, which is a really pleasant place to relax and people-watch. I ordered the Bomb French Dip on a French roll with a side of potato salad. French Dips are a personal favorite, so I tend to order them whenever I can--but I wasn't expecting much from a place I had mentally filed under "bagel shop." Let me tell you: this sandwich blew me away. Hearty, juicy, and full of flavor--even before dipping it in the rich au jus. It was simple but executed perfectly. The house-made potato salad was also excellent. If I had to nitpick, the ordering process could use some streamlining. It took a while to make it to the register, and once there, the process was a bit slow. But once you order, service is quick and the staff is polite, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. All in all, I'll definitely be back for lunch. The food is great, the patio is lovely, and it's a great place to just enjoy a meal and unwind. Sorry--no photo this time. The sandwich didn't stand a chance once it hit the table. read more

They don't accept apple pay. Time to evolve, management. People don't always carry cards or cash these days.

To start, the food is really good especially the smoothies. However, I've been here many times now, and almost every visit the service is either very poor or my order is incorrect. A couple of months ago, I ordered the Wipe Out smoothie and waited about 30 minutes for it. It turned out they were calling it under the wrong name. One of the workers eventually came up to me and said he had messed up the name, but there was no apology just a melted smoothie. I usually don't get frustrated by things like this because I understand mistakes happen. Unfortunately, something very similar happened again yesterday, which is why this has become so frustrating. The store was basically empty, yet my order was still messed up. At this point, it feels less like a one-off mistake and more like a lack of communication behind the register and general inattentiveness from the staff especially when there's no apology or acknowledgment. Additionally, my boyfriend and I always order extra cream cheese, and they never include it. Not once even when they say they will. read more

The bagels were pretty good and fresh!! I see why Bagels & Brew is so busy on weekend mornings. It's a cute little shop with indoor and outdoor seating. I'd be more than happy to come back! read more

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BEST bagel place in Oc. All their bagel flavors and cream cheeses hit the spot. No frills, no complaints. Just get the everything bagel with fresh garlic or dill cream cheese. Especially the Bialy bagels! read more

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Love the bagels here! Would love if they would bring back the regular tropical iced tea. Get rid of the green tropical iced tea. read more

Outstanding place I've been coming to on weekends for the four years i have been living here. Fantastic and dedicated team of professionals crushing it with outstanding smoothies and fresh bagels including the unicorn bagels my daughter loves. Highly recommend calling ahead, but regardless their service is outstanding and they'll get you whatever sandwich you need in a timely manner. I also appreciate the brick interior / French cafe artwork ambiance as well as a very spacious patio that has cover in the form of umbrellas at every table. read more

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Ordering was quick and easy despite it being our first time here. We asked the person at the register for recommendations and decided to go with what he chose; the bagels were absolutely delicious and savory. The smoothie very was good as well! Definitely will be coming back again soon. Everything yummy! read more

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These are in my opinion, the best bagels, so flavorful so big!!! My favorite used to be the unicorn bagel with peanut butter, banana and honey . Yuuuuummmmmm! But now , I love the Bialy bagel with herbed cream cheese... And of course, what better to wash that down then the delicious vanilla chai latte ! I am very sad that they closed the location that was the closest to me and Aliso Viejo, so, alas, here, we are in Mission Viejo... this place gets crowded, you've got to come early if you want to get your favorite bagel... they have so many different spreads and breakfast items delicious. Coffee drinks. And they have a rather large outdoor patio or you can bring your dog ... read more

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I have been going to Bagels and Brew for at least 35 years and I can honestly say, they are the best!!! Everything tastes so delicious and fresh EVERY TIME! Everyone who works there is always so welcoming & kind and really makes you feel glad that you came. The staff really go out of their way to be accommodating. On my most recent visit, I realized how much I love the place and thought it was time to let them know! Thanks to all of you for great food & amazing service! read more

Although not crowded on a Monday lunch, it took forever to get a pastrami sandwich which I had to retrieve myself as it sat on the counter! Really poor service. Will not return for an overpriced sandwich. read more

Been here a couple times and always enjoy it. The colorful bagels are so pretty! But the food and drinks are delicious as well. I got the chorizo and potato breakfast bowl and let me just say I haven't stopped thinking about it. It was exceptional! Highly recommend this place! read more

I review this establishment with a disturbed attitude. The food and the service are extremely good and the staff are great. I've eaten here in the mornings several times and left very satisfied. I was here yesterday morning around 9:30. My usual order is always great. As I relate this, please understand when I go someplace to eat, I go to be quiet and enjoy my meal. 'It's my time.' Yesterday, my meal was interrupted by a table of 5 older adults (70+ yo M&F). One particular loud and obnoxious gentleman continued to discuss his politics and disdain with the new administration. I became very uncomfortable trying to eat my bagel breakfast. Two topics that should not be discussed or forced in public are religion and politics. Just my opinion but... I realize the management of this or any other restaurant exists on their satisfied customer. My meal was disrupted but this gentleman and his loud obnoxious rank. My desire to ask him to lower his attitude and tone was overridden by my belief in he has his right to believe what he chooses. However he made my breakfast time extremely uncomfortable for me and I chose to eat quickly and leave. I will remember this guy by site. The next time I go to have a bagel, when I come in - if I see him I will turn around and leave. It amazes me how one or two people can alter one's time because they choose to be rude, loud, obnoxious, and spread vile information. This is a time to heal and this type of rhetoric does not foster peace and healing. I am not one to complain about something without having a solution. A solution I can think of is to put a sign up in your establishment, saying to please refrain from speaking and loud voices regarding politics or religion. read more

This is Mission Viejo's local breakfast and lunch hang out. Lots of varieties of bagels and cream cheese, but we usually get an omelet or sunrise sandwich. So flavorful! Their lunch menu features fantastic sandwiches and salads. Fresh, generous servings. Closes late afternoon. Four stars instead of 5 because they invariably make minor mistakes on our orders. (Like the wrong cheese or bagel). We keep coming back because the food is so good. read more

Exceptional food and service. The breakfast bagel sandwiches are amazing, and it's always fun to get a unicorn bagel just for something different. The workers are always nice and accommodating making this our go-to for breakfast. It's a tiny shop but the turnover at tables is high enough you don't have to wait long. And the patio seating is nice on good weather days. read more

Food is always good, which is why I come. Staff is seriously lacking. Always teenagers working here who couldn't care less, and it shows. If you ask, whats in your garlic and herb cream cheese?, staff smirks and says "garlic and herbs". Clearly not at all prepared to answer any questions about the ingredients for people with dietary restrictions. The correct answer would have been "I'm not sure, but let me go check for you". When you're paying $20/hr for food service employees (because now that's required) might as well hire some capable adults with customer service skills, who have bills to pay and are therefore appreciative to have a job. Not ungrateful teens with bad attitudes. Or at least have an adult manager around so maybe better training would be happening? Never see any adults behind the counter, maybe just the cooks. read more