This is the local bagel spot we tend to frequent when we are looking for a quick and simple breakfast. My rating is based on the general bagel options in Burlingame/San Mateo area, so keep that in mind. Their selection of bagels is pretty good, cream cheeses as well, and breakfast sandwich options too. Not a ton of tables to eat at, just the counter by the front window inside and a couple of tables outside, but we've never really struggled to find a spot to quickly eat our sandwiches. Pros: Quick, good bagels and breakfast sandwiches right off of Burlingame Ave Cons: It's quite warm inside every time we go, so we tend to eat outside read more

Bay Area Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

I really wanted to give this place a better rating. I came here to get me a breakfast before my flight but took about 10 minutes to make my breakfast sandwich. My friend owns a donut shop that serves breakfast sandwiches and he's quick. He makes the sandwich while his cashier takes the orders. They do have a variety of bagels. Their breakfast sandwich are pricy. I'm not from the area but we yelped the closest to where we had to meet up with coworkers in the area. They do have a few seats if you what's to dine in. Other than that easy pickup if you're on the go. Luckily they had parking right in front. read more

Bay Area Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

I was in the area for a meeting and needed a quick breakfast, so decided to go to Bay Area bagels for a breakfast bagel. I ended up going with a jalapeno bagel with cream cheese, egg, and bacon. They went light with the cream cheese, egg was over medium, and the bacon was crispy. The bagel itself was standard, not too hard, not too chewy, and did what it needed to do. The breakfast bagel overall was just ok though. They definitely have raised prices over the years which is to be expected in 2025. $15 after tax and tip for a breakfast bagel is a bit more than I'd like to spend to eat it on a regular basis. Overall, not a bad option if you are looking for a quick bagel breakfast in the area. read more

The bagels here are hearty and come in so many different flavors and varieties. I love that they have a separate fridge for cream cheese tubs to go. When I read that this used to be a House of Bagels, it made so much more sense. I ordered a lox bagel sandwich, and it was just right; no frills, just the right amount of cream cheese, and a touch of capers. The price for 2 breakfast bagels was steep ($25-30 from what I recall), but you know what you are getting into at a bagel shop in Burlingame. Parking is super easy to find; metered parking right up in front with a new lot being built across the way. read more

My wife and I wanted to celebrate our 10 year anniversary by ordering in :) We were met with disappointment and disgust by receiving a cinnamon roll with mold on it. We do not recommend this place, even if they claim to be in business for 40 years "with experience". As a food delivery driver myself, I don't understand why there's always a lot of people going in and out of there after this experience. I'm not trying to bash on the business. I tried calling multiple times to let them know to check their rolls but was met with an "enter your code" message after the rings instead of the option of leaving a voicemail. The email was about deliveries instead of the business. We are not looking into catering options, but instead just trying to talk to an actual person. Again, this was for my wife's and I's 10 year anniversary; in which we were just trying to order a delivery and were met with disappointment and disgust. read more

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We only stopped in Burlingame for a quick bite on the way back to the airport. I decided Bagels sounded good. It's a tiny space. There is no air conditioning in the tiny space, and the heat almost knocked me over in there. Limited seating too, although I wouldn't have wanted to eat in there as it was oppressively hot. There was an extensive selection of toppings for your bagel. There is no bathroom. I had to walk to a nearby Starbucks. I find that ridiculous frankly, as i was bursting. My tuna salad bagel was so good though. I'd never considered tuna salad on a bagel before but when I saw it on the menu, immediately selected it. We ate outside, in a sliver of shade right up against the wall. Could be improved read more

Local bagel place, with a stand at the Sunday farmers' market selling bagels. It's always nice to have a place like this locally, because who doesn't love a simple bagel sandwich? They have lot of concoctions and specialty sandwiches, basically every ingredient you can imagine, in every kind of combination you can imagine. Depending on your own preferences and whether you have decision paralysis, it could be pretty great! Ultimately, I just find regular bagel places in the Bay Area not that good having lived in the east coast. This definitely isn't a Boichik. But, it's a decent place to have in your own town. read more

Decent bagel store that has a lot of options or create your own. Small local business near the downtown. It is older and looks a little run down. read more

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I brought my family to try this place. After spending a min or two looking at the menu board I realized there were no prices on the menu. I asked how much the Cobb was. The worker told me the price of a regular sandwich. So I asked again how much a Cobb was, and where do I find the prices? He said it's on the printed menus. So I grab a printed menu and step aside to study it. Not a single price on there either. So I ask the worker again where the prices are on the menu. He says which item do you want to know? I'll look it up by ringing it up and cancelling the order. This is beyond stupid. I'm never going back. I'd give zero stars if I could. read more

Here is a clear, direct Google review you can post: I ordered a croissant to go, and the experience was genuinely disappointing. On the very first bite, it tasted old and borderline rotten. It was clear the pastry was not fresh, and the flavor was unpleasant enough that I couldn't finish it. This left me feeling misled about the quality of what I was buying. I expected a simple, fresh pastry, but what I received fell far below basic standards. I hope the store takes better care with freshness going forward. read more

Bagel tasted delicious. Service was quick I placed an order through the website. It's like a mom and pop bagel shop in Burlingame. read more

Bay Area Bagels - Lox Bagel Sandwich with bacon on a jalapeno bagel - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

We came here on a weekend morning and beat the rush, sort of. We called to place our order around 8:30 am but they were already out of everything bagels. However when we got there it was just before a rush of people. They did have whole wheat everything, which I tried, and it was fine. The bagel tasted a little more like bread with spices on the them. They were small and missing the softness of a bagel on the inside and the crunch of the bagel on the outside. But otherwise the everything spices were pretty on point. The egg in their breakfast sandwiches was pretty good, and they were pretty generous with their bacon, almost too generous. We ordered a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a plain bagel, and egg and cheese on whole wheat everything, and a garlic bagel with cream cheese -- at a little over $26, it was on the pricier side. Overall we thought the bagels were fine but it's not our favorite bagel place. read more

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Bay Area Bagel Place is hands down one of the best spots for bagels! The bagels are always fresh, perfectly chewy, and packed with flavor. On top of that, the workers are so sweet and kind they really make you feel welcome the moment you walk in. Just a tip: make sure to go early because they run out of bagels fast (that's how good they are!). Definitely worth the trip every time. read more

Accidentally stumbled on this place and glad we did. Their toasted bagels with schemers hit the spot. Loved the traditional sesame, and was surprised how good the toasted jalapeño with jalapeño cream cheese was. Even my picky teen liked it. read more

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I am a bagel snob and having eaten many New York bagels while I used to visit there regularly on business, I am kinda spoiled when it comes to bagels. Being a Burlingame resident for over 20 years, I am surprised I had never been here until two days ago. I used to frequent Noah's bagels in San Mateo, now my former go-to place for bagels. The bagels at Bay Area Bagels are better than Noah's with toppings on both sides. My favorite bagels are everything ( they call it all in one here) and garlic. Both are excellent. So glad I found a very good bagel place nearby. Now this is my go-to bagel shop. Saves me a hike to Noah's in San Mateo. read more

Poor service, stale bagels, stale ingredients. Wish there was something better to report!

I'm not sure if I like the glass display. They used to stay warmer in the baskets. Now they don't stay as warm in the glass display. I still love their bagels with butter or cream cheese!!! I would eat their bagels every day if I could. Sometimes, I get the day old bagels and just pop them in the microwave with some drinking water on the bottom of the plate to make it softer. read more

Bay Area Bagels - Bagel Menu with updated pricing - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

Im sad this place has gotten so bad. Went today and got an assortment of bagel sandwiches and honestly not one of them was good. It's way too much cheap cream cheese, not enough toppings and lack of flavor. The worst part was I saw the guy in the back drop a bagel on the ground and then put it back in the bin. Big no thank you. read more

IV been coming to this bagel spot for years. It used to be so good. I moved out of Burlingame so don't go as much anymore. This morning I ordered a dozen bagels and cream cheese $34. Went home to make a bagel and every bagel was hard and cold. Almost seemed like day old bagels. $34 for bagels we should be getting fresh food. Very disappointed and likely won't go back. read more

I can't believe I haven't done a review for Bay Area bagels !!! They are the best of the best !!! I love all the different breakfast bagels and sandwich options they have so delicious !! Staff is super sweet and attentive love their customer service Everything is fresh and delicious I personally like their cheddar jalapeño bagel breakfast sandwich so delicious All the creme cheese options are great can't wait to come back read more

Bay Area Bagels - Love love love this place - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Lots of nice bagel options. Huge menu with helpful pictures and descriptions. Nothing particularly aesthetic about the place - very straight forward. The counter service was pretty slow but the wait for our food was alright. The bagel sandwiches we got were just okay. The bagel could've been toasted, and the egg inside could've used seasoning. Paid nearly $10 for a mediocre bagel sandwich I could've made at home. 3.4/5 overall read more

Bay Area Bagels - #17 on pumpernickel - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

My review is based off of a delivery service and not the actual shop. The bagels arrived warm, with nice crust on the outside and soft dough on the inside. The real star of the food experience was the cream cheese. For 4 bagels, 4 oz of 2 cream cheeses was more than enough. Veggie cream cheese: classic white cream cheese base with fresh carrots and bell peppers. This style of cream cheese can't be beat! Lox cream cheese: real lox intertwined with cream cheese and I think there were some onions? All I know is that it was delicious and I couldn't help but get more. I'm coming back to this place to buy cream cheese specifically. I hope they never stop selling! read more

Best bagel spot on the Peninsula. #4 is fire w some hot sauce. Auntie in the back chefs it up and it's DELICIOUS. Love this place!!!!

After double checking with me twice that I got poppyseed with lox they gave me the wrong kind of bagel. I did not care for the texture either it felt a few days old. read more

Bay Area Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

Ordered for take out : bagel and lox sandwich : one with their all in one (everything) bagel and the other with jalapeño bagel! Quick and easy. By the time I left San Mateo after my workout to Burlingame it was all ready to go! Staff attentive and friendly - asked for ID to ensure it was right person picking up. Their bagels are delicious and our sandwich today was actually juicy from the ripe tomatoes and still delicious! This place is definitely our go to bagel place! Easy and convenient access and plenty of street parking! Felt very safe without COVID standards in place as well. read more

Bay Area Bagels - Bagel and lox sandwich take out / pickup! - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

I ordered off this place for delivery and when my food came one of my bagels was wet and soggy and looked like some dropped it in water before giving it out, the thing fell apart in my hands it was so soggy and the other sandwich I got had a really disgusting dish soap taste or like a cleaning spray, I'm pretty sure it was contaminated with something which makes it even more awful read more

How do you forget the salmon for a lox bagel ($9.50).. the pink thing in the bagel is not salmon, it is tomato. Ordered this via DoorDash, hoping to get a refund. Edit: 50% refund for a vegetable bagel... jeez read more

Bay Area Bagels - Lox Bagel Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

I had been craving bagels non stop for several weeks, so I bit the bullet and ordered a bunch from Bay Area Bagels through DoorDash early on a Sunday morning. Mission accomplished - itch has been scratched! We got a hodgepodge of bagel treats: - egg bagel with cream cheese - cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese - whole wheat bagel with peanut butter and jam - blueberry bagel - cheese bagel (I ate this one with hummus - so good!) Bagels arrived hot, fresh, chewy, crisp, and perfectly "bagel-y." I loved the textures and flavors. I can't wait to order from them again! I might be having bagels for breakfast, lunch, and dinner today, and I'm totally fine with that. I keep smelling the blueberry bagel every time I walk into the kitchen, and it's taking every fiber of my self control not to scarf it. read more

Bay Area Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

So I was super excited to try this place out. I don't have bagels often, it's a treat for me. So I was pretty bummed when my bagel sandwich came with a stale bagel. I would expect if a restaurant has 'bagel' in the name, they would take pride in making amazing, fresh bagels! This bagel was at least a day or so old. Disappointing. read more

Completely fine bagel here, especially for the price. Sesame with lox shmear and it was perfectly nice. I think the bagel on its own is lacking flavor and bite. But I call New Jersey home so to compare, isn't right. Honestly, I get burned out on EVERYTHING being artisan. Ordinary bagels here, no doubt. I'll have another here again. read more

Worst service and even worse food. I'd rather get bagels at the grocery store than spend money here. They were out of the bagels I ordered and instead of asking me (while I stood in front of them waiting) they replaced them with plain bagels. Do yourself a favor and take your business anywhere else that is local! read more

Every 6-months or so, I'll be in Burlingame getting my Subaru serviced at Putnum. Why am I down here when I live in Pleasant Hill? It's a long story, but let's just say I'm willing to travel the extra mile for a good price and service when the local option is not quite up to the task. Between dropping off the car and picking it up, I have a couple hours to kill. What I do is walk up and down (and sideways) the main shopping street, and end up at Bay Area Bagels for a few boiled (not steamed) selections (with a container of low-fat smear) to take home. Unfortunately, my part of the East Bay doesn't have a bagel shop (or Cheeseboard), so one must take advantage when the opportunity presents. The shop is relatively small and busy when I've been in on a Friday or Saturday morning. Service can be a little uneven, but it's a friendly place worthy of hanging around a bit. The bagels themselves are good, but not special enough to make a special trip. But as they say: Location - Location - Location. I'll be back later this week, because of some warranty work over a Putnum. read more

Okay, seriously? How can you have a bagel shop with bad bagels...I don't understand. Like chain bagel shops are better than this. Here I was, all excited to order my Saturday morning bagels. Ordered them thru Grubhub for pick up. If I pick them up myself, they'll be even fresher right? No wait time. But nope. I've never been this upset over spending money on food I literally had to throw away. The bagel was borderline inedible, stale tasting that I just had to toss it. I ordered two bagel sandwiches. Lox and white fish. Lox came w veggies, cream cheese and was on a pumpernickel...the fav bagel flavor. White fish also came w veggies, and was on a tomato basil bagel. Btw the two, I planned to save half of each and try one half of each that morning. One bite into the lox had me thinking, no way. Then a bite into the white fish and it was even worse. I had to throw away the white fish one. It wasn't worth saving any part of. As for the lox, I only took out the lox and tossed everything else. Whyyyy?? The reviews for this place weren't great, but I wanted to give it a try. Now I know why. Will never be returning. 1 Star. read more

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They bagels are very good and I used to love going here in the mornings. Lately however, the Latin lady at front counter just radiates anger. She is so unpleasant and sour. Originally I chalked it up to her having a bad day but each time I've come in she is just awful and it's obvious she hates being there and dealing with the public. I'm not sure if she is the owner or manager but even while I'm waiting I notice she is particular rude to Asian customers. Again, the bagels are great but I won't be going back anymore because of her attitude which is a same as I was a regular. Side note, always check your receipt as what she inputs into their system seems to be purposely over charged when compared to the menu and costs shown. read more

I was impressed!!! My boss picked up a huge pink box of these carb loaded guys and brought them to work. I popped them in the toaster and cranked up the heat, because I like it extra toasted. Then, I slathered that baby with some whipped cream cheese and there you have it, a high caloric dense meal. Honestly, treat yo' self. It's worth the calories to savor the soft, chewy, and crunchy bagel with smooth whipped cream cheese. As I viewed the pictures on this yelp page, they've got some serious lunch sandwiches going on. The salmon bagel looked delish!!! I would most def' pay a visit to this shop for some lunchtime eats. read more

The bagels are almost always old and dry. They almost never get our relatively simple order correct. We've been ordering from here for a while (since before COVID) and it's always been this way. When it is good, the order is correct and the bagel is fresh, it's really good. But the inconsistency is so frustrating, we have given up. read more

Never really liked bagels and always thought they were hard/stale but the pizza bagels here changed my opinion on bagels. They were $, so very affordable! I would come back here again if I had the opportunity to. read more

I visit the shop at least twice a week and I have to say, the Latina woman working the cash register is so incredibly rude. I don't expect fine customer service but the attitude she cops out is so unbearable that I don't want to frequent the shop anymore. Also, they charge me $8+ for a plain bagel with bacon. The bacon add WAS +$2.00. So a plain bagel ($1.5) + bacon does not add up to $8. Can someone explain that to me, please? read more

The place opens early to accommodate the high schoolers, business patrons commuting on their way to work, local businesses, and just anyone in need of breakfast bundled in a delicious bagel. They compete with Starbucks and Peet's Coffee, whom both offer bagels, which would lead One to believe, how can just a bagel place be open and the longevity and security for its business is just as busy as when it first opened. Well, come in and try it! They have a menu which displays what it will look like. Your typical other baked goods inside a display case normally kept as reasonably clean as possible, and plenty of different beverages for quench that thirst and appetite. The seating: two couples tables out front wipes down but used frequently, so it wouldn't hurt to wipe it yourself, and a few tables located near the entrance and a wall supported bar-standing-type dinning available for those that just wish to eat quickly and chat with the norms that walk through here. This place is the distinct definition of a "hole-in-the-wall," and allows for locals and tourist and new comers to enjoy the rich delicacy that Burlingame's culture has to offer. You would be impressed with how delicious the food will set your day off right. Just be nice and make sure you clarify if if you the your food fresh or heated up to warm or hot. Please come and enjoy! read more

Bay Area Bagels - Leave it to me, I'll cover it! Wait I left my wallet at home and I never used Apple Pay! Good lord! - Bagels Near Me - Burlingame, California

This place hits the spot for a nicely toasted bagel with cream cheese! I was in dire need of a blueberry bagel and I'm glad Bay Area Bagels delivered. I placed my order via Door Dash and the order arrived warm, nicely wrapped and with a nice side of cream cheese. I am excited to have them for breakfast again tomorrow! read more