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    Boil & Bake

    4.3 (892 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    The Dodger on everything bagel and fresh orange juice.
    Nathaniel E.

    Delicious bagel! The smoked salmon was fresh, bagel had the right amount of chew and overall very happy I found this place. It's just down the street on Bristol from South Coast Plaza. I will happily come back and try more of their bagels.

    Fully loaded lox
    Katrina C.

    Really great service, the food came out insanely fast. The bagel itself was so rly good, crispy outside, soft inside. Very fresh micro greens as well which I loved. Side note: orange juice was amazing

    Laura C.

    Ordered the sage and it was delicious. Extra toasted was an option, thank god! Would 100% get it again. Line went fast.

    The Dodger - so fresh so good

    This was hands down the BEST lox and bagel I've ever had! And the amazing part? The bagels are sourdough so good. We even met the owner, who was super nice and welcoming. There was a line, but don't let that discourage you, it moves quickly! Once we ordered, our food was out in about 5 minutes.

    Tiffany P.

    I really love the vibe and ambiance here. There's a large outdoor seating area, and I appreciated that they have a self-serve station with water, napkins, and utensils. It makes everything feel casual and convenient. I forgot the name of the bagel we ordered, but it was the lox bagel with all the toppings. I really enjoyed the overall flavor and the combination of toppings, but the bagel itself was a little too hard for my personal taste. It was quite chewy and difficult to bite through. The salmon also had a slightly fishy taste, although the cream cheese was excellent and tied everything together nicely. I'd definitely come back to try one of their regular bagels since I liked the vibe of the restaurant. I think something simple, like a bagel with cream cheese and egg, might be better.

    Terry R.

    WOW! Boil & Bake is a lesson in how to do a bagel right! The name says it all..boil to achieve the traditional dense and chewy interior and glossy exterior. Then bake in the oven to golden brown perfection. So go ahead and try every bagel..you will not be disappointed! And because being an overachiever is what Boil & Bake does well, they also make an AMAZING horchata latte! The bagel is complimented nicely by super friendly service and a lovely, covered outdoor seating area. Well done Boil & Bake!

    The Bella
    Bree A.

    Boil & Bake! Probably one of the best bagel shops in OC, Everything here is made fresh and they support local coffee roasters. They have all types of bagels but I am pretty sure they specialize in LOX Bagels. My go to order is the The Bella. The Bella is so delicious and the portion size is pretty large as well. Everything is well balanced from the juicy hierloom tomatoes, the tangy capers, the fresh crunch of the the red onion with a little dash of seasoning and drizzle of the fat gold olive oil. Each bite better than the next. The flavors and service is consistent. They get pretty busy, however, the line goes by fairly quickly, there is minimal seating inside. They have a decent size patio, Once they bring your order out the rest of the experience is self service.

    The New Yorker
    Min Z.

    Love to come here for a relaxing morning at their outdoor patio with fresh bagels and orange juice. The Fish Plate comes with 2 bagels of your choice and large lox plate which can be shared within group for you to make your own fully loaded lox bagel. Get the New Yorker or the OG if you love protein. The place can get very busy towards later morning as the line can go all the way out of the store, but the staff is efficient with taking the orders while answering the questions to help people choose

    The Bob & Larry Sandwich - $14
    Jaclyn M.

    I came in around 10 AM. There was a line of five people. The service was exceptional. Their outdoor seating area is cute, and though most tables were occupied, the turnover was quick. No coffee refills, and the dine-in mugs are relatively small. This trendy venue is certainly worth exploring; however, the pricing may not accommodate daily visits.

    The dodger on everything (top right) + the santa monica (bottom left)
    Sophia Y.

    YUM! Had a great first time here at Boil & Bake. There was a line out the door this Saturday morning, but it moved steadily. You order with the cashier and you can either dine-in (patio or a few 2-top tables right by their front window) or do take-out! Service was friendly, food came out within less than 8-10 minutes, water/utensils/napkins are self-serve, I believe you leave your tray at the table and their fast employees wipe and buss tables down for the next diners to come and enjoy! Note: they do not allow for table saving, so you have to order first before securing a table. They do not allow for modifications (it says so on their menu), but they do allow for you to TAKE OFF items! We got the dodger & the santa monica, both on an everything bagel and really enjoyed them. Super yummy, i REALLY loved the chive cream cheese and the lemon provided to squeeze on our delicious lox bagels. Can't wait to come by and discover the rest of their menu! Fy

    Santa Monica
    Emily C.

    I wanted to try out a new bagel spot and this place did not disappoint. The service there is amazing. I let the cashier know that it was my first time at the store and she immediately spoke to me about their sourced ingredients, recommendations, and popular items on the menu. For this reason, I already had such an easy time ordering. The servers were kind when providing us with our meal. I also absolutely loved their horchata cold brew. I did not have to add anything else to it since it was so delicious by itself. The bagel I chose was Santa Monica and the portion was filling and tasty. The inside of the space was clean and had enough seating for everyone. Parking on the outside is very easy to access as well with plenty of space!!! Great find

    Boil & Basic
    Teagan T.

    According to Reddit, Boil & bake is the best bagel spots around. But in reality I think people get swept up with how much they have to work for a proper bite of bagel. No matter what you order, you better make sure to bring ALL the most sturdy of teeth and gum so you can really chew the sourdough from these bagels. If the waiting in line didn't get you, everything else including having been dusted by all the seeds and everything on anything but a plain bagel- then you have more patience and time than I do. I love the design of this place and how hipster it seemed but my teeth are getting older by the day and do not appreciate my elderly abuse by putting them through the chewy ringer.

    Salmon on a bagel
    Haley B.

    I'm drooling just looking at the photo of this bagel again. This place was sooooooooooo delicious! So fresh! Will 100% be coming back again! They have a cute patio to sit on. Staff are friendly. All the bagels are made in house. Super good.

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    Ask the Community - Boil & Bake

    Their menu says that they decline modifications - does that mean you can't ask for something to not be included in the order?

    pretty sure it means that you cant ask for sausage instead of bacon on the sandwich. or at least i think!!!

    If I place my order online, where do I go to pick up at the counter so that someone will hand me my order?

    Pick up is at the same cashier. I have walked directly to the cashier (essentially skipping anyone in line) and gotten my order in about 30 seconds.

    Do you guys serve GF bagels?

    No, not yet.

    Do they sell bagels alone, by the dozen? (No CC, not sandwiches)

    Yes! They sell just bagels. But I highly recommend their Cream cheese you can get a tub. Its very good!

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