I visited Boil & Bake with my sister for brunch on a Sunday. Parking was easy because there's a lot right in front of the building. We waited in line to order for about 20 mins, but our orders didn't take too long to come out. I appreciate that the offer sourdough bagels & how friendly the staff was. I ordered the lox & my sister got the o.g. We both really enjoyed our bagels & would visit again to try their other options! read more

Boil & Bake - the lox + the o.g. - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Probably not the greatest sp to visit if you're on a time crunch before your flight, but I do like that this bagel place is near the airport! I stood in line at 9:40 am near the "No Smoking and Loitering" sign and waited about 30 minutes to get my food to go. I ordered the Santa Monica Sandwich with an everything bagel. Everything tasted pretty fresh and the bagel was pretty airy and flavorful from the seasonings. read more

Boil & Bake - Merch - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Boil & Bake has the BEST bagel sandwiches in OC! Unfortunately they don't have online ordering on the weekend, but the line wasn't too bad on a Saturday morning. We spent about 30 minutes total, from getting in line to receiving our food. The quality of the ingredients is top notch. Yes, the prices are high, but the lox and smoked salmon are fantastic. We got The Lox ($17) and The Dodger ($17) and I would be hard-pressed to choose one over the other, as they were both excellent. It definitely felt like a treat. I love their bagels, but at $4 each, I can't bring myself to buy singles to take home. There's limited seating inside and an outdoor patio. Boil & Bake will be expanding into the space next door and should have a lot more dining room. read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Not just social media hype, however, the social media hype does ruin the experience. The line was very long, it went out the door and into the outdoor seating area. It took around 20 minutes in line and about 10 -15 minutes to get our bagels and coffee. We decided to take them home instead of eating at the cafe. The seating area is fairly large but the amount of people made it hard to find a spot to sit down. Lots of peoples with dogs in the seating area which is cool as someone who loves dogs. But I didn't love that they were inside the cafe at some points, The bagels are really good. I got the lary special. It was really good and fresh but they had ran out of the micro greens and they still charged me the same. The iced coffee is basic. For the wait in line, the price, and the coffee, it was pretty good. I wouldn't mind going back and trying more options. read more

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And here I thought I couldn't get a solid lox bagel outside of NYC. The Santa Monica on a cheese fresno bagel.. chef's kiss. The house-cured salmon was tender, fresh, and savory without the salty fishiness that some lox tend to have. Its softness was perfectly contrasted by the crunchy cucumbers, pickled onions, and radish. The line was out the door but moved pretty fast and food came out fast too. read more

Boil & Bake - Santa Monica - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I am a bagel snob and have been to bagel places all over the country. My house locations in Tennessee and Illinois were based on the availability of top notch bagels. I have one every morning when I read the paper on my iPad. I stumbled upon Boil and Bake when I was looking up the closest location of Shirley's Bagels to John Wayne when I arrived there this morning. It was actually mentioned in one of the Shirley's reviews. Naturally, I had to look up Boil and Bake.... And the rest is history...... I arrived at 10 AM on Tuesday and there was no line. I just walked up and ordered. My go to is an everything. I also wanted to try the Parmesan and pepper. I got them both with just butter and extra toasted. The gentleman running the register was happy I asked about that because I wanted them slightly brown, not just warmed up. The extra toasting was needed. I also ordered an unsweetened iced tea. They came out super buttery, so I had to flip them to let them drain a little. They also had some large flaked salt on top of the butter. I'm not sure if the butter was unsalted or they were just putting extra salt on top of the salted butter. Visually they were gorgeous, packed with toppings: top, bottom, sides, everywhere! The boiling produces a thick chewy skin while the inside was dense yet soft. The first bite was shockingly good! I mean like really incredible! The toppings, the chewy skin, the butter with the salt, the extra toasting which caramelized the edge were all working in harmony to produce the best bagel experience I have ever had in my entire life, and I am old! Everything bagel toasted with butter was $6.00. It's worth double that. After I ate the whole everything I went to town on the Parmesan and pepper. It was another almost religious experience! Super friendly and professional service! The only bummer was that the iced tea was small and there were no refills. I refilled my tea with the water that was provided free outside. If you're not going to offer refills, it would be very helpful to offer a large size tea. The overall experience? Incredible. read more

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We went here for lunch! There was quite a line when we arrived. The staff was so attentive to us, they let us taste the horchata cold brew before purchasing the full cup! We both got the classic bagel and subbed out the original cream cheese with chive cream cheese! Each bite was perfection. Great place for a casual meal and they plenty of outdoor seating. read more

Boil & Bake - Lox bagel - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Boil & Bake is conveniently located in Costa Mesa adjacent to Newport Beach and John Wayne Airport. Expect to wait in line for at least half an hour because this place is very popular. I ordered the Santa Monica, a lox sandwich that is not open face. I really enjoyed it and felt it was decently priced at $14. The staff are friendly, and the food did not take too long to come out. I did not dine in, but it looks like a great brunch spot for small groups of people. It looks like they will be expanding into the space next door. If you are in the OC and love bagels, Boil & Bake is definitely worth a visit. read more

Boil & Bake - Santa Monica | Scallion Chive Cream Cheese, House-Cured Lox, Pickled Onion, Salted Cucumber & Radish, Capers, Dill, Lemon - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Heard about this shop opening through a food blogger I follow on Insta. I was in Costa Mesa recently and decided to check it out. I'm glad I did because these are the best Cali style bagels I've had! Definitely wouldn't mind having these again any day! read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I thought this place was going to be really good because of the hype. Maybe I waited too long to eat my bagel (5 mins after picking it up) but it was the hardest and roughest thing I've ever eaten. If I go back I think I'd prefer one of the open face bagels. Not busy on a Tuesday afternoon. Seating available. read more

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Yummy bagels! We got the Plain Jane, Deli Classic, and the OG bagels. Everything was so good. The outside of the bagels were perfectly crispy while the interior was fluffy and soft. The only thing I would criticize is there was too much cream cheese on the Plain Jane which took away from the taste of the bagel. Although, if you like a lot of cream cheese, you'll like this bagel. The Deli Classic had a lot of smoked salmon and the OG was also stacked with scrambled eggs and flavorful sausage. I honestly just really love bagels so I loved this spot :) Ratings Plain Jane: 4/5 Deli Classic: 4/5 OG: 4/5 read more

Boil & Bake - Plain Jane, OG, Deli Classic - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We stopped for breakfast at Boil and Bake because it was near where we were staying near SNA. They had a large parking lot and a very long line. It ended up being around 11am when we went, which I guess isn't really breakfast anymore. It seems like most customers are young adults. I think a lot of them were college students. The inside is cutesy. I like the ambiance and decor and there are tables to eat at outside. Even though there are a lot of tables, they were all full because this place is so popular. We waited about 30-45 minutes in line on a Sunday and right as we made it to the counter, they had run out of Lox. They still had smoked salmon, though, which I know is different, but I couldn't explain to you the difference. We got two sandwiches to share,the one with smoked salmon and the OG (egg, cheese and house made longanisa). We had wanted the open faced bagels, but because the lox was out of stock we had to go with our second choices. I thought the OG was king of bland without the yummy green sauce that it came with. I think I'm used to the Filipino version of longanisa, because I thought for a second that I had ordered the wrong thing and I was eating regular sausage. Anyway, it was good, but you have to eat it with the sauce. The smoked salmon sandwich was really good. I loved the tomato and dill and capers. You can order your open faced bagels or sandwiches on any of their bagels, but they had already run out of all the cheese bagels for the day I guess because that wasn't an option anymore. Although the bagel sandwiches we got were good, single ("loosie") bagels will cost you $4-$5 a pop. I don't think I'm that much of a bagel connoisseur to know the difference between a good and a great bagel. For 3 people (2 breakfast sandwiches, a cinnamon roll and an orange juice), we spent $50+, so this is kind of an expensive place. Like another reviewer said, I don't think it's worth the price and it's definitely not worth the wait. :/ The orange juice was super fresh and delicious. They also offer coffee drinks and matcha, as well as quite a few unique canned beverages. Overall, I'd probably come back if I found myself in the area very early in the morning and didn't have to wait. read more

Yummy bagels!! These bagels were filling and topped with a lot of flavors. Great spot for when you want a fancier bagel with toppings rather than a simple cream cheese. They are sourdough bagels I believe (website says naturally leavened) so they are a bit chewier. read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I hadn't been here in quite some time? And it was just as good as always! My favorite is The Heirloom on a White Cheddar Jalapeno bagel. It sounds simple but packed with so much flavor. I ordered my food to go, and it was perfectly packed, open faced and stayed fresh until I got home. The capers and lemon with a pinch of salt comes together so well. Weekends do get busy so be patient but it's worth the wait! read more

Boil & Bake - The Heirloom - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time trying this place, and WOW. I get why lots of people RAVE about this place. I got the MF and lemme tell you oMFg it was SO GOOD. I got the sandwich with my choice of a white cheddar jalapeño bagel. The egg was perfectly cooked. When I tell you that I love a runny/yolky egg it was RUN-NY. The maple fennel sausage was so flavorful and delicious and the cheese was perfectly melted. I love how well the flavors of this bagel sandwich paired well with their sweet onion aleppo aioli. It's a little spicy and adds a little kick to the sandwich, but I can handle a little spice. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. read more

Boil & Bake - The M.F. - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My favorite BEC in OC. Stopped by today because I saw they were open on Xmas Eve! Got my usual NYer on a plain bagel. I realized that the bacon might be my favorite part. You can taste the quality and it almost has a smokey flavor that makes you want to eat 10 strips of it. Overall incredible sandwich and great bagels read more

Boil & Bake - New Yorker - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

More like 3.5, so rounding up to give the benefit of the doubt. I will preface that this place is above average for Cali bagels but average/below avg for NYC standards. Fully loaded lox - the cucumbers really weren't pickled. The lox had great texture but the taste was not strong enough to shine through with the rest of the toppings. I would have preferred a "tastier" lox. Couldn't taste the lox even after removing the toppings. The bagel in itself is solid, has that nice chewy texture but still airy enough . Bottom line: will scratch the bagel craving but definitely do NOT wait in a prolonged line here (I've seen the line wrap around to the eating area on a Sunday read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Such a great bagel spot! Located near SNA airport. There's a reason there's always a line, it's that good and fresh! Food was great, service was efficient and employees are kind and attentive. The outdoor patio has a nice ambiance, be careful for pigeons though, I will say this time there were significantly less pigeons, don't feed the birds! Food was a 10/10, will go back! read more

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Got the OG and it's 10/10 - loved the sourdough white cheddar and jalapeño bagel. We went around 9:30 and were able to order and sit within about 10-15 minutes. read more

Boil & Bake - The OG - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Boil & Bake did not disappoint! I ordered the Green Eggs & Ham bagel and it was absolutely delicious. The bagel was perfectly chewy and everything was seasoned so well. You can really tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully put together. Definitely a must-try if you're a bagel lover -- I'll for sure be coming back to try more items on the menu! and it was a very nice and clean area we sat outside. And the service was great we got our ordered in a short amount of time read more

Boil & Bake - The New Yorker and Greens, Egg &Ham - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Foods: East Village & The O.G Price: $14 (+1 for White Cheddar Jalepeno) Overall: Decided to go on a Thursday morning before my flight (I attempted to go on Mother's Day 1pm and they were all sold out!!) so this was my 2nd attempt. No line at all and the option of bagels all look good! Decided that I wanted to Lox Bagel so i chose the East Village! It came out hot and I knew that it was going to be delicious. They also have hot sauce to pair and I really like the original. Def would come back here to try other types of bagels . read more

Boil & Bake - Menu - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Small bagel shop with a nice, rustic outside seating. I love how they have a self serve station offering two types of hot sauce (both were good). They offer a few different bagel flavors, a limited pastry selection, and only two types of cream cheese (plain and scallion chive). One notable bagel they had was the cacio e pepe bagel which was yummy. - fully loaded lox: 7.5/10. this open face bagel is very delicious with the perfect balance of salty and tangy as the microgreens on top are seasoned well. They go light on the cream cheese. However, $20 for a lox bagel is very steep. - boil and basic: 7.5/10. basic bagel sandwich with a side of "smoky ketchup" which is basically BBQ sauce. - the O.G.: 7.7/10. Same as the boil and basic but with a sausage patty. The aji verde sauce that came on the side made this bagel tastier! I would get this one for that sauce. - cinnamon knot: 8.5/10. Surprisingly, this was the best of all the things I ate! The texture and sweetness of this pastry was delicious. It was soft and easy to pull apart. Wish they warmed it up, but it was still very yummy. Overall, the bagels are good/decent but not enough to justify the prices in my opinion. No bagel should cost $20! They also don't have a wide variety of bagels and cream cheeses to choose from which I would prefer. All of their menu items are very similar and pretty much taste the same. Good, but not worth the hype! Definitely something you try for the experience/popularity. Good for vibes/atmosphere. read more

Boil & Bake - cinnamon knot, loaded lox bagel, o.g., boil and basic - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I paid almost $60 for two bagel sandwiches and a drink after tip. Wild pricing. Won't be coming back, especially when east coast bagel is closer to me. read more

Would HIGHLY recommend the cinnamon twist and a deli classic with the everything bagel. Not sure if we're able to ask to get the cinnamon twist to get warmed but regardless, it was tasty. The smoked salmon with the cream cheese was fantastic. I'd rate it a 9/10. The heirloom was overpowered by the tomato. I wouldn't get it again but wouldn't say it was bad. I'd rate it a 5/10. The vibes were amazing with majority outdoor seating with limited indoor seating. The indoor seating was mostly with high chairs. There was also easy to find parking. We were able to get the food fairly fast. I'd recommend coming here! read more

Boil & Bake - Cinnamon Twist - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Boil and Bake is the neighborhood bagel shop that brings community together with the freshest bagels and creative flavors. The Lox bagel on an everything bagel was a hearty combination as all of the ingredients came together tastefully. The house-cured Lox tasted too fishy, but the tang and seasonings from the lemon juice and dill made it better. The Heirloom bagel was a more fitting flavor combination as it was very vibrant and zesty. The bagels were hard, but Layla's bagels' are even tougher. I love the atmosphere and service of Boil and Bake! read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

One word could be used to describe this place: interesting. The bagels are very chewy to the point where my jaw was a little tired chewing. That being said, the menu is on the limited side and they specialize in savory than sweet bagels. We tried the through the garden bagel and the simple Sam with blueberry jam. Both bagels were pretty good. The flavors definitely complemented the bagel well. The simple Sam was also good, although I could have done with a few more fruit flavors because I feel like the flavor wears off after the first half of the bagel is done. Overall, the flavors were good, bagels too chewy, and the line was very long, but I'm sure it's worth a try for bagel fanatics! read more

Boil & Bake - Simple Sam with blueberry jam - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Service is very friendly and there is an outdoor patio with string lights that is so cute! food comes out fast and there is self service utencils/water. Bagels sold out around 2pm on a saturday so be cautious of that. Got the lox and east village. The bagels might be better fresh (earlier on) but the toppings and cream cheese are fresh read more

Boil & Bake - open face loaded lox and east village - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Don't come on the weekends, unless you have time to wait. The lines are long, on the weekend. I came one Saturday morning, and the line was 20 people deep. I decided to come back on a weekday morning, when it was less of a 10 minute wait. There's plenty of parking spots in the area. There's not a lot of space inside the store, if you're waiting for your order. The cashier wasn't that friendly. Maybe it was because he couldn't hear my friend when she first started ordering. Plus, she didn't know which bagel type she wanted with her order. I feel like they want you to know your order right now. They have a small menu, located at the entrance. There's a larger menu by the cash register. He was friendly though, to the people after us gushing over the bagels. Keep in mind that substitutes or modifications cannot be made to your order. We ordered 4 bagels, and the wait wasn't too long. However, the price for these bagels was expensive. It was $65 for 4 bagels. Special bagels are a $1 extra. We ordered 3 special bagels for our order. We took our order home. The ingredients are fresh, since the ingredients are locally sourced. The ingredients flavors were delicious. Note if you have sensitive teeth, stay away from these bagels! I felt that the bagel was tough and chewy. I had to chomp down on the bagels. I though the special bagel flavor was muted. I thought the bagels were a bit dry. The ingredients and sauce helped with that dryness. Maybe I'll come back to check out the different bagel types. It's not a bad shop, since the ingredients are delicious. I'm just uncertain about the service and prices. read more

Boil & Bake - Half of the M.F., and half of the O.G. - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If you're looking for a quality bagel in SoCal, look no further! Boil & Bake is serving up East Coast style bagels, sourcing only the best ingredients from local purveyors. Their menu is seasonal and changes with the seasons. My group stopped by on a Sunday morning and the line was out the door with the wait time being 30-45 mins. If you have the time, I'd definitely say the wait is worth it. In a fresh mood, I got the The Early Bird sandwich on an everything bagel. Loaded up with lemon herb aioli, turkey breast, white cheddar, heirloom tomatoes, pickled onions, and arugula, it was pure produce perfection! Absolutely no notes! Pro-tip: Pair your bagels with their hot sauce for a nice kick. We were lucky enough to snag a table outside on their cozy patio, but openings were pretty hard to come by! Would definitely recommend stopping by earlier to beat the crowds. read more

Boil & Bake - The Early Bird, East Village & The O.G. - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Come here in the mornings after work and have to say they have some very well made bagels. The bagels have a nice chew, toast, and just thickness. They are generous when it comes to the shmear and toppings, which make the price point reasonable. I enjoy their white cheddar pepper bagel with the loaded lox. By far a favorite of mine. Their lox is nice and Smokey and just fresh. My friends ordered the longanisa breakfast bagel sandwich and the other sausage one and both were great. The sauces paired with them were amazing. Small baker that fills up fast. Decent outdoor seating. You order at the counter and they drop them off at your table. read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Best + more unique bagels in all of OC! Their sausage is insanely good and the quality is amazing. read more

Boil & Bake - OG - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food always hits! I love how fresh everything is. I am so sad how fast all the bagels sell out, but it makes sense, since they make it in house everyday. A lot of outside seating with shade. The food comes out fast, staff is so nice! read more

Boil & Bake - Lox bagel, ham, cheese bagel - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Yummy!! I'm a very picky eater so the "no modifications" notice made me weary, but don't let that deter you! Long line but so worth it. It might be hard to get a table unless you eat at the bar indoor. Only a small area of tables outside. Small space but it looks like they're expanding soon! I got the deli classic and I don't even normally like tomato, raw red onion, or capers, but it was so good!! I still removed the tomatoes and most of the red onions but I didn't mind the capers!! The lox was mild and I love a lot of cream cheese. The cheddar jalapeño bagel is so good too. read more

Boil & Bake - Deli classic - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Had a friend tell me about the fully loaded lox bagel they have here and had to try it! Super good bagel, cooked perfectly! Not to mention the amount of stuff they put in the actual bagel! Worth the money! Will be back for more on the menu read more

My go to Bagel spot here in OC! I love it soooooo much! Here & there, they have a seasonal special bagel that you can't miss! Try it. Normally i always get the heirloom and the salmon one. All of them are honestly bomb af! Haha. I love boil & bake so much & the staff! Super friendly and smiling. Makes my mornings start off happy! read more

Hair in food with no egg. Service was ok but wayyyyyyyy overrated. Biting into a bagel with a full piece of hair will keep me away. read more

Boil & Bake - No egg and a full hair in our bagel. - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Delicious! The bagels are soo good. Can't wait to eat here again and try the rest of the menu. I had the Lox. Soft and tasty salmon. read more

Boil & Bake - The Lox - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This bagel spot is worth the hype and honestly a game changer when it comes to bagel sandwiches! I tried the East Village and the M.F., and both were packed with unique and bold flavors that truly set them apart from any regular bagel sandwich I've had within OC! I got the East Village on a everything bagel, which was a perfect balance of unique ingredients (if you don't like dill, I would recommend the other lox style bagels here, but I enjoyed it)! I got the M.F. on a jalapeño cheese bagel which had egg, cheese, and sausage and the chipotle sauce definitely had a peppery kick. These definitely aren't your average bagel sandwiches, because each are crafted and tasted very gourmet! read more

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Service here is great and the owner is so nice! Their bagels are always so fresh. The fully loaded lox was really good and the portion was huge. The line can get long and their seating area isn't too big but it's totally worth it. read more

Boil & Bake - Fully loaded lox - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The best bagel shop around, hands down. I mean this in the best way, they've ruined other bagel shops for me because the others don't compare. So fresh, amazing flavors, and their sauces for the bagel sandwiches are next level. Love the OG or the Boil & Basic. The Cheddar Jalapeño and Cacio E Pepe bagels are delicious but you truly can't go wrong with any of them. Get a side of the smokey ketchup, it's insanely good. read more

Boil & Bake - The OG on cheddar jalapeno - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California