When you see food on IG and think...i'll need to add that to the list of places to try on my next trip. We almost skipped it but so thankful we added it to our first stop on our last day in SoCal. Aside from their top choice garlic stuffed bagel, we tried the LA Lox which was melt in your mouth lovely with crunch of pickled onions, cucumber, tomato and lox. Our to-go order included extras like French Toast bagel that comes with syrup. Hot drinks like cappuccino and ceremonial matcha also made it into our cart. Everything was beyond better than any bagel we've had. The hype is nothing to shrug off. Articles written about this establishment are posted around. They even have a flyer like handout that you can take that tells the story. It was a crowded place for sure. Locals were pouring in for all the.good things. Atmosphere is very casual, relaxed with high and low tables inside and plenty of patio seeding outside. Parking could be challenging. There is an underground parking area with limited parking. Aside from that, street parking is hit and miss. Ordering is managed through the touch screen available at the front. The staff is very helpful and friendly and able to answer questions. They take your name and phone number and you get a text message when your order is ready as well as staff notifying you by calling out your name. There's also a digital screen showing you that your orders in progress and what's been completed. They have complimentary water and lemon iced tea. They also give out samples of bagels for customers. Pricing is on the high side, but for the type of bagel and satisfying eats and drinks it's acceptable. We will always do our best to come to this place when possible. We wish it would expand to NorCal. Until next time we are smiling with gratitude for the experience. read more

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Took my dad out for his bday and got him some yummy stuffed bagels He really enjoyed this one! Our order: 1. Signature Garic Stuffed Bagel 2. Habanero Stuffed Bagel 3. Bacon Scallion Stuffed Bagel 4. Truffle Tots 5. Biscoff Latte My ranking of the stuffed bagels: 1, 3, 2 Dad's ranking: 1, tied between 2 and 3 Dad says the tots were okay, which was surprising bc he devoured them Biscoff Latte was yummy but lowkey kinda small for $7 imo, but my dad likes how it wasnt too sweet :D Line was hella long but manageable. If anything, ordering online might be the way to go Overall, super yummy and dad wants to take mom here next time read more

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Heard a lot of great things about this place, and it definitely lived up to the hype! One thing I found really interesting was the ordering process. Instead of ordering directly with someone at the counter, they have two kiosks set up where you can place your order. I thought that was unique and made the experience a little different. I ordered their Signature Calic Bagel, which was by far my favorite item. I also tried the Bacon Scallion Calic Bagel and their Calic Tots. The tots are tossed in garlic butter, which was a little too much for me personally, but they were still very flavorful and had a nice crunch. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. When I picked up my order, they made sure to ask if I needed any condiments or utensils, which I appreciated. Overall, I had a great first experience here. The Signature Calic Bagel was definitely the highlight for me, and I can see why this place gets so much attention. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other stuffed bagels! read more

Calic Bagel - Signature Calic (Garlic) - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love this place, been many times, they've gotten better and added so much to the menu, very busy but line moves fast and the staff is amazing. Very clean. Parking can be tricky in this area but worth it. Highly recommend and will return. read more

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You know how you go somewhere you haven't been in a while and IMMEDIATELY remember why you don't go there? Yea it's me and Calic Bagel, mostly everything I've tried has been good and then again every time I decide to go the parking is asstastic. I finally tried the Elote Bagel and it was good, just wasn't first choice good. read more

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One of the best bagels I've had in my life! Savory, sweet, perfectly toasted, and loaded with cream cheese. There's literally nothing more I could ask for. Definitely try their garlic bagel and pepperoni pizza bagel. The habanero was also delicious if you enjoy spice. I had leftovers and air fryed them the next day and they were still amazing. Not much indoor seating but there is plenty of outdoor seating, and the food comes out pretty fast. read more

Calic Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

LOCATION: 8th/Hoover PARKING: Street parking and a free underground parking garage WHAT WE ORDERED: * Signature Calic (Garlic) ($9) * Bacon Scallion Calic ($9) We had to order the Signature Calic, of course! It's a garlic-stuffed bagel filled with garlic cream cheese, and if you're a garlic lover, this is a must-try. The first few bites were absolutely heavenly. That said, it's definitely rich and filling. I could only finish half in one sitting. We also tried the Bacon Scallion Calic, which had a great balance of savory bacon, scallions, and garlic. It wasn't nearly as heavy as the Signature Calic, so I found it much easier to finish. I'd definitely come back with a bigger group so we can try more of their bagels. In addition to their specialty Calic bagels, they also offer plain bagels, a variety of cream cheese spreads, sandwiches, and drinks. The shop itself is spacious with a small amount of indoor seating, plus a cute outdoor patio that's perfect if the weather is nice. read more

Calic Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very solid spot for bagel sandwiches with plenty of great options! I got the LA Lox on an everything bagel and loved how fresh and well-balanced it was. The bagel itself had great flavor without being overly salty or too chewy. I also tried the stuffed garlic bagel, which was delicious and nicely balanced--not overwhelmingly garlicky like some other places. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a quality bagel sandwich. They also have free parking in the lot below, which is a nice bonus. read more

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I've always wanted to try stuffed bagels and this place did not disappoint! I tried the Bacon Scallion Bagel and the French toast bagel; would totally recommend. I've also had their tater tots before and those are amazing as well. Many options for everyone, including sandwiches and other desserts! This place is quite popular so there definitely is going to be a wait. There's seating inside and spacious seating outside, (perfect to start your mornings) and parking in the garage that's next to it! They also have a $5 quick meal if you get there before 10am ;) read more

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Finally back to try more stuff here. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. This time I got their new truffle tots, blueberry cheesecake, cinnamon raisin bagel, and potato and pizza stuffed bagels to try. The truffle tots just tasted like normal tater tots. The blueberry cheesecake had a crunchy buttery biscoff crust with a super light foamy whipped airy cheesecake. Wasn't getting much blueberry flaves tho. The cinnamon raisin bagel had a nicely crisp exterior, pillowy fluffy full interior, with warm cinnamony flaves and pops of sweetness from the raisins. The potato bagel was filled with smooth mashed potato's that had bits of savory bacon in it and was topped with some cheese. The pizza bagel was stuffed with like this bright tomatoey rich cream cheese and topped with pepperoni and melted cheese. Overall these were lowkey pretty good. Truffle tots $7 Blueberry cheesecake $6.50 Cinnamon raisin bagel $3 Potato bagel $9.50 Pizza bagel $9 read more

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Calic offers delicious bagels with a lots of innovative twists. Their calic bagels are stuffed with cream cheese and offered in plenty of flavors from signature garlic to habanero. They also have plain bagels, matcha smears, and breakfast bagel sandwiches with steamed egg. Everything was really tasty and original! The line was out the door on the weekend and probably took 10 minutes to order. There's a parking lot downstairs with the entrance in front of the actual bagel shop. The inside is pretty small and casual. They also offered complimentary black iced tea after you order at the register! read more

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The staff here are so sweet and really helped me decide on what to get. I ended up going with the garlic bagel, and I'm so glad I did. If you're only visiting once, definitely get the garlic bagel since that's what they're known for. They also have a clean bathroom inside, which is always appreciated, and a nice outdoor area to sit and eat. Overall just a really pleasant experience. read more

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Calic Bagel (short for California + Garlic) is a super popular Korean-inspired bagel shop located in Koreatown. The shop was listed in the LA Times' "25 of the Best Bagel Shops in Los Angeles" in 2025. Their bagels are made using a Japanese baking technique called tangzhong (using pre-cooked flour in the mix). [Parking]: The shop is located in a plaza with a free underground parking garage. There were few available spots at 10 AM on Sunday. [Ordering]: There was a waiting line and customers ordered via a kiosk. Once the order was ready, customers picked it up at the counter. [Atmosphere & amenities]: There is a pretty large outdoor patio. Complimentary lemon iced black tea and iced water are available at the pickup counter. There is also a small condiment station with Zab's Datil Pepper Hot Sauce near the entrance. [Menu]: The most popular item to order here is the Signature Calic (one of the options from the Stuffed Bagels category). The menu also has a small garlic symbol indicating store favorites. Other favorites include LA Lox (bagelwiches), Breakfast Becky (bagelwiches), Bacon Scallion CC (schmears), Biscoff Latte (coffee), Maple Cinnamon Latte (coffee), and Banana Matcha Latte (matcha). The shop serves coffee from Groundwork. There is also an early bird $5 special from 7 AM to 10 AM Monday through Friday which includes toast & schmear + hot or cold brew coffee. *** Signature Calic (garlic stuffed bagel. Garlic butter dipped, filled with garlic cream cheese - $9.00): This bagel was overloaded with garlic cream cheese, but it was quite good and I definitely see the appeal. Biscoff Latte (Iced Only - blend of espresso, milk, house cream & topped with biscoff crumbs - 12 oz, whole milk, $7.00): The drink was surprisingly not as sweet as I had expected. While it hit the spot, I do think it could've been slightly milkier. *** While I do think the shop is slightly overhyped, they still serve some really good bagels. 4-star on drinks and 4.5-star on bagels. read more

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i stopped by again around 10:30 a.m. and noticed they were offering a $5 early bird special, which includes any bagel, any schmear, and a hot or cold brewed coffee. it's an incredible deal, and the meal was surprisingly filling. i ordered the jalapeño cheddar bagel with the basil sun-dried tomato schmear, and they were very generous with the amount of schmear they gave. the bagels themselves were delicious, but my only complaint is the wait time. i've noticed every time i visited calic, i've ended up waiting around 30 minutes for my order. i understand they get busy, but i do wish the service was a bit faster. read more

Calic Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

YES!!! Definitely lives up to the hype. I got the signature garlic and habanero garlic to try. The habanero was perfection. If you like spicy it had a kick that lingered giving the bagel an extra punch. The signature garlic had a hint of sweetness paired with the tangy garlic. Both were delicious and perfect for sharing alternating between sweet and spicy. There were so many flavors to choose from I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Ordering is through a kiosk, so not very personal. I stopped by on a Tuesday & it was pretty busy. There's plenty of seats outside, I took my order outside and shared a table. I could've sworn the habanero bagel said kinda spicy, it was ALL the way spicy. lol! Or maybe that's just my spice tolerance. Good one time experience, I didn't really enjoy my coffee. I had the cookie butter latte. read more

Calic Bagel - Cookie Butter Biscoff iced Latte & Habanero Calic bagel - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My husband's cousin told me about Calico. She brought me here for my birthday. Ok, so I must start by saying I've been trying to get her to try matcha for the past several years and she finally tried it on her own here and loved it. Which is why I said "yes" to checking this place out even though it was a drive for us. We're coming from the southbay of LA. The parking situation is pretty tight, but if you get there at the right time you'll find a spot in their underground parking area. It's an easy walk up to the bagel shop from there. They have ample seating outdoors. The indoor seating is first come first take and it looks like it's usually crowded. So if you come with someone have one of you order and the other snag a table inside for that air conditioned experience especially since it's still 95 degree weather days right now. THE FOOD!! The signature calic garlic bagel was fire THE BREAD WAS SO SOFT, freshly baked out of the oven. The cream cheese had a blend of garlic & parsley. It was out of this world delicious. If you're a foodie or a bagel lover RUN to this place for a genuine foodie experience you won't regret it. read more

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Potato bacon for the win first of all! Sorry had to get that out first. I got here around 11am the line was slightly long not to crazy so we waited you can look around and check out the trinkets while you wait. Then you get to the register and they have tablets to pay and order. I got a classic garlic and then the potato bacon and an iced biscoff cookie I forgot which one it was. I didn't really like it enough to remember the name 3 out of 10 iced latte. But the food was amazing. The size of those bagels were huge!! I really liked the garlic bagel but enjoyed the potato cheese and bacon bagel wow u can taste the flavor in them. Honestly it was great read more

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Calic Bagel was highly recommended to me, and it did not disappoint! This is the cutest little spot to have a delicious, light, and fresh brunch. I had the Vegan Sun, so instead of sun dried tomato cream cheese, there was hummus, which was so complimentary to the rest of the ingredients. I would love to see Calic Bagel have some more vegan options, I think they'd do great! The ingredients were all so noticeably fresh and high quality, I would definitely recommend this spot. I love their branding/decor, it's a bright, vibrant location with great vibes and friendly folks! I also appreciated their clean restrooms and how attentive staff was to wiping dining tables down for the next guests. read more

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Got the lox with an everything bagel and loved everything about including the freshness of the salmon. I also got the Calic Experience Box with 2 Signature, 2 Habanero, 1 Pepperoni Pizza, and 1 Bacon Scallion. I tried the Signature and Habanero first, and I really liked the kick from the Habanero. The Signature was also really good and honestly a must-try for first timers and you can't really go wrong with it. The Bacon Scallion was super flavorful too. Everything was really good, but definitely on the heavier side. I'd still come back for sure. They validate parking in the lot, and there's plenty of seating inside even on a weekend, which was nice. read more

Calic Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have seen this place on social media and finally got to try this! There's a small parking structure so it was easy to find a spot for a Monday morning. It wasn't crowded and we easily ordered on the kiosk. We got the: Signature Garlic Bagel Bacon Scallion Garlic Bagel Banana Matcha Latte It came out nice and hot and it was satisfying pulling the bread apart. It was delicious and they didn't skimp on the garlic flavor. The matcha was so good and reminds you of the Korean Banana Milk drink. There are several tables inside to sit at as well as water and tea self serve stations. It was delicious and worth the hype! read more

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My favorite bagel. (In LA, only because I love that one white fish my bagel in ny) Other than that and completely different, this is my favorite GD bagel joint in LA. Idc what anyone says. Plus, there's parking and good coffee. read more

Calic Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here for brunch and got a few items: signature garlic, bacon scallion and pepperoni pizza for a group of us. The signature garlic was really good but after two bites, you can really tell how rich the food was and it came a bit too much. The bacon scallion was better because there were more texture like the bacon bits. I didnt get to try the pepperoni pizza but he said it was really good Overall not sure if I'll be back. Food was good but too much. read more

Calic Bagel - Signature Calic (Garlic) - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

totally worth the hype!!! we came on a Sunday morning and it wasn't busy! originally i was gonna try the garlic one but i chickened out last second because i'm not a fan of cream cheese. instead, i tried the pizza stuffed bagel and it was SOOO good. the honey garlicky glaze on the bagel was a whole nother level, yall need to try it for yourself. my bf got the breakfast becky which was also very good. it had bacon egg cheese arugula and gochujang aioli and i feel like all the flavors worked really well together. will be coming back to try the garlic one!!! they have ample seating inside :) read more

Calic Bagel - Breakfast Becky - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I ordered the habanero calic, signature calic, pizza calic, matcha latte and a biscoff latte. Starting with the bagels, I think I am in between the signature calic and the habanero calic as my favorite. The signature calic and the pizza calic both have a bit of a sweet after taste. Can't put my finger on it but it's slightly sweet. The habanero calic did not taste sweet. The cream cheese is amazing. The garlic isn't overpowering. The dough is perfect. Overall satisfied with the bagels and will be reordering. Now for the coffees. The biscoff coffee wasn't as sweet as I thought it was going to be. I definitely prefer sweet coffees but it wasn't extremely bitter, just my preference. Still very good! The matcha latte was flavorful. I ordered ahead since it was my first time going and was glad I did because there was a long line upon arriving. Just a tip. My order was ready upon arriving. read more

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1000% worth the hype! On par with a bagel you'd find in New York, but the execution even exceeds the bar set in the big apple. It was my first time here and I ordered Chevy's Pollowich. The bagel was fresh, had perfect texture, and just the right ratio of chewy to soft/fluffy with a slight crunch. The bacon was cooked perfectly and I'd highly recommend you add it to whatever you order, especially with how generous they were with the portions. The chipotle aioli had a perfect spice and the basil pesto complimented the chicken perfectly. My only complaint would be that the chicken was a bit chewy, possibly a bit overcooked but I'll look past that as everything else nailed the mark. This place is super busy, so I'd recommend ordering ahead to save time. The inside is a bit cramped with a few seats and they have a good amount of seating outside. Parking is...well it's in LA so just pray. Place is a bit pricy, but well worth it and again it's in LA so what isn't pricy here nowadays. Anyways, I'd definitely recommend you check this place out to get your bagel fix!! read more

Calic Bagel - Chevy's Pollowich - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been wanting to try this spot for months and I'm so glad I paid it a visit! There's no parking structure so just be on the lookout for street parking. This shop offers both indoor and outdoor seating & you order on a screen. I ordered the signature garlic bagel & the chicken pesto sandwich on a cheddar jalapeño bagel. I'd rate both a 7.5/10! Delicious, just a tad pricey ($26). I really liked how soft and warm the signature bagel tasted, and it was even slightly sweet. They also offered drinks and Korean snacks. I tried the passion fruit aloe vera juice & my friend got a poppi soda. I enjoyed my time there & would go back again for a signature bagel . I forgot to order a cheesecake but they also had pastries to try. I will be back to try their biscoff cheesecakes read more

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So I have finally checked out this place out for their signature bagel's and it did not disappoint. Calic bagels have been on my list for so long that I'm glad I was able to check it off today. My partner and I tried their Signature (Garlic), pepperoni pizza, and bacon scallion calic bagels. Each one had an its own special flavor of that bagel and each one was delicious. Also my partner had the biscoff latte and I had the Banana match latte. Both were good. The service was good and the place was nice. The ambience was chill. The pizza bagel was my favorite to have, I will be back for that again. read more

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After going to the flower district I decided to get some breakfast. And Calic didn't disappoint at all. The selection was so hard to choose from cause it all looked soooo good. The vibes in the store were like spacious cafe vibes. So I got a banana matcha latte and the pepperoni pizza calic . My best friend got the bacon scallion calic. The service was pretty quick and everything was served just right the bagels were hot and my matcha was nice and cold. The bacon scallion calic was my favorite item of it all I will be returning for that. I liked the pepperoni pizza calic but there was just a little too much spread on it for me it kind of overpowered the calic but other than that 10/10! read more

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Stopped by with a friend on Saturday morning after a nice hike. The food is so delicious. I've also tried their biscoff latte in the past and it's so good! 10/10 would recommend. Love the habanero calic. read more

Calic Bagel - Ham, egg, and cheese Bacon Scallion Calic - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So yummy! I've never had bagels like this before - cut into six parts and put back together with cream cheese. We got the habanero and elote, both were really good. I liked the hot sauce too! It was a nice compliment cause the cream cheese doesn't really touch the outer pat of the bagel as much. The line moved quickly when we got there at like 11:15am! Plenty of seating outside. Loved the vibe, very modern! read more

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Dishes (ranked by best): 1) Lox Bagel: good for 2 ppl 2) Garlic Bagel: bagel itself was good but it had way too much garlic and cream cheese I love garlic but not that much Logistics: -free limited parking garage -dog friendly -plenty of indoor and outdoor seating -accepts cc read more

Calic Bagel - Signature Calic (Garlic) & LA Lox - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The area isnt the greatest. It's a little murder backdrop, drug deal gone awry or crackheads dancing naked for me but they do offer underground parking (if you can find it) and an elevator that leads you to the eatery. I ordered the chicken bagel sandwich, the elote bagel and the biscoff latte with oat. My total was 20 something...I think. Chicken bagel sandwich was okay. It definitely needed more of the sauce used. I was full after half. The Elote bagel was disappointing. Flavor was fine but they were so stingy with the actual corn. Why call it corn anything?! The latte was okay. You cannot customize coffee orders. I probably wouldn't come back here. Maybe, I would get delivery? read more

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Garlic cream cheese is heavenly. Must try for garlic enthusiasts. Bread was soft and fresh. Perfect amount of cream was between the cuts. Their sandwiches were good, too. I thought the gochujang would be weird in a bagel, but nope, it wasn't. It was delish. The regular egg sando was good too. True to base, true to innovate. read more

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Literally one of the best bagels I've ever had and I've only tried 1 so far. Hands down already the best bagel in LA! read more

Calic Bagel - Bacon Scallion Calic - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

9/10 Got the bacon egg and cheese on a everything bagel. I would highly recommend and it's exactly what I want when I think of a bacon egg and cheese. It almost takes me to WOO YORK. #whoopty read more

Calic Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

4.5 outta 5. Insane concept. Had no idea. Tried two favorites; the pizza bagel and the LA Lox. Yeah. So. These are not bagels. These are full sandwich experiences in bagel format. The Lox was one of the best I had since the leaving NY. All of the ingredients were insanely fresh and delish, the smoked salmon was thick cut and generously portioned, and included a slice of lemon for flavor. Only complaint is I wish my everything bagel had a bit more moisture baked in, but as a sandwich holder, it got the job done. Loved every minute. The winner tho is the pizza bagel. Didn't know how they were going to pull this off in stuffed format.... But they did. They put delicious fresh pepperoni and cheese on top, then stuff it with a delicious tomato basil flavored cream cheese... then cut it into pizza slices. Near magical. Got a vanilla latte with a shot, absolutely well done. Modern indoor ambiance with somewhat visible kitchen and an outdoor eating area. Love it here. Will be back. Heads up kids. Preorder online or in the app. The line gets mean, and I don't do lines. read more

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The service was pretty quick and efficient, the place is well organized. The store is really cute and has some merch as well as some exotic snacks and sauces. The bagels are great. I have only tried the original Calic ones with the dip on them and I've liked them all. They are not very expensive and they do get you full. I love the garlic calic, it's slightly sweet and garlic is not too overpowering. The habanero is also a favorite and we tried the potato one this time around, I'm not the biggest fan of the potato but not bad. They have great flavors to explore but I do have to say they fill you up quite a bit and it feels like a heavy meal. Especially the amount of spread they have already on them. Best when shared. Coffee looks great, I'm excited to try it next time. read more

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Was excited to try this place since I was going to be in the area. I got the garlic bagel which was very tasty. The line was long but it moved rather quickly. The staff were friendly and efficient. read more

Calic Bagel - Signature Calic (Garlic) - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food We tried three bagels: corn, jalapeño, and their signature. All were delicious, but the Mexican street elote bagel was the standout, flavorful and unique. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it for the quality. Service Ordering is done through self service screens, no traditional cashier. Staff were still very friendly and attentive, walking around to help and answer questions. One employee especially went above and beyond when we asked questions at pickup. Ambiance Clean, modern, and relaxed. Plenty of space inside, plus a nice outdoor patio. Even with several customers, it didn't feel crowded. They also sell merch and items from small vendors, which adds a cool touch. Parking and Accessibility They have their own free parking garage, which was a big plus. There are stairs involved, so accessibility may be limited unless there's an elevator or ramp we missed. Payment Card and contactless payments only. No cash accepted. Overall Great bagels, kind staff, and a clean, spacious vibe. A solid spot if you're craving something different and flavorful. read more

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