Asst. Mgr Cecilia rose to the occasion when I asked about placing a "special request for Valentine's" order. I requested a single, cranberry bagel in the shape of a "9" to match my card on the theme of "I'd love you for all my 9 lives" (cat-themed card). She suggested the perfect size box to go with it. I asked if she could have my order ready early on Feb 14. Cecelia was most helpful in noting my request. And, yes, I did leave a well-deserved tip. read more

Its not New York bagels but one of the few decent consistent bagel places in San Diego. Their breakfast sandwiches are good and they have an app for rewards. They close late afternoon and often don't have a good selection of bagels in the afternoon. Order ahead in the app is convenient. read more

I did a pick up order on my lunch. The service was great! I walked in a little lost not knowing where to pick up my order, but they directed me where to go. They have outdoor seating which is nice to enjoy the sun. read more

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It's been too many years since I've come here! I was craving a bagel so I re-downloaded the app and ordered my Asiago bagel with strawberry cream cheese. It said my order would be ready in 15 min and it was ready earlier. Yay! I wish the app would let me put "double toasted" on there but next time, I'll just get my bagel in person and not through the app. I also ordered the new $1 rice Krissy treats with fruity pebbles sprinkled. They are really small and pretty good. Store was clean and had multiple tables inside and out front of the main entrance. Parking can be a hit or miss because it's a shared space with 4 other businesses but never underestimate that there can usually be a spot available right in front. read more

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I usually hit up the mission gorge location but this 1 is close by my house. The bagels here are so good--freshly prepared with that perfect chewy texture. We love the cinnamon sugar, blueberry, cinnamon raisin and pumpkin( seasonal). Tons of cream cheese options too--our favorites are the honey nut and the strawberry (seriously, try them both!). Friendly service, convenient location, and a great variety of bagels and spreads. If you're a bagel lover, this place is a must. read more

Well... that sucks when ONE of your 3 turkey avocado bagel sandwiches don't have avocado and you don't notice until you get home! Let's just say my kids were happy and I was sad... Also did the bagels get smaller? The flavors were good but I felt like the bagel got smaller and there was a ton of turkey (in mine at least) so overall just felt like the proportions were off. Though maybe the avocado would've evened out the salty with its creaminess had it been there. Another bummer is I forgot to apply my Einstein's reward bonus with purchase and I couldn't apply it after I finished paying so I guess no bagel and schemer for me unless I bought another thing. Sad day, I just bought 3 sandwiches and forgot to mention it! Besides that though I was excited to find out that I can substitute my bagel of choice! read more

Terrible customer service. People are rude & ignore customers. 3x I've ordered online, confirmed order, then arrived to find my order was cancelled - but I was still charged for it and never got my money back. read more

I stopped going here daily for my bagel and cream cheese!! Instead i go to the Grinder coffee shop!! They make a FANTASTIC warm bagel cut in half with generous cream cheese and wrapped tightly to keep warm. Your staff should LEARN from them. Your bagels are made with NO effort to keep people to come back. Shoddy food prep!! Love the GRINDER coffee shop!! read more

Avocado on my blueberry bagel from my visit over the weekend. If I were allergic to avocados, this would've been bad.. read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - I didn't ask for avocado on my bagel... - Bagels Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I usually love Einstein Bros Bagels and this location is very convenient for me, but I've been choosing to go elsewhere--even if it's out of the way--just to have a better customer experience. Most of the staff here seem overwhelmed, and while I understand how busy it can get, it really affects how customers are treated. For example, the customer in front of me was still deciding and had some questions, but the staff's attitude made them feel rushed and unwelcome. Staff seem annoyed, were no smiles, no patience--just pressure to hurry up, which you could feel in their tone and even see in their eyes. One staff member charged me $5 just to add an egg to my sandwich, when I've been charged around $1.50 before. I didn't feel comfortable asking about it because her energy was already tense. I hope General manager/management invests in this location helping the current manager and team create a more friendly, welcoming environment. A little kindness and patience go a long way--especially in food service. read more

The pandemic would have been a great time for Einstein's to restructure it's layout but they didn't. That is why I lowered it one star. Still a flubberguster when ordering. The efficiency of the line is frustrating, particularly when it's crowded. Which is usual. The pre-order and pick up system is efficient. Fast service. No longer serving fountain drinks. And no salt/pepper packets. Einstein, surely you don't think the food does not require seasoning. My go to: jalapeno bagel, cut in quarters, double toasted with butter. read more

So frustrated! I placed my order with the cashier and asked for a nova lox bagel sandwich with no tomato and no capers. Obviously the order was not communicated correctly because there they were when I opened the wrapping. This is the second time at this location. I was already on the road to LA and couldn't turn back. The time was 10:22 am and they weren't even busy! The cashier even read it back to me, and it was correct on the screen, but my receipt doesn't reflect the changes I requested. No excuses. Customer disappointed again! Next time I'll have to stop, unwrap and check their work. As a loyalty member using your app, I expect better service. read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Tomatoes and capers - Bagels Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I put in an order for pickup and it was supposed to be ready almost an hour ago. They also ran out of the bagel I wanted and now my bagel will be weird. Pretty awful experience. What a mess. read more

The bagels are fresh prepared and really delicious. Best bagels so far I know. Would recommend to pre order. Taking a bit time to receive order because it is always crowded. Guess everyone loves Einstein bagels :) read more

I highly recommend the Chorizo Sunrise green chile bagel. My husband and I have been ordering it every other week now via Ubereats food delivery service and it's now a household fave. I do one egg and thin bagel but not going to lie, it isn't the healthiest bagel lol but the most flavorful and my favorite. I don't even like bagels so they definitely earned my business because I am obsessed with it. Keep up the great work! read more

Went in with my son, to get some breakfast to take back home. His complicated Santa Fe sandwich with modifications came out fine, I ordered a tasty turkey sandwich, was asked if I wanted my bagel toasted and I replied yes please. So we get home, my tasty turkey had no turkey in it and it wasn't toasted. Totally not worth the $10! You are welcome Einstein Bros. for taking my kid's money. I don't think it would have been worth the 15 minute drive back. Totally dissatisfied. Please do better. read more

Imagine this: I desperately needed a coffee and decided to visit this place, hoping for a short line. I ended up ordering a bagel sandwich, not really caring what it was, because all I wanted was coffee. When they handed me the bagel sandwich, I asked for my coffee, only to be told that they had run out! And don't have any. Imagine needing coffee so badly in this situation. I just said, "Don't worry about it, it's fine." They replied, "It's okay." To top it all off, I ended up tipping the highest amount that their system suggests. This is my problem with local/small business issues. read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - I don't know what's inside. - Bagels Near Me - Chula Vista, California

this place was right by my friend apt so i had to stop by! cause i have only had this place whenever i go to the airport but it's actually not at the Ontario airport anymore! anyways, i got the "all nighter" i believe that's the name but it was an onion bagel, cheese, egg, bacon & this really really good chipotle sauce. i did the online order, placed the order at 10:35 for 10:50 pickup, went to the place & got my order at 11:05, so it wasn't TOO long because i did see how busy they are, packed inside plus people waiting outside. it's not a big place at all but i enjoyed how It looked inside, all the workers were really nice. They had a separate area for online orders & for Uber/doordash etc orders. read more

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Ordered a dozen box of the breakfast sandwiches, and received them in the timely manner from my online order. Despite being busy the guy up front, Steven was doing awesome, he was handling the rush well and super kind and communicative, the sandwiches were great as well, thanks! read more

Bad customer service people are so rude especially Cecilia don't have management skills

Bakers dozen bagels great! Box of coffee great! But man! The online ordering did not work well. Ordered online at 7:30 am on a Saturday. Response was it would be ready in 15 min. I arrived 15 min later and they had not even started it. I watched as several people came to the counter, ordered a dozen bagels and cream cheese and walked out immediately. The online orders appear to be filled after all the walk in orders are filled. I finally left at 8:10 with my order. If I come again, I will order in store for faster service and less frustration. read more

Painfully slow service for small order of two breakfast sandwiches, with no customization requests. An hour?!!!!!!

I've been craving a nova lox bagel for a while now. I decided to go on my lunch break to grab one. I asked for open face nova lox toasted with everything on an everything with extra capers. this is what I got :( no open face, barely any cream cheese and FIVE capers. makes me wonder, if I asked for extra capers, how many the usually put on... 3? so disappointed. I'll have to hunt for another bagel place :( read more

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This is my go to bagel shop. Always have loved the App which makes it so easy to use. My favorite is the Nova Lox which has always came in a flat box. The bagel is laid out and you can put together or eat together. Today was so excited to get my bagel and now it was served together. By the time I got home it had shifted so had to reassemble but I ate it the way I like it laid out. The best part was it was so tasty and that is what I remembered. read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Nova Lox open-faced. - Bagels Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I always get the farmhouse bagel because it's delicious. Unfortunately, on December 20, 2023 they didn't melt the cheese on my bagel or add enough cream cheese Staff on the cooking line needs to pay more attention. The best customer service is by Isaiah!! He greets everyone with a smile and is always glad to help . read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Cheese unmelted - Bagels Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Learning my lesson from a previous visit to a different Einstein's, I ordered ahead using the app. I got a box assortment of bagels: sesame, plain, chocolate chip, Asiago, blueberry, cinnamon raisin (+ free regular Large coffee) a Bacon avocado tomato plain bagel sandwich (+free Large coffee) and a Turkey sausage and cheddar egg sandwich on Asiago (+ free Large coffee) I ordered and paid 3 separate times on the app, enabling me to get the free coffees. I love free stuff... We were disappointed that this location does not offer smoothies or espresso, however the bagels and sandwiches were fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The coffee is very good too. Nice, medium roast with nutty, chocolate, and caramel notes. As per my tip, park in the back lot, skip the line and skip over to the right of the entrance to find the online order shelves. Fun fact: Einstein's is part of Panera Bread Companies, which also owns Caribou Coffee. read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - I guess you can order as many free coffees as you want!! =D I didn't really order 10 haha - Bagels Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This is a busy store. Some employees look stressed. Turkey & Bagel Sandwich was delicious avocados, lettuce and tomatoes. My wife enjoyed the lox sandwich. read more

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I come to Einstein Bagels all the time with my family, and we love the food and the service from the employees. However, the owner is absolutely disgraceful. I was appalled by how she treated her staff. While I was waiting in line, I heard her scream at an employee over something as ridiculous as the height of the cups at the register. The entire line was stunned and whispering about how unprofessional and rude she was. Not only is she disrespectful and cruel to her employees, but she also has the audacity to put on a fake smile and excuse when confronted about her behavior in front of corporate. It's clear she has no regard for anyone and is an embarrassment to the business. read more

I went in today and got a blueberry bagel with honey almond smear. My mom got an everything bagel with chive smear, and my sister got florentine with chive smear. They did not clean the knife when they applied my smear, I did not see this, but I can take garlic with every bite. I understand it's busy in the morning, but this was just lazy entirely on the staffs end. The bagels are premade and all they do is cut and toast them. Getting the smear is the last step and optional so that sucks that I didn't get to enjoy my breakfast today because it was a strong contradictory flavor. My 2 family members and I noticed that the smear was spread in a rush because it was a slab of smear and not a spread. If they don't want to do it maybe they can make the customers tiny paper or biodegradable cups and butter knives so we can apply it ourselves? read more

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I want to say I come here about 3 times a month. I normally gravitate towards ordering the Gourmet Jalapeno Bacon Bagel with an Onion and Chive cream cheese or the Tasty Turkey Sandwich. I order ahead through the app which I love and is probably the only reason I order here. Being able to submit my order via the app and just walk in and grab my order off on of the shelves off the to right is so convenient! Because sometimes the line is well out the door! I do have to check to see if they added the chips that come with my sandwich to the bag, because usually they don't. That is the one inconsistency that is a tad annoying. So be sure to check your pick up order to make sure everything is there before you leave. Through the app you can get free coffee (iced or hot) which is a nice bonus. Parking can take a minute and be careful because it is super busy in this parking lot. The employees aren't above and beyond with their politeness but it is always super busy so they may not have the time. It gets really really busy here!! read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Tasty Turkey Sandwich w/ Sesame Seed Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Chula Vista, California

If you like cheese and like bagels, well then you need to get the Six Cheese Bagel and have it warmed up! Why? because it rocks! It certainly some good eating. The iced coffee I had from them was not much to right home about, but that six cheese bagel quite good. Six Bagel is my new thing now....No really, it's that good. read more

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Cockroaches!! I will never be coming here again! Walked in to order food and there was nobody else in there besides me. I see all the employees looking up at the menu or the ceiling including the cashier. I was trying to figure out what they were looking at, but couldn't figure it out. As the girl was taking my order, I hear the other employee say "ewwww gross I hate cockroaches." at this point I had already paid for my food. Instead of the employees doing something they just let the cockroach runoff and then they all went back to work. Let's just say I threw my food in the trash. read more

Shame on this place! 50 customers eating and drinking and no bathroom! They tell people to go to Jack in the Box. Seriously!

I love that einstein bros have an option to make your bagel thin and you can customize. I always get the smoked salmon one. Service was fast, but lacking. I come for the food & drink but I will not stay to eat. Outside sitting does not feel safe. We tried to eat here but there's this guy in the other table that smokes & keeps asking other customers for coffee and sandwich, so we had to leave and just eat in our car. read more

First, don't order the hash browns, they're horrid. I was there yesterday morning, never again will I walk in and order. First I was accosted by a homeless man asking for money. When I walked in it was pretty empty but the staff was working hard on online orders. The woman that helped me was friendly but needs to brush up on her English as I could not understand anything she said!! Either I need to take the wax out of my ears or learn Spanish. Anyway, when I got my order home everything in the bag was soggy from the warmth of the items (not their fault though!). I've had better experience at bagel shops at train terminals! read more

Love their Nova Lox with spinach Florentine bagel! In addition to the bagel, I decided to try their Caramel Cold brew and liked the flavor. Service is quick once you order. The line does get a bit long so it may take a minute to place your order. The inside of the restaurant is a bit small. No sitting inside though there's a few outside that are usually occupied when I come. read more

Einstein Bros. Bagels - Nova Lox & Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I love Einstein bagels! Although, I do wish that there was more locations in CV area. This Terra Nova location gets so cramped especially because half of the side that used to be a seating area is used for their storage. I definitely thinking it's been more down hill pre-Covid. Another big deal for me has been the Lox bagels not coming with a pickle anymore. That has been tough. I'm pretty sure it's National wide since I have been t other locations that also do not serve pickles anymore as well as their potato salad which sucks because I don't feel like I'm getting enough for my buck. At this point I'd say buy your own bagels and Nova Lox Salmon with their schmear and call it a day! It's sad but true. Service is always awesome here. There is a lot of staff members and although the line is always long they manage really really well! read more

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Worse experience and customer service. Waited 1 hour for 2 bagels with cream cheese and I had to asked 3 times for my turn and they had no idea what they were doing. This time and never coming back. read more

My husband went to pick up breakfast and order me an ice coffee and when he asked for it when he grabbed our food the told him that they don't have ice coffee and that it's just the hot coffee on the side and then walked away. Never mind that he paid for something different than what he will be getting, but if they don't serve ice coffee, which makes no sense, why would the cashier sell it to him. read more

Isaiah had the best customer service attitude and was extremely helpful with ordering/knowledgeable about product. He needs a raise! His joy and excitement made this experience a 10/10. read more