Fresh Bagels &amp; Cafe

Best Bagel in Town! Hands Down! The texture honestly…read moresurprised me, it really reminds me of NYC bagels. It's not as fluffy, but it's perfectly chewy, and the ingredients inside taste so fresh. My favorite part? You can grab fresh bagels to go along with your favorite cream cheese! The workers even handed me a bagel fresh out of the batch, you just have to ask. Best service ever! It's super kid-friendly with tons of seating both inside and outside. I came on a Saturday at 10:45 AM and got through the line pretty quickly. The bagel sandwiches are amazing, if you're a cream cheese lover, you can add it right into your sandwich. I loved mine with egg and cheese, and I can't wait to come back!

Couple things, this is what I would imagine bagel shops on the east coast operates. You walk in…read moreand it's a line next to a bunch of tables cramped and it smells amazing AND you can't wait to order ALL the bagels because the flavors!!!! BUT I would suggest to get the bagels home and prepare the meal yourself. Because I forgot to ask if the huevos ranchero & cheddar has meat in it and it was loaded with ham. And I had to watch other people get their delicious single bagel first before mine was ready and I was so hungry!!! But I digress. The egg & cheese was good though but cream cheese smear was not enough. Overall super cheap fluffy delicious bagels I would come back for but I'll load the cream cheese me self next time.

Bagel selection

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Moongoat Coffee Roasters

4.4(635 reviews)

1.4 mi

I am a huge fan of MoonGoat Coffee (spot the MoonGoat hat)! I actually have a subscription for…read moretheir coffee beans, so I'm definitely a fan. One of the coolest things is that when you buy a bag of beans, they give you a free hot coffee! Such a great perk This location is the closest to my parents' house when I'm in town, but honestly, all of their locations are superb. Great coffee, great service, and always a good experience!

Unfortunately this place used to be a lot better than what it once was. They traded their gourmet…read morestyle bagels for cheap ones that remind me of Costco. Yet, the price is still expensive. Any of the food here is expensive, and a few years ago I considered it worth it because it was good. Now everything gives Sysco, and it's all skimpy. The prices are outrageous for what you get. I've also been disappointed with their espresso recently. The only thing that appears to hold up is their drip. (Pretty sure their merch is AI generated, which unsettled a lot of people)

Inside (with bathroom)

NEW! Brunch Biscuit Benedict (Saturdays & Sundays 8am-2pm only)

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Matcha oat

Boil & Bake

4.3(892 reviews)

11.6 mi

Found my new go-to bagel spot!! Boil & Bake does not have a ton of flavors, but in this case, less…read moreis more. When I visited around 1pm on a Sunday, they only had 3 options left: Plain, Everything, and Sesame bagels. I went with The Old Smokey on an Everything bagel, and it was phenomenal! The bagel itself was perfectly crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. It was also loaded with toppings that tasted fresh and were a great flavor combination. They had a counter with seating for eating inside, and a large patio for outdoor dining. I really enjoyed the space and all my interactions with employees. They are also part of a shopping center, so there is a large parking lot. Prices were a little high, but worth it in my opinion! I'll be back to try an open face next time.

Best bagels. Period…read more Nothing else needs to be said. The best. However many ways that can be said, is what would write. But truly, it's the best

Busy Friday at 10am

Fully Loaded Lox

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New Yorker

BagelNow!

4.5(297 reviews)

5.9 mi

Family-owned & operated

Vegetarian friendly

Amazing service and great bagels!! The bagels are fluffy fry and the parking is super easy!read more

INCREDIBLE, i literally dream about these bagels. Depending on time of day, there is sometimes a…read morebit of a wait, but i think it's well worth it. I've gotten just a standard bagel + cream cheese before as well as an open faced bagel and i love it all. Pro move is to order your bagel and then pop over next door to 7leaves and order a drink while waiting for your bagel lol

Nova Delights

Half a dozen

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Egg, Sausage and Cheese

5th Ave Bagelry

4.6(107 reviews)

5.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

I can't recall having a better version of a lox bagel! Fresh ingredients abound, meticulously…read moreprepared and packaged with care. Loved it! Thank you... I had ordered via a 3rd party app and the delivery was seamless.

Bomb! The iced coffee I got was crazy strong and great. Only suggestion is with the bagels hold off…read moreon the lemon pepper because it takes away from all the other greatness and too salty.

You'll love our smooth and creamy avocado bagels!!!

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5th Avenue Lox Bagel

Shirley's Bagels

4.0(812 reviews)

12.1 mi

The first visit for me Line was about 5 people deep, not bad. I ordered a few dozen cinnamon…read moreraisin, everything, plain, salt, egg, whole wheat and cinnamon sugar. They felt a little doughy inside The outside was nice with a slight crunch. They did have weight to them too

Quite possibly the best bagel you'll ever eat in your life. I mean, come on, it really doesn't get…read moremuch better than these bagels. I've been coming here forever, and I've never had a bad experience. Their lox bagels are just to die for! They definitely don't skimp on the lox either. They load it up with plenty of smoked salmon, a nice amount of cream cheese, fresh tomato, red onion, and I always love having that pickle on the side. The jalapeño and cheese bagel itself was toasted perfectly, with that nice crunch on the outside while still being soft inside. Everything together was so good, especially with the amount of lox they put on there. I've been coming to for years, and there's a reason I keep coming back. The bagels are always great, the portions are generous, and this lox bagel is easily one of my favorites.

Lox onion tomato bagel

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Chicken pesto panini

Señor Bagels & More

4.3(165 reviews)

2.2 mi

ordered the lox bagel and it was so yummy! I'm definitely going back to try more of their bagels!read more

Señor Bagels is a great spot! Their bagels are always fresh, and delicious. What really makes this…read moreplace stand out, though, is the staff. Everyone who works there is super friendly, welcoming, and always makes you feel appreciated.

Strawberry cream pastry

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Veggie deluxe bagel

Tribute Coffee House

4.7(1.3k reviews)

6.6 mi

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Tribute until now! It's one of my favorite coffee spots in the…read moreOC! The peanut butter mocha is amazing and the breakfast sandwich with the croissant upgrade is often plentiful enough to be lunch too! Which is why I had my taste buds READY when I set out yesterday morning to get my fix. However I found a sign stating they were heading to a new location (yay!) and were temporarily closed. So hopefully I can save one person since Apple Maps did not save me! P.S. I love y'all dearly maybe consider updating the website and voicemail to let people know y'all are in the process of moving. Can't wait for the new location!

Mint Mojito Latte (small size for a little over $6): 3/5. Had a hint of mint, though I was hoping…read morefor a refreshing minty flavor with real mint leaves. They did offer to "add more" (I'm guessing syrup?) upon request, which was kind of them, but I didn't know how much the flavor and sweetness would change, so I didn't bother. It was also on the milkier side for a latte, but it was still a decent iced coffee. The gentleman at the front was polite and accommodating, while the female barista made drinks quickly and accurately. The shop doors were open, which felt very welcoming and accessible. Inside has a few tables, and they have food as well. A handful of parking spots pepper the perimeter of the store, which is also right by the gas station there. Maybe I'll ask for an extra shot in my future drink. I definitely wanna try some others from their extensive latte menu, like the Churro or Cinnamon Blast.

Coffe house

Peanut butter mocha latte, Nutella waffles, breakfast sandwich, and oatmeal

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Some snack & bakery options

Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

4.6(2.1k reviews)

7.6 mi

I recently can eat dairy again, and I decided to kick it off with some baked goods!! We went on a…read moreFriday morning and there was no wait. We sat outside to eat our pastries and they tasted great fresh. The salt & butter roll was my favorite, so simple but soft and pillowy. They use Hokkaido flour which gives their pastries a unique texture, They have a lot of options including both sweet and savory. The only thing that kind of let me down was their honey butter croissant... it's just a little tip of a croissant, it was tasty but a tiny portion. The croissant low key reminded us of Costco croissants (no shade to Costco lol). We also ordered drinks, and their matcha tasted great! Overall if you're looking for some delicious and adorable treats, I recommend trying it!

Love the banana matcha and all of the breads here. Everything taste amazing. Very warm, fresh, and…read moreso so soft and buttery. Wait is quite long but moves decently quick.

Yokohama peach (iced)

Matcha Sea Salt Cold Brew

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French Toast

Sak Donuts

4.0(194 reviews)

6.4 mi

Had a great experience during my last visit. Staff were friendly even though it was very busy. They…read moreare generous and everyone seemed to enjoy their order. They have everything from donut holes to premium donuts (we got an Elmo one for the child), from sandwiches to elaborate drinks.

The food was delicious, the service was quick, our coffee was tasty…read more Paid $28 for 1 breakfast sandwich, 1 burrito, 2 donuts and a large iced coffee, I think that's worth it!!! Sandwiches & coffee were huge and donuts were soft ‍ On top of that they have a few table areas that are clearly clean and well kept, donut displays literally sparkling Will 100% be coming back again!!

Chocolate Croissant

Cookie cake donuts croissant muffins

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Wow fill out home at this family home Restaurant love their locks and avocado. Come here. On my way to work. See you guys soon. Thank you.

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