Called to see if they had gluten free bagels. They said yes. Drove all the way there and they said they've never had gluten free options. Waste of time and poor attitude by the workers. read more

Garden State Bagels reminds me of home back East, you got a problem with that? Our nation's third state, wedged between Pennsylvania and The City, has great bagels. Real bagels - not the soft doughy rings of bread shaped like doughnuts that pass for bagels out here. Garden State Bagels has their recipe right - the bagels are authentic, at least relative to the other places in North County. Good bagels also make good sandwiches. For lunch today I had roast beef with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo on a sesame bagel. Plenty of meat and fixins and we didn't have to toast the bagel - it was still hot from the oven. Pretty perfect, right? Garden State Bagels also doesn't just stick exclusively to the old traditional bagel flavors. The peanut butter bagel is my personal fave. I find the French toast bagel a but over the top, but it is particularly good with peanut butter. Solid place. read more

Tony and Christian were so rad! Tony's Brooklyn background really eases up the vibe and brings people together haha I left after making a new friend, Rebecca! read more

Garden State Bagels - Tony brings people together haha thanks man. We need more easy going people - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

2 stars because they have bialies. But, they stink. Sorry to be blunt. I miss bialies so much, but I'd rather not have one than have a pretty crappy one. The bagels are just okay. Their walnut raisin cream cheese is just too sweet. Won't be returning. read more

Garden State Bagels has the best bagels in San Diego! The bagels from there are always plump and perfect tasting! They use Philadelphia Cream Cheese, they have awesome breakfast sandwiches, fresh ingredients, tons of different types of sweet and savory bagels, great lunch sandwiches, bagel and lox, and great friendly staff! I only wish they were closer to my house! xx http://dinedevour.blogspot.com/2009/09/best-bagels-ever.html read more

Garden State Bagels - Yummy!! The Onion Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Under the new ownership, this bagel joint only got BETTER! The bagels are so fresh and absolutely delicious! The service is the best and the new owner is soooo cheerful! Hence, the staff have that same energy. I'm going back for my weekly baker's dozen. Check their variety. YUM ! read more

My husband and I love this place. He loves it because he says it's the closest to a New York bagel he can get while living in San Diego. I just love their bagels. They have tons of flavors to choose from. I also enjoy the egg sandwich on a bagel. I get mine with cheese, ketchup, salt and pepper. The coffee is good as well. They have a good drink selection. We would come here more often if it was closer to our house. I would definitely recommend this place if you want a good bagel and friendly service. read more

Had the combo bagel (everything bagel for us west coasters) with cream cheese, lox, capers, red onions and tomatoes. Lox was not salty (good) & there was a nice size portion on my bagel. The taste was good but I felt a need to add Tapatio...so that knocks off one star. And it was $10+...for the price I thought it would be spot on. They have a large selection of bagels, fast service, easy parking, eat-in or take out. With such a high yelp rating, I expected a little more... read more

Garden State Bagels - Lox and cream cheese on a combo bagel! - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

If you want seriously good bagels in San Diego---this is the place. Fresh bagels New York style private ownership. read more

Garden State Bagels - Best bagels in town! - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

First time here today and I'm definitely coming back! The jalapeño and cheese bagel was ah-mazing and so was the bacon and egg breakfast bagel. You must try this place! read more

Good bagels and great service! I stopped in here early morning and had extremely friendly service from the staff. They have good sized bagels and make great breakfast sandwiches. The shop itself is rather small and doesn't have a ton of seating inside but there are some chairs and tables outside. Their coffee is pretty generic so nothing too special there. Overall, I would say it's worth a visit! read more

Great bagels! Love this place and new ownership. I have been coming here every weekend since moving to Encinitas. The bagels remimd me of home on the east coast. read more

Jalapeño bagel with a side of Lox, red onion and tomatoes! The picture does it no justice! I have been to the Carlsbad location but this was my first time at the Encinitas location! Just as delicious and the staff was very helpful and friendly. I will be returning very soon! read more

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Always call to order before work and glad I do there's always a small line inside . Staff is pleasant thank you ladies

I stopped her on JUNE 5th sometime in the afternoon as I was waiting for one of the guys who works there finished someone's else order There was an older guy who was sitting down saw me waiting for a few mins get up and proceeded to take my order I then noticed him grabbing the bagels I wanted with out washing his hands and without wearing gloves like are you kidding me That is disgusting. When I was about to say something about that 2 young gals from ages 18-23 came in the older guy started to talk to them and completely ignore me he literally started to talk about sex, Ecstasy, ect... like come on really so unappropriate he then we went and rung them out so he touched the money and again didn't wash his hands proceeded to help someone else again didn't wash his hands after touching the money nor did he put on gloves. I won't be coming back here again!! read more

the owner is amazing! such a family atmosphere just like Jersey where I grew up! I know what a good bagel is and this place delivers.

Very good bagels. I'm from NJ so was interested to see what they are claiming as "Garden State" bagels. The people working there early in the morning were all pleasant and the bagels seem really great. They have a wide variety of bagels, even a few that I have never seen before. I definitely recommend these bagels over any other place around Encinitas / Carlsbad...especially any of the chain shops. read more

Best bagle place in the tri state area I love their bagle hot dogs Especially because Einstein doesn't sell bagledogs anymore read more

The best bagels the best service the kindest people work here. The lox was soooooooo good

As always, this place always exceeds my expectations. I've visited all 3 of Garden State Bagels' locations: Carlsbad Village, Avenida Encinas, and Encinitas/ark Camino Real. Christian & Rosie did a phenomenal job with quickly preparing my bagels this morn. Parker did a great job last Sun at the Carlsbad/Avenida Encinas location. He made an open-faced lox sandwich for my husband and wrapped it properly so the salmon & veggies didn't slide off in the container. 3 cheers for this place from an NJ girl who lives bagels. read more

Good and solid bagel shop. Everyone in our group loved our bagels and cream cheese and the breakfast sandwich.

Awesome place to get a morning bagel. They had a wide selection and the variety was really good. People were friendly and fast.

As a native New Yorker, I can happily say that Garden State bagels is the real deal. From coffee to lox to the quality of the bagel, this place has got it. read more

Most likely the best bagel sandwich I've ever had. The owner chatted to us while we were making up our minds. He's a really nice guy. The bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel was hands down the best I've ever had. This little gem in Encinitas was fabulous. I cannot wait to come back again. I most certainly will buy a dozen bagels next time I come. Amazing. read more

BEST BAGELS EVER!! The food was amazing, and the service was a 100/10, such a fun environment, so I'm definitely coming back!

The best bagel place that serves ACTUAL authentic bagels! I come here almost every morning and have never been disappointed! The quality is always outstanding and the bagels are freshly made! When I'm low on time I'm still able to stop by because of how quick and attentive they are. Also, the staff is very friendly and helpful! read more

Top quality bagels for a fair price. Line moves quickly. Lox bagel, Taylor ham bagel are my two favorites. They have fresh squeezed orange juice to accompany the bagels as well. Every time I'm in the area I stop by. I try to get there early, when the bagels are super soft and fresh. read more

I just stopped in a few minutes ago and there was nobody else in the shop and the lady didn't even acknowledge me. I just started yelling out my order and I wanted some decaf coffee and the only thing they had was vanilla. For two bagels with cream cheese it was $10. So ridiculous will never go back! read more

Best bagels I've ever had. Distinctly their own thing, fluffy and chewy. Also helps that the owner's a super cool dude.

Absolutely the best lox bagel around. Don't hesitate at the price - you get more than your money's worth. Go to Einstein's for a couple of mediocre scraps of fish on a sad bagel chip if you want. Go to Garden State for the real deal. Everyone is super friendly, my fiancé loves the coffee (I don't drink coffee), and the general atmosphere is exactly what you want from a local breakfast spot. As an East Coaster (NY), I have been on the hunt for a decent bagel in California since I moved here 4 years ago, and I can say that hands down, this is the best lox bagel I've had on this side of the country. Also the bagels are actually good. Not common in CA. read more

This place has no respect for their customers and is not an east cost bagel shop. They have no idea what they're doing there and will bad mouth customers in front of you because we asked for ketchup on our sandwiches. Will never go back, stay far away from this terrible establishment read more

Was looking for a new bagel place. Always enjoy authentic bagels and these were definitely it! So excited I this place. They are delicious!

love this place! gave us free bagels this morning! service was super quick considering a busy thanksgiving morning!

We've been coming here for over 10 years, love their bagelsThe tuna melts are super delicious on a jalapeño bagel and you could never go wrong with just a sourdough bagel with cream cheese. They offer a variety of drinks, my favorite is their fresh orange juice. read more

Garden State Bagels - Tuna melt on jalapeño bagel - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

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super cool, low key bagel shop. loved the customer service, the boss man is Mike and is a baller. highly recommend if you're looking to cruise in and grab a bagel sandwich or something easy for breakfast. read more

Out of nearly all their bagel types at 9AM. Employee was rude. I asked for sliced bagels (which they charge for!) and she sighed as if she was exasperated with me. I'm never coming here again. I try to support local but this is why national chains win, inferior to big chains in every way. read more

Garden State Bagels is the best bagel place I have ever been too. My friend turned me on to them and I was not disappointed. The staff was all ready to work, the prices were fair and the flavors were plenty. Next time I come I'm going to try out all the proteins on my bagel instead of cream cheese! Overall great place. Update: Just went in this morning freezing cold and the bagels were so warm and helped out me starving before work! read more

by far my favorite bagel place. i'm from new york and these bagels are the same as east coast bagels. i definitely recommend coming here, so good!!! also bonus points for the staff being so nice and welcoming!! read more

We discovered GSB in Encinitas a few weeks ago. The bagels are delicious, always fresh and warm - right out of the oven. The menu has variety for a quick meal. The service is great! read more

This was the best bagel place I've ever been to. Not only was the food amazing, the service was even better. Everyone was so welcoming and full of energy and it was such a fun environment. I totally recommend for a fun and delicious breakfast place!!!! read more