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    Garden State Bagels

    4.3 (556 reviews)
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    Closed 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Seasonal pumpkin bagel with cream cheese ($5)
    Brenna A.

    I've never had a bagel like this! Based on the other reviews, it sounds like I've never had a real east coast bagel... until now. I walked into this no frills shop, greeted my friendly employees, and tried the seasonal pumpkin bagel with cream cheese ($5). They did not play with that cream cheese! The flavor was distinctly pumpkin but not overly sweet like you might find elsewhere. The bagel had a nice crispy outside and soft, fluffy yet moist inside. I would definitely come back and enjoy another flavor or breakfast sandwich (posted for under $9).

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    Craig W.

    Put this bagel shop at the top of your bagel list. The line was long but moved quickly. The bagels come out fresh and hot. They are also as big as Frisbees and trust me, I'm not complaining. They are soft and chewy and delicious. No preservatives, either. They have just about every flavor of bagel imaginable. I am more of a traditionalist. A nice onion bagel with chive cream cheese makes me happy but you do you. The owner was working the register and has charisma for days. I felt like I made a new friend after a 30 second interaction. And here we are, enjoying the bagels 24 hours later, and they are still soft and chewy and delicious. Excellent bagels at reasonable prices and wonderful customer service.

    I never leave reviews but I just wanna start out by saying if you are charging $20 for one lox bagel not even face up I better get a pound of salmon and not 3 pieces. Employees were nice but $20 for a bagel, guys what are we doing!

    Micheal AKA the GOAT!

    Micheal is just the greatest! He was so energetic and happy. The bagels were delicious and the service was amazing. Best guy ever!!!!

    Cinnamon raisin bun with bacon, egg cheese, and cream cheese

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    Love the bagels but the service is never with a smile and I always feel as if I a bothering them.

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    8 years ago

    Great bagel spot!! Bagels are always fresh and the staff is super friendly. Perfect quick breakfast spot!

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    15 years ago

    Bagel wasn't bad, but not the best. The atmosphere is old and very 80's, could use some updating, which was a real turn off for me.

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    13 years ago

    Great NY style bagels! Combo, salt, egg, plain, poppy, sesame, and many others to choose from. They have excellent Challah too!

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    13 years ago

    Best bagels!! And the people who work there are wonderful. Owner is usually in the store and always friendly. Can't do better!!

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    9 years ago

    Garden State Bagels is the BEST! Steve is the BEST! we love him and love coming here!

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    9 years ago

    I'm from NY and this is the closest to NY bagels in San Diego. Offerings outside of bagels are pretty weak but the bagels are very good.

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    13 years ago

    Best bagels in San Diego! They're the real deal - just like back East

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    11 years ago

    Great little independent bagel shop, handmade and fresh daily. The salt bagels are definitely worth a try.

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    Tried this place instead of Einstein Brothers yesterday. The bagel was half cooked! Very bland dough, also.

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    10 years ago

    Felt like a mom and pop from the outside and upon entering had a very impersonal McDonald's feel. Food was ok nothing stand out.

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    Ask the Community - Garden State Bagels

    Do you have bialys? Hope so!!?

    Hi Gail! Thanks so much for asking - yes we do have bialys, made fresh every day. We hope you’ll come in and say hi and give them a try!

    Do you have Taylor ham / pork roll,?

    Hi Joel! Yes, we do! Hope to see you in soon!… 

    How are the bialey's? True to East Coast? Miss them.

    Not east coast. Service awful, bagels not good and way over priced. Never again, many other choices.

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    Review Highlights - Garden State Bagels

    If you're looking for a bagel anywhere in North County this place is absolutely worth the drive.

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