My husband isn't a fan of bagels, sandwiches or even breakfast in general. The Bagel Shack, much to the joy of my East-Coast influenced stomach, has converted him. Bagels are light, chewy and fantastic - of course they're fresh. Staff is sweet and energetic. And you can be in and out fairly quickly unlike another Irvine bagel place that I will not name, but doesn't have as delicious as offering. Definitely has become my only go to bagel place from now on. I recommend the lox, wedge and lowers. Depending on your choice of sandwich and taste, I might recommend asking for easy on the lemon pepper though! There's a special for a free drip coffee or soda with any sandwich purchase which I take advantage of and it's pretty good coffee! read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

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The bagel was outstanding, naturally; Chewy on the outside and soft inside. The breakfast sandwich, alas, was not. The Lowers, scrambled egg, bacon and cheddar cheese, was an underwhelming experience. The egg was not scrambled but a premade white circle with just enough yellow to make it egg-like. Unfortunately, it had no taste, except like something that had been refrigerated waaaay too long. Blech! The bacon and cheddar cheese were fine but there were so little of each, it hardly made it worth one's while. We were truly disappointed. If Bagel Shack is going to make hot breakfast sandwiches, they ought to choose a higher quality egg product to go with the delicious bagels. read more

The Bagel Shack is hands-down one of the best spots around for bagels. Everything tastes homemade and fresh daily -- you can tell the difference the second you take a bite. The bagels are perfectly chewy with that just-right crust, and the sandwiches are always stacked and delicious. They also have a huge variety of cream cheeses, so there's always something new to try. The staff is fantastic too -- all the young people working there are super friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seem happy to be there, which makes the whole experience even better. If you want a great bagel and an easy, feel-good stop for breakfast or lunch, The Bagel Shack is the place. Highly recommend! read more

they have comparable bagels to the famous East Bagel shop on culver, but the service is certainly bad. For instance, they missed giving us the large tub of cream that we had paid for; one time they said we did not pay for it and made us pay twice. read more

The bagels here are tasty! The insides are light and fluffy and outsides flavorful. I took off a star because the outside of the bagel is just baked (instead of being boiled first so it has the slightly shiny exterior with the good bite when you bite into it). Since most of the time I eat bagels whole like an apple, I'm a bagel purist and I prefer the traditional boil/bake bagels. So yeah minus one star for that. I also like how they offer a wide variety of flavors - some new and fun and others classics that aren't always found in other shops like the Salt bagel. Their bagel sandwiches (like smoked salmon lox) are very fresh and tasty as well. Service is good and moves relatively fast here. They also offer delivery on Uber Eats which is nice and convenient. read more

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Been back a couple of times since my last review and the service has improved a lot. I do tend to just get the bagels to go and without toasting or cream cheese so there has not been a problem. The bagels are good and so is the coffee. There's limited indoor and outdoor seating read more

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The bacon on the wedge bagel was overcooked to the point where it felt like a cracker. The seasoning was a bit too salty. And the bagel was toasted to a crisp. The flavor of the sandwich was decent but it seemed a bit sloppy for the price. read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Omg, I've been looking for a breakfast place that is open extra early and doesn't sacrifice flavor. With fresh coffee and fresh juice available! And the bagels were amazing! I was in a hurry so I got the Philly bagel on cheese! Yummy! The staff is chill and parking is plentiful read more

I love myself a good bagel. Looked up on yelp and this caught my eye! We ordered 2 Lowers && 1 Cottons. 10/10!! Great service && Friendly people. Very clean as well. We'll definitely be back to try different ones! read more

Very delicious bagel sandwiches. The bagels here are fluffy and I feel like reasonably priced. I ordered mine through the app and it was ready ahead of schedule which was great since I was stopping here on my way to work. Will definitely be back to try some of their lunch stuff sometime! read more

The Bagel Shack - Churches Bagel Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

I don't say this often but I am super impressed with the level of customer service here! I was here last Sunday and the boys working were AMAZING!! The went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The service was prompt and the food was DELICIOUS! We loved it so much we drove out of the way and past several bagel shops to come here again! I met the son of the family who owns it and he was the sweetest! We will definitely be continuing to support this wonderful establishment. read more

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I absolutely love bagel shack and the new location in Irvine! The bagels have always been fresh and very tasty. All orders are made fresh to order which is incredible! The only thing I would change is to maybe bring out parts of the order while waiting on the longer to prepare items. Staff was incredibly nice and accommodating when they found out the bagel option we chose was all out and even offered to try and recreate the bagel with toppings in the sandwich instead. Very chill and friendly environment! read more

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What a hidden gem! If you love bagels, you gotta try this place out. Plus, you gotta meet Chad. He is a kind soul, literally said hi to everyone and called your order by name. Wow. The bagels are super tasty, soft, pliable, yet perfectly bagel-dense. I got a garlic bagel toasted with cream cheese and couldn't believe how good it was! I also ordered 4 bagels to go, and when I got my to-go bag, it was hot on the bottom! The plain bagel must have just come out of the oven, so it was extra fresh, hot, and soft! I could have cried happy tears, being the bagel (and bread) lover that I am! These bagels also have a lot of character and personality because no single bagel shape looks exactly the same which adds to the charm and serendipity. They are all unique yet all very delicious in their own right! I can taste the homemade love in each bite! (If you want bagels that look exactly the same and want consistency in the hole size (?!), you just need to buy the preservative-filled factory made ones that are stuffed in a plastic bag from the store). For me, I prefer The Bagel Shack ones, hands-down, any day! I am so happy I found this place on Yelp; I highly recommend and will be here often! read more

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The Bagel Shack is a great little spot when you're craving a legit bagel in Irvine. The bagels have a nice chew on the inside while maintaining a little crisp on the outside. They're tasty on their own or serve as a great base for sandwiches and spreads. Prices are pretty reasonable too...a bagel on its own is around $2.50, around $5 with various spreads, and specialty bagel sandwiches land around $10 depending on the type. I'd say it's very comparable to East Coast Bagel (another popular bagel spot in Irvine) even though the lines don't seem to be as long here, and it definitely earns a spot in the breakfast rotation. Nothing fancy, just solid, satisfying bagels done right...exactly what you want when the morning craving hits. read more

$5 for just a bagel w cream cheese- on the pricier side. Not as busy as other bagel shops in Irvine which is nice. Tried the T Street bagel which comes w cheddar cheese, chive spread, onion and tomatoes with choice of bagel. I liked it! read more

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I ordered a jalapeño cheddar bagel it was freshly made, added cream cheese and had it toasted! It was sooo yummy! Service was quick I didn't have to wait long at all! It only has a few tables and most were taken but I believe if you walk out the store to the right and walk a little there is outside tables and seats. Wasn't my first time here and it won't be my last. Definitely recommend! read more

They have really good bagels, but that should be table stakes when you're named the bagel shack. I got the bagel egg cheese bacon sandwich and it was really good. The egg was cooked over medium and bacon was nice and crispy. The offerings outside of bagels is lacking. It would be good to have a larger variety of drinks and non bagel items. Parking and getting in and out of the shopping center is tough, especially during rush hour. read more

The Bagel Shack - Egg cheese bacon bagel sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

When I get tired of eating in the workplace cafeteria, I normally would pick up breakfast from Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, or McDonald's on the way into work. One morning, I noticed that this place had recently opened and stopped in to give them a try. The folks that I've interacted with in the morning have all been nice and friendly. I've come in on a couple of mornings, having tried mostly their hot breakfast bagel sandwiches. Sure, I could get more food for cheaper at the nearby McDonald's, but the food here was higher quality and fresh. read more

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We got the wedge bagel sandwich and it was love at first bite. Lightest and fluffiest bagel we've ever had. Love that the everything bagel had lots of seasoning and chives all around it. Veggies were fresh and bacon nice and crisp. Didn't feel heavy afterward. Amazing!! read more

In a rush, happy to see online ordering available. ordered a side of bacon.. $7 Is it crazy I was hoping for more? LOL read more

The Bagel Shack - Side of bacon - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

No HOURS SHOWN ON APP. Beat bagels in town. Here you go Try jap cheese. We travel far to get here. P read more

The Bagel Shack - Store hours. - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Located in the Alton Square town center, the bagel shack replaced the UPS store that used to occupy this space. The bagel shack is a fast casual restaurant concept, specializing in bagels and breakfast products and is only open until 2:30PM. Bagels were tasty, with my favorite being the jalapeno cheddar bagel and the everything bagel. I liked that they were soft and pliable, and appear to be made from scratch. Service is ok, but they don't offer a lot in terms of ambiance since there is minimal seating - seems like it's mainly set up for people who take food to go. Improvements can be made in bagel consistency - bagels had so many varying shapes in terms of size, volume and especially the size of the hole. read more

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10/5 T Bagel, did not disappoint and I got to come back for this again. Staff is super helpful in explaining the menu and ingredients. They make sure they get you right with the service! read more

The Bagel Shack - T Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

I love the selection of bagels here! I got 1/2 dozen (2 blueberries, 2 everything bagel, 1 sun dried tomato, 1 Asiago). I love the texture of these bagels, especially when toasted. They're soft and not dense. The sun-dried tomatoes bagel has a strong tomato flavor. Everything bagel was not my favorite, as it didn't have a strong garlic/onion flavor. Service is okay, quick service. read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

I love it , started with the one in lake forest , so happy your close . I love your style bagels . Full Sized coffee and bagel still a great deal . read more

Bagel was alright. Was a little more dense than I thought its be, but the flavor of the everything bagel smelled and tasted good. Filling of ham, egg, cheese is always a solid bfast choice but a little drier than I thought itd be. Maybe next time Ill get the classic bagel and cream cheese, might be more moist that way. read more

The Bagel Shack - Lowers Bagel Sandwich with Ham - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Quality bagels and tons of options! The staff is friendly and helpful, and the place is cute and tidy! Definitely will be a go to spot for some breakfast bagels maybe even lunch options once in a while! read more

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The service definitely outdoes the bagels! The kindest kid working there with bright blue eyes, totally exceeded excellent customer service! He was so personable, kind and sweet. I haven't received such genuine customer service in years! He makes the place a positive vibe! The bagels are bagels. Nothing crazy. read more

The Bagel Shack - Cheddar bagels! - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Came in on a Sunday morning for a quick bagel with eggs breakfast. I'm from NY, so I'm a bagel snob but was very excited to try this spot, as the reviews have been wonderful. Service was cordial, friendly, quick. The ambiance was casual- pick up and go. Ordered a Lowers with sausage on a cheddar bagel to share with my husband and a vanilla latte. Didn't enjoy the egg sandwich- felt like it was microwaved instead of toasted. And the latte was not great, either. I am curious to come back to try and simple bagel with cream cheese, however. read more

The Bagel Shack - Lowers Bagel Sandwich with Sausage - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

my boyfriend and I love the bagels here, we always get the cheesy jalapeño upper bagel (sooooo good) , unfortunately today is the 4th time they gave us the incorrect bread. Im not sure what they gave us (picture below), we always get them to go so by the time we notice we are home. Besides that this is my go-to bagel spot, its just disappointing looking forward to your bagel and its the wrong one!): read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious bagel sandwiches! I got the cotton on Asiago and then an open face one with avocado on it. Also got their blended mocha, super rich but still good! We took them to the beach to enjoy. Pretty quick and nice service as well. I want to go back to try their blueberry cream cheese and their cinnamon crunch bagel. read more

The Bagel Shack - Cottons Bagel Sandwich, blended mocha - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Love that they still have salt bagels. Yummy lunch or breakfast! Quick service and even when I order delivery it's great.

The bacon on our bagels were yellow and green. Not sure if it's expired but also tasted weird. read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Order bagels here for my team of employees order the two dozen bagel combo. The bagels were fresh perfectly soft inside with a nice crunch on the outside and the cream cheese was absolutely delicious. The prices were great as well. Highly recommend this place. read more

Had the lox sammie on everything bagel and it was fantastic. Toasted perfectly, scooped, cream cheese was creamy, and fresh tomatoes was fresh-y. read more

Our favorite local bagel shop. The owner is generous and kind. And their different types of cream cheese are delicious!

Being so close to my office, I really wanted to like this place but I just cannot given my experience here. I walk in and get good vibes as employees are making jokes and very friendly with each other - however, the moment I stand in front of the register, I'm met with a shift in tone and faced with a look of hostility from the female employee. Her smile drops and she seems impatient as I'm taking my time looking at the menu. I asked for the "Lox & Cream Cheese" and she cuts me off with a "so you want a sandwich" ... yes ? I was not aware there was a different option on the menu? At this point, I'm embarrassed by her curtness and as soon as she's done taking my order, she goes straight into looking at her phone while her male coworker starts making my sandwich. As I'm eating, I notice she goes back to having laughs with her coworkers again. Sadly, even if the food was great, this kind of experience really ruins it for me. For anyone who's curious this happened Thursday, Oct 30 around 1pm Edit: Oh my gosh Chad, why on earth are you trying to invalidate a customer's experience with your store? And yes, she did feel hostile when she asked and throughout my interaction with her. My conclusion is based on my personal experiences for which you were not there for. Also, stop assuming things about me based on a single negative review I decided to share - your response says a lot more about you than about me read more

The Bagel Shack - Menu I was looking at in front of the register - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Came back in and the staff made it right which I really appreciate. That service definitely goes noticed.

The bagels tasted good and it also came out pretty quick! We didn't expect the "Wedge" to come out so big, but it was still delicious! People probably don't leave reviews to keep this place low-key to avoid it from being so packed... read more

The Bagel Shack - Left: "Upper" w/ extra onions and sun-dried tomato bagel Right: "Wedge" on a jalapeño bagel w/ a bit of Siracha on top - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Wow! Great bagels. Stopped in for the first time today. Their blueberry bagels actually taste like blueberries! Give yourself a treat and make it here for breakfast or lunch. read more