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    Western Bagel

    3.8 (417 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Bagels, Sandwiches
    Open Open 24 hours
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Caitlin M.

    This warm, cozy, nostalgic bagel shop sits right in front of their impressive warehouse. It's amazing that this little shop carries bagels people all over the U.S. are eating in the morning and in between busy schedules. They have a great selection of fresh bagels. I was already a fan of their cinnamon raisin, but this time I also got to try their strawberry. There is a small selection of sweet treats too. I had no idea they carried conchas. The staff here is extremely attentive and kind too. I would recommend checking out this spot as someone who loves bagels and is interested in the history of the San Fernando Valley.

    Maddy M.

    I love Western Bagel but our recent visit to this location was a little disappointing. First off, I ALWAYS forget this location is cash only so I have come in on a couple other occasions and had to leave because I didn't have cash (they do have an ATM but I'm an apple pay girlie). The bagel itself, was delicious! The lox on my bagel did not have the best flavor unfortunately. I was also super bummed that they don't have iced coffee! The location in Encino has iced coffee and I love it so much, so I assumed all locations would have it. I guess the locations differ. Service here was good and quick! It's never really that busy and there is plenty of parking in the lot.

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    Katherine P.

    Open 24 hours so they always have fresh bagels with lots of variety including different cream, cheese cheeses. the downside is they only take cash or check. Who writes checks nowadays anyway. Staff is friendly and move pretty quickly to get you in and out of there. There's no seating area in here which was fine with me as I just wanted to buy a dozen bagels and cream cheese and take it home.

    Michelle H.

    Bought a pizza bagel for my kid and some other varieties. Got back to my kid to give him his pizza bagel, and it was cold... I wasn't watching - and the employee didn't warm it. Or even ask...pizza bagels can't really go in a regular toaster either. So, I guess I'll go home and put the top part on the grill. It's just...it's a $3.90 bagel. A bagel, topped with a slice of cheese and a dollop of sauce. Also bought burnt bagel chips - guess that's my fault too. Idk, just starting to feel like Western Bagel is grossly overrated and overpriced. Instead of feeding the locals "direct from factory" bagels at a reasonable price - selling them at store cost was their choice. And cash only. Western Bagel chose violence when they could've swooped in to be the local hero. Ah well. For those that are just as annoyed, Pop's Bagels is legit. Think about it, for just a quarter more, you can get a decent bagel from a fancy place.

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    Love their bagels, they are always fresh. The best part they are open 24 hour a day. The employees are always very friendly and helpful.

    Steve S.

    The Mothership of all Western Bagel locations in LA, because this is where all the Western Bagel bagels are born. This is the SPOT and the bagels come hot right off the press, being freshest and most delicious, right to your plate 24 hours a day. The shop never closes and has good and fast customer service and a pleasant to-go style ambiance. My ultimate go-to is the everything with jalapeño bagel, extra toasted, with lox cream cheese and a tomato and served open-faced. It's phenomenal and Godly. As you take a bite, you submerge into a whole new world of taste -- cheesy-crispy initially and pillowy tenderness full of cheese, jalapeño and perfectly cooked dough flavor, as you start to chew. One awesome bagel and hits the spot at any time around the clock.

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    Winn H.

    TLDR: A quick in-and-out with tasty bagels and a morning cup of joe. Parking is easy, but make sure to bring cash, as they are CASH ONLY! - - - - - - Western Bagel is a nice bite on the edge of town, large streets but not as busy around 11am. I walked in for a quick bite with the everything bagel with lox spread and an iced coffee. They unfortunately don't sell lattes here. :( Additionally, there is no eating area, just a big room with bagel displays, a few snacks, a fridge with spread, and a small self service area. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Decades of experience may have helped them perfect their bagels because sheesh they were good. My only disappointment was that the generous amount of lox spread made it difficult to enjoy the bagel. There was probably enough spread there for three bagels! Although there wasn't iced coffee either, I appreciated that the staff improvised and gave me a cup of hot coffee with a cup of ice. The coffee was as expected, and it really hit the spot! A cup of joe to jog the noggin', bold and lightly bitter. Make sure to bring cash though, as they are cash only!

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    Fatima F.

    If You Come Late At Night You Might Be Able To Catch The Bagels Straight Out Of The Oven (That's When They're The Best) This Is My Favorite Bagel Spot. Service Could Be Better, It Just Either Seems Like There Are New Faces That Don't Know What They're Doing Or Old Faces That Don't Want To Be There. Not Very Welcoming. Plenty Of Parking When They're Not To Busy And The Inside Is Pretty Spacious.

    You looking for a good bagel? You gotta come to Western Bagel!

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    Your bagel fucking sucks. Get a credit card machine instead making your customer pay a $3 fee for a 3$ bagel dumbshit

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    The best bagels in the world. They clearly won the west gotta go with the egg ala bagel with sausage

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    8 years ago

    Dump. Cash only. No bathroom. Graffiti all over the display case. Sketch area. Hope the sandwich is good.

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    Really great service, they made us three coffee travelers at midnight during the week while we were working on a film set!

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    Loved the variety of the bagels and cream cheese! A little overpriced, but the bagels are delicious!

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    Simply the best bagels this side of New York. Always fresh and delicious, 24/7. Their staff goes out of their way to please too.

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    Ask the Community - Western Bagel

    When is the best time to get the straight out of the oven hot bagels?

    I was at one of the locations a couple of weeks ago, they were short on the variety that I wanted and said it will be coming out in 10 minutes if I wanted to wait. Therefore you never know when a new hot batch will be coming out

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    Went on a Saturday morning and the line was already long, but it moved pretty fast! The place was…read morepacked but had a cute, casual vibe, and we were able to find seats since people are pretty much in and out. After trying the food? I'd say it would be worth the wait anyway! I'm so glad they offer half-bagels because my friend and I got to try both the Laika (smoked salmon) and strawberry specia. It was the perfect sweet + savory combo. We also got the sweet corn coffee since we're suckers for anything sweet corn, and I literally drank it so fast. So good!

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    my boyfriend and i recently ordered a to-go order from here, and overall, it was a decent…read moreexperience. i got the big show on a pretzel bagel with truffle aioli and a fried egg to go with the vegan sausage, along with the potato, leek, and goat cheese quiche. my boyfriend got the BEC. i was drawn to this place because i saw that they had so many vegetarian/vegan options. i'm pescatarian, so it's always nice when a place has plenty of meatless options. that being said, the big show was unfortunately a little too salty for my taste. the flavors were definitely there, but everything together was pretty strong, to the point where it was a little difficult for me to finish the whole thing in one sitting. i think the truffle aioli and fried egg were really good additions, but the overall saltiness of the sausage just became a bit much for me. the quiche was good, and i really liked the potato, leek, and goat cheese combination. the actual filling and flavors worked really well together, but the crust was a little harder than i would have liked. definitely not terrible, but the crust was probably the weakest part of the quiche for me. my boyfriend enjoyed the BEC, although he was a little disappointed by the sourdough bread. so while neither of us thought our meals were bad, there were just a few things that kept them from being something we were really excited about. i did really like the setup of the store, though. it's very cute and has a cozy but modern feel to it, and i could definitely see this being a nice spot to hang out, study, or grab a quick brunch. i think i could enjoy coming here more for the atmosphere and trying something different than i did with this particular order. overall, it was a good experience and i'm glad we tried it, but i don't know if i'd necessarily go out of my way to order from here again. there are definitely some things on the menu i'd still be curious to try, though.

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