PrintWithMe Print Kiosk at Bagel Exchange

137 W Main St, Alhambra
(626) 636-1178

Recent Reviews

Donovan C.

This is one of the only dedicated bagel shops that I've been able to find in the area. They have an interesting finance theme with stock charts and finance channels playing on TV screens inside. A bit gimmicky, but not off-putting. There's a small amount of seating inside if you prefer to dine-in. The bagels were the perfect size and tasted decent, but not as good as I'd hoped. While the crumb was fine and chewy, the crust was missing that shiny, bubbly texture and that crispness you get from a really good bagel. On my first visit, I ordered a (toasted) plain bagel with cream cheese and a Stocks n Lox on an everything bagel. For the first bagel, they were super stingy with the cream cheese. You can see in my photo how disappointing the portion was. I did like the lox bagel though. The salmon was well-prepared and, combined with the everything bagel, wasn't overly salty. I had also come back a few days later to order another (toasted) plain bagel with cream cheese. I was hoping the first time was an accident and that they didn't actually serve that as a normal portion of cream cheese. So this time, I specifically asked for extra cream cheese, only to receive more, but still a disappointing amount. I don't know why they're so hesitant to give a proper portion of cream cheese when other shops do. However, the pricing was reasonable and service was quick and pleasant. This is a decent option for an area with limited bagel choices, but there's definitely room for improvement. Fixing their cream cheese portions and improving the bagel crust would be a good start.

Tiffany A.

This bagel shop concept is so cool! I'm from NY and love a good bagel spot so this place felt like the perfect local gem. I met the owner Ryan he was super friendly! The speciality drinks sounded so yummy and seem like they're constantly trying new flavors. I want to come back for their ube latte and cereal latte! I noticed they had a pizza bagel and saw they have mini pizza boxes to put those specific menu item in-so clever! I love how the menu looks like a stock exchange board. Definitely worth stopping by and trying anything on their menu. So many options, so many ways to customize it. And there's lots of street parking up front or around the corner.

Jennie G.

We came to eat here on Saturday morning at 11:00am. It was poppin! Customer Service was exceptional and food was still delicious. We got a mocha, cappuccino, hot coffee, sausage and cheese bagel and a garlic bagel. Everything was huge and super fresh! It was my first time going and I'n obsessed. Very cute and homey. Will be returning!

Joe K.

This bagel sandwich I tried, "Veggie Reserve" was soooo good. I can't wait to go back soon. The bagel reminded me NY style, floppy but soft. Excellent service from both young men at the counter. I took time to choose my bagel he was so patient and explained to me about their bagels. Ah! Coffee was so good as well. There all sauces bottles on the side counter seems old and dried so I didn't even touch. But I enjoyed favored cream for my coffee. Not a huge inside but have sitting inside with nice wooden table, I liked the left door opened. Strongly recommend to any bagel lovers to try their bagel sandwiches and a cup of coffee.

Miss B.

Bagel Exchange is amazing! Their Vietnamese coffee was so strong and creamy, their bagel sandwiches are customizable and really enjoyable! The atmosphere is really fun and service was quick, they are even open really early! Prices were great!

Star Z.

I enjoyed my quick stop at Bagel Exchange as a first timer. They have a variety of bagels that are super fresh. I tried their Avocado drink and it was delicious. The bottle it came in was extra cute. The gentleman up front was extremely nice and answered all the questions I had. The place was clean with several other folks enjoying their bagels and coffee. I'd definitely stop by whenever I'm in the area.

Maiko J.

Good quality ingredients. Got both the veggie and lox everything bagels. Vegan cream cheese was fantastic. I got a regular latte with agave syrup very good strong and tasty. My husband got the matcha latte with oat milk really good and not fake tasting. I will definitely be back.

Kev O.

Ever since we visited NY and tried the best known places there for Bagels, I'd been craving them for some months now. It just so happens that we were staying in the area for the weekend and were looking for a good breakfast option before heading off to work.....and a breakfast bagels popped into my head, and after yelping for some places, the Bagel Exchange came up.....so off we went to try it out. Just along what seemed to be a main road was this mom & pop style bagel shop.....very cool looking interior, very casual and comfortable, and that display of many varieties of different flavored bagels!....wow! Of course, there were some really delicious looking croissants, muffins, etc., but I had to stay focused! The guy who attended to us was super nice, very friendly, and so helpful. Others eventually attended to us too, and they seemed equally as nice. So, we went ahead and ordered an Egg White & Cream Cheese with Sourdough Bagel and a Veggie, Egg White, and Cream Cheese with Garlic Bagel. Daaaaang! Not only were the bagels a very good size ....not like those baby sized bagels you find elsewhere.... they were fluffy, medium dense with a nice chew on the inside, and a light cruunch on the toasted outide. Ok, they are not as dense on the inside as those I'd tried in NY, but still had a very satisfying bite to it. Everything that went inside our bagels ....egg white, cream cheese, veggie....tasted so fresh, and was oh so delicious and comforting! This was most definitely a great way to start our day! And not to mention my wife's coffee.....she said it tasted SOOOO GOOD! I'm not a coffee drinker so have to take her word for it....she knows good coffee! I must say that I really enjoyed my early morning Sunday morning breakfast bagel here.....and with those large TV screens on the wall, I further enjoyed my breakfast bagel whilst watching bitcoin and stock prices in real time, watching the national debt growing by the second, and the latest news :) We will definitely be back the next time we're in town, but in the meantime, we went ahead and took advantage of their amazing deal of buying 6 bagels for just $10! That's a great deal! So, we went ahead and took home some Jalapeño Cheese, Spinach Asiago, and Pesto bagels :)

Jenny N.

I love a good bagel shop! I got the Stocks N lox bagel sandwich, which if you were once like me and didn't know what that was, is a smoked salmon, cream cheese sandwich with tomatoes, onion, sprouts and capers. It's one of my favorites. When you order a bagel sandwich, you can select from the various bagels they have on display. They open at 7:15am till 2:30pm but is it weird that I kind of wish they opened a little earlier so I can order and bring in bagels for everyone at work? Everyone's tired of donuts haha. Anyways, the service is great. The drinks come in these canned containers so you don't have to open it immediately if you're on the go. They also have games on the side and TV's with news/stocks on so it seems like it would be a great place to have coffee and get some work done. Work-like vibes haha.

Fame L.

This bagel exchange shop is cool and it can be a hangout spot when you just want to chill or meet

Catherine L.

Great fluffy bagels! Stopped by to bring my father who was craving bagels. Their opening time states 7:15am but they opened a bit late which was confusing since it was our first time... I was worried they were closed. Luckily they called me back and then opened the door. Bagels had good texture, good flavors and yummy spreads. I brought them home to make an excellent breakfast.

Eilis R.

This place is truly one of worst cafes I've ever been to. I've now been about 6 times now, at different times of day and or order different things, and each time is as bad as the last. Everything about it is subpar, from the food to the service. The bagels aren't bagels, they're unseasoned bread. The bacon on the breakfast sandwich is never cooked, it's fatty and disgusting. The price ranges are genuinely laughable given how terrible the food is. And all of this is made measurably worse by the truly awful "crypto and stocks" theme instead. Save your money and go literally anywhere else, this place is garbage I wouldn't feed a dog.

Andrea C.

I walked in on a Saturday morning there was no line! the seats were full which is a good sign in my book! Parking was a bit of a struggle so just prepare to walk a block or so. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese with swiss on a poppy seed bagel and it was out so fast! I prefer a fluffy egg with salty bacon and melty cheese and they delivered! It was a great price point and I'd definitely come back.

Wong L.

Veggie bagel is very good. strawberry lemonade and orange drinks are very good as well and friendly employees.

Jeni K.

Scrumptious bagels, up there with Bagel Nosh in Santa Monica and Goldstein's in Arcadia. Great gourmet coffee too (addictive!); they told me someone drives out from Diamond Bar just for their coffee, bagels, and warm and wonderful service. Cute, stylish Crypto theme, chill music, you can't go wrong here. It's a small business so sometimes they'll not be open right at 7:15 am, but close enough! Worth the wait :) I go EVERY WEEK :D Google their NPR Marketplace article using Bagel Exchange as keywords. You might get interesting financial advice too! :D Ignore the wierd bad reviews and come!

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PrintWithMe Print Kiosk at Bagel Exchange

137 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 636-1178