The garden bagel. So fresh. As if my grandma just picked the veggies from her garden 5 minutes ago đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Douglas Vitto Gomes
I arrived at 12:30, and when we tried to order it was sold out. Come on⊠the place closes at 4pm and they sold out at 12:30!?
Caleb Harris
Best bagels in Orange county. Great quality, great people. Dog friendly patio. Usually a line during busy times, but worth the wait. Get there before 10am. They are expanding soon! Bagel sandwiches, open face bagels, and bagels with jam options. Good OJ and coffee too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Heirloom, The New Yorker, Egg and Cheese
lilah
delish bagels, they do sell out quick!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sylvia Conant
Only lacks indoor seating. There is outdoor seating. Bagels are excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea M Dinh
A little bit of a line but worth waiting for fresh and modern style bagel. Not many options and they run out fast so better get there earlier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sheeva Shahinfar
Bomb bomb BOMB!! Something about this place just tasted so fresh, even the olive oil is something we were commenting on! Bread was very fresh tasting. Line took a while but it was worth it. Food came out very quickly after we ordered. The servers were also very kind, made nice conversation with us, and cleaned tables quickly. We got the loaded lox and the OG and loved both. Canât wait to go back and try some of their other bagels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casandra Serafin
The person who butters my bagel, wants me to be loved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Lee
Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Sunshine
Bagel looks amazing. Everything great except the actual bagel itself. I saw in another review someone said bagel was on the tough side & unfortunately itâs true.. 7/10
Ordered to go so canât say much about the rest. Except it was made quick! Picked it up in 8 mins.
If the bagel wasnât as tough this would be a 10/10!!
Boil and Bake is an absolute must-try in Costa Mesa! Their bagels are perfectionâfreshly boiled, perfectly baked, and with that perfect balance of chewy inside and crispy outside. Every sandwich is stacked with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the flavor combinations are out of this world.
Whether you go classic with bacon, egg & cheese or adventurous with their specialty creations, you canât go wrong. The spreads are rich and flavorful, the portions are generous, and you can tell everything is made with love.
The staff is friendly, the vibe is welcoming, and itâs the kind of place youâll find yourself coming back to again and again. Easily the best bagel spot in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Doe
The bagels are good, no one will take that away from you. But how are you about to charge me 6 bucks for a lemonade and give me 75% ice when your lemonade is kept in the fridge.
Congratulations you ripped me off and increased your profits but you also just left me with an incredibly bad taste and ensured I don't come back.
I'd rather go to bruggers for a worse bagel but at least then I wouldn't leave feeling cheated.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Kelley Le
Boil & Bake is a solid bagel spot with California flair. Be prepared to wait at least half an hour outside before you are able to enter because this is a very popular spot.
I ordered the Santa Monica because I wanted a sandwich with salmon lox. I waited about 10-15 minutes for my sandwich to be made. It was tasty and delicious. It was priced reasonably as well.
I can see why this is a local favourite. It is worth a 30-minute wait in line.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
CHIEN KU
The New Yorker+ Chai Latte â A Breakfast Combo Worth Worshipping
I came to Boil & Bake expecting a solid breakfast, but what I got felt more like a spiritual awakening. I ordered The New Yorker sandwich and paired it with an iced Chai Latte, and honestly? I felt like I was being gently hugged by New York City and the Himalayas at the same time.
The New Yorker hits every mark. The bagel has that perfect chew with a crust that holds its own. Inside, you get a cloud of soft scrambled eggs, creamy melted American cheese, and the MVPâthick-cut bacon with a smoky crisp that makes you close your eyes and appreciate life for a moment. The side of spicy Kewpie-style mayo? Thatâs the bonus track you didnât know you neededâsilky, tangy, and just the right amount of heat to wake you up.
Now, letâs talk about that Chai Latte. Most places give you a vaguely spicy milk tea, but this? This was balanced, fragrant, and warming. The cinnamon and ginger danced together like theyâve been married for years. It didnât just taste goodâit felt kind. Like a grandma somewhere blessed it before it was served.
My friends ordered open-face bagels with lox and heirloom tomatoes, and every plate looked like it came from a lifestyle magazine shootâexcept way more satisfying to eat.
Final verdict: Boil & Bake doesnât just serve breakfastâthey serve the energy you want your whole day to have. If youâre in Costa Mesa and thinking âjust a quick bite,â think again. Get The New Yorker, get the Chai, and maybe cancel your next meetingâyouâre gonna want to savor this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arsenie Jurgenson
Seems like an atypical experience but both my lox bagel and coffee were burnt...
The garden bagel. So fresh. As if my grandma just picked the veggies from her garden 5 minutes ago đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I arrived at 12:30, and when we tried to order it was sold out.
Come on⊠the place closes at 4pm and they sold out at 12:30!?
Best bagels in Orange county. Great quality, great people. Dog friendly patio. Usually a line during busy times, but worth the wait. Get there before 10am. They are expanding soon! Bagel sandwiches, open face bagels, and bagels with jam options. Good OJ and coffee too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Heirloom, The New Yorker, Egg and Cheese
delish bagels, they do sell out quick!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Only lacks indoor seating. There is outdoor seating. Bagels are excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A little bit of a line but worth waiting for fresh and modern style bagel. Not many options and they run out fast so better get there earlier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bomb bomb BOMB!! Something about this place just tasted so fresh, even the olive oil is something we were commenting on! Bread was very fresh tasting. Line took a while but it was worth it. Food came out very quickly after we ordered. The servers were also very kind, made nice conversation with us, and cleaned tables quickly. We got the loaded lox and the OG and loved both. Canât wait to go back and try some of their other bagels!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The person who butters my bagel, wants me to be loved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bagel looks amazing.
Everything great except the actual bagel itself. I saw in another review someone said bagel was on the tough side & unfortunately itâs true.. 7/10
Ordered to go so canât say much about the rest. Except it was made quick! Picked it up in 8 mins.
If the bagel wasnât as tough this would be a 10/10!!
Pricey at $20 a bagel
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Boil and Bake is an absolute must-try in Costa Mesa! Their bagels are perfectionâfreshly boiled, perfectly baked, and with that perfect balance of chewy inside and crispy outside. Every sandwich is stacked with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the flavor combinations are out of this world.
Whether you go classic with bacon, egg & cheese or adventurous with their specialty creations, you canât go wrong. The spreads are rich and flavorful, the portions are generous, and you can tell everything is made with love.
The staff is friendly, the vibe is welcoming, and itâs the kind of place youâll find yourself coming back to again and again. Easily the best bagel spot in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bagels are good, no one will take that away from you. But how are you about to charge me 6 bucks for a lemonade and give me 75% ice when your lemonade is kept in the fridge.
Congratulations you ripped me off and increased your profits but you also just left me with an incredibly bad taste and ensured I don't come back.
I'd rather go to bruggers for a worse bagel but at least then I wouldn't leave feeling cheated.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Boil & Bake is a solid bagel spot with California flair. Be prepared to wait at least half an hour outside before you are able to enter because this is a very popular spot.
I ordered the Santa Monica because I wanted a sandwich with salmon lox. I waited about 10-15 minutes for my sandwich to be made. It was tasty and delicious. It was priced reasonably as well.
I can see why this is a local favourite. It is worth a 30-minute wait in line.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The New Yorker+ Chai Latte â A Breakfast Combo Worth Worshipping
I came to Boil & Bake expecting a solid breakfast, but what I got felt more like a spiritual awakening. I ordered The New Yorker sandwich and paired it with an iced Chai Latte, and honestly? I felt like I was being gently hugged by New York City and the Himalayas at the same time.
The New Yorker hits every mark. The bagel has that perfect chew with a crust that holds its own. Inside, you get a cloud of soft scrambled eggs, creamy melted American cheese, and the MVPâthick-cut bacon with a smoky crisp that makes you close your eyes and appreciate life for a moment. The side of spicy Kewpie-style mayo? Thatâs the bonus track you didnât know you neededâsilky, tangy, and just the right amount of heat to wake you up.
Now, letâs talk about that Chai Latte. Most places give you a vaguely spicy milk tea, but this? This was balanced, fragrant, and warming. The cinnamon and ginger danced together like theyâve been married for years. It didnât just taste goodâit felt kind. Like a grandma somewhere blessed it before it was served.
My friends ordered open-face bagels with lox and heirloom tomatoes, and every plate looked like it came from a lifestyle magazine shootâexcept way more satisfying to eat.
Final verdict: Boil & Bake doesnât just serve breakfastâthey serve the energy you want your whole day to have.
If youâre in Costa Mesa and thinking âjust a quick bite,â think again. Get The New Yorker, get the Chai, and maybe cancel your next meetingâyouâre gonna want to savor this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seems like an atypical experience but both my lox bagel and coffee were burnt...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
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