Bagels Restaurants near Lemon Grove, CA

“Me n my girls stopped in for açaí bowls and they were so yummy and filling. My daughters loved the suggestion to add Nutella. We will definitely come again!!“

“Love this place it has delicious coffee ☕️ customer service is the best the blt is delicious everything is made at the moment which I love.“

“Always an amazing experience. I love that they offer vegan options that are delicious and unique. It is one of my favorites for donuts! The coffee is quite good too.“

“When we visit San Diego, we eat here at least 3 times. We absolutely LOVE their bagels (they are heavenly and actually give you a good amount of cream cheese!)I love the look of their merch, my only complaint is that we visit yearly, every single year I try to get merch and they are always “sold out” 😔 I dunno how everything is always sold out every-time I ask the last 8 years. Online they tend to be sold out as well the few times I have looked. It is such a dang bummer. I’d love to support with wearing merch. Still hoping one trip I’ll get lucky and they will have something in stock 😅. Also, their lemonade is super super tart. So if you like it sweet like I do, dont get it. The sugar did not help it at all and I added a ton 😂 The other drinks are good!“

“Favorite brunch is nova lox on sesame bagel . Yum!“

“Best bagels in San Diego county.“

“Todo riquisimo muy amables y atentos“

“Always treated kindly here. Highly recommended.“

“Great breakfast items! Great family 💙“

“I walked in and was the second person in line for lunch and I had to wait about 15 minutes. My two cents — I think your sandwich person or someone else can be crosstrained to use the register so that there are two people at the register especially for a busy lunch time, and especially if youre sandwich person doesn’t have anything to do. I saw two people walk out because the line was taking too long. Five stars because I always want to support Eastlake businesses, but I wanted to give some constructive feedback as a customer. Food was ready within 5 minutes, so it was pretty fast after ordering.“

“When we visit San Diego, we eat here at least 3 times. We absolutely LOVE their bagels (they are heavenly and actually give you a good amount of cream cheese!)I love the look of their merch, my only complaint is that we visit yearly, every single year I try to get merch and they are always “sold out” 😔 I dunno how everything is always sold out every-time I ask the last 8 years. Online they tend to be sold out as well the few times I have looked. It is such a dang bummer. I’d love to support with wearing merch. Still hoping one trip I’ll get lucky and they will have something in stock 😅. Also, their lemonade is super super tart. So if you like it sweet like I do, dont get it. The sugar did not help it at all and I added a ton 😂 The other drinks are good!“

“Good morning 🌞 . Rise and shine ✨.“

“We love having lunch and taking some home for lunch!“

“After coming here for four years, the service has consistently been great. When my brain is fried from being a college student and parent, the staff is always friendly and smiley even when I stall or forget half of my order. They are life savers and the support I never knew I would get. Food is excellent, ambience is calm and the service is fast.“

“I've been buying donuts from May's for over 30 years and they ae the best of the best. If they had a cannabis dispensary next door the line for donuts would a mile long.“

“Probably the best coffee I’ve had outside of Washington state since I’ve been here. Food was excellent and a good value also!“

“The food was great, service friendly and efficient! A fun place to go!“

“Good coffee. Cute shop. Barista's were friendly.“

“Your basic chain bagel situation. Very similar to Einstein bros bagels. I got a pastrami and egg and a corned beef and egg bagel sandwiches for breakfast. They were decent. I would recommend coming here for a quick cheap grab and go breakfast.“

“BEST BAGEL AND COFFEE SHOP IN TOWN service was by far the best I’ve gotten since I’ve moved out here to SD thank you to the staff and VERONICA :) who prepared the bagel it was outstanding 😄 and my coffee perfect to the taste chefs kiss 💋 !! I will be coming back as a regular“

“Good coffee. Cute shop. Barista's were friendly.“

“Very great spot we walk to from our home it’s only about a 15 minute walk.

The wait can get kind of long we waited 20 mins for our two bagels but it was Saturday morning so understandable.

Lovely staff and bagels are always delicious“

“Delicious, wonderful, and great customer serve. I’ve never been unhappy. That’s my me-time place to be.“

“Good coffee. Cute shop. Barista's were friendly.“

“Fantastic bagels 🥯 and delicious coffee“

“First time having avocado spread on toasted bagel. it was good.“

“Ahearn Team Real Estate purchased 300 pies to give back to the community for thanksgiving. The pies were delicious, kosher, and a huge success, thank you to Langs! They were delivered at the promised time and very reasonable on the price for such a large order. Our clients in the community were thrilled with how tasty they were and the presentation was lovely. We look forward to coming back to Langs each year for our annual giveaway.“

“Best deli sandwich I've ever had! Customer service is awesome. Only and minor complaint are the tables! Not stable! Need to get some new tables. Have gone almost every day since visiting here. They get crowded at lunch but they are still pretty quick.“

“Thank you to Sophie for her wonderful customer service. I ordered two sandwiches inside and unwrapped them at home. Unfortunately the sandwiches were missing eggs, but Sophia happily took my call and was able to get me store credit. Bagels were and are always amazing.“

“variety & delicious for a time to relax and enjoy 😉“

“BCB Bagels is one of those rare places that instantly becomes a non-negotiable stop once you’ve had it. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this spot is dialed. There’s a perfect balance of local energy, efficiency, and straight-up pride in what they’re serving.

Let’s start with the bagels themselves, because that’s where BCB separates from 99% of the competition. These bagels are legitimately elite — crispy, golden, and slightly blistered on the outside, with that chewy, dense, New York–style interior that most places try to replicate and completely miss. Every bite has structure, flavor, and texture. They’re not fluffy bread circles pretending to be bagels — these are the real deal.

Now the sandwiches. Absolute weapons. Perfect ratios every time. Nothing sloppy, nothing dry, nothing overdone. Whether you’re going classic breakfast, loading up on bacon/egg/cheese, or going full deli-style, everything tastes intentional. The eggs are cooked right, the meats are high quality, the spreads are generous without being overpowering, and the bagel never gets soggy — which is honestly impressive.

The cream cheese game deserves its own paragraph. Smooth, rich, and flavorful, with options that actually taste fresh and well-balanced. Not overly whipped, not bland, not clumpy. You can tell they care.

Service-wise, BCB absolutely crushes it. The staff is friendly, fast, and locked in, even when the line’s out the door. Orders come out quick, accurate, and with zero attitude — which matters way more than people admit. It feels like a place run by people who genuinely want you to have a good experience, not just get you in and out.

Atmosphere? Classic local gem vibes. Clean, welcoming, and buzzing with regulars — which is always the best sign. You’ve got surfers, locals, families, and people who clearly know food all in the same space. That alone tells you everything you need to know.

Bottom line: BCB Bagels isn’t just good — it’s top tier.“

“We love the coffee ☕️ there“