Sam's Bagels
$ • Pet Friendly
Hours:
1305 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
(310) 392-6373
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Sam's Bagels Reviews
Personally, I think all other locations are better than this. The woman in the back who makes a Bagels doesn't have a good smear game. She puts a weak amount of cream cheese on. All the other locations have men in the back and they put a good amount. I mean this is coming from a woman, so take it how you want but I recommend other locations. Or the lady just needs to step up her cream cheese game. There are bagels are the closest you're going to get to a New York bagel in LA so...read full review
I can only review the bagels and plain cream cheese as have not tried their sandwiches. Have been here a few times for bagels to go and everyone really liked them including me. The cream cheese was nicely whipped and fresh tasting. Folks behind the counter have always been friendly.
Ratings
Hours
Monday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
Tuesday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
Wednesday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
Thursday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
Friday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
Saturday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
Sunday | 6AM - 2:30PM |
In Europe, governments enforce standards of food quality. In America, anybody can call anything "a bagel". And as a result, most of the bagels I encounter are simply rolls shaped into a ring. No crunch, no dense texture. Sam, however, makes bagels that are decently dense. They may not stand up to New York or Montreal bagels, but this side of the Mississippi, they are among the best I encountered. I especially recommend his sourdough bagels, which are hard to find. The service...read full review