Where to Find Bagels in San Diego
Jessica Te, Trevor Peters | November 15, 2022
San Diego Destinations
Jessica Te, Trevor Peters | November 15, 2022
San Diego Destinations
Be right back — we need to grab this bite from BCB Cafe. Photo via @mmmegabites
There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee alongside a bagel stacked with cream cheese and other delectable fillings. Here’s your guide to five top-notch bagel shops around San Diego.
Spill the Beans’ “Thighmaster” bagel puts red chili + garlic cream cheese on the radar — plus, it pairs perfectly with your morning coffee. Photo via @biteswithbrea
This shop’s adventurous house-made cream cheese + spreads go where few have gone before – offering flavors like wasabi, ginger and soy, or red chili and garlic. For bagels with a waterfront view, check out the location at Seaport Village.
Serving New York-style bagels for nearly 20 years, the menu offers everything from sandwiches to açai bowls. However, it is best known for the 5th Avenue Signature Melt – a bagel sandwich with turkey, cream cheese, bacon, and more.
Start your daily grind with a whole wheat everything bagel with garlic-bacon cream cheese. This cash-only spot gets busy on weekends, so grab your favorites early – the strawberry cream cheese is delicious.
From poppy to pumpernickel — what’s your bagel pick for the day? Photo via @hardcorexfoodie
Ben and Esther’s serves meals using only vegan ingredients. Creating “lox” from carrots + “whitefish” from hearts of palm, the shop is passionate about cruelty-free products. Swing by the College Area or Oceanside locations for a lox bagel sandwich + potato knish.
Golden Bagel has been around since 1995 and is known for its Golden Scramble – a massive bagel sandwich with two eggs, three cheeses, and choice of meat. Top off your meal with a fresh smoothie blend on your way down to Lake Miramar.
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