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The Goldilox from Bagel & Slice in Highland Park
Wonho Frank Lee

17 Destinations for Supreme Bagel Satisfaction in LA

California is the new bagel capital of America

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The Goldilox from Bagel & Slice in Highland Park
| Wonho Frank Lee

California has gone bagel mad in recent years, thanks in part to a glowing profile of several Los Angeles and San Francisco spots in the New York Times. Thankfully, Los Angeles is more than capable of living up to the hype, with trucks, shops, delis, and strip mall setups spread across the Southland serving fantastic bagels. From the impossible lines at Courage Bagels to a Fairfax legend and the roving hype machine that is the Yeastie Boys, here’s where to get a great bagel in LA right now.

Added: Bagel + Slice, Goldstein’s Bagel Bakery, New York Bagel Cafe

Removed: East Coast Bagel Co., Bagel Nosh, Manhattan Bread & Bagel

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Western Bagel

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Western Bagel is more than just a Valley bagel-making legend. The place actually supplies some of the biggest retail names in the country, while still churning out hot and ready options from its many storefronts — including the corporate location attached to the factory in Van Nuys.

Western Bagel
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Hank's Bagels

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Hank’s Bagels, which opened in Burbank in late 2019, is a mostly takeaway spot with hand-rolled bagels served with schmear or as sandwiches. Owner Trevor Faris has even expanded to nearby Sherman Oaks already, so you know it’s good.

Hank’s bagel sandwich in Burbank on a plastic tray with paper.
Hank’s Bagels
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New York Bagel Cafe

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It’s all about the bagels at this Sherman Oaks spot, yes, but don’t sleep on the healthy foods and alternative medicine angles either. Here, it’s possible for Valley locals to score bagels loaded with lox and avocado, to score a rare bialy, to get breakfast bagel sandwiches, and to walk out with two for one kombucha deals — making it a real LA-meets-New York kind of bagel spot.

Goldstein's Bagel Bakery

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This longtime Arcadia shop sometimes gets overshadowed by the line of cars waiting for In-n-Out next door, but have no fear: Venture inside to find some of the better bagels in the San Gabriel Valley. Beware though, the shop usually runs low on options by mid-afternoon, especially because its bagel sandwiches prove so popular.

A hand tightly grips an eggy bagel with cheese at daytime.
BEC from Goldstein’s
Farley Elliott

Bagel & Slice

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Bagel & Slice is the new kid on the York block, setting up shop not far from Belle’s Bagels in Highland Park. Here, owner Bradford Kent takes a precision, science-minded approach to his bagels, all while offering an alternative business and pay model.

Smoked salmon topped bagel from Bagel and Slice.
Lox on a Bagel & Slice bagel
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Belle’s Bagels

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Belle’s Bagels is slinging its wares in the former Côté Est Bistro and Bar space on York Boulevard in Highland Park, playing to massive lines of weekend warriors willing to queue up for some of LA’s best bagels.

Courage Bagels

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Is there a hotter bagel in Los Angeles right now than Courage in Virgil Village? The sorta-Montreal, sorta-California style fits perfectly with the modern bagel scene. Don’t be afraid if these are crispier and more burnished than your usual bagel place; that’s a good thing.

For a taste of the talk of the town: Courage Bagels.
Courage Bagels
Farley Elliott

Yeastie Boys Bagels

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The Yeastie Boys bagel truck struck the Los Angeles scene a couple of years ago with a new look and lots of attitude. Marrying Jewish grandmother flavors with overclocked egg and cheese preparations and rap lyrics, the place has become a street food staple in no time. Follow the truck on Instagram for the latest schedule.

Diamond Bakery L.A.

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This historic Fairfax bakery supplies bagels to some of the most well-known delis in the city. So why not head straight to the source to score a bag of its take-home goodness?

A man holds a tray of bagels of various types during the day inside of a bakery.
Bagels from Diamond Bakery
Wonho Frank Lee

Maury's

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There may be no better bagel stop anywhere in Los Angeles than Maury’s. Stop in for a taste of Jason Kaplan’s wares, but know that on busy weekend mornings there will certainly be a wait at the tiny corner shop.

The Bagel Broker

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Beverly Boulevard option the Bagel Broker has been doing its thing for 30 years, which is plenty of time to establish a loyal following among the neighbors in the deeply Jewish community. The breakfast egg sandwiches are a particular hit with locals and commuters alike.

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery

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Brooklyn Bagel Bakery is about as old-school as it gets. For generations, LA diners have lined up to score from the small shop in the Westlake area, even after a partial building collapse that left the business on the ropes. Today the small takeaway operation remains a hit with anyone looking for a simple bagel or more robust breakfast sandwich.

Pop’s Bagels

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Pop’s started as a catering operation and kept a stall at Smorgasburg in the Before Times. Now, the one-time pop-up bagel shop owned by Zach Liporace has gone legit, with daily hours in Brentwood. The Brentwood location offers a robust slate of fresh bagels and bagel sandwiches; it also slings fresh gluten-free bagels for those with a gluten sensitivity or Celiac disease.

Unity Bagels

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Unity is the pop-up bagel stand that could. The small farmers market upstart doesn’t have the legions of followers of some more recently-famous spots, but still turns out delightful combinations like the onion bagel Nemo sandwich with smoked salmon and chive cream cheese, and more. Find them at the Downtown LA farmers market on Sundays, and in Marina del Rey on Saturdays.

Unity Bagels bagel with lox in Downtown LA
Unity Bagels
Farley Elliott

Hip Venice bakery Gjusta seems to do just about everything well. That includes bagels, which come adorned with lox, sprouts, onions, and more. The hardest part is finding a place to sit before devouring the whole thing.

Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.

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This East Coast chain opened its first Los Angeles location in 2011, and alleges its bagels are better because of Brooklyn tap water. This proves challenging in Southern California, but the company’s workaround shows how serious they are. The bagels are made with a proprietary 14-step process.

5th Ave Bagelry

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This staple bagel spot on Pine Avenue continues to churn out meals for expectant customers, even as the portside city goes gluten crazy with newer breadmakers like Colossus and Gusto. Stop by for simple options with schmear or more robust lunchtime sandwiches alike.

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Western Bagel

Western Bagel is more than just a Valley bagel-making legend. The place actually supplies some of the biggest retail names in the country, while still churning out hot and ready options from its many storefronts — including the corporate location attached to the factory in Van Nuys.

Western Bagel
Wonho Frank Lee

Hank's Bagels

Hank’s Bagels, which opened in Burbank in late 2019, is a mostly takeaway spot with hand-rolled bagels served with schmear or as sandwiches. Owner Trevor Faris has even expanded to nearby Sherman Oaks already, so you know it’s good.

Hank’s bagel sandwich in Burbank on a plastic tray with paper.
Hank’s Bagels
Farley Elliott

New York Bagel Cafe

It’s all about the bagels at this Sherman Oaks spot, yes, but don’t sleep on the healthy foods and alternative medicine angles either. Here, it’s possible for Valley locals to score bagels loaded with lox and avocado, to score a rare bialy, to get breakfast bagel sandwiches, and to walk out with two for one kombucha deals — making it a real LA-meets-New York kind of bagel spot.

Goldstein's Bagel Bakery

This longtime Arcadia shop sometimes gets overshadowed by the line of cars waiting for In-n-Out next door, but have no fear: Venture inside to find some of the better bagels in the San Gabriel Valley. Beware though, the shop usually runs low on options by mid-afternoon, especially because its bagel sandwiches prove so popular.

A hand tightly grips an eggy bagel with cheese at daytime.
BEC from Goldstein’s
Farley Elliott

Bagel & Slice

Bagel & Slice is the new kid on the York block, setting up shop not far from Belle’s Bagels in Highland Park. Here, owner Bradford Kent takes a precision, science-minded approach to his bagels, all while offering an alternative business and pay model.

Smoked salmon topped bagel from Bagel and Slice.
Lox on a Bagel & Slice bagel
Wonho Frank Lee

Belle’s Bagels

Belle’s Bagels is slinging its wares in the former Côté Est Bistro and Bar space on York Boulevard in Highland Park, playing to massive lines of weekend warriors willing to queue up for some of LA’s best bagels.

Courage Bagels

Is there a hotter bagel in Los Angeles right now than Courage in Virgil Village? The sorta-Montreal, sorta-California style fits perfectly with the modern bagel scene. Don’t be afraid if these are crispier and more burnished than your usual bagel place; that’s a good thing.

For a taste of the talk of the town: Courage Bagels.
Courage Bagels
Farley Elliott

Yeastie Boys Bagels

The Yeastie Boys bagel truck struck the Los Angeles scene a couple of years ago with a new look and lots of attitude. Marrying Jewish grandmother flavors with overclocked egg and cheese preparations and rap lyrics, the place has become a street food staple in no time. Follow the truck on Instagram for the latest schedule.

Diamond Bakery L.A.

This historic Fairfax bakery supplies bagels to some of the most well-known delis in the city. So why not head straight to the source to score a bag of its take-home goodness?

A man holds a tray of bagels of various types during the day inside of a bakery.
Bagels from Diamond Bakery
Wonho Frank Lee

Maury's

There may be no better bagel stop anywhere in Los Angeles than Maury’s. Stop in for a taste of Jason Kaplan’s wares, but know that on busy weekend mornings there will certainly be a wait at the tiny corner shop.

The Bagel Broker

Beverly Boulevard option the Bagel Broker has been doing its thing for 30 years, which is plenty of time to establish a loyal following among the neighbors in the deeply Jewish community. The breakfast egg sandwiches are a particular hit with locals and commuters alike.

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery

Brooklyn Bagel Bakery is about as old-school as it gets. For generations, LA diners have lined up to score from the small shop in the Westlake area, even after a partial building collapse that left the business on the ropes. Today the small takeaway operation remains a hit with anyone looking for a simple bagel or more robust breakfast sandwich.

Pop’s Bagels

Pop’s started as a catering operation and kept a stall at Smorgasburg in the Before Times. Now, the one-time pop-up bagel shop owned by Zach Liporace has gone legit, with daily hours in Brentwood. The Brentwood location offers a robust slate of fresh bagels and bagel sandwiches; it also slings fresh gluten-free bagels for those with a gluten sensitivity or Celiac disease.

Unity Bagels

Unity is the pop-up bagel stand that could. The small farmers market upstart doesn’t have the legions of followers of some more recently-famous spots, but still turns out delightful combinations like the onion bagel Nemo sandwich with smoked salmon and chive cream cheese, and more. Find them at the Downtown LA farmers market on Sundays, and in Marina del Rey on Saturdays.

Unity Bagels bagel with lox in Downtown LA
Unity Bagels
Farley Elliott

Gjusta

Hip Venice bakery Gjusta seems to do just about everything well. That includes bagels, which come adorned with lox, sprouts, onions, and more. The hardest part is finding a place to sit before devouring the whole thing.

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Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.

This East Coast chain opened its first Los Angeles location in 2011, and alleges its bagels are better because of Brooklyn tap water. This proves challenging in Southern California, but the company’s workaround shows how serious they are. The bagels are made with a proprietary 14-step process.

5th Ave Bagelry

This staple bagel spot on Pine Avenue continues to churn out meals for expectant customers, even as the portside city goes gluten crazy with newer breadmakers like Colossus and Gusto. Stop by for simple options with schmear or more robust lunchtime sandwiches alike.

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