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 Sherman Oaks and Calabasas, giving greater LA eaters even more choice.

Bagel and Slice leans into the quality of its bakes for both its pizza and its bagels. Head over in the morning for egg sandwiches, lots of lox, and even gluten-free bagel options.

Belle’s Bagels is hands down one of the best bagel-makers in LA, and there are weekend crowds to prove it. Ownership turns out hundreds and hundreds of bagels per week, and soon they’ll be opening up a modern deli of sorts in the former Côté Est Bspace on York Boulevard in Highland Park.

The Yeastie Boys bagel truck is an LA behemoth, with multiple trucks and lots of clout — including a recent Taco Bell collaboration. Marrying Jewish grandmother flavors with overclocked egg and cheese preparations and rap lyrics, the place has become a street food staple for LA. Follow the truck on Instagram for the latest schedule.

There may be no better bagel stop anywhere in Los Angeles than Maury’s, though personal preference certainly has a role to play in such decisions. 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.

Sam’s is a staple Los Angeles shop, the kind of workaday option that diners in Santa Monica or Larchmont can rely on, day in and day out. They’ve got few frills, little social media presence, and none of the flash or hype — and that’s just fine by them.

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.

This itinerant pop-up is the upstart new bagel operator of the bunch. With a focus on airy seeded bagels served with lox and other staples, this roving setup has everyone turning heads.

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.

Young bread baker Jyan Isaac has become a Westside phenomenon, so it’s no wonder that his crew’s push into the world of bagels has been well received. The Ocean Park Boulevard restaurant buzzes with life most weekend mornings, with customers lining up for quick-service bagels at the ready.

Right next door to Jyan Isaac is Layla Bagels, an unaffiliated corner shop that sells coffee and bagel sandwiches mostly. The place draws its own heavy crowds almost daily, and with a focus on seasonal ingredients and light, slightly chewy bagels, it’s not hard to see why.

Hip Venice bakery Gjusta still 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.

Don’t be put off by the distance; Boil & Bake is worth the drive from Los Angeles. This Orange County operation has legions of fans who will happily line up outside the Costa Mesa strip mall space, ready for breakfast sandwiches and whatever else owner Carlos Perez has in mind.