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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.