What a gem this place is. I went to order and everything bagel with some cream cheese and decided to choose their herb cream cheese. It was outstanding. I noticed there are other baked items like brownies and macaroons that were baked by the team there. I decided to grab one of each. They are terrific as well. The only thing better than their yummy food items was the service. The young lady behind the counter could not have been more courteous and helpful. I don't know why there's not a line around the corner waiting to get into this place. I will certainly be back. read more

Been eating here for over 30 years and is consistently good. Love their day old bagels that you can get at a reduced price. I wish they had a senior special like they do at the bagel corner. I love their Kuppermans sandwich as well as just a bagel with cream cheese. Sorry that none of these places carry pumpernickel bagels anymore. When I first started going to the bagel bakery, they had pumpernickel bagels that were just like I used to get at the Jewish deli in Chicago. read more

Used to come here twice a week, they started skimping on the cream cheese, so now I don't read more

Bagel Bakery - Cream cheese should be gushing out, this is a rip off! - Bakeries Near Me - Salinas, California

The nosh and belly buster are delicious! Cute little spot to pick up some bagels and/or bagel sandwiches or weiners! I'll have to try a weiner next time I'm in town. Easy, fast, priced decent. Nice staff and clean spot. I'll definitely return. Thanks y'all's!!! read more

I mean, I guess I could say the food wasn't bad but nothing great I used to come here often and the turkey sandwich with cranberry and sprouts is my absolute favorite. My bagel was pretty hard. Yes I got it toasted, but it usually doesn't make it as hard as it was. The service was OK. They did short me on my change lol she had said something about oh I just need to get another dollar. I told her don't worry about the dollar throw it in the tip jar so she threw the other four dollars in the tip jar as well, my change was right besides a tip which I would've left but maybe a dollar or two definitely not five. To be honest when the girl asked me if it was for here or to go, and I said here she looked kind of annoyed. Typical bagel bagel place- has a little bit of everything all around, limited seating while we were finishing There was a couple waiting to sit down I do understand it's usually a grab and go situation so that's OK. Everything was clean and there were things like bag, straws, etc.. I guess nothing major to report read more

Bagel Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Salinas, California

I always order two turkey sandwiches and one cream cheese on all plain bagels. One of my turkey sandwiches was extra hard. I asked the owner if he could remake the sandwich because the bagel was extra hard and stiff. The owner got so upset at me and said it's because I asked for the bagel to be toasted. I reminded him that I always order the same bagels and it's never been extra hard. He was so upset and insisted it was because of toasting. After trying to explain to him the texture of the bagel he seemed to get furious and decided to ignore me. He then just instructed his associate to remake the bagel. This was shocking that even his associate was taken back by his behavior. Definitely never returning to this place especially how the owner treats his returning customers. read more

I didn't realize that this place was here and since going to another bagel bakery, that was kind of disappointing. I'm really glad that I found this place. They're super consistent, super friendly and everyone that works there so nice and the food is absolutely delicious every single time it's so good and consistent, definitely worth a try and they have Boba read more

The consistency in making of their bagels has been of the highest quality and flavor. The service by staff always prompt courteous and pleasant. The variety has expanded so it's fun to go in and see a new bagel or sandwich as well coffee and other enjoyable drinks. Vincent, the proprietor has always been accommodating whether a special order or other preferences a patron may have. Yes, highly recommend Bagel Bakery on Alisal. read more

The bagels here are really good. I didn't like that I tried buying one of their fresh Dubai brownies up at the front, and AFTER I paid the woman in the back swapped for some that were in the fridge claiming they were fresher. The brownies fell apart even after allowing the to thaw to room temperature. Looked nothing like what I purchased. Given so many bad reviews here, I understand why so many people are upset with the service here. There is a donut shop 2 doors down that isn't as tasty but the customer service makes up. I give my business there instead.. read more

Great place!! The quality of the bagels are great and the staff is very friendly. Been going there for years even with the ownership change they have stated consistently good. read more

Good food. Huge sandwiches. I wish the bagels were boiled New York style but this is here and nobody does that in the area I guess. Fora sandwich though the place is legit. Bagels are huge. read more

We got the jalapeño cheddar bagel, sausage, egg, and cheese. Breakfast sandwich. Super bland no flavor.. The sausage didn't even have flavor. I didn't even know if it was actually sausage I was eating. The bagel didn't have flavor . They microwave the egg and the sausage together in a bowl and that's what goes on The bagel will not be back after paying the price we did. read more

Great spot for a Fresh Bagels, Perfect place to grap lunch and enjoy a summer day eating with family. The service was fast and friendly.

I ordered a tuna combo and there was no tuna on it. I called and talked to a man who said to "come tomorrow" and they would replace it. When I went in, he told me he reviewed the video and said there was tuna but "I replace whatever you say". He was beyond RUDE and basically called me a liar. Very sad that whoever this guy is, owner or not that is how he talks to customer. This will be the last time we will come to this location. read more

Terrible service, the guys were good. But the girls they have now suck. Will never go back, don't recommend it at all. read more

If you happen to be in the Salinas area and are a fan of bagels, look no further because "Bagel Bakery" just might be what you're looking for. This has actually been a reputable long-lasting business for locals making fresh, homemade bagels for years. They have two locations in Salinas; one is on North Davis Rd. (near Highway 101) and the one I am reviewing is in a small strip mall on W. Alisal St. in between Blanco Rd. and W. Acacia St. I arrived here on a beautiful Sunday morning with my wife as we needed to get our bagel fix to start the day. The interior is rather small yet they still offer a few tables if you wish to dine in. Their menu is very extensive and considering they specialize in bagels, there are a ton of options available including bagel deli sandwiches, create-a-sandwich, and omelet-on-a-bagel. They also offer a very impressive variety of coffee drinks (hot, iced, or blended), smoothies, milk teas, and even Boba drinks. After deciding what kind of hearty bagel I wanted to start my day, I finally settled with their "Sausage, Egg, & Cheddar Cheese" on a garlic bagel. My lady orders their "Plain Bagel" complete with cream cheese and alfalfa sprouts. Even though it was busy with customers continuously coming in, both our bagels are ready in about 5 minutes. After unwrapping the paper to my bagel sandwich, I was quite impressed with how thick the dough was in this bagel. Not only that but it was spongy soft and actually a little difficult to take a bite unless I pressed down to eat it. The sausage and scrambled egg were nothing special but definitely a big step up from any traditional fast food joint. The cheddar cheese was ooey and gooey and as you can see from my pic, it was well executed with each and every bite. Overall, "Bagel Bakery" is worth checking out. Just their selection alone is enough reason that you can visit this place every day of the month and there will still be something new to order. Great service, competitively low prices on everything, and very tasty bagels. My rating, an above average four stars! read more

See all

Ok, so I mostly use Yelp to find nearby restaurants and have never written a review, but I felt compelled to do so for the Bagel Bakery (W. Alisal). As people say, if I could give zero stars, I would, but that wasn't an option. On 10/31/22, I ordered from here and ordered 6 items: a turkey club sandwich, 1 bag of chips, 2 cookies (oatmeal and chocolate chip) and 2 drinks (Arizona green tea and Sunny D). I grabbed a newspaper and went to the car to drop off my food items while my sandwich was being made. I was with my daughter so my hands were a little full. When I came back inside, the cashier/manager (owner?) rang me up for $37.31 and gave me my sandwich. I paid with Apple Pay and left. When I got home, I realized that I paid almost $40 for very little. I decided to go back that afternoon at 4:40 pm to dispute the charges, but they had closed early. They normally close at 5:00. So, I went back today, 11/1/22 around 9:40 am. I approached the lady that I know speaks Spanish and asked her in Spanish if she could help me price the items and told her that I was overcharged. She started to help me and I was hoping she would just tell me prices before I bring it up to the manager, but she involved the manager right away. She asked what I bought and I told her the items. She began to say that I got 3 cookies. Then the manager stepped in and asked me how much I paid. I told him "you have the prices, why don't you tell me?" He was referring to the total I paid and asked what time I made the purchase. I told him 11:45 am and he casually looked through his IPad. I found it odd that the lady first stated that I bought extra items and when I assured her that I didn't, she said, "I don't know, talk to him." He then asked me what I bought and I asked him if he tracks each item when he rings up customers? I repeated what I bought and he insisted I ordered a sandwich with avocado, so that was an extra charge. I said I didn't specifically say I wanted avocado, so that was on them if they included it. He said well the sandwich comes with avocado, so I have to charge you extra. That doesn't make sense if avocado is an option. This is where things escalated quickly. I asked them to please give me the prices of each item I purchased. Here it goes: Turkey Club sandwich (on white bread not bagel) -$14 *sandwich is $12.50 and avocado is $1.50 extra which I didn't ask for Bag of bbq chips - $1.50 Chocolate chip cookie - $1.75 Oatmeal cookie - $1.75 Sunny D - $2.00 Arizona green tea (bottle) - $2.50 Total = $23.50 The math wasn't mathing! It should have been $23.50 plus tax. Tax is not an extra $14 and some change. He wanted to play stupid and he said, "ok, let me do the total to fix it." I told him that we just went t over the total. I said, you don't have prices listed on all your items and I said that he charged me extra when my back was turned. I reminded him that I went out to the car and when I came back inside he had the total rung up. I said that it wasn't right to do that. He started to raise his voice and repeatedly say, "You saying that I cheat you?!" "I don't cheat you, I'm going to give you you're money back!" I said, "well, run me my money then!" He said, "I don't fucking cheat you!" I told him, "You have cameras in here. Look back at the video footage to see when I went outside to my car, you rang up the total and charged me when I came back inside!" I got pissed that he started to cuss at me and I started to yell back. He then proceeded to play the race card and say, "You accuse me of cheating because I'm Asian!" I couldn't really believe what he said, so I asked him to repeat himself. When he repeated it, I said, "Oh please, I don't even care about that. I care about you doing good business!" He said, "I'm going to give you your money, but you say I'm a cheater!" I said "well you charged me without me looking! That's not right!" He then proceeded to call me a motherfucker! That's right, a MOTHERFUCKER! He said, "You motherfucker say I cheat! I lost my shit and said, "Oh, I'm a motherfucker now?!" And I proceeded to let the other customers know. "Did you hear that? This guy just called me a motherfucker! Wow, that's the way you speak to your customers?!" The worst was not over. He grabbed money out of the register and threw it at me! Fucking threw the money at me! I flipped him off and told him that I would be writing a review to let everyone know that he runs a shady business and as I was walking out the door, I let the remaining customers in the store know, "Don't buy anything from this store anymore. He cheats customers!" I grabbed the money and left. To be transparent, he threw $40 at me, which I definitely grabbed off the counter before leaving. The difference was only about $14, but hey, if he wanted to comp me for the entire total, then why not? I'm not mad at that. *Part 2 in photos. read more

Bagel Bakery - Review continued - Bakeries Near Me - Salinas, California

See all

I recommend getting the bagel dog since it is usually the most sold out, and prices aren´t even bad. The service is great, and the people are nice the boba is by far the best in Salinas also try out the chicken combo you won´t regret the grilled chicken in it this is my favorite place to eat in Salinas also, the wait time for food is quick 9/10 for the food served read more

If you are looking for a bagel sandwich, this is the place. They have several choices, my favorite is the garlic bagel. I always go for the Vietnamese iced coffee! It is a bit pricy as their prices went up. read more

Bagel Bakery - Turkey Bagel Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Salinas, California

Just got home with a bagel and if I didn't check if my order was right I wouldn't have found this. Very bad service to start with. It wasn't like this before they used to be on it. read more

Bagel Bakery - The wax paper wasn't removed from the turkey. - Bakeries Near Me - Salinas, California

The food has gone downhill the last 2 years. They used to use quality ingredients but are cutting corners immensely. Their Turkey meat used to be wonderful, but now they are using the cheap deli meat in a bag. Tastes horrible, and I don't understand why they changed it when their Turkey sales are one of their biggest! read more

We came here for lunch. We had the California nosh bagel and a turkey bagel sandwiches. The California nosh was delicious. I had the turkey bagel with the raisin bagel. It came with Swiss cheese and tomatoes. It was also delicious. It was eight dollars a bagel, which is a reasonable price. The service is good. This is a small bagel shop that has been here for over 20 years. There is one table for indoor dining. However, most customers get their orders to go. I've come here sporadically for lunch over the last 20 years and I've never been disappointed. This is a Recommended place for lunch. read more

Always come here when we are in town. Best bagels with cream cheese. Soft cream cheese with the perfect texture of bagel. Always a classic.

I arrived at their front door at 3:47pm on a Monday. The hours state they are open until 4pm. The door was open and the open sign was in but as soon as i walked on the clerk told me they were closed. She didn't say they were low staffed or had an issue just that they were closed. Waste of time and this is on my 30 minute lunch break.... if they want to close early, close the door turn off the light. i will not be back. read more

New owners. Service is VERY slow. Supply boxes stacked in the lobby area, not a clean, organized look. I ordered a small Thai tea with boba blended. They messed it up TWICE. The first one was iced, not blended. The second one had no boba. ‍ I waited over 5 minutes for each attempt, and there was only one other customer in the store. read more

Haven't eaten here in years, back in the day (25yrs.ago ) this was Salinas diamond bagel joint. Not sure how many times this place has changed hands, but it has. There's little reminders of the original, the faded knotty pine siding and old case, now covered in pictured signs of boba drinks and breakfast bagels and such. It's a bit of helter skelter, some of this and a little of that. I get it, small family businesses need to get by how ever they can. But it's a bit convoluted here. So how's the food? Simple bagel sandwiches, same as any other sandwich shop. Throw some cold cuts, sprouts and squeeze a little mustard on a bagel...you get the picture. If you're hungry, good. If you're looking for that epic sandwich...not so much. Last words...there's better in town. read more

Bagel Bakery - Pretty much the whole thing. - Bakeries Near Me - Salinas, California

We watched the food preparers use a pair of tongs in raw bacon and then use the same tongs to put cooked bacon on bagel sandwiches. They also had the raw bacon on the same food prep surface near the bagels they were preparing for food consumption. Don't eat here! Moreover the Monterey County food inspectors need to come there at 8 in the morning and watch what these people are doing and close them down. We mentioned it to two workers and they acted as If they did not understand what we were saying. read more

Use to love this place, then I got hair in a bagel and not just a little hair a lot of hair. Brought it back in and asked for my money back. I will never eat here again. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. read more

Bagel Bakery - Hair in Bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Salinas, California

Best bagels in town. I never ate so much bagels in my life til I met this place 2 yrs ago. I go there 1-3x a week to this day. I've tried the other bagel places, locations too, and nope, just not as good. Bagels always chewing on the inside, never too salty, hard, crispy on the outside. And if you order lunch sandwiches, pretty generous with fillings. My go-tos sandwiches are vegetarian, happy cows, belly buster, New Yorker, and turkey. Give this location a try, you won't regret it! read more

I have been coming here for over I have been coming here since i was a kid back in the 80s and i guess they have new owners but OMG this place is not at all what it used to be I was waiting on a review on a new hire because was her first day, she messed it up, ok. Then waited a couple months because the place already had started going downhill and one slice of turkey on my sandwich and stale stuff. Ok... then same girl with nose ring several months back that messed up my first order which i get it, first day, made my sandwich bagel, which like i said comes with one slice of the meat, a ton of onions, and nothing else you actually want. I asked for a bag pf potato chips. I got home and realized my chips were STALE. I went back and told her this and not even the about it until SHE SAID WHAT I ONLY CHARGED YOU A DOLLAR FOR THEM!!! wow didn't know i was supposed to be grateful to pay my hard earned money for stale food?!? I was totally just going to let all this go but ONCE again since i used to love this place until yet another crappy visit, spent too much money and it was all bad like last so many times since apparently new owner since a few years back. Miss the old bagel bakery it used to be. Over priced and minimal meat and not fresh produce on it. Sad... read more

I like their food. Just don't like they are always in a rush... I made my order, and the lady kept asking fast what I wanted on it, and of course my order was wrong! Hope they slow down and try not to memorize an order and ask again to confirm everything is good. read more

Today the New Yorker I ordered did not have capers and I had to pull it apart to look for the cream cheese which was barely wiped on as if they only were cleaning the knife used to barely touch the cream cheese. Lox need cream cheese!!! The staff making it kept asking each other how a New Yorker is made yet the list of ingredients was on the wall right above them. read more

Always good bagels and the orange juice is the best around. Great service too. Highly suggest!

I used to love going here because I find their bagels are bigger and tastier than other bagel shops. Usually I get great service from the ladies attending. But whenever a man is attending he will say he can't put cream cheese in sandwiches (at a place that is dedicated to put cream cheese on bread) even though they have previously made it like that when I ask for it at extra charge of course. Some of the sandwiches are pricier but very good when they actually put the ingredients the customer asks for. read more

This business sold again and changed owners. They don't stock half the stuff they used to have and don't seem to care about retaining customers. Would not recommend going there read more

The bagels are pretty good but the service is terrible. Every time I have cone they always look pissed off and like they are annoyed by taking your order. Their speaker system is even worse because its like they are yelling at you in an annoyed voice "CREAM CHEESE?!!" read more

Excellent sandwiches and giant boba! Yum. The bagels are fresh and there's a good variety (cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, chocolate fudge, poppy seed, blueberry, and more). read more

They messed up my order. No pickle with my California Nosh, my turkey bagel was wrong as well. Very disappointing since I can't go out to fix it. The turkey is old and smells. They didn't answer the phone. Don't order from this place. read more

Walked in not sure of what to get. My girlfriend and I were craving bagels. We were greeted by David. He helped us with the menu and provided a variety of suggestions. Great food and experience. read more

Bagel Bakery - Turkey Bagel, blueberry with turkey sprouts avo and cream cheese. Delicious. - Bakeries Near Me - Salinas, California

I haven't found a place to serve better bagels than Bagel Bakery! They're so delicious and fresh and have a very smooth and creamy cream cheese that they use. Although the service can be a bit hit or miss (which is why I put 4 stars instead of 5), they serve amazing food and would definitely recommend coming here! read more