As a college kid, this place is superb. Still is as a working adult now, I just don't brave going into Isla Vista as often. They have a wide selection of choices and fun names for many of the bagel sandwiches. You can eat outside, the inside is small and cramped. Definitely more of a take breakfast to go type of spot. read more

The best hungover bagels you will have in IV, slathered in cream cheese and topped with melty cheese. Just need to brave the wait time while fighting demons.... read more

Bagel Cafe - The Melt - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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Waited an hour for a bagel with cream cheese?! Asked the staff for help. Was ignored by 6 students who were talking instead of providing service today. read more

There are bagels and cream cheese are really delicious. But unfortunately, I would not recommend coming here. As much as I love their bagels, the service is really slow. Definitely not a place to come if you're in a rush. Today I ordered a plain bagel with cream cheese and was given the wrong kind of bagel. It also took around 10 minutes to get my order. I thought maybe they forgot my order, but there were several people waiting, including one person who was in line right before me for quite a while. I know they sell their bagels to a few places in town. Definitely great quality bagels, but not so great service. read more

Bagel Cafe - Poppy seed bagel? With cream cheese. Not what I ordered but still good. Make sure to check your order before you leave. - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Delicious and truly one of the best bagel places! Ordered the usual Irish Special with jalapeño cream cheese on a herb cheese bagel. Such a nice soft fresh bagel. Been here a few times with my college kiddo and it never disappoints. read more

Bagel Cafe - Irish Special - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Bagel Cafe is a staple in Isla Vista! This was such a great spot to go in college the next morning after a late night. You can pretty much always guarantee there will be people dining here and everything is made fresh to order. I love their selection of bagel options. The Eggle Plus tends to be my go to. Such a good spot and they even make lunch options, in the event you go after breakfast. read more

Bagel Cafe - Eggle Plus with bacon - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

The staff at bagel cafe is amazing and the Hampton bagel is my favorite! I love my morning coffee and bagel and the experience along with it ! read more

Always delicious fresh bagels and Sammie. Great service in a small hole in the wall in IV. Way better than Yetz IMO. I love the variety and the diverse crowd. read more

Bagel Cafe is an Isla Vista classic that never disappoints! I have been. couple times and am surprised that I have yet to leave a review! I try something different each time I go, but I would have to say one of my go-to orders is a toasted garlic bagel with chipotle smear! SO GOOD! Service is super quick and the people working are always so helpful. The Emma and a classic BLT of pesto bagel always hit the spot too. A chill, laid back spot to hit the get your day started or for an afternoon pick me up! read more

Bagel Cafe - Garlic bagel with chipotle cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I went to school here 11 years ago so I'm biased, but this place has the most delicious bagel sandwich combinations I have EVER had. Whenever I come back to Santa Barbara I make sure to stop by. Most recently I came for my bachelorette party - my girls and I went two days in a row and even picked some up to take home. Prepare to wait 20+ min on busy days (and for their popular melted sandwiches) but it's worth it. My tip is to get your coffee somewhere else. read more

Bagel Cafe - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Quality yummy goodness provided by an amazing family who understands that it's not just about running a business, it's about the folx and community they serve. Integrity and quality are often brushed aside when there is a profit to be made. But, the owners of The Bagel Cafe have been feeding the SB and IV community for decades and continues to hold high their standards. I can't wait to get back there and order up an Eggle Plus with bacon and cheddar! Check out their Throwback letter to the community! https://spoton-prod-websites-user-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/uploads/files/LjMbp8DiQim3x1UXRppQ_Throwback%20Price%20Letter%20to%20Customers.pdf read more

Bagel Cafe - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Every time I'm in Santa Barbara I have to stop by at bagel cafe. It's a hole in the wall place nothing fancy but they have amazing bagels. I love how the menu is so big it has a huge variety of different kinds of bagels. There is something for everyone on the menu. I also love how they have weekly specials. I think I went on a Thursday and it was lox day. I've tried different kinds of bagels but my top two is the taxi driver and the cream cheese tomato. Service is great and so are the prices. read more

Bagel Cafe - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Maybe more a 3.5** grab and go spot with some outdoor seating. pretty good bagels but I'm used to something a little fluffier to contrast with the crispy outside. these are a little on the flatter side. i got chive cream cheese on a galaxy bagel and it was pretty good but i didn't taste too much of the chive. the tomatoes are really fresh though & the pepper on top is chefs kiss. my sister who actually lives here gets tbe earth wind and fire bagel on a jalapeño bagel and i tried some of hers and it was really good - perf if you like spice and i think it wld be a pretty effective hangover cure. she says she can always use more sriracha on it! it gets busy here so get here early to beat the line! read more

Bagel Cafe - The Regular - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

My experience at bagel cafe is always phenomenal. The employees are super nice and always helpful. I always know I'm gonna have a good meal/experience when come in. Jonny especially is always super helpful and makes amazing lattes btw. I've been coming here for 3 years now and every time I've had the same great service and food. It's definitely a place I bring all my family and friends when they come visit and a place I recommend to people looking for a good bagel/coffee place. read more

I love the bagel cafe! I come in almost every morning for the best coffee in town, and their bagel are good too! Jonny and Brad are always so helpful and make it a great morning routine for me! So blessed to have the IV bagel cafe community with those guys! Recommend 11/10!! read more

So good and cheap Even my mom who went to UCSB like 35 years ago loves it. I recommend the everything bagel

iv bagel slays boots the house down. absolutely wonderful prices, great hazelnut coffee. employees are all baddies. taxi driver melt is the best hangover cure in iv. read more

Bagel Cafe - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

BEST BAGELS IN IV! I stopped by to grab a quick bagel (definitely recommended the regular) and was greeted by the lovely services of Nelson and Devin! They were so welcoming and quite the bagel experts. I was the last bagel order of the day and they sent me home with enough bagels to feed a village. Yippee! read more

Bagel Cafe - so many good bagels! - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Amazing food and great service. Great for a little break between class. I got the Caprese and it would delicious

Great service, all food is out super quick and everyone is very nice. Bagels are delicious and has a great vibe with plenty of outside seating. Great spot! read more

Bagel Cafe has the freshest bagels in Isla Vista hands down. They are always a good vibe and wait time was so fast

I don't know why anyone would ever choose any other bagel place in I.V. They have the best options, best quality, and best service. They always make you feel welcomed from the time you walk in to when you get the food. I personally recommend the International or the Eggle Plus. Such an underrated spot Thank you to the worker Luke who went above and beyond on my order. read more

I was visiting my friend up at UCSB and she took me to Bagel Cafe since it's a popular bagel spot in the area. I should've trusted my first choice of getting a hot breakfast bagel, but I changed my mind last minute and decided to try the Hampton bagel because I like bagels with smoked salmon. Big mistake. I know it was what I ordered that made my experience bad because my friend's bagel was really good. The Hampton bagel super messy to eat due to the box it came in and the big tomato slices. The flavor was kind of bland and there was so much lemon pepper that it overpowered everything. So, don't get the Hampton Bagel unless you love lemon pepper overpowering your bagel. Aside from the bagel, the space inside was really small, so you just order and wait outside- the wait for us was about 10-15 minutes. There are tables outside for eating as well. The parking is a bit tough since it's only street parking, so you have to get lucky with parking unless it's not busy. I'd come here again if I was visiting but order something different. read more

Bagel Cafe - The Hampton Bagel (bottom) - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

#ThankYouThursday Thank you Thursday shoutout to Bagel Cafe! Feeding Isla Vista and beyond beautiful bagels, this place helps keep my graduate self fed and happy. So many events on UCSB's campus provide bagels or bagel sandwiches from Bagel Cafe, and I'm always happy to share in the goodness. From cinnamon raisin to blueberry to everything to sundried tomato and herb, every flavor I've tried is delicious. I had my first sando recently, and The Sicilian did not disappoint. Gratitude to this joint for carby goodness. In the spirit of the ongoing UC-wide workers' strike, here're two chants: What's outrageous? These bagel flavas! What's so tasty? Savoring bagels, no need to be hasty! Bagels, bagels, you're so good Treat the students like you should Bagels, bagels, you can't hide I can see your seeded side! read more

Bagel Cafe - The Sicilian: Poppyseed with avo, toms, cuke, red onion, lemon pepper, and sprouts. - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

good bagels but they're a little $$! i got the slammin salmon on a garlic bagel iirc and it was pretty good but not like $12 a bagel good, was just one piece of salmon per half sometimes it seems a little hard to get an employee's attention ? took us a bit to get noticed. no inside seating but they have a few tables outside id come back if i was looking to treat myself maybe . read more

Bagel Cafe - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Great experience at IV Bagel Cafe! The staff was super friendly, the bagels were fresh and delicious, and everything tasted top quality. Clean, welcoming atmosphere and fast service -- definitely coming back! read more

My New York Dream Bagels came true at Bagel Cafe. The menu is extensive and has soooo many good options whether you are a sweet, salty, or vegan preference. Bagel itself is so soft and the perfect chewy texture. There is a line outside the door and provided outdoor seating. All items are relatively affordable! Got the Zuma on an Herb and Cheese bagel and oh my was it good! Sat outside and could look through the window to see them making the sandwiches. Would definitely go back again and try everything! read more

Bagel Cafe - Zuma - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

This place nails it. The bagels are fresh, Staff was friendly and efficient, and the whole place has a great local vibe. Easily becoming my go-to bagel spot. read more

Cute spot, great bagels, and excellent customer service! Jonathan was very friendly & helpful in taking & preparing my order. Would highly recommend if you're looking for some yummy breakfast in I.V. !! read more

I loved this place back in college 2008-2011 and I'm so happy that it's just as delicious as I remember. Getting married in SB and this will definitely be my wedding day breakfast read more

This is a long-overdue review...so here we go! For some odd reason, finding a decent bagel is close to impossible in Santa Barbara. Perhaps we are too far from the East Coast metropolitan areas and largest Jewish populations? Who knows... Thankfully, within Isla Vista is this tiny Bagel Cafe. While I can't lie by saying they're spectacular, they're the best in the area. According to Spoon University list, they were rated one of the best best breakfast spots on a college campus. What makes them more enjoyable is not just the variety of bagel flavors (about 21 to choose from), but their sandwich creations. No matter if you stop by for breakfast or lunch, they've got you covered. My personal favorite sandwiches are the Eggle Plus, Super Emma, and The International. I will say that the one downfall is the inconsistency of orders given that the staff is predominant undergraduate students who simply need a job. Yet, if you can get over this one complaint, you'll quickly become a regular like myself. Join their Spot On Rewards Program for deals and discounts. I suggest ordering online which allows you to skip the long line by taking out. read more

Bagel Cafe - Bagel selection - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

So glad we have a bagel shop in IV for those with early morning shifts!! Before work, I came to try the Super Emma with Cholula which was so yummy. The first time I tried this place out was with the Hanna Banana which is my personal favorite. Definitely recommend trying it out! read more

Bagel Cafe - Super Emma - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

Okay, I 100% did not plan on coming here but when I was dropping off a return at the Amazon locker, I smelled these bagels and couldn't resist. There wasn't a long line but the wait did take some time (so be prepared). That being said, it was totally worth it. The Gilroy bagel was sooooo flavorful! I'm a huge garlic and cheese fan so this was right up my alley. The sex on a bagel was pretty epic as well. The cinnamon crisped up for a nice crunch. I was very impressed with this place! read more

Bagel Cafe - Sex on a Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

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I'm only leaving a negative review to let others know the service is not ideal, we ordered a bagel with Cream Cheese on it, and it came out with a red type of sauce, we had a very simple order and they messed it up, we asked them about fixing it and remaking it, and they made it very difficult on us even though it was a simple order and it was very expensive for just a bagel with cream cheese, so expensive that I hoped they would not mess it up. read more

Hola yelpers: Hoy nos guía a IV y pues mientras manejaba encontré este lugar y pensé uhhh Bagel suena bien, pues llegamos y nos encontramos con 3 chicas muy bailarinas y divertidas (pero bueno creo que Taylor Swift nos despierta a todos) Si estaba un poco ruidoso donde una persona tan viejita como yo no escucha y menos si es mala para el inglés , el bagel me gusto muchísimo y los disfrute no adjunto evidencia por qué llegue con mucha hambre jaja pero el lugar está rico y súper bien precio. Sin mas por el momento gracias por leerme nos leemos a la próxima . Saludos read more

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This was my first time coming here so I'm going to give it the benefit of doubt. We came on a sunday so it was very busy with college students. I ordered a egg and cheese on an everything bagel. Out of the many egg and cheese on everything bagels i've had this one was ranked low on the list. It lacked flavor and cheese. I could only eat half because it wasn't that good. However, the iced coffee with hazelnut was delicious. I would come back for that. The ambiance was a bit crazy but still nice. I found parking right out front. read more

Bagel Cafe - Eggle Plus - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California

I like the pizza bagel, sometimes they run out of espresso though. Butttt it is a bagel place and not a coffee place so it's okay

Need to fix a process: Do not microwave plastic. Please, please, Please , P L E A S E do not microwave plastic. Yes--The plastic cup forms the perfect size for the egg to fit the bagel but it is harmful for humans it ingest food that has been microwaved in plastic. read more

Food: The bagels are always so good. They have never put too little cream cheese. If anything, they always put too much and I end up having to take some off. They also have a super diverse menu with so many variations of toppings, bagels, and spreads. 10/10 Service: It takes some time to get your food, but that might also be because there are so many people. 8/10 Ambiance: There is only outdoor seating and there are like 4-5 tables. It's usually pretty crowded if you go on the weekends so don't expect to find any seating there. The inside is pretty small and the line usually goes out the door. The food is worth it though. 6/10 read more

Stopped here around opening time to grab some food before heading to a UCSB campus tour. We were recommended this place from a friend and UCSB alumni who fondly remembered coming here frequently for breakfast and always makes sure to stop here every time she visited the city. We were able to place an order online and pick up promptly when it was time. Since it came so highly recommended, we expected a lot more from this place, but the end result was pretty average. The bagels were thick and not as soft and easy to bite/chew and the food was overall on the salty side. We got the Hampton which was a decent lox bagel, but again just slightly on the saltier side. We also tried the Magellan Drive, which was just like your basic turkey sandwich. Overall was disappointed because I felt like this was pretty basic like any other bagel shop, so nothing specifically special. The menu did have a lot of cool different offerings, so maybe we just need to try something else next time?? read more

Bagel Cafe - Hampton - Bagels Near Me - Isla Vista, California