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    Bagel Cafe

    3.9 (538 reviews)
    InexpensiveBagels, Cafes
    Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Eggle Plus with bacon
    Shelby S.

    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.

    Garlic bagel with chipotle cream cheese
    Blu M.

    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!

    Irish Special
    Sushant Z.

    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.

    Peggy T.

    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.

    Trisha L.

    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

    Patille L.

    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.

    The Regular
    Sayuri A.

    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!

    Kristin M.

    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.

    so many good bagels!

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

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    2 months ago

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

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    3 months ago

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

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    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

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    Everything tasted so good. The flat white was made like we were in Sydney. The bagel sandwiches were also fantastic

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    Ask the Community - Bagel Cafe

    Are the bagels vegan (not made with egg or milk?

    All the bagels are Vegan with the exception of the Herb Cheese and the Pesto Parmesan

    What type of Sprouts do they use?

    Is this their only location?

    Yea this is the original and only location, they do deliver bagels to other bakeries such as Anna's, Old Town Coffee, the lighthouse cafes, Dean l, both Lighthouse locations, Java Station, and the Roasting Company to name a few

    Do they make the bagels fresh in-house?

    Yes, great, fresh bagels.

    Any gluten free bagels?

    No unfortunately not. The place is so tiny and limited in space it is next to impossible to prevent any cross contamination therefor they do not make Gluten Free bagels

    Where do you park?

    There is only street parking

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