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    Bagels & Brew

    3.7 (900 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    BAGELS & BREW ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Full Menu of Drinks
    Mitchell N.

    After going to Calf and Chick, we noticed Bagel and Brew across the street and a few of our friends wanted to check it out for more of a brunch vibe. Most people got bagels with eggs and drinks like coffee and matcha. Overall, everyone said their coffees and lattes were pretty good and exactly what they were looking for. I decided to get the Strawberry Matcha and my wife did too since it was recommended, but this was honestly a miss. As soon as we got it, the color was super pale green which was already a red flag, and after the first sip it just tasted like straight Strawberry Milk. No real matcha flavor at all, very milky, very sweet, and just not it. Definitely not a place I would ever order matcha from again. That being said, the bagels were actually really good. We tried a few different ones like a Sourdough, Wheat, and a more classic rainbow style bagel, and all of them were light, airy, and still had that fluffy but slightly chewy texture you want. The cream cheese was also very good. It seems like this place leans way more into their bagels than anything else, which makes sense. If you are coming here for bagels and coffee, you will probably be happy. Just skip the matcha.

    So good!
    Mikey V.

    I love this place! My friends take me here everytime we leave for our cruises. This place is always busy but there's plenty of seating. They have a huge menu and their breakfast bagels are amazing!!

    Joe sitting at Joe's Place
    Terrence Y.

    I used to visit the Mission Viejo location a lot before I moved closer to Lake Forest. I actually like this location a little better due to its corner location and its prettier outdoor seating. Although it's always busy, the line moves quick and the servers are so nice and welcoming. I love that they aren't just a bagel shop and you can get full meals. I do mostly get bagels, but I like having the option when I want a bigger meal for breakfast or lunch.

    Vegetable omelette
    Tiana L.

    Came here this past Sunday with a friend around 8:30am and I guess we got there at a good time because it got packed as soon as we sat down and got our food! They have an extensive menu with a lot to choose from and while we were deciding a sweet lady came over mentioning how anything and everything that she's ordered here has been great and they haven't done her wrong since the past 8 years she's been coming. Even the waiter knew her and called her by name which gave me a lot of confidence when I placed my order! I got the Sun-dried Tomato & Basil Sunrise sandwich on an onion bagel, and my friend got a vegetable omelette with a side of sourdough toast. We sat down after ordering but didn't realize that they had extra seating further in the back right of the restaurant which may have been a quieter spot. The food came out pretty quickly and it was all still very warm and fresh from them making it in the back. I liked my bagel and appreciated the fresh, ripe tomato and onions with a fried egg on top, but my only wish was that I could have tasted the sun-dried tomatoes a bit better since I felt that pop of flavor was lacking (or maybe even entirely missing?). My friend shared with me her toast and omelette as well! The toast was great even despite my liking more of a crispy crunch (you can never really mess up toast), but similarly to my bagel, I felt the omelette was lacking a bit in a pop of flavor. Perhaps more salt and maybe using shredded cheese instead of laying a slice on top would have helped with that. Overall it was a decent breakfast and a filling way to start the day, but nothing to write home about. It does make me happy to see a place that's still around after such a long time and with that I can tell you will at least get consistent food and service.

    Wonderful employees
    Tony J.

    Wonderful start to the day, getting my jalapeño bagel with garlic, herb, cream cheese! Family members are with me, the employees here such as Emiliano, and Luke, add an extra Ray of sunshine to the day. It's always a positive vibe here, everybody from the community really appreciates Bagels & Brew.

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    Mark T.

    Great local hang out for breakfast and lunch. My wife and I met with a friend here recently and although I frequent the Mission Viejo location more often due to closer to my house, I used to live a block from this location. The food here is always good, there's so much more than just Bagels and Brew! They have very good breakfasts, and good sammiches too! This place can get busy, but it seems to always move quickly, and I've never had an issue finding a seat to eat. The bagels I've only had a few times and IMO they are bagels, nothing special, but still good. The service is always excellent and the workers are always super friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking!

    Sunrise
    Mandro E.

    This place has a humongous menu, pretty much anything you could imagine. The bagel sandwiches that we got were both really good and the bagel itself was pretty OK as well. It gets pretty busy and seating can sometimes be a challenge but overall OK.

    Patriotic bagel
    Kami H.

    I've been following Bagels & Brew on social media and finally went there to buy the colorful bagels. They are as pretty in person as they are in the pictures! A couple things to be aware of: 1. Apparently there is a restriction of 6 bagels per walkup order. Not sure if you can order more by calling in advance, but that was good to know from the sign near the cashier. 2. The bagels were a little more dry than regular bagels. The good news is that I smothered mine in cream cheese which hid that fact a little. I would like to go back and try their breakfast menu during my next visit. It was busy when I was there so I'm guessing that's a good sign.

    Becca S.

    Bagels and brew is a Lake Forest staple. Lake Forest is where I grew up and bagels and brew is always on the list of where I need to visit to make sure I've done everything that is home. While the quality of the bagel is not the best I've ever had, it is unique bagel flavors, great cream cheeses, and a plethora of sandwich options. They also have other foods like omelets, baked goods, and drink options other than coffee. With all of this, I must mention that their service and seating options are great. They have a ton of outdoor and indoor seating options. Ordering at the counter is also made easy when they bring the items to your table and grab you anything you might need. Bagels and brew is a great breakfast or lunch option certain to please everyone.

    Chicken Club
    Connor K.

    I was gobsmacked when Bagal & Brew closed their doors in Aliso Viejo. The place was regularly packed wall to wall. It was almost like I needed axle grease to slide in there. Anyway, they have a very relevant and tasty menu. Within this menu, they have one of the best Chicken Clubs. I had my Chicken Club made on an everything bagel. It complemented the bacon, juice, and chicken. Mentally, it sent me back to New York City. Time after time, they put quality in your hands despite the mad rush every morning. As for the vibe, it was definitely a hometown hangout. I've been missing you guys in and around Aliso Viejo. In fact, I'm trying to manifest you guys by taking over the old Starbucks location in The Market Place at Laguna Niguel, right next to Rubio's.

    Brian L.

    A fantastic local neighborhood bagel joint, and while I'm not going to pretend like I'm any acolyte in terms of what makes a good bagel, though certainly I will say that the whole obsession over New York bagels is certainly overblown, what Bagels & Brew provides is a great casual experience where you can get a solid bagel and coffee in the morning. It's never been too crowded in my experience but certainly it's always lively, I've never had a hard time getting my order in and having it out in relatively record time. I personally almost always get a bagel sandwich, and they really load it up with the ingredients. My appetite is admittedly shrinking these days, but the portion sizes are pretty hefty and absolutely filling, at least in terms of the usual morning offerings. The prices are also pretty fair for the amount you get. I admittedly don't often crave bagels, but I certainly never regret coming here for breakfast. TIP: I love their new The Rancher, plenty of meat and a great sauce.

    Very pale. Where's the cinnamon? Just a few flecks of what must be raisins.

    I generally like Bagels & Brew, but today I stopped in just for a cinnamon raisin bagel and it was not good. I've had them there before, and they were good. It has been awhile, but really? It didn't look right, or smell right. They should be brown with cinnamon, and have visible raisins; and smell like cinnamon. I actually thought the girl had grabbed the wrong one, so had it exchanged (still looked the same). I was hoping the flavor would at least be there. No such luck. It barely had any flavor at all. Very disappointing. I guess I will have to go elsewhere when I want a cinnamon raisin bagel in the future.

    Baja scramble (no green chilis), with a toasted spinach & herb bagel
    Judi B.

    I have been coming to this location for 20 years, then moved away like a fool. Was recently back in town and made a beeline for my favorite place for breakfast. I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review. First and foremost, I've always loved their rustic cafe vibe that celebrates coffee and good food. The kitchen is always hustling to get food out fast and hot. Gotta love that. We luckily came at the right time...no line! Got my favorite breakfast ever, the Baja scramble (no green chilis) with a toasted spinach & herb bagel. Food came out quickly! Was actually surprised because it typically takes roughly 15 minutes or so on busier days. The scramble was utter perfection...pepper jack cheese melted on top, perfectly diced red onions, crispy bacon, chunks of tomato and cilantro. This must be what heaven is made of. Every bite was utterly scrumptious, gooey, savory and fulfilling. I love the herbaceous flavor of the spinach and herb bagel...it's a perfect complement to this scramble. My only issue is that I ordered it toasted, easy cream cheese...and it was barely toasted and I took off enough cream cheese to spread on two other bagels, easily. It was a total waste. I know a lot of people love their coffee here but it's typically a pass for me since I'm a very high maintenance coffee drinker. My husband was the standard black coffee and thought it was robust and delicious. Excellent and friendly service.

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    Great place to eat. Friendly staff. They do get busy, so plan accordingly. Plenty of parking is a plus.

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    Do they have any vegan bagels or baked goods?

    Yes

    What days of the week are Unicorn Bagels sold?

    On the weekends...

    Do they offer gluten free bagels?

    Yes, they have a separate menu that is all gluten free. You have to ask them for it.

    Do they still have rainbow bagels now (in September 2017)? I see all the pictures of them are from a year ago

    Yes, but they are not available every day, I believe certain days of the week only, and they sell out.

    Do they still offer rainbow bagels? It was it only seasonal (Easter/Spring 2016)?

    Yeah they serve Rainbow bagels year round. They usually sell them Thursday through Sunday but sometimes they may have some available on other days.

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