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    Boil & Bake

    4.3 (851 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Brooke D.

    This was my first visit and the food was delicious! There was a line and the wait was about 15-20 minutes; however, the food was absolutely worth it. I ordered the MF sandwich and the heirloom on a white cheddar jalapeño bagel topped with chive cream cheese. Everything was fresh, high quality, and the flavors were magnificent. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was perfectly sweet, and the outdoor seating area was plentiful and inviting. My only wish is that the customer service had been a bit more welcoming. Since it was my first visit, I would have appreciated not feeling rushed and being offered a few recommendations. Overall though, the food and atmosphere definitely made for a great experience.

    The Dodger
    Jacob S.

    I have been here twice now and am a big fan. The bagels are sourdough-based, which gives them a unique flavor and texture that is perfect for bagel sandwiches. I love their Dodger and its sandwich counter part, both of which use smoked salmon instead of the more common lox. The only complaint is that they run out of the more popular bagels quickly, and do not allow any substitutions whatsoever on their bagels (it would be lovely to try a different cream cheese on one of the sandwiches, for instance).

    The Heirloom
    Angie K.

    First Visit To Boil & Bake!! Popular Bagel Shop Located Costa Mesa!! Relaxed Casual Ambiance & Friendly Staff!! Menu Offers Bagels, House Cured Salmon, Lox, Creative Sandwiches, Cookies, Coffee Drinks, Lattes, Fresh Orange Juice & More!! Ordered The Heirloom Open Face, Which Has Cream Cheese, Heirloom Tomatoes, Capers, Dill & Lemon On Sesame Bagel Paired With Iced Prana Chai Latte!! Good First Bagel Here!! Arrived Early, Line & Service Was Helpful & Courteous!! Will Return Again!! ThankU

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    Angela N.

    Their bagels are chewy & fresh! I tried two of their sandwiches. Keep in mind they don't allow substitutions here. The New Yorker was definitely on the heavy side. The thick cut bacon was salty but delicious. The Santa Monica was light in comparison. I loved the scallion cream cheese but I wish they added more. That's just my personal preference. The service was friendly. The lines can get long so be prepared to wait especially if you visit on a weekend. Their prices are a bit steep. We spent around $35 after tax for two bagel sandwiches alone. They were very tasty though.

    4.24.26- longanisa
    Kim I.

    Came here on a Friday morning, line wasn't long and service was quick! There's plenty of parking, and comfortable seating outside. When you do sit down, someone brings you your meal and the gal who did was just so incredibly nice and bubbly. Now moving on to our orders.. Simple Sam- butter/flaky salt and we made for the strawberry jam-delish!! The O.G- longanisa sausage (enough said) on a cacio e Pepe bagel The M. F. - egg, maple sausage ( that aioli sauce )- white cheddar jalapeno bagel (a must!) I loved watching how they shaped the bagels, you know a lot of love and care goes into each open faced/sandwich bagel made. We also ordered the matcha drink (not sweetened but added honey) and the horchata cold brew which hit the spot. We loved this cozy spot and looking forward to coming back. Gotta add that I ate half of my bagel and reheated it the next day.. still tasted just as fresh as it did the day before.

    Nao I.

    The bagels are absolutely packed and has so much flavor in each bite. We've been going back every week since finding this place We got the Santa Monica and New Yorker. I usually love a refreshing bagel sandwich with lox but the New Yorker was soo good! They made it perfectly: huge, fluffy egg and a thick cut of bacon. The Santa Monica is refreshing with a squeeze of lemon and has lots of fresh veggies/pickles. There's seating outside and a water station

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    Angela N.

    Went on a Sunday morning and the line was long and out the door! It was about a 25 minute wait to order and our food was out in 10 minutes. But worth the wait! I got to try the Santa Monica, the OG, and the New Yorker, each of them very different yummy flavors. The Santa Monica seemed like a socal twist on the iconic east coast lox bagel. I thought the cucumbers didnt contribute much to the flavor but the pickled onions were delicious, sweet and sour. This might be a personal preference but I wish there was more cream cheese on this bagel as well. The OG was simple yet flavorful! The sausage was a good level of peppery and the cheese and egg cooked nicely. The New Yorker was fatty and very juicy because of the ham. Definitely a filling and flavorful bagel. Across all bagels I wish that the bagel bread itself was less dense. I tried the everything bagel and fresno bagel and both were thick and a bit dense, def wish they were fluffier and lighter. Overall solid spot for bagels in socal! Beware of the lines and wait times on weekends. I definitely want to come back to try more of the menu!

    Dia N.

    Came here over the weekend, and can definitely report back that this is one of the spots you'd go to after a workout for a nice filling bite. The line isn't super long, but the wait is long, especially on a weekend at 11am. We waited about 45 minutes before we got to the front to order. I kinda wish they had a menu for you to look at while you waited, so that you knew what to order when you got to the front. I got the fully loaded lox open faced bagel, with the everything bagel and an iced tea. It came out to around ~$25 for the entire thing, which seems steep, but then you see how loaded the bagel is and it makes sense. They don't really have an indoor eating space, but they have a small beautiful patio with self-serve water. After ordering, they give you a number and a team member brings out the food to you. Food came out super quick, maybe within 5-10 minutes. The bagel itself was delicious! When they said loaded, they mean it. It came with smoked salmon, cucumbers, capers, sprouts (like microgreens stuff), dill, and pickled red onions. Everything was stacked on there like a mountain, and yes, it did taste amazing. I was able to finish half of my bagel, and ended up taking the other half home for later, which after sitting in my fridge for a few hours, still tasted great! For it being in Costa Mesa, parking actually wasn't an issue, and it was super easy to find a spot in the shared parking lot. The line did look like it died down around 1pm, so if you don't want to wait, I'd recommend coming around that time!

    Jill P.

    Ehhhhhh My boyfriend and I came here for breakfast because it's close to my work but I wasn't too impressed. I love a good bagel but was kinda let down and ESPECIALLY FOR THE PRICE!! We got the heirloom and for almost 15 dollars - I wouldn't get it again. I LOVED the fresh heirloom tomatoes but that was the only redeeming quality. The bagel itself was mid.

    Iced coffee and oj
    Dung N.

    Their bagels are so good! I like that you can see them bein made too! I got the Santa Monica and my friend opted for the New Yorker. We also got iced coffee and orange juice. The Santa Monica is like a lox bagel, but better! The New Yorker had melted cheese and was delicious too! Both bagel sandwiches were huge and yummy. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and love a good bagel!

    Anna C.

    I enjoyed my bagel! The cream cheese was light and the salmon tasted really fresh and tender. With the cucumber, the bagel was quite light and refreshing and didn't feel too heavy at all. The bagel itself was also fresh and fluffy, what you would expect from an everything bagel. As for seating, they have a nice outdoor seating spot good for hanging out with friends or doing some studying with a self serve water station. Overall it's a solid spot if you're in the mood for a bagel sandwich but nothing really wowed me here, considering the prices too.

    Lox and bacon egg and cheese
    Chanson Z.

    Rating: 8.5/10 Second time trying Boil and Bake and overall a really solid bagel spot. Long line, waited about 30min, so plan accordingly. They do have a nice outdoor patio seating area, which makes it a good spot to hang out once you get your food. Salmon Lox -- 9/10 Very fresh across the board. The salmon, veggies, and bagel all tasted high quality. Clean, balanced, and easily the highlight of the meal. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese -- 8/10 Still good, but not as strong as the lox. The bacon was a bit too thick for my preference, which made it a little heavier than I'd like. Everything else was solid though. Overall, great ingredients and quality. Just be ready for the wait.

    Fully loaded lox
    Andrew D.

    Amazing bagelry! This place definitely lives up to the hype for its beautiful, delicious bagels. We got the fully loaded lox and the new yorker, both on everything bagels. The New Yorker was savory and filling. The pieces of bacon that come with it were thick and juicy! The fully loaded lox was refreshing and definitely had a lot of different veggies on there! It was a good combination of ingredients and was quite the experience eating it. Highly recommend for those looking for fancy bagels!

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    Ask the Community - Boil & Bake

    Their menu says that they decline modifications - does that mean you can't ask for something to not be included in the order?

    pretty sure it means that you cant ask for sausage instead of bacon on the sandwich. or at least i think!!!

    If I place my order online, where do I go to pick up at the counter so that someone will hand me my order?

    Pick up is at the same cashier. I have walked directly to the cashier (essentially skipping anyone in line) and gotten my order in about 30 seconds.

    Do you guys serve GF bagels?

    No, not yet.

    Do they sell bagels alone, by the dozen? (No CC, not sandwiches)

    Yes! They sell just bagels. But I highly recommend their Cream cheese you can get a tub. Its very good!

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    We came here for Mother's Day brunch expecting a nice experience, especially considering how…read morepopular this place is, but unfortunately it did not live up to the hype or the price point. For 3 people, the bill came out to almost $200, which would've been understandable if the food quality matched the cost -- but it really didn't. I ordered the steak medium rare, but it came out closer to medium and was very dry. On top of that, the kitchen absolutely overloaded it with garlic to the point where it completely overpowered the flavor of the meat. The potatoes on the side were also disappointing -- burnt, hard, and packed with way too much rosemary. All that disappointment for $55 dish! The atmosphere was busy and energetic for Mother's Day, which we expected, but the food itself felt rushed and inconsistent. For the prices they charge, I honestly expected much better execution and quality control. Overall, not the experience we hoped for, especially for a special occasion brunch.

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