First time here and the bagels were delicious and the customer service was top notch! Shout out to Carlos for being so kind and helpful! Highly recommend read more

revisited boil & bake and its still amazing as ever. i was craving a breakfast style sandwich and decided to get the new yorker (basically a bec, bacon egg and cheese) the egg and cheese was delicious and plentiful. the thick cut bacon was savory and great but a little too fatty for my liking. i think next time, id just get their egg & cheese instead. I also had half of a santa monica bagel sandwich. the various pickled things inside really made it so much better. the crunch and acidity is perfect. adds texture and also refreshment. acidity cuts down on the heaviness of the cream cheese/lox. would get again if i wasnt in a breakfast mood and wanted something lunchy. service is great! smiles and friendly vibes casual spot. we got lucky with seating and timing bc there was a line when we left read more

Boil & Bake - the bella and the fully loaded (lox bagels) - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Have been wanting to stop by for a while and got the chance to come in today. The line is usually super long but I came in on a day where it was wasn't too bad. The everything bagels were great! I loved the everything bagel w/ cream cheese but was not a fan of the dairy free/vegan cream cheese at all. It was almost a nutty, chipotle flavor which did not mesh with the bagels. I know dairy free cream cheese can be tough sometimes but the flavor profile really was not it. We'll be back but will not be getting the dairy free cream cheese next time read more

Boil & Bake - Everything bagel w/ dairy free cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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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. read more

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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). read more

Boil & Bake - The Dodger - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Boil & Bake - Lox and bacon egg and cheese - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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! read more

Boil & Bake - Fully loaded lox - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My friends always raved about this place so they took me and I was completely blown away. The salsa they provide was delicious and the sandwiches were just made to perfection. We really started our morning off right by coming in to eat here. read more

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I would 100% come back for the Bella and the water from Sedona. Wow. One bite into the Bella I knew this was one the best lox & bagel I've had in California. That salmon was like fish butter. So tender, so fatty and creamy. I was blown away by the flavor of the salmon. Whatever technique they have to house-cure it is top tier. The bagel was crispy on the outside and soft and doughy on the inside. Absolute perfection with the pickled onions, tomato, and caper. My wife got the New Yorker. It was great, but compared to the Bella I would always pick the Bella unless I wanted a bacon, egg, and cheese. Service was quick for how busy it was and plenty of seating outside. Whenever I'm in this area of town I will be taking people here . read more

Boil & Bake - The New Yorker - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've been to Boil and Bake a few times now, and this time it really blew my mind. I got the heirloom bagel, open-faced, with tomatoes, capers, dill cream cheese on a sesame bagel. The juiciness of the tomatoes was incredible. It was such an amazing bagel experience. Service was very friendly. There's a little bit of indoor seating and a lot of outdoor seating, a good vibe. I really liked my bagel experience this time, and I will definitely come back. read more

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Our bagels were Loaded! We didn't wait too long, they tasted great, nice and warm, not burnt. Can't complain for a stop to get some grub and continue on our drive. read more

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have to say, the bagels at Boil and Bake are amazing -- super fresh, perfectly chewy, and honestly some of the best I've had. You can tell they really know what they're doing when it comes to quality. That being said, the pricing is pretty shocking. We paid $58 for just two bagels, which feels way over the top, no matter how good they are. I don't mind paying for quality, but this was hard to justify. If they could bring the prices down a bit, this place would be a total home run. read more

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Just tried the heirloom and the MF. It was a busy day today so they were out of most bagels, so we did plain. The heirloom was phenomenal. Had a nice freshness and a slight sweetness with the oil on top. The MF wasn't really for me. I saw that the sausage had maple so I was expecting sweet, but I didn't realize it had fennel, so it tasted more like an Italian sausage than a sweet breakfast sausage. It was pretty greasy too. I don't think it was a bad thing to order necessarily, just not my preference. Still want to come try the lox sometime. I'd be interested in trying the Dodger too. Or even just a simple bagel with cream cheese honestly. read more

Boil & Bake - The heirloom - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Bagels are big! Nice chew and good flavor. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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Hair in food with no egg. Service was ok but wayyyyyyyy overrated. Biting into a bagel with a full piece of hair will keep me away. read more

Boil & Bake - No egg and a full hair in our bagel. - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Just to preface, I've never been to any other lox bagel place so I don't have much to compare it to. All I can say is I love lox bagels!!! The service is standard and I love the outdoor seating. Just a yummy lox bagel and a nice view! read more

Boil & Bake - From left to right: the fully loaded lox, the lox, and the heirloom (drinks are not from this place) - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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So I'm always excited when a new bagel place opens up which was why I have been wanting to try Boil & Bake and wow did it live up to high expectations! Located in the shopping center off of Redhill and Bristol (in the shopping center with Starbucks, UPS Store, McDonalds, the new Sweetgreens drive thru, Chipotle, etc.) it is located in the back of the center and actually has a really nice location because they build a very large private outdoor patio that is connected to the side of the restaurant. There is also some indoor seating as well. There's plenty of free parking so I was able to park, walk in and order. My test of a good bagel store is I order a plain bagel. That's it. No spread, not toasted...I just get a plain bagel and eat it whole like an apple - because if they can make a good bagel that tastes outstanding without anything on it then you know that if they put spread and toppings on it that it will taste even more delicious! The plain bagels at Boil & Bake are 10/10 both in taste and texture. First the texture is perfect and lives up to its namesake: boils and bake as the bagels have the shiny slightly chewy outer texture with a soft fluffy doughy interior = the ideal bagel texture! Then the taste of the plain bagel here at Boil and bake really exceeded expectations because it is complex! I mean it's still a plain bagel but I tasted notes of sourdough with just the slightest hint of something like onion powder. The bagel, while still being plain, was complex tasting and delicious! I would eat it every day! Then when you take their delicious bagels and then order one of their super creative fun sandwiches and it perfection. What is also awesome is that they have 5 different variations on the typical bagel and lox - some having lemon, some with Salted Cucumber & Radish, some with dill, some with Scallion & Chive cream cheese....I love all the different variations on the classic bagel & lox! I'm totally going to be a regular at Boil & Bake! I can't wait to try all of their menu items and different flavor of bagels - next on my list the Greens, Egg, & Ham with pesto cream cheese and prosciutto (with flipped egg and arugula) and I want to try it on a jalapeño cheese bagel! Yum I wish it was morning already!! read more

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Food: The Dodger - Lots of smoked salmon with a strong pickled onion flavor. They give you a lemon to squeeze, which was super juicy and added a nice citrusy kick. There was a good amount of cream cheese, and the bagel tasted fresh and well seasoned. It was fluffy and not dry at all. The Lox: Similar concept to The Dodger, but this one had red onions instead of pickled onions. I really loved the jalapeño cheese bagel choice because the jalapeño added a spicy kick, and I just love cheese. The citrusy kick with the salmon was such a good combination. Service: The food came out pretty quickly, and the ordering process was straightforward. You order at the front, they give you a table number, and then bring the food out to you. There is also self serve water available. Ambiance: All the seating is outside, but overall the place feels bright, warm, and cozy. It definitely gets busy, and tables can fill up fast. read more

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First time here and enjoyed the yummy bagels we ordered. We got the New Yorker and the MF. They were both good but enjoyed the MF more. It has more explosion of flavors! Their bagels are soft and flavorful. The sauces that come with them are yummy and I can't choose which one I like better The place is small and probably gets packed that is why there are signs to only reserve your table once you've placed your order. Once you place your order it doesn't take long until you get it and deliver it to you. You line up to order & they will bring your order to you. The place is nice and clean. And will probably be added to our rotation of brunch spots! read more

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Great sourdough bagel spot. Be prepared to wait in line, especially on a weekend morning, though the line does move fairly quick. There's a parking lot out front that's shared with other businesses in the plaza. Tried a sesame bagel with the butter and house made jam and the heirloom on a jalapeño cheese bagel. Both were delicious, though we enjoyed the texture of the jalapeño cheese one a bit more. There was a nice crunchy exterior and a soft chewy interior. Bagels are definitely on the pricy end but everything is made in house with fresh ingredients. read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I discovered Boil & Bake through a coworker when I was craving bagels and didn't want to go to the usual chains in the area. I placed my order online, and the wait time was fairly short--my bagel was ready quickly. I ordered the Santa Monica and asked for the bagel to be extra toasted. While the concept sounded great, the extra toasting made the bagel a bit tough to chew. I did enjoy the ratio of cream cheese to the other fillings, which felt well balanced, though the price was a bit higher than I expected for a bagel. read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I paid almost $60 for two bagel sandwiches and a drink after tip. Wild pricing. Won't be coming back, especially when east coast bagel is closer to me. read more

First time here! You have to order first and then find a place to sit (we found out the hard way lol). The patio area is great for dogs minus the pigeons. The bagels were top tier. Crisp outside, soft pillowy inside and packed with flavor. You can tell they work with the freshest ingredients. It's not even tomato season but their heirlooms were so sweet and juicy. Coffee was delicious too! Staff were attentive and super friendly. Outside there's seats in the shade and sun. read more

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Consider me Boil & Bake's newest regular. I was having a day, so naturally I went to stock up on a carb heavy meal. Boil & Bake has your good days and bad days covered. Their speciality is freshly baked bagels, turned into the most delicious sandwiches. I ordered The Heirloom open-faced bagel. Don't be fooled, normally I'd assume open-face is less food, but that is not true at Boil & Bake. This bagel was large enough for two sittings. The bagel included two towers of microgreens, fresh tomato, capers, dill and lemon. All the ingredients were so fresh and tasty. We ended up sitting on their outdoor patio, which also happens to be dog friendly. This place will be hard to forget. read more

Very nice staff and plenty of parking. There was no wait at 11am on a Thursday, plenty of bagels left and I got my food to-go very quickly. Plenty of patio seating if you wanted to eat there. The loaded lox was definitely loaded. I couldn't even fit it in my mouth but it was definitely tasty. The lox could've marinated a little longer as it was still pretty close to fresh salmon like poke. Plenty of cream cheese and the bagel was thick and crispy. Definitely very filling and it's nice to see some California bagels instead of the New York style people keep praising. read more

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Came sunday morning and stood in line to order. As we stood in line, I was watching them place dough on a pan to make their bagels in house. My friend and I split 2 bagels. 1 of the bagels was the works. This bagel was unexpectantly on the hard side. The salmon and other ingredients that we got with this bagel were good. The cheese and jalapeno bagel was nice and soft and seemed fresher. However the sausage in this sandwich seemed undercooked and red inside. The waiter replaced the bagel but the sausage still seemed pinkish. He explained that this sausage may still have some pink even though it is cooked. Because it does have pork, my friend and I were not conlmfortable with eating the reddish pink parts so we picked it away. This was my first time at Boil & Bake and I was not impressed, mainly with the texture of the works bagel. But I am glad I got to try the food here. read more

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Still my fave bagel place in OC. Man, the line was crazy on a Sat, but well worth it in my opinion. Plenty of seating in the patio and inside as well. Workers are super nice. Don't sleep on their sweet jams! read more

Boil & Bake - Salmon & lox - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I visited Boil & Bake with my sister for brunch on a Sunday. Parking was easy because there's a lot right in front of the building. We waited in line to order for about 20 mins, but our orders didn't take too long to come out. I appreciate that the offer sourdough bagels & how friendly the staff was. I ordered the lox & my sister got the o.g. We both really enjoyed our bagels & would visit again to try their other options! read more

Boil & Bake - the lox + the o.g. - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Got the Heirloom & The New Yorker. Both tasted very fresh, I loved the yellow tomato and my bf raved about the thick cut bacon in his. Love how there's a patio seating area and the service here is really good. -1 bc I feel like the bagel could be a little softer. read more

Boil & Bake - The Heirloom, The New Yorker - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is my new favorite bagel spot! Theres always a line out the door so expect a wait on the weekends. Ive gotten the deli classic and the east village but i would say the east village is my favorite. I love the combination of smoked salmon and lemon and cream cheese. They also have this spicy tangy sauce that i really like with my bagel. You have to get the sauce!!! I love the variety of bagel options they have (hot or cold sandwich) or (open faced or closed sandwich) options. The people are nice and there's plenty of parking. If you come on a weekday, its not that busy. read more

This was one of the best bagels places I've ever gone to in OC, and doubles up as a nice breakfast spot! I went during opening so there wasn't much of a line, but there was one that formed a bit after for people looking to get a quick breakfast in. I got a New Yorker and it was genuinely so good. I'm not much of an egg person myself, but the way they made them was so good on my bagel. The side of aioli was great too, it was a really nice addition for each bite. My girlfriend got an OG, and from the bite I took, that was also just as good in its own way. Plus the side of cilantro aji cream was amazing, I preferred that over my aioli, but both were great! I would highly recommend Boil & Bake to anyone in OC looking for a quality bagel spot or quality breakfast spot, it definitely lives up to its hype! read more

Boil & Bake - Bagels Near Me - Costa Mesa, California