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    East Coast Bagel

    4.4 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    EAST COAST BAGEL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Dave L.

    This is an Irvine Icon and legendary among foodies everywhere. These guys do such an incredible job and deserve all the praise we give them. If you are new to Irvine, or East Coast Bagels, then heed my advice: get there early. When they close at 2:00 pm, there is nothing left. The good stuff is gone by 12:30 p.m. Enjoy. OBTW: Michele star for their Bagels and Lox, on everything bagels.

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    Deb H.

    Still love this bagel shop all these years later! East Coast Bagels makes Bagels as they should be with the soft fluffy inside and good bite to the outside! They have a large variety of flavors and even still carry flavors that other bagel stores 'did away with' during the pandemic like: sourdough, salt, bialy.... They also have tons of delicious sandwiches. You can eat inside but as it's always crowded so not the best ambiance I just get the bagels to go. Be prepared to wait! Since they're so good they are still super popular and there's ALWAYS a line but good things are worth waiting for!

    Sara L.

    Hands down the best bagel shop in Irvine! Any bagel sandwich, any bagel type, just amazing!!! Sometimes the line gets long but it goes by fast. This is one of those places that I want to gate keep because I don't want long lines. My go to is their spicy deluxe and the lox. Yum!!!

    The Lox, West Coast Bagel
    Jeslyn L.

    I ordered one of the lox bagels (everything bagel) and the west coast bagel (cheesy jalapeño). I really enjoyed the bagels! They were made quick and really delicious. I hate when bagels are too hard and these were made perfectly fresh. The outside was hard but not hard that you can't bite in with ease and the bagel itself is really soft on the inside! The filling for the bagels is also really good. I would recommend!! Even my cat is smelling the bagels hahaha. I also ordered a strawberry banana smoothie. The flavor was good but it was just a bit too watery for my liking. Definitely a great bagel place you should try out that is better than a lot of internet popular/tik tok popular places.

    Bacon cheddar cheese and chipotle cheddar cheese
    Maribel T.

    Honestly theres a few places i make a drive for and this is one of them. I HATE the parking there especially on a Sunday but let me tell you these BAGELS ARE THAT GOOD!! Service id quick and still great quality. It's a small area but you get helped quickly. They're friendly and efficient! You can eat it inside but i prefer the outside seating since its can get packed.

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    Jacqueline Z.

    Wow.. this place is not only affordable but also has amazing bagels! I came here around 11 am, and there was a line but it moved fast. I decided to get a Lox Bagel for less than $10. For the bagel, I chose to get the jalapeño cheddar bagel. Usually when I get jalapeño cheddar at other places, the bagels are usually bland or lacking that spice. However, this one was cheesy and it had the spice you want from a jalapeño. The sandwich was nicely toasted and warm, with the bagel still chewy and the spread and lox filling at the right temperature. They have a wide selection of bagels (both savory and sweet) and spreads that you can purchase to go. I'll definitely be back!

    Jamie L.

    East Coast bagel is popular spot and there is usually a line if you go in the mornings. Giving them a three star because although their bagels are tasty, sometimes they look like the first photo and sometimes they look like the second photo. The second time I got the bagel I barely was full because there was such little filling inside the bagel . Both of these bagels I ordered are a spicy deluxe bagel. I'm sure this is not their usual standard but getting the same bagel the second time around, made drastically different was a little sad. Not sure why they are inconsistent with portioning :/ I would like to go again, so hopefully they stay consistent

    Candice C.

    We have been coming to East Coast Bagel for many years now - consistently delicious and fresh. Unmatched compared to others. I suggest coming early in the morning shortly after they open, as the line goes out the door at times, but it is also worth staying in line if you have time. Favorites bagels are the scored garlic bagel and the pizza bagel. Favorite sandwiches are the East Coast (eggs and cheese + bagel of your choice) and pizza bagel (cheese and pepperoni + bagel of your choice). The shop has a lot of seating and there are also seats outside. Service is always excellent and I've never had problems with my orders all these years. Definitely recommend coming here and taking many home. Their coffee and espressos are great as well.

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    Chloe L.

    One of my favorite bagel spots! The bagels are always perfectly chewy and soft. Satisfying bites till the end. There's a line around opening time at 6am so you know it's good. Some seating indoors which is nice for eating the bagels fresh. Highly recommend the east coast bagel sandwich for under $6. Reuben also super solid! Personally not a fan of the spicy deluxe bc of the bell peppers and pizza hot bagel but that is a personal opinion!

    Norman R.

    While in the Irvine area for the weekend had a craving for a bagel and this particular shop seems to be the popular spot! Upon arrival the line was out the door and the smell of fresh bagels filled the air At $9.99 for a half dozen and $15.99 for a baker's dozen, had to go for it! Half a dozen! Got the Everything, Raisin & Cinnamon x 2, JJalapeño Cheese, Whole Wheat, and Spinach & Cheese bagels for takeout Once home had a sample and it was delicious

    Chocolate chip bagel with strawberry cream cheese. Large iced caramel latte
    Sydney M.

    Walked in on a Saturday late morning and knew it was going to be good just from the line! So many bagel options, I went for a chocolate chip. Lots of cream cheese flavors and they have to go containers of cream cheese too. It's a little small inside, but gives off east coast small bakery energy and everyone was happy packed in with the bagels. Honestly I was most impressed with the costs being very reasonable, service was super quick, and everything was delicious!

    Michael B.

    Small little spot that has a lot of bagels I never tried like cranberry and spinach parmesan. They have over 20 different sandwiches from tuna melt to pizza bagel to breakfast bagels which there are several different options and of course coffee, teas, smoothies and more. I went with the ranchero egg and cheese with cheddar on a spinach parmesan bagel to go. It smacked. I really enjoyed this bagel. It was juicy. It wasn't dry. It was packed with ingredients. It filled me up and gave me the energy I needed to get my morning started. There's enough seating inside for about 20 people. Pretty small space and pretty basic. Staff was chatty and lively.

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    Vanessa S.

    Went in on a Thursday at 11am. Was in and out. Clean. Friendly. Affordable. For the breakfast bagels: 2 egg omelet with choice of veggies Step 1: choose your bagel Step 2: choose your cheese (Swiss or cheddar) I ordered the - Ham egg and cheese on Asiago bagel. - Ranchero (grilled onions, green bell peppers, tomato) on jalapeño cheddar bagel Both breakfast bagel sandwiches were delicious. I love vegetables and loved the crunch and taste they added to the bagel. Would visit again when in the area.

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    How much for baker's dozen bagels?

    $15.49

    Do they boil the bagels like real east coast bagels?

    Yes

    Is the veggie cream cheese vegan? Or what is it? Cream cheese with veggies? I'm looking for place that serves vegan cream cheese. Please help!

    The cream cheese is not vegan. But literally next door there's a restaurant called "The Wheel of life" everything is vegan there. Good luck

    How many bagels come in the bagels platter?

    13 or 16

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    Stopped by for a lox bagel & orange juice! Def a go to spot in Newport. They have a variety of…read morebagels and sandwiches. Staff is friendly and service is always on point! Parking is easy too!

    Online Ordering System Needs Attention…read more I'm leaving this review because this has now happened multiple times and it's clearly not a one-off issue. Every time I place an order through the online ordering system, it provides a specific pickup time. However, when I arrive at that time, the order is almost never ready. Instead, I'm told it will be another 10-30 minutes. At that point, the pickup time in the system becomes meaningless and defeats the entire purpose of ordering ahead. To be fair, the bagels themselves are good, which is the reason I've continued coming back. But the online ordering timing is consistently inaccurate and needs attention. From what I can see, it often feels like the order isn't even started until I arrive. The staff is clearly busy, but the workflow and prioritization of online orders doesn't seem to be managed well. The team often appears rushed and working reactively rather than following a clear process. This feels like a management and operations issue rather than a problem with the employees themselves. If the kitchen is running behind, the system should reflect realistic pickup times so customers can plan accordingly. I'm hoping management sees this feedback and looks into the process. The food is good, but the ordering system and execution need improvement. If this gets addressed, I'd gladly update my review.

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    We have made pit stops at this OG branch of Cream Pan in Tustin over the years. The location of…read morethis well-known Japanese/French bakery was unusual in that it's isolated in a corner of the El Camino Plaza. I had expected the business to be in a more high volume area, however a benefit of their corner spot was that the parking lot had plenty of spaces. There's no indoor seating, but outdoor tables were set up along the north and east perimeters of the building. I was by myself at this latest visit, and it was close to the end of the day so the inventory was quite depleted. There was no line at all which was not a surprise. The famous Strawberry Croissants and prepackaged items were on refrigerated display to the left when you walked in. As the service counter rounded a corner, there were more fresh baked goods on display before you reached a register. Across from the registers were shelves containing bags of fresh bread products. I bought a Strawberry Croissant, a Sticky Bun, a Ham and Cheese Croissant, and an Apple Croissant. The quality of the pastry dough was very good, and I could see why the Strawberry Croissant was a favorite with the customers. The croissants were light and flakey, and the powdered sugar added a delicate topping to the strawberry version. If I were to rate on just the Strawberry Croissant, then it would be five stars. My overall rating was downgraded because of the customer traffic flow. The lines can be optimized so that if you wanted to buy a six-pack of the Strawberry Croissants and/or anything prepackaged, then a separate queue should be arranged for those customers. The cafeteria trays were of limited use if you were not getting a large number of items. As you advanced in the queue, other products had to be requested from a worker behind the counter and then those were not placed on the tray. Ultimately, I think they can configure the operation to more efficiently handle the higher volume periods of the day.

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