This place is so AWESOME I have been coming here for a few years now!! The customer service is amazing and the bagels are to die for and the matcha is amazing! Definitely recommend to check it out read more

I love memos!! Best bagels! I got the mixed berry smoothie and it was very creamy! The sandwiches are amazing

Such an amazing experience. I got the #7 deli sandwich with my choice of chips and a diet Dr Pepper, along with a mango smoothie. It was absolutely delicious and fresh. The customer service was spectacular, they made so much conversation with me. The aesthetics are gorgeous, it's so clean and pleasing. read more

I can confidently say this is my all time favorite bagel shop. I've been coming here since I was young, and it's still just as amazing every single time. The bagels are always fresh, flavorful, and honestly some of the best you'll ever have. Rasha, the manager, is always there working so hard and keeping everything running smoothly. Her consistency and dedication really stand out, and it's clear how much she puts into this place day in and day out. This place isn't just a bagel shop to me it's a staple in my life, and I'll keep coming back for years to come. Easily 5 stars. read more

Food is Great, But the Customer Service Needs Serious Work While the food here is undeniably delicious, our overall experience was severely overshadowed by terrible customer service. The staff working the counter were unwelcoming and noticeably rude. Rather than offering basic hospitality, they made us feel unwelcome simply for wanting to dine in as a family. Good food only goes so far if the service makes your guests feel like an inconvenience. Front-of-house staff should be polite, attentive, and accommodating to family dining. I hope management takes steps to address staff professionalism and customer service standards, as the kitchen deserves better representation. read more

This is like a mishmash of Nektar, Subway, and Einstein's Bagels. You can get wraps, sandwiches, bagels, coffee, and fresh juice and smoothies. I ordered a Santa Fe focaccia sandwich which is generously portioned and very fresh. I would come here instead of the regular chain stores because they have a much better selection and it's locally owned. read more

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I loved this place when I first found it, but today we went and there was flies all over everything. The meat was completely exposed and flies are just hanging out on top of it. I've never seen so many flies all over the food, completely contaminated. Made me never want to come back and was really surprised to see all of the workers so nonchalantly, letting the flies completely destroy all of the food and samples. Definitely highly questionable cleanliness practices and makes me not want to come back. Ended up tossing my sandwich and didn't eat it. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but I feel like I have to for this order. I'm not sure how their online order queue works, but I feel ASAP orders should be prioritized better. I was told 20-30 minutes, then received a text adding another 20 minutes after the order was placed. It ultimately took an hour, and I was rushing home because my partner had to go to work. Two bagels were switched, making two sandwiches incorrect. Also, my Veggie #1 was supposed to have bean sprouts (which I love) but came with iceberg lettuce instead, with no one letting me know even though I was waiting by the counter. There were also bacon bits in the sandwich, presumably from a shared knife, so vegetarians or anyone avoiding pork should be aware they don't appear to use separate knives for common food accommodations. They gave me a free juice for the wait, which I appreciated, but I'm not sure I'll return given I paid $50 for the long wait and incorrect order all for only 3 sandwiches. read more

Ordered 2 large hazelnut coffees and received 2 small coffees, they apologized turned around poured it into the bigger cup add more ice and more milk. What was annoying that they were trying to be discreet but I saw the whole entire thing. read more

Memo's Bagel Cafe - Small coffee in a large cup more ice and milk - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

Randomly stopped here & the bagels were amazing! Great selection of drinks and staff were very welcoming. Wish I had this closer to home. I would come here again! read more

Memo's Bagel Cafe - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

#1 BAGEL SHOP IN SAN DIEGO Amazing food Amazing bagels Rasha is the best!!! Come stop by best service also has a deli!!! read more

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After the gym, I was looking a place to a quick breakfast. Much to my surprise I found this right next to my gym. They have fresh made bagels and fresh pressed juice available. I'm sure there's more other things on the menu just sandwiches, salads, and more. However, this caught my eye for something quick and fresh. I also really love their different cream cheeses. I can't wait to come back again. Don't forget that they have a special; one juice for $6.50, or three for $15 My recommendation is getting a green juice, and a fresh bagel with cream cheese. The staff is so nice here. It's also quite big with table so that you can eat or take your stuff to go. read more

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Ssshs!Don't tell anyone this is the best bagel place in San Diego County! When I'm craving authentic New York Jewish style bagels I go to Memo's. They have a huge selection of bagels and cheeses. Where else would you find zatar, syracha, Muenster cheese bagels? Today they had cute rainbow bagels to celebrate pride and delicious chocolate ones. The bagels are large and soft in the inside. You can actually see the owner boiling the bagels. In addition they make the best breakfast sandwiches. Last year they expanded the store so now there are several tables inside where the air conditioning is a welcome treat in the east county. Two weeks ago they added an authentic Jewish deli featuring Dietz and Watson meats. The footlong sandwiches accompanied by their fresh squeeze juices like pomegranate and beets will surely satisfy hungry appetites. They also make fresh smoothies which we had the chance to sample the mango-orange, mixed fruits and berries ones. They were all refreshing without being too sweet. The service gives that authentic New York vibe which makes the line move quite quickly. read more

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Stellar bagels!! Excellent cream cheeses!!! The selection & flavors available are overwhelming. I opted for a jalapeño cheddar w garlic cream cheese & the habanero sriracha cream cheese. Both were amazing, the garlic cream cheese was very strong & potent, which if you love garlic, this is your jam. The jalapeño was simply yummy & reliable. Spacious & simple cafe w some seating, lots of drink selections & fresh made juices, and staff are super nice & quick. It's a small business, so obviously wins in my book for supporting them & good products. read more

Memo's Bagel Cafe - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

Everything about this Spa is absolutely amazing! Their bagel section is so good. The sandwich and pasta section is impeccable. I don't think there's anything that you could get here that would not be short of amazing. The service is always so friendly, especially from the deli side that the guys are so sweet and they hand out samplers for all their sandwiches, which I love. They have a bit of seating on the inside and outside but not a ton so I would probably get everything to go. read more

This place is absolutely amazing. Food is delicious. Service is great. Everyone smiling.

This place expanded! Love the remodel and the food and the beverage cases. Great place to get fresh juices! Service is always great and love that it's right next to the gym read more

They recently updated storefront as expanded their menu options. The food is great. The people are great.

Came in today (10/24/25) around 9:00am. The line had about 5 people ahead of me. There were two ladies behind the counter. One taking orders and one making orders. After about 5-7 minutes, I finally made it to the front to place my order. I ordered an everything bagel with egg/ham/ and cheese for $12dollars plus tax. I also ordered a large coffee which brought my total to $17.09. Well, shame on me for not looking ahead of time but their self serve coffee only had hazelnut flavored coffee, vanilla flavored, or dark roast. No house blend or medium roast. About fifteen minutes later my bagel was done and I left with my bagel sandwich and coffee. I walked over to the living room coffee shop because I was meeting a friend who forewarned me I'd be disappointed with Memo's. I should have listened. Excited to try my bagel, the disappointment just continued to come. I opened the sandwich to see they put Turkey on my bagel and not ham. It gets worse.....I took a bite and zero "crunch" or "snap" on the exterior the bagel. Just a soggy, sloppy mess through and through the bagel. Mediocre coffee, laughable amounts of the wrong protein on my sandwich, sorry excuse for a bagel. They've been in business long enough that my review won't matter. But, I'll never go back. For that kind of money, I'd rather pay a little more and go to Broken Yolk. read more

Memo's Bagel Cafe - Soggy bagel. Turkey and not ham like I ordered. Minuscule amount of meat. Overpriced. - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Stopped in on this recently expanded bagel shop and was quite impressed. Although I have been coming here for years, the open area associated with the remodel is a welcomed space. The owner behind the counter is a staple on site and can tell she runs a nice business. Her employees are well trained, friendly and efficient. I ordered a garlic bagel, toasted, with a Schmeer of lox cream cheese and a coffee. The cost was $9.99 which I thought was very reasonable. The coffee station is a serve yourself and have options for a few different flavors. Choices of creamer available to dress your coffee as you like. I would prefer a carafe of cream or half and half vs the coffee mate sweetened creamers or the individually small creamers. I also felt the lox cream cheese lacked in flavor, it there was salmon in the spread I certainly couldn't taste it. They have a pretty expansive lunch menu offering wraps, sandwiches, and platters for catering. I'll have to give their sandwiches a try soon. As I said the new space is nice, airy, natural lighting, and open. I'm not sure ifs public restroom is in the plans as there was a door with a "do not enter" sign on it that I hope to be a restroom some day soon. Service was friendly and definitely enjoyed spending time here enjoying what I thought was a really good bagel. read more

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I got a #3 Veggie bagel sandwich to-go, which is $15 and is supposed to have cucumber and sprouts. The sandwich I just took a bite out of at home has at most one meager slice of thin cucumber that may well have been a pickle, and no sprouts whatsoever. This was the most disappointing item I have ever had from this restaurant. read more

Memo's Bagel Cafe - FIFTEEN BUCKS No Sprouts No Cucumber No Bueno ugh - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

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I seen on tic tok and I wanted to go see if it was worth it, 10/10 sooo gooood definitely new breakfast spot for the bagel sandwiches.

Memo's Bagel Cafe located in El Cajon serves the best New York style bagels in East County. Their in house made cream cheese selection is a bagel lovers dream offering flavors like garlic chive, jalapeño, Greek feta, and strawberry. They also have a large selection of sandwiches and wraps, both for breakfast and lunch. They typically will have a line out the door on the weekends but it's totally worth the wait! Follow @sandiegofoodie858 (IG) for more must try San Diego restaurants and food experiences! read more

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A perfect visit from start to finish! You can tell the owner puts their heart into this café. The bagels are incredibly fresh and the team is so friendly and fast. Every little detail is spot on. read more

Memo's Bagel Cafe - Lunch platter - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

Memo's is a great spot for breakfast or lunch and, with an outdoor patio, is a good spot to come with a book or a small group of friends. It is very casual eating and, even though it is in the middle of a busy strip mall, tends to be a chill spot. I've come here more times than I can count for the bagel and lox. It is an ample service and always fresh. They have a huge menu for being such a small cafe. The bagels and breakfast sandwiches seem to be very popular. You can get a bagel with eggs, ham, turkey, bacon, sausage, tomato, spinach avocado and different types of cheeses, depending on the type. They also have deli meat sandwiches (also very popular) along with Greek, couscous, pasta, Caesar and other salads as well as Mediterranean pastries and Turkish delights.  They have lots of different bagel flavors. My favorite is the everything, and they also have blueberry, poppy, sesame, onion, garlic, Asiago, egg and other interesting flavors like cinnamon, raisin, apple and banana nut. But come earlier than about noon, because they get busy and seem to sell out on certain items fast. read more

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I've been coming to Memo's Bagels for years, and they truly never miss. The food is consistently fresh, and their fresh-pressed juices are the perfect pairing. Beyond the food, the staff is incredibly kind and they really take pride in crafting the perfect bagel every single time. If you're looking for a reliable neighborhood staple, I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Memo's Bagel Cafe - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

Truly the best family owned bagel spot!!!! We love it here and go every weekend. They have the best vanilla chai powder I've had in SD.

Love everything about this place. Great bagels, service is amazing and the atmosphere is great. Mike B read more

Saw this place on TikTok and decided to check it out, the girls are very kind and friendly . The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Definitely will return. read more

Some of the best bagels in San Diego! Everytime I've gone it's been delicious! Customers service is always amazing and the owner is super nice. Love this place read more

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Best bagels in town The staff is very friendly. The owners are great they will even bring out some snack type samples of breads and cinnamon sticks periodically. Highly recommended read more

Use Memo's about 4 times per week. service is excellent, really nice hard working people. they always greet me politely and I return the same, prices are good, the deli counter has deals all the time. truly a five star place. read more

The food here is great, tastes homemade. Staff is always friendly. They move quickly so the lines aren't too long

3.5 - I have been coming here for years and I feel that this place is hit or miss sometimes. Some things on the menu are great, like the bagels, but the sandwiches are just okay. Today I ordered a chicken pesto sandwich which came with burnt bread and did not contain mozzarella. When I asked the workers they said they don't even have mozzarella cheese, they just throw a "white" cheese and melt it with the chicken. Since acquiring the business next door, they have expanded their drink selection which is great. I also enjoy their salmon Lox bagels. read more

Memo's Bagel Cafe - Chicken pesto sandwich - Cafes Near Me - El Cajon, California

Best bagels and cream cheese! I tried several different flavors and all of them delicious! They have severely different drinks to choose from as well , my favorite was the fresh juice. They let you take home Tubs of cream cheese of your choice too. There's no indoor seating; but theirs outdoor chair sets to sit at. The staff is also really nice!! They give military discount too. Head over , you won't regret it. read more

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Really good a bit pricey but has good deals at the same time. Seemed like a popular place and thought the bagels and sandwiches were good. Cap was ehh. read more

The people that work there are rude and have bad attitudes, service is always slow, honestly don't know how they're still in business.like you know it's going to be busy on Saturday's and Sundays why not hire an extra person instead of having people wait 30 minutes for a bagel. read more

Absolutely love this place. I found it years ago when I was looking for a good bagel shop in the area, and I've been coming here regularly with my family ever since. The staff is always super friendly and attentive, and the food never disappoints. The coffee and turkey lunch is my go-to, and they even have my order memorized at this point! Love seeing this place grow. So well deserved! read more

Fresh and delicious. I just finished a spin class and was nearby. Today, I wanted to keep it simple. Muenster bagel w egg/chees and salsa. I added a Celcius, and voila. read more

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Memo's Bagels are on another level! I've had bagels from New York, LA, and everywhere in between--but nothing comes close to Memo's. You can taste the freshness in every bite: that perfect balance of crispy outside and warm, chewy center. Their spreads are unreal (the jalapeño cream cheese is life-changing), and the breakfast sandwiches actually make you look forward to mornings. Everything here feels homemade, from the texture of the bagels to the friendly service that makes you feel like family. Memo's doesn't just make bagels--they mastered them. If you know, you know. It's a cute little bagels shop the ambiance is fast paced in and out with so many people going in and out with ease. read more