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Memo's Bagel Cafe

4.3 (317 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Michelle M.

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.

Mazy B.

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.

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Jacob A.

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.

FIFTEEN BUCKS No Sprouts No Cucumber  No Bueno ugh
Michele W.

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.

Sandra K.

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!

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Rick H.

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.

Soggy bagel. Turkey and not ham like I ordered. Minuscule amount of meat. Overpriced.
Joseph N.

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.

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Jillian C.

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!

Lox Bagel
Monica E.

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.

Grace G.

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

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Lisa A.

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.

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I love this place so much. Good food, good service, and it feels very homey. I'm a returning customer. Love it!

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Bad service, bad coffee and the lady she serve us. She very rude. She should learn how serve Customer.

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The best bagels I've ever had. Amazing service and they make it so fast I always come here and I recommend it.

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