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    Mission Bagel

    4.5 (49 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
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    Henri V.

    Mission Bagel opened this shop a couple of months ago. They also sell their Kosher bagels from a truck parked behind the lot of a closed building which I never tried because food trucks food is not for me. This shop is a very casual shop, with seating outside and inside. The convoluted seating furniture inside looks like second hand thrift shop: torn, stained, worn out and just not worthy of being seated or touched. The faux leather banquet seating had major rips ...ugh!! I suggest sitting outside with the wooden seats which are not new, but not as reprehensible as the indoor seating furniture. The staff counter person was nice, helpful and I was so glad to see her wearing gloves prior to assembling my Kosher bagel. I ordered a toasted onion Kosher bagel with a schmear of cream cheese, onion, tomato and capers. I asked for it to be an open, just like a tartine. Wish both sides of the bagel were schmeared and stacked :( Upon taste, the bagel was scrumptious, really good, filling and worth a try. Recommend

    Catrina R.

    Stopped by since I was craving a bagel and heard great things about their food truck. We got their everything bagel and a sesame bagel with cream cheese. Fresh, warm, and fantastic! The inside was soft and chewy and the outside had a wonderful crust (that was light). Honestly may have been one of the best bagels I have ever had. The owner was there and was tremendously kind. He checked in on everyone to make sure they enjoyed their bagel. He said he worked really hard to try and get the right recipe and you can tell! Also overheard him saying they will be adding egg sandwiches potentially at one point? YES, PLEASE! Right now it's only schmear and lox. Plenty of inside seating and a few outside (this is at the old Friendly burger joint). Parking is residential or street. Can be a pain when busy but people were coming and going so it was fast and easy for us at 8am on a Friday. HIGHLY recommend and will return!

    Everything Bagel with Scallion Schmear
    Jack M.

    Hey now! Mission Bagel having two locations is a very good thing! In addition to their mobile bagel trailer, they now have this brick and mortar on Garnet Ave. I stopped in and had the everything bagel toasted with the scallions schmear, and added tomatoes, capers, and cucumbers for $6.50. The bagel was terrific. It offered a great chew and a touch of crispiness on its exterior. The schmear was delicious, and the tomatoes and cucumbers were freshly sliced to order. I look forward to returning to try their other flavors. They plan to keep the stable flavors on the menu, but also offer a weekly new flavor. Oh yes, you can buy a bag of day old bagels, which are still in very good condition, at a generous discounted price. They offer drip coffee at this location. They offer a lot of good seating inside and outside. Everyone here is very friendly and welcoming. Great New York style bagels in San Diego.

    Tommie Z.

    Mission Bagel isn't trying to be trendy. It isn't chasing hype. It's rooted. And you feel that the second you bite in. This is a Jewish owned bagel spot that understands what a bagel is supposed to be. Not dressed up. Not overthought. Just done right. The chew is there. The crust has that subtle resistance. The inside stays soft and honest. No shortcuts. The lox situation tells you everything you need to know. Thick sliced smoked salmon, not paper thin, not shy. Cream cheese that's actually creamy, not whipped into nothing. Capers, onion, cucumber, all balanced instead of stacked for show. Every bite hits clean. Salty, cool, rich, grounded. Old world sensibility without nostalgia cosplay. And then there are the latkes. Fresh, hot, and dialed in. Crisp edges with a soft center, clean potato flavor, no grease soak, no freezer taste. The kind of latkes that quietly tell you the kitchen respects the lineage. Anyone can put lox on a bagel. Latkes expose everything. These passed. There's a calm confidence in the way Mission Bagel moves. Like they know they don't need to explain themselves. This is food tied to culture, ritual, mornings, conversations, and continuity. The kind of place where generations could sit at the same table and nobody feels out of place. You don't eat this bagel fast. You sit with it. You hold it. You let it drip a little. It's New York spirit filtered through San Diego light. Familiar but not transplanted. Respectful without being precious. Mission Bagel feels like someone said, let's just do it right and let the rest take care of itself. This isn't just breakfast. It's tradition in motion.

    Generous lox on their open face sandwich. You can't get this anywhere. Look at the layers and quality of the lox!
    Eric S.

    This little bagel shop has helped turn the vacationy, touristy beach town of PB into a truly family friendly, warm inviting family town. Am I exaggerating? No just come by, get a bagel sandwich. Ask for their freshest bagel, get the cream cheese heavy or open face, get some extra toppings and get some extra napkins. Bring your family and hang out too! My tips Ask for their freshest, warmest bagel. Or ask for a light toasting. The center will stay chewy but you'll get that perfect crisp on the outside. Ask for cream cheese or salad heavy, especially if you are a foodi or big eater like me. If you get a biali or shashuka, ask them to put whatever topping directly on top without slicing it. It's great eating those whole with the cream cheese or salad on top. Get their hot coffee. It's sourced from Coffee Cycle Roasting and they do the pour over right. And keep coming back, simple as that.

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    Bridget B.

    Absolutely no notes for Mission Bagel. This bagel shop is exactly what SD has been needing. There is no other bagel shop in SD that compares to this one! The bagels are cooked to absolute perfection with that crunchy outside and soft inside. They are the perfect size - not too big and not too small. The cream cheese is delicious, the toppings are fresh, and the storefront is super cool and not too try hard. I hope this place doesn't get too packed as people start discovering it!

    Big Bravo to Gabe Rubin at Mission Bagel! From discussing details/options to quality of food we couldnt be happier! We ordered catering for a luncheon for 150 people, for my sons bar mitzvah, & Gabe knocked it out of the park! The bagels were excellent, many of our guests commented on how good they were! We ordered 3 kinds of cream cheese (plain, chive, & lox), egg salad, tuna salad, veggie trays, fruit trays. Gabe delivered all the food & plates/cutlery, the presentation was fantastic! I would definitely order catering from Mission Bagel again & recommend them to anyone looking! Thx Gabe!

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    Hannah B.

    Delicious, best NY style bagel in San Diego! This is not my first time coming, usually I hit up their truck, but they had their soft opening and I had to stop by. Really can't go wrong. They kill it every time! They are fast, and so friendly in the morning, and their new space is so cute and great to hang out.

    Plain bagel with strawberry shmear
    Glen W.

    $13 for 2 bagels with schmear. So where's the schmear? Was excited to try this place after seeing it on social media. Left the meal disappointed. The plain bagel with strawberry shmear had so little schmear you would think they forgot it. Nope, there's the thinnest little spread of schmear you could possibly imagine there. A disrespectful amount. On the bright side, everything bagel with scallion schmear was really good and the flavor on the scallion shmear was by far the best part of the whole meal. Come on guys! Don't start a new bagel place off by skimping on the schmear. Especially at $6.50 per.

    We ordered 1 Bagel&Schmear and 1 Lox Sandwich, but they brought out two lox sandwiches.

    This was my first time visiting, and unfortunately, it was not a great experience. I ordered ahead online through ToastTab, which said my order would be ready in about 20-30 minutes. I arrived after the estimated pickup time, but there was no separate pickup line, so I still had to wait in the regular ordering line. When I finally reached the counter and mentioned my online order, the cashier told me they hadn't even started making it because they didn't "send through" my order to the kitchen. After waiting even longer, I was given the wrong items -- I had ordered 1 Bagel & Schmear and 1 Lox Sandwich, but was handed two Lox Sandwiches instead. They eventually fixed it, but by then, I had been waiting quite a while. The bagels themselves were okay, but nothing particularly special to make up for the disorganized service.

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    Thank you for the kind review Angela! We were so happy to have you

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    Thank you for the detailed review, we are so glad you enjoyed it!

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    Best Bagels I've ever had! They are perfect! The staff is also super friendly! Check them out'

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    Thank you for the review Michelle! Hope to see you again

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    Thanks Eric for the pro tips, always great to see you!

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    So glad you had a great experience! Hope to see you soon Hannah!

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    Thank you Hannah! So glad you had a great experience!

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    Thank you Tavia!

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    Thanks so much Jenna!

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    Thank you Gabby! Great to have you and your family in

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    So glad you enjoyed our space!

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    Thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed your experience!

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    Thanks Hani, we feel seen!

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    Thanks so much James, so glad you enjoyed it! We love being here

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    Marinella, thank you so much for the kind review! Great seeing you!

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    Thanks so much Robert, it’s great to be a part of this community!

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    4 months ago

    Wow what delicious bagels! Crispy but also soft. We got some to go and they stayed soft for days. The chive smear was so good!

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    So glad you enjoyed the bagels! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you Benjamin, it’s great to share bagels with you!

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    Thanks so much Joanna! So glad to see you!

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    Thanks Jane, we love to hang out with anyone who wants to stay

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    So glad you enjoyed it Julia! Hope to see you again!

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    7 months ago

    Outstanding bagels and bialys. Super nice staff, helpful, friendly. Food is wonderful and very homey environment.

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    Ask the Community - Mission Bagel

    Any plans on getting bacon/sausage and egg?

    We will have egg and cheese this week. We are kosher, so won’t have bacon or sausage, but are looking into alternatives!

    Is it kosher?

    Yes, we are Kosher, Pas Yisroel and Chalav Yisroel under the Vaad Rabonim of San Diego

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