My absolute favorite bagel place in the world. New Wave started as a pop up at iron smith coffee a block away from my first apartment I moved into when I came to Encinitas the same week I got here and It's been a staple of my weekly routine as long as I've called this town my home. In that time a lots changed. I grew up a lot, got married, moved into a bigger place, but the one consistent thing in my life is NEW WAVE BAGEL. I can't go one week without them, and watching them grow into their own storefront in Leucadia has been a treat to say the least, AND with the kitchen now fully done, to see their operation run at full speed with breakfast sandwiches and a toaster (a lot of people have been begging for it) this place is finally moving at its full potential and I don't see that growth slowing down at any moment. There's a lot of bagel spots that advertise themselves as local and home made when really they're just frozen slop funded by investment groups and staffed by people who don't have their heart in the craft. The New Wave crew are as passionate as can be and the taste and ambiance really shows it. Do yourself a favor and try it out for yourself, I promise when you walk in they'll all make you feel at home and you'll be hooked for life. PS: pro tip, get their early because they will sell out of a lot before the end of the morning rush read more

New Wave Bagel - Parmesan Tomato Toast and the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

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I was born in New York, so bagels are serious business. Then along came New Wave Bagel in Leucadia offering great service and a cozy ambiance. These sourdough bagels are chewy, flavorful, and completely unforgettable. The kind of bagel that makes you slow down after the first bite and think, "Well, that's different." Different in the best possible way. The cream cheese flavors are delicious, the bagel additions are creative, and every combination feels thoughtfully crafted. There isn't a weak link anywhere. Their kitchen buildout is still under construction, so they aren't toasting bagels or making bagel sandwiches just yet. But honestly? I didn't miss it. The texture on these bagels is next-level all by itself--crisp, chewy, airy, and satisfying from the first bite to the last. I've eaten plenty of great bagels in New York, and New Wave belongs in the conversation. A little sourdough. A little magic. A little Leucadia sunshine. And one seriously exceptional bagel. read more

Went specifically for the chili crisp everything bagel and chili crisp scallion cream cheese, and was not disappointed. I'd order both again. They're both more "spiced" than actually spicy, I would add significantly more for my personal taste but the flavor absolutely comes through as they prepare it. I liked that they didn't toast it, and gave the cream cheese on the side so you can make your bagel to personal taste. It also makes the line move quick! A bagel + cream cheese = ~ $6.75 Street parking is easy enough Decent number of tables out front Accepts Apple pay read more

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I was in the area and decided to check this place out. I had really wanted to try the lox n bagel, but upon entering found out they weren't able to do sandwich styles yet, or even put cream cheese on your bagels. As much as I wanted to try their bagels anyway I was sad to see their everything didn't have everything on it. So instead I ordered the coffee cake. Man, not only was that thing huge, it was moist and delicious. Hopefully the next time I visit, they will be able to serve more items, otherwise I'll just stick to that coffee cake. read more

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Made the pilgrimage to new wave bagel and it didn't disappoint. Great sourdough flavor, SUPER CHEWY and great crunchy crust. Also super delicious cream cheese! Which if I recall is made in-house or produced local? I'll definitely be back when visiting San Diego County. Also the stamp of approval from my little guy! He's requested I try to recreate some pretzel bagels for him at home. Thank you to the staff, who were very attentive and super sweet to my littles whom tagged along with me. read more

New Wave Bagel - The line up... - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

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The bagel was really good. The team there is working really hard! My friend and I ordered the chai. I would not recommend it, tasted pretty bitter. It is a very popular spot so I would recommend going early and being prepared to potentially not have a seat because it is limited seating. read more

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Ts is pretty fire bro. I'm no bagel connoisseur but it was crispy outer but fluffy inner, no rubbery sensations here. Also the cream cheese choices are absolutely game changing here. This chili crisp crack cream cheese was so good had me straight eating it out the container with no bagel left. read more

New Wave Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Absolutely adore the creative bagel and cream cheese flavors that new wave keeps putting out! The nori sesame bagel with chili crisp scallion cream cheese was such a cool fusion of flavors read more

New Wave Bagel - Nori sesame bagel with chili crisp scallion cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

I love that this is a simple bagel and cream cheese joint. Nothing crazy no crazy toppings and extra things to add on. It's straight to the point you pick your bagel type and cream cheese and that's it. The bagels were so fresh! Cream cheese was amazing! And I love that you spread it yourself! Service was so fast! The building is a small quaint joint. Highly recommend! read more

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The staff is amazing! Sweet, kind and so smiley and we really loved that part however, the bagel I had was not good at all . I was really looking forward to this place but. The bagel was extremely salty. I ended up throwing it away . It was the brown butter and honey with honey cream cheese. P.S. not a fan of the cream cheese. I bought 1 bagel 2 cookies and 3, 3oz juices and it was $54 . I mean !! Oh ya and no bathroom . They sent us to Juanita's to use the bathroom and I had buy something there to use bath bathroom . ( I had little kids so it was a must ) All in All not my jam ! Oh also the cookies are heavy on the butter or oil ! Bummer not worth $54 read more

New Wave Bagel - Cookies that were left in their bag for an hour . So much oil or butter ? - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Stopped by New Wave Bagel in Encinitas to grab bagels for a few of my accounts in the area and had such a great experience. The staff was incredibly nice and went above and beyond once they realized the bagels were for multiple shops. They helped me split everything into separate boxes and even made sure each one had cream cheese and utensils for spreading. That level of thoughtfulness and customer service really stood out. The bagels themselves were fresh and really good, with a solid variety to choose from. Yes, it's a little on the pricier side, but honestly that's pretty standard for Encinitas. You can tell they care about what they're putting out. I'm especially excited to come back once they expand their kitchen. Sounds like hot sandwiches are coming soon, which will be a game changer. I'm a sucker for a breakfast bagel sandwich. Definitely looking forward to bringing more of my clientele food from here and sharing the love. Great bagels, great service, great location! read more

New Wave Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Finally got around to trying new wave bagel! They are only open 4 days a week which was part of the reason it took me so long. We didn't have a long line which was great (I've heard it can get pretty lengthy). They have a ton of interesting flavors to chose from. I went with a rosemary sea salt and a honey butter salt. They also have a wide variety of cream cheese flavors. One thing I didn't love was there is no toaster. Now, arguably a toaster isn't necessary for bagels when they come out fresh & warm, but these were not warm so that was a bit of a miss for me. Still enjoyed them nonetheless and would go back to try some other flavors. I didn't have the opportunity to try the coffee but my friends did and said it was great. We briefly met the roaster who was kind and friendly, much like the rest of the staff. read more

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I've been visiting New Wave Bagel since they first opened months ago. I love the concept of sourdough bagels and enjoy the creative possibilities of seasonal flavors that they bring each month. Some of my favs were Cherry Cardamom and Jalapeño Cheddar. I really love their cream cheese; however, it seemed to spoil within 5 days of opening it. NWB has a great ordering process which you can order your 1/2 dozen or dozen favorite bagels, shmear- cream cheese, juices, etc. to be picked up. No need to stand in line to pick up the order. The walk up ordering is always available, this tends to have a good line but it's so worth it. The servers are always friendly, kind, and acknowledge your arrival. The shop is quaint and on the smaller side with a small open fridge for shmear, drinks, etc. read more

The best bagels...with clean ingredients too. The tomato open face is a MUST. One of the best things I've had to eat in SD all year!

I love these sourdough bagels. We've been following New Wave since before they had a shop. They have creative bagel flavors that are really tasty. This past weekend we finally got to stop in their shop and picked up a half dozen. I really enjoyed the blueberry and brown butter salted honey. The sesame nori is also delicious. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Awesome place, bagels are absolutely delicious and creative, good place to sit with my dog outside, loved it! read more

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I love this place and am so happy that Leucadia has a great bagel spot now. The bagels and cream cheeses are both creative and delicious and the folks who run it are friendly. The coffee is above average too. I recommend the everything with smoked fish cream cheese or whatever new creation they've come up with. Also the chili crisp cream cheese is read more

Let me tell you about these 100% sourdough bagels from New Wave Bagels! Delicious! They sell savory and sweet combination and a variety of different smears to intensify your bagel taste buds! My first visit since their soft opening on 8/30/25. New Wave shares the space with Crossings Coffee Roasters where you can also order your caffeine fix! The wait line for the bagels can vary and when they are out, they are out! Arrive early to get a larger selection to choose from. Currently, they have about 8 bagel selections. I choose to try the Peach and Blackberry Bialy, Double Chocolate, Toasted Nori Sesame with the Chives Smear! I went home and made a Smoke Salmon and fried egg bagel. I look forward to the finish construction of the shop and a variety of more options! If they're out, don't worry, you can also head over to Ironsmith Roasters to grab a bagel and coffee. read more

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These are the best bagels perfectly toasted & very friendly atmosphere & new breakfast sandwiches are available We Love coming here read more

Terrible. The bagels were stale and did not taste good. The everything bagel tested very lemony. The cream cheese tasted old and the texture was the same as expired cream cheese. I don't see how a bagel place can not have good bagels or cream cheese. read more

Amazing sourdough bagels & cream cheese flavors!!! I've tried several different flavors and they are all so good! Their savory bialy bagels are absolute fire! You must try!! Service was quick & friendly! If you have any questions, they have answers!! I'm hoping they get a toaster soon... but the bagels are still amazing not toasted! Will be back to try more flavors!! read more

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A small unassuming cafe off the side of the main road offers a variety of bagels and baked goods. I enjoyed the smear much more than the bagels but the bagels were good none the less. Do come early though because they sold out of a lot of flavors before noon. The pricing was also affordable and it's a nice place to grab an early morning bite if you're nearby. read more

New Wave Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Absolutely stunning new bagel spot! Quite popular so get there before it opens. Super friendly staff, with great fresh bagel options to choose from. Tasty smear options as well. Looks unassuming from the outside but there's a cute interior with a fresh and new feel! read more

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I came for the bagels, excited to have high quality bagels in North County. And while they did not disappoint, the cream cheeses wound up being the real star, and I say that as someone who does not usually care about cream cheese. We tried three bagels (chili crisp everything, rosemary garlic, and brown butter honey) and three cream cheeses (chili crisp scallion, jalapeño green goddess, and lemon meringue) and generally paired them in those orders. All were good, but the brown butter honey bagel was the surprise favorite, while the chili crisp scallion and lemon meringue were the favorite spreads. Highly recommend this shop. The owner was also incredibly friendly. Can't wait to go back read more

New Wave Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Excellent bagels, especially considering how few good bagels are available in the area. These have a good chew that makes them stand out from the more doughy bagels you find elsewhere. Most of the bagels I bought here were pre-sliced, but they were not sliced evenly through the middle, so some halves were thick and others thin. Please fix this or just don't slice them. Tried the jalapeno-chedder, sesame, and everything. All good, but the everything was mostly sesame seeds. Like that they don't use corn meal on the bottom because of allergies. read more

New Wave Bagel was delicious! The staff was friendly, and the service was impressively quick. They offered a wide variety of bagel flavors, including several fun "limited edition" options. I especially loved their cream cheese selections -- the strawberry flavor was fantastic. NWB also serves high-end coffee and specialty espresso drinks, and my iced coffee was excellent. One thing to note: all of the bagels at NWB are sourdough-based. If you're not a sourdough fan, you may want to keep driving! read more

The texture of these bagels!! So fluffy and chewy at the same time. They don't have a toaster, so the bagels are room temperature, but they were delicious when ripped and dipped into their schmears. The honey vanilla schmear tasted a little yogurty, but the chive schmear was so savory and creamy. Can't wait to come back and try new flavors! read more

New Wave Bagel - Za'atar Bagel, Double Chocolate Bagel, Honey Vanilla Schmear, Chive Schmear - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Loving all of the new bagel spots in San Diego and New Wave was one I was really excited to try! They have sourdough bagels and the texture was great, nice and firm on the outside but fluffy with a good chew in the middle. I came around 11 am on a Saturday and they only had a few flavors left, but they were both really good. My only wish is that the bagels came out hot or that there was an option to toast. Overall the line moved pretty fast and there was a quick turn around on the tables outside the shop. I would definitely recommend if you're looking for unique bagel/cream cheese flavors and are in the Encinitas area. This is a highly rated spot amid the San Diego bagel boom! Can't wait until they get more situated and expand the amount of days open/offerings. read more

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Such a great new place that opened up! I recommend getting there really early as the bagels sell out quick-- I tried a plain bagel with the honey and vanilla schmear. The bagel was so fresh, soft on the inside with a crunch on the outside. The schmear was perfectly whipped and smooth. It's a small place but love the casual ambiance. Both the cashier and barista were so friendly-- I can't wait to come back! read more

New Wave Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Pre ordered to avoid getting there and my treats being sold out. Easy to preorder system. I walked up to the front and my order was ready. Staff were extremely nice and seemed genuinely interested in what I ordered and ensuring they didn't sell out. The inside was spacious and I liked the outside tables. With the exception of the double chocolate bagel, I'd reorder everything I got. (The double chocolate was more delicately flavored than I expected but still good). I can't wait to try more of their seasonal bagels. (And definitely try the vanilla cream cheese!) read more

New Wave Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Really good bagels. I like that they're 100% sourdough, and getting them toasted makes a big difference--the outside gets nice and crispy while the inside stays soft and chewy. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area. read more

These bagels are so fresh and taste so delicious. One of my favorite bagel spots in San Diego for sure! This is a must try!

best bagel i've had, regardless of coast! The crust is crispy, and the sourdough flavor really comes through, I can't wait until they have bagel sandwiches! We tried the nori sesame, blueberry, everything, and the salted honey brown butter with the chili crisp scallion and the lemon meringue spread and all were FANTASTIC. I can't wait to come back! One note is that although it says everywhere they open at 8, the doors were open before then, so not sure about their actual hours/how long the lines usually are :) read more

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Can't wait till they open the full kitchen .. Great selection on bagels and so friendly .. definitely coming back !!

I have been desperate to try the Blueberry w/lemon meringue schmear and WOW left me wanting more! Love the location, people and vibe.

I was really looking forward to trying this place. We arrived around 9 a.m. on a Sunday, and I was surprised there wasn't a line. The women at the counter were friendly, but unfortunately the bagels were a big letdown. They were large, yet extremely dry and tough, with none of the chew or flavor you expect from a good bagel. I look forward to waking up on the weekend and enjoying a soft, fresh bagel, but this tasted stale - almost like cardboard. I honestly don't understand what went wrong. The cream cheese, made with crème fraîche, was fine, but nothing special. The bagels weren't toasted, and the cream cheese was served in small containers with a knife, which felt a bit awkward. Drink options were limited to cold brew and tea, so we ended up walking down the street for coffee. Overall, the experience was underwhelming, and unfortunately I wouldn't return. read more

I am super excited about this new spot! I accidentally arrived half an hour before they opened, but it was all good because a line was already forming so you may want to get there early! The service was very friendly and the bagels are good, very fresh, and have unique yummy flavors I have not seen before, although I may consider the bagels to be on the pricier side. I am excited to see if the menu will expand, such as if there will be bagel sandwiches offered in the future, and am also excited for them to get their full coffee menu up and running. They are only offering iced drinks at the moment (as of Friday,9/5) due to the espresso machine having yet to arrive. Looking forward to seeing how they grow! read more

New Wave Bagel - Menu - Bagels Near Me - Encinitas, California

Hear me out. I waited a long time for this place to open and was excited to try it. No toaster, just raw bagels, they give you cream cheese with this flimsy ahh knife (they should spread it for you), water cups that are baby sized, no breakfast sandwiches or nothin. Just raw bagels that are a 7/10 at best. An incredibly lazy approach to a bagel shop. Again, no toaster?? That's insane stuff, just raw bagels read more

Holy Best Bagel in San Diego Batman! I got the bacon egg and cheese Biali and was blown away! The girls recommended the chilli crisp cream cheese to go with it and it will live in my memory forever. I also got a dozen (half sweet half savory) to take to an office and they loved it! Their cold brew is delicious too! They care about the little details and it shows! Cute little spot on the 101. Definitely one of San Diego's new gems! Can't wait to go back read more

There's a scarcity of decent local bagel shops in San Diego in general, so it's nice to see a surge in options. Inventive flavors like caciao e pepe and nori are a nice addition, as well as the chili crisp cream cheese (not spicy at all). The staff is very friendly and personable. I came when it opened and was the second person in. Got our bagels sliced, and I ate it when I got home, though I wish I'd toasted it. Nice crusty exterior and soft interior - a bit denser than I thought it'd be. Overall a great addition! read more