The bagels here is so tasty and good portion. Order at the…read morewindow and sit down on the side tables outside. There can be a line but the provide little umbrellas to block the sun. Cute spot!

I tried courage bagels nearly a year ago and didn't enjoy my experience. It was a long wait and my…read moreorder was wrong. I thought it could have been an off day and tried again today. The bagel is mid/overpriced and the wait is crazy. Even with a short line today we received one half bagel and drink then had to wait another 30 mins for the other half bagel. Staff have the worst attitude but I probably would too if i had to deal with nonstop customers. Strictly for the hype and not the food, which you can tell based on the lack of diversity in patrons despite the location.

The bacon scallion stuffed bagel is wonderful! :D…read more Saw people online say that the bagels are too sweet, but honestly I don't see it. The bacon scallion bagel gives a perfect balance between salty, scalliony, and garlicy! ^w^ Definitely going here again!

Came to try out Calic Bagel cause I heard good things and felt like I needed more garlic in my…read morelife. It seems like a popular spot in Ktown-ish that is known for their stuffed bagels. Its a pretty casual spot where you order at a counter or kiosk and then pick up your food when its ready. As I no longer live in LA, I, of course, had to order like 4 bagels to try. We got the signature calic, elote calic, potato bacon calic, and the bacon scallion. My eyes are always bigger than my stomach and ultimately, I just wanted a taste of them all. Sadly, I found the bagels to be a bit lackluster for the price. The garlic flavor is prominent but, as with a lot of Korean foods, there was just too much sweet for my personal tastes. I should also just recognize that bagels aren't really my thing and despite it being appealing to look at, they didn't really hit home for me. They're quite pricey at close to $10 a bagel and while filling, don't seem to have much substance (its essentially a bagel and flavored cream cheese). Am I glad I came, sure, I got to try something new and didn't have to wait in ridiculously long lines but would I return? Unlikely but again, if you're into this kind of thing, its good.

1. Another perfect Los Angeles day. Woke up and the weather outside was yanking me out of bed…read more Before I could even put my clothes on, I could feel Jess & Kora on the other side. Waiting for me. Waiting for us to get lunch at Belle's. Life was good. But what's even better than good? Great. Life was about to be great. 2. On the way in I saw a strange man outside wearing sunglasses. He looked at me. Friend or foe? I ran through a list of my options. Run. Stand my ground. Kiss. But then I realized I recognized him. This wasn't a stranger. This was a friend. 3. "Hey," I said. "Hey," he said back at me. Casey. We knew each other. I mentioned I was about to dine at Belle's and he immediately complimented the establishment. "Do you know who Harry Mack is?" I told him I didn't. "He's a freestyle rapper on tiktok. I saw him eating here once. I told him I like his videos when we were both in the bathroom." In the bathroom? Or in the line for the bathroom? I didn't follow up with any questions and left the conversation bewildered. 4. I sat down inside, waiting for Jess & Kora. We had eaten here together many times and this excited me. Nothing quite like eating lunch with your friends. The only thing better would be if you were getting massages from beautiful men and women. The thought brought a smile to my face. The kind of smile that hurts your cheeks so much that you wish pain was only temporary. 5. Jess showed up. Shortly after Kora did as well. The boys were back at it again. I looked around. I could tell everybody was aware of who we were and what we were doing. I even caught a stray look from a table of three men that was tinged with a tear. Jealous of the friendship we so effortlessly commanded. It was as if we were massaging each other's minds with our words. This is the kind of experience one can expect while in the presence of Zed C. from Yelp. The kind of experience you read online and think is fake but is actually realer than reality. The kind of experience that can only be contained with two slices of bagel. 6. From the jump, we were talking Area 51. The laughs were as plentiful as the refills on our cups of coffee (frequent!) But the happiness could only take us so far. It was only a matter of time until we began looking at the walls and the photos that covered them. Photos of people, of bagels, of everything that wasn't... us. There wasn't a photo on the wall of us. Zed C. from Yelp and Jess & Kora. I don't believe in divine justice, but we do what we can to form some level of fairness in a galaxy bent on chaos. Entropy consumes us all but... if Belle's could put a photograph of the three of us on their wall... maybe hope isn't just a false promise of what's to come. Maybe life could exceed great and become... excellent. The same tear I saw in the stranger's eye populated Jess' eye. Kora's eye. & mine as well. We shut our eyes and pretended that this moment never happened. The boys were back at it once again! 7. Our food arrived. I had ordered the ECA, the egg, cheese and avocado mash bagel. Everything. At home I only get plain because the seeds go everywhere making my kitchen into a literal hellscape. Here at Belle's? I indulge myself. So what if a seed doesn't land on the plate. They'll clean it up. They always do. It's why we keep coming back. That and the quality of the food. The ECA is encased in a god-tier bagel with the type of eggs that are so fluffy you could've sworn you bit into a cloud. Every bite is a reminder of the strength of modern civilization and the many sacrifices we make to be a part of something bigger (and tastier) than our own selves. 8. Eventually the conversation spilled over the edge and one of us waved a server down. One that we were friendly with. "How can we get our photo on the wall?" She wasn't receptive. But she offered a possibility... "We could put a mirror on the wall and you'd see yourself on the wall." Jess laughed loudly and as she left he told us, "She thinks we're stupid." & you know what? If she did we'd be okay with it. Because that's the type of guys we are. We roll with the punches and get down with the lunches. 9. I'd like to quickly respond to the review written by "S A." in which they said "This place is NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY" because they were forced to wait in line like everybody else. Because of their "hungry kids" they wanted everybody else to get behind them. Sounds like your "family" isn't RESTAURANT FRIENDLY. Maybe it's about time you got in line and learned to respect the rules of the culinary tradition known as "waiting until it's your turn". 10. I left Belle's feeling better than I did when I walked in. I was refreshed, I was quenched. I patted my belly and let out a sigh. Life was great. It was all downhill from here. Then I turned around and looked at Belle's. A reminder of what was to come. The boys would be back at it once again. I smiled a final time. This time it was permanent. I've never stopped smiling since.

I'm on a mission to try every LA bagel and Belle's is often talked about in those circles, so I…read morestopped by after a run. I got a closed face MCB on a cacio e pepe bagel. They load the bagel up with all of the fixings, particularly cream cheese! The bagel is quite chewy and has a dense crumb more like a classic NY bagel. I wish the bagel was a little more heated because the cheese on the cacio e pepe didn't really come through as well and parts of it were a little tough. It also took a little while to get my bagel and for some reason they weren't doing online orders? But the people working there were very friendly and helpful! The interior is gorgeous and has a retro vibe to it that could honestly double as a movie set.

Holy smokes, I'm so happy to have found this spot. What a local gem. Food is very yummy and…read morespecial, the entire menu has something for everyone. Nut free, gluten free is rare. This place is a hit. Try one of each and everything. I love that the sweets are not too sweet, the bagels are fantastic. No matter what you try you won't be disappointed. It's one of those that maked you wanna come back for more. Good quality oils, chocolate was super yummy. I wish they used dark chocolate in the "croissants " but still a big smile on anyone's face who tried them. Service I will say could use more smiles. I wish it was perhaps a bit friendlier but that's okay. Someone may have had an off day. Hopefully better next time. Ambience is cozy, even date worthy. Everything on display was picture perfect.

I really like Modern Bread and Bagel. Been a few times before, but 1st time reviewing. Admittedly…read moreit's not cheap (which keeps me from binging on the baked goods) and not exactly next door, which keeps me in check as well. Was feeling indulgent so I went with the special stuffed pastrami Smoked salmon bagel - basically a warmed up pull apart bagel stuffed with smoked salmon, cream cheese, green onions - heavenly. I got the latke tots as well to round out my carb fest - they are good, little latkes dusted with parmesan and chives with alioi to dip in. Yeah, that was a lot. Maybe I'll go back to my regular Smoked salmon bagel or eggs next time.

Super fresh bagels and so quick for online ordering. I got an everything bagel with cream cheese…read moreand added bacon and the bagel was pretty thick and tasted like it was just made that day. The bagel shop is pretty small (maybe two small tables built into the side to sit at) but it smells like lovely fresh baked bread. I ordered online and the system said it would take 30 minutes but I came in maybe 10 min after ordering and it was already done. If you order online and live close, I would just head over because they might have your order ready then. To order your bagel online with spread, write the details of the bagels (what type of bagel you want, the type of meat, etc.) in the "notes" portion.

A little bit disappointed. For the cost/price I was expecting more, but Bagel broker is still a…read moregood choice to meet all your morning cup 'o joe /bagel nash needs. I ordered a basic jalepeno/cheddar based bagel with the jalapeno cream spread. This was Around $6.50 cents in 2026. Right off the back, I noticed the size of the bagel. It was smaller than expected. It was a little hardened too instead of bouncy/doughy -- my preference. The bagel had a few half-cut jalapenos, but it was imbedded a little too deep in the surface, when the bagel shouldn't be afraid to unleash those beauties and let it dazzle for all of us to see! The thing carrying the bagel was the absolutely delicious spread. Instead of a white creamery spread, it was It was creamy and cheddary in color too ! The spicy kick made the schmear finger licking good. Honestly, I'd rather come back here and purchase solely the schmear. It was excellent. Too bad the bagel was about as average it was gonna get. $6.50 is way too much as well!

Wow, best bagel spot I've had yet. Staff are so sweet and welcoming, bagel orders come out fairly…read morequick. They have a handful of tables outside to dine there but many do take their order to-go. The surrounding neighborhood is so lucky to have this spot, I'm jealous. Need to come back soon! Kippered Salmon Bagel -opted for Jalapeño Cheddar bagel which was an additional $1 charge, worth. The crisp of the cheddar added just a touch of extra texture that I loved. Salmon was moist and flaky, almost buttery. Whitefish Bagel -tasted like cod, unsure but it was amazing. Everything Bagel paired well with this. Sooo good.

I can't express this enough... BEST bagel spot! After being…read moredisappointed from last week's bagel run, I was still craving a good LOX bagel. Maury was the next one on my list and I was left full and satisfied. Ambiance: The spot is not on a busy main street. Yes, sitting is limited but I don't mind waiting if food is good! It's so cute inside and you can just smell the bagels. Clean and subtle! Service: Very welcoming. Employees have great attitude. They were not in a rush and gave a warm feeling. Food: We got Triple Pickle with Lox! There was a good amount of lox, cream cheese, cucumber and pickles! The variety in bagels is great plus the freshness! We also got fresh OJ, and Vanilla Cold Brew with oat. Great pair with our bagels. Overall, this place is *chefs kiss*, we will definitely be returning.

I stopped by Boichik Bagels today and tried the salt + pepper bagel and I'm obsessed…read more I usually always get the everything bagel, but this one might be my new favorite. It's super savory and just really, really good. Happy 1-year anniversary!

a very two star experience. I ordered a bagel and pointed to something on the menu...again,…read morePOINTED to something on the menu and the representative taking my order said "I don't even know what that is". Well, at least he is honest, but shouldn't you know the menu if someone is trying to order off of it? Also, Maybe they were having a bad day because I asked how they were doing twice, and both times I was ignored. Bagel was on the smaller side but moist. Very average. Not the Russ and Daughters experience I had last month. Much more superior there. For a good bagel in LA, try Bonjour Bagels..

In comparison to other bagel shops in LA, this spot falls right in the middle. Unfortunately, what…read morereally holds it back is the price point and the overwhelming hype--both from long lines and TikTok buzz--that doesn't quite match the experience. The scale tips more toward the downside when it comes to the bagels themselves. The toppings aren't particularly unique, or consistent, and the bagel had a noticeably firm texture that didn't stand out in a good way. What initially drew me in--and ultimately prompted this review, my first review--was the coffee. After trying 50+ coffee shops over the past 2 years alone, I can honestly say this was one of the more disappointing lattes I've had. I ordered a whole milk latte, and the best way to describe it is simply: watery. It wasn't milk-forward, not sweet, and surprisingly not even very coffee-forward. Instead, it had a slightly herbal, almost oily, burnt-bean flavor that felt diluted with water. I also ordered the carrot cake latte, which had the same base issue. The carrot cake foam helped mask it a bit, but it tasted more like a strong sugar cookie flavor than anything close to carrot cake. In the end, giving grace, perhaps it was just a "bad barista day". Overall, it's not terrible--but definitely not worth the hype or the price. *If visiting on the weekend arrive before 9:30 to beat the line if you dare.*

Parking is ass but WORTH IT…read more Cute shop, good amount of seating. I went in on a Tuesday at 11am, only 1 person in front of me. The line definitely comes in waves though. Every employee was very kind and patient with everyone including me. Got my bagel and coffee in 10 minutes, both were fantastic. One of the best bagel and coffee spots in LA. Will absolutely come back!

Drove by this place all the time and decided to check out. Wow what a pleasant surprise! Got the…read morelox bagel with cucumbers, super fresh toppings and that salmon so tasty. Dare I say, better than Belle's?! I love the toppings here more but honestly prefer texture of Belle's bagel. Hubby got the pizza bagel which he loved. The cheese pull was insane and had great flavors. Overall we loved it here and zero wait times are you kidding?! Would definitely come back to try other bagels and pizzas!

4 stars I rarely…read moreever make it into Highland Park b/c I never want to deal with traffic or parking, but I decided to buy a Too Good To Go bag to try their food. So, I drove all the way out to HP to pick up my bag. Let me just say that the trip here was worth the traffic and parking issues I ran into at 8:50pm at night. The box they gave me was filled with a variety of pizza and bagels. For an early 5am breakfast, I had a bagel w/ cream cheese and thought it was delicious! For 2nd breakfast, I had a half a slice of margarita pizza and half a slice of pepperoni and those were also delicious. The pizzas are on the thin side...so, I don't feel too, too guilty lol Anyways, the service was quick. The shop is cute. There's some outdoor seating. I'd come back with friends and our dogs one day!