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    Pop's Bagels

    4.0 (513 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Bacon egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel
    Angelina E.

    Staying at the Culver Hotel, this bagel shop is right across the way where the Culver Steps are and the place was always packed so figured it would be a good spot for breakfast. Placed an order for a bacon and egg sandwich and walked next door to Philz to get some coffee. People watched while waiting for my bagel order and after about 30 minutes, I decided to ask the cashier to check on my order since it seems like people who were in line after me had already received their food. He was apologetic and told one of the employees who was handling food to check on mine. Ok great, only a few more minutes. Well after about another 10-15, and no sight of my food, my husband asked to speak to a manager and inquired what was taking so long. First, my husband is not the type to ever go ask to speak to a manager but that conversation was what got me my bagel Sammy in about 2 minutes. I have no idea what happened and why it took 45 minutes to get a simple bagel breakfast sandwich but I did not enjoy my first experience at this spot. Staff was nice and friendly but there were a few that look hurried and honestly, a little stressed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I don't blame them; it's pretty chaotic inside and didn't seem to have a lot of organization.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I give a 3/5 for the bagel sandwich. It tasted a bit dry and not a ton of flavor, it could have used some butter or mayo or some aioli. I probably should have just ordered a bagel with shmear because the bagel was chewy and crispy on the outside so it has potential! Anyhoo - that is my honest review for my visit. This was on Sunday, Mother's Day and I placed my order at 9:14 am. Food was ready at 9:55. I think this establishment prioritized to-go and phone orders because I wasn't the only patron that complained about the long wait. Also - they did give us two free sesame bagels for having to wait so long.

    Kris H.

    Great first time here at Pop's! Tere was awesome and she really made the experience great! She was super kind and friendly. I got the strawberry matcha and it was very refreshing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of spots outside to sit at especially during a nice lunch hour.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Give it a try!

    Long wait for this sloppy bagel
    Justin A.

    Came here on a Saturday morning to kick off an afternoon hang in Culver City and was honestly a bit underwhelmed. We ordered the onion bagel w/ scallion cream cheese and an everything bagel w/ lemon and herb schmear. The bagel themselves were nothing special. Honestly, they reminded me of store bought ones I buy at the grocery store. Service felt extremely slow here, and my bagel came out a sloppy mess with cream cheese smeared all over the bagel. I had to send it back which I don't enjoy having to do. They replaced it without any issue, but it kind of killed the momentum when you're already hungry and excited. Flavor wise, the bagels + schmear was okay, not bad, not great. Definitely doesn't make me want to rush back anytime soon. I appreciate that they fixed the mistake, but overall experience was more "meh" than memorable.

    Everything bagel with plain cream cheese
    Kimberley W.

    Cute aesthetic! Service was fine and workers were sweet but a bit slowish if you're in a rush (luckily, I was not). There are really only ~2 /3 employees so that makes sense. I ordered a toasted "Everything" bagel with cream cheese ($5.51) and it took a bit longer than expected, but likely due to morning orders that were more complicated. I generally prefer more garlic in everything bagels, but didn't really notice much on these... Just a personal preference as compared to Noah's across the way. Maybe for a simple bagel, I'd go elsewhere. I'm sure their bagel sandwiches are great, but for their Everything bagels, I personally would pass next time (I'm sure their other flavors are great though).

    Fresh bagels!
    Pauline T.

    Pops has the beat bagels on this side of town. They are freshly made and perfectly chewy on the inside. For those not wanting a bagel they have breakfast burritos. Something for everyone even Rainbow bagels available on Sundays for the kids which is always fun!

    Half of an egg & bacon breakfast burrito - so good
    Lucy Y.

    I had no idea that Pop's breakfast burritos are as great as their bagels - til this morning! It's not huge, it is a perfect size. The super fresh tortilla was grilled, & stuffed with perfectly cooked yellow egg, crispy bacon, avocado spread that tasted like it had onion or chives in it, cheddar cheese and enough hot mayo to make it flavorful. I was surprised at how DELICIOUS it is. Like I'd go back for just this, one of the best breakfast burritos I've had. I always love their blueberry bagels with cream cheese and their toasted cinnamon raisin bagels with salted butter. Now they've got another fave! I see they also have a pressed reuben & a pressed cuban (on bagels) on the menu. I'll definitely try those too. Everyone was super warm & friendly here this morning. Underground parking in the lot they share w/Erewhon & the other stores on the steps was super easy - and free w/Pop's validation.

    Richie D.

    Pop's Bagels in downtown Culver City has been killing it! Fresh hot bagels made from scratch. They offer the not so simple bagels with schmear and the works! Nice outdoor seating available and the culver steps as well. Service is fast and friendly. And most importantly you can buy one, and not minimum 3 or 6 like other places :)

    Cute, kitschy and clean!
    Suzie D.

    Wow! I was blown away by these bagels. I got a jalapeño cheddar bagel with eggs, bacon and cheese. The bagel was soft on the inside and nice and hard on the outside. The eggs were soft, decadent and fresh with bacon that was well crisped and not burned and then, of course, yummy cheddar cheese. If I recall correctly, it was around $15, which is probably market. And I would return for this bagel. I don't have a picture because it was so good that I just scarfed it down. Do come here!

    Enrique M.

    My bagel was good, had an avocado, jalapeño cream cheese, and bacon on everything. And a topo Chico. My total was $20. (That's wild!)

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    Camryn Y.

    I keep trying to give this place another chance because the west side is SO cursed in the bagel department, but it continues to disappoint. It's clear their growth has brought additional product quality shortcuts. Now, it's essentially a Noah's Bagels product with Courage Bagel prices. The bagel sandwich is $16.50 (comes out to $18 before tip) and they skimp on EVERYTHING. They give you two VERY small, VERY thin pieces of lox per side. There's never enough onion or caper. It's severely under-seasoned. And perhaps worst of all, they refrigerate their tomatoes, resulting in a cold, mealy, flavorless bite. Any restaurant or chef worth their salt knows that you don't refrigerate tomatoes. It drains their flavor and destroys their texture. Also, the single slice of tomato given was so laughably small that I actually went back and asked for an additional slice (they were happy to oblige, so at least there's that). Aside from the addition of a small sprig of fresh dill, there is nothing that differentiates this from a lox sandwich at Noah's bagels (and that costs $10.69 AND comes with a complimentary bag of chips). That's CRAZY. Does anyone know of an amazing lox bagel on the west side?! Why does east side get to have all the fun?

    Vismaya H.

    it's okay. for LA i think there are much better bagel shops but definitely a solid bagel... the bagel itself. we got a sausage egg and cheese on everything and a jalapeño cheddar with plain cream cheese. i think that the bagel with cream cheese was better than the egg one. the egg looked suspicious and for $15 i dont know if it was worth it. if you dont like american cheese you wouldnt like it either but personally i dont mind that. bagel was lowkey burnt but also another thing i didnt mind personally. food came out within like 10 min and it was super busy in there so that was good.

    Lorre D.

    Nice and friendly staff, attention to detail in the presentation of the food, validated parking for culver steps lot, clean interior, and when we went there was no line or wait. Great taste and portion! Everything very fresh.

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    Vito K.

    Very happy to find a LA bagel shop not claiming to be "New York style". I'm sick and tired of those. Family and I came in this morning for our first time. Surprisingly because we live a few minutes away and come to the CCS here and there. Friendly customer service. Ordered five sandwiches. All very good. They pack them which I love but it was hard to really taste any flavor of the bagel itself or the inside. We'll definitely be back. They are for sure an LA shops with their prices so won't come as often but nonetheless we'll be back. I do recommend for a good breakfast sandwich. They're in a cool little plaza so eating outside is enjoyable.

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    Some of the better bagels I've had outside of the northeast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very good service and a nice outdoor seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Staff was so incredibly kind! The bagel was delicious as well. Definitely recommend coming here!

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    A good honorable Bagel place. They gave me a deal I could not resist. Always satisfied with food and experience. Yum yum

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