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    4.3 (264 reviews)
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    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Plain schmear, salt bagel, sesame bagel, everything bagel
    Candyce P.

    I have been dying to have these bagels again ever since I had them in NY and it literally tasted exactly the same! The bagels are super warm and fresh, and I love the texture contrast between the crisp exterior and fluffy interior. When you rip the bagels apart, a puff of steam comes out, then when you dip it with the cold cream cheese it provides the perfect temperature contrast. Definitely one of the best, if not the best, bagel I've ever had. We came around 9:25 on a Sunday morning and there was no line. Service was super quick but when we left around 10 there was a line out the door. So glad i don't have to take a flight across the country anymore to have these bagels lol

    Kt R.

    Fast paced spot with good bagels!! As a New Yorker, I take my bagels very seriously and these definitely were good. The menu is simple, and there's a reason they're well known. It was my first visit, and I'll admit the staff came off a tiny bit rude, especially since I didn't realize there was a minimum order (apparently 3 bagels or more). I didn't do my research ahead of time, so hopefully this helps the next person! That said, it's a cute little grab-and-go place. I tried the everything and salt bagels both were yummy, and hit the spot. I'd go back, just better prepared next time!

    Kaci C.

    How ironic is it that I came to SD most excited for the Mexican food, but this was one of my favorite bites of the trip? Got the sesame, salt, and everything with scallion shmear. Salt was somehow my favorite. Fresh out of the oven it was so so good. I'm sad I forgot the leftovers in my fridge when leaving town. The "service" is a little chaotic, prepare to feel like cattle, but it was fast and they did give me an extra bagel.

    Shylene B.

    Second time back & I'm obsessed ! It does get super packed, but the line moves quick ! I ordered the 3 pack of bagels where you choose your bagels and cream cheese that they call schmear. I've tried a few flavors! sesame - not my fave salt - bomb! so soft and perfect !! I couldn't wait to get home I ate the whole thing without cream cheese everything bagel - amazing ! bomb so much flavor this one's a must try plain - is good, but prefer the others Both times I've gone they've been out of most cream cheese flavors, but the scallion and plain were available and both are good! The scallion I'm obsessed with. Inside is cute and aesthetic. Service is okay. Parking can be a hit or miss since the lot space is small, but def come by and grab your bagels!

    Salted & poppy
    Stephanie N.

    My husband had to drop me off up front because parking was impossible. There was a line when I got there, Service was ok. I could barely hear what the girl was saying & she wasn't that warm or friendly. I ordered one each of the salted, and the poppy seed bagels. The bagels...wow. So bomb! Best I've ever had. It was warm, soft, and chewy at the same time. The best texture I've ever had. My favorite was the salted. It was so good with the chives cream cheese. Next time I will order a bigger batch.

    Sunday 4.12.26 - new butter flavor coming this Thursday I think
    Faye L.

    Was hoping the gloomy weather and late afternoon visit would produce no line this Sunday and I was lucky ! Parking sucked but whatever . The same manager works so hard but always has the most welcoming smile! He remembers faces too (or overly excited customers like us). The bagels - NO JOKE - are ridiculously amazing EVEN AN HOUR BEFORE CLOSING. Name one other bagel shop in SD that has this other than PUB. I'm doing an extra two workouts a week so I can come here for weekend bagels :) They do sub extra bagel(s) if you don't want any spreads so that's a great option (not available for online orders so best to do it in person). Thank you staff today !

    Elena D.

    Thank you for delicious bagels this morning! Loved the texture and cream cheese. Very cute photogenic place and amazing service. Will come back soon :-)

    Mary T.

    Had to stop by PopUp Bagels and it did not disappoint Bagels were SO fresh and delicious -- we ordered 6 and they surprised us with an extra one! Customer service was super friendly, and the scallion cream cheese was the perfect add-on! Definitely stopping here again next time I'm in CA. Perfect grab-and-go before heading to the beach to watch the seals!

    Everything + chive cream cheese
    Emily B.

    SO excited to see this bagel place Pop Up in La Jolla. Highly recommend. The bagels are hot and fresh. You can pick 3 flavors plus a tub of cream cheese for $15. Federico was so nice and helpful. He guided us newbies perfectly. Loved the everything bagel and the plain bagel with the chive cream cheese. Cannot wait to return! *Note that they don't toast bagels but come fresh and hot and ready to dip!

    Wendy G.

    Stoked to skip the line/trip to La Jolla and try PopUp delivery. The 3 bagel + specialty shmear combo was the perfect amount for two. This week's shmear flavor was chocolate Guinness, in honor of St Patrick's Day. I liked the originality and taste, but it would have paired better with a cinnamon raisin or cranberry bagel vs the savory options that PopUp offers. On the strength of this decadent cream cheese flavor alone (pro tip - tastes like boozy choco mousse when eaten by itself...not that I would ever do such a thing hehe), this spot gets high marks. But, it's Popup Bagels not Popup Shmears so... We chose salt, sesame and everything bagels. All arrived warmed, and we ripped em per instructions. They were thick, a bit on the small side and not too flavorful, especially the salt bagel. Fun trying this popular new (to SD) concept in an inexpensive (not paying for a full meal or full dozen) and convenient (delivery) manner.

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    Tracey F.

    Omg, best bagels ever!! My daughter and her BF raved about this bagel shop. They were in town from LA. They have been to a Popup in LA and were excited to share the bagel bliss! They first found it in New York. We tried all the flavors (plain, salted, sesame, salted and Everything bagel) and we picked 2 cream cheeses; chive and salted butter. Both paired beautifully! So much seeds that the staff make a sweep of all the everything but the bagel toppings that are so generous, the seeds fall to the floor. The bagels are the perfect bite on the outside and so soft on the inside All the staff are friendly and the space has indoor/outdoor seating. The manager came over and said hi, too!

    Amber Ashley T.

    Was super happy to hear that they had a location now in Southern California and since I was in the area, could not wait to try the San Diego Location. I had tried PopUp Bagels in NYC so had a baseline to compare it to. I love their bagels where you're expected to rip off a piece and dip in the smears! I had a busy day ahead of me so I tried to order ahead of time on the same day, but not sure if it's because it was a weekend and it was busy but I had some issues. Instead we just went in person and there was, as expected, a line to order. It did go by pretty fast! Once we went up to the line, the workers were kind and approachable to help you understand how their bagels work if it's daunting. I ended up getting the dozen bagels and 2 smears. It met all my expectations and tasted just like the NYC location! I love how their everything bagel has so much flavor but is not so overbearing like others. Their salted bagel is definity my favorite. I tried the specialty smear at that time, which was the Shirley Smear, as well as the Scallion and Salted Butter! I love the scallion and salted butter. Definitely recommend!

    Kristelle B.

    I've waited for the long line to die down before going here and finally, when we went on a weekday morning, there wasn't a wait. The service is quick and fast because they basically have all the bagels ready to go. It is as authentic as it can be from their original NYC location. The bagels are soft, hot, and bouncy. They're still pretty good even after reheated the next day. I went for their signature scallion cream cheese but I wish they have more flavor options. The bagels and cc were reasonably priced but the smoked salmon was $14 which is steep for what it is. Note that this is a rip and dip bagel place so you have to DIY everything. I highly recommend the everything and sesame bagels!

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    They sell out of their scallion cream cheese pretty early, so make sure to secure it in the early morning.

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    Love the sausage rolls and the breakfast bagel is always a must... definitely worth paying extra…read morefor their fresh squeezed orange juice... defiantly a must when need a fast pick me up to get me through my day....

    I stopped by to pick up some bagels for my Advisory this morning. I haven't stopped here in a…read moreloooong time. Frankly, I've struggled to find any bagels in San Diego that can compare to the NYC/NJ bagels I came up with... I'm definitely a little snooty about my bagels, but anyway, I digress. This is a standard bagel bakery... nothing stands out about it. A couple of students were in front of me in line, but they kindly let me go ahead. I guess elderly privilege is a thing... :) I was craving a bagel sandwich... just and egg, cheese and tomato... but when I saw that bagel sandwiches are $10, I cringed. That just seemed outrageous to me. So I just ordered 9 plain bagels, 1 Asiago bagel pour moi, and a small container of plain cream cheese. The lady at the counter gruffly goes, "Is that it?" And I said yes. Then I paid... $34.94! And I stupidly added a 20% tip. So the total came to about $4 per bagel which in my estimation is quite high for what I received. Anyway, the service was fast, and I had my bagels in hand in less than 5 minutes. My asiago bagel was cold, but it was soft and the flavor was tasty along with some of the plain cream cheese. The kids enjoyed their plain bagels, and overall, this was basically just a satisfactory, no frills experience. Would I come back here? Perhaps... but with other bagel places popping up in the area, I feel like Busy Bee may need to change up their MO if they want to continue enticing customers into their establishment.

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    Subterranean Coffee - Acai bowl!

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    4.6(27 reviews)
    0.7 miLa Jolla

    I had their lox bagel, avocado pesto with turkey sandwich, a chai latte, and a latte. The cafe is…read moresmall, but quaint. I love all the nostalgic decor! There is a record player, a chess board, books, etc. The food was plated beautifully and tasted great. The drinks had latte art and was also yummy! I usually frequent their other location, as this one is a bit far for me.

    We were really excited to try Subterranean Coffee in La Jolla, but unfortunately our experience…read moreleft a lot to be desired. The first issue was that there was absolutely no A/C in the store and no fans were on so it was unbearably hot in the store. We placed a simple order for two coffees, a tea, and an açaí bowl -- but it took over 30 minutes to receive everything. There was only one staff member working, and she seemed completely overwhelmed trying to handle orders, make drinks, and run the register all by herself. On top of that, when we tried to order a cold brew at 11am, we were told they didn't have any available because they were still brewing it -- which was pretty surprising for a coffee shop, especially during morning hours. I understand staffing issues happen, and the person working was trying her best, but the service was painfully slow and made the experience frustrating. I hope they're able to add more staff during busy hours or streamline their process, because the coffee and food have potential -- but the wait time was way too long.

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    4.0(53 reviews)
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    I love me some good coffee especially coffee that actually wakes up. I ordered an Iced Blondie…read moreMocha for $5.75 and a Pot Head Coffee Cold Brew Can for $4.20. The Iced Blondie Mocha was tasty. Wasn't too watered down and the coffee was filled up to the lid inside of mostly ice. It had a great balance. The Pot Head Coffee Cold Brew Can was really good too. One of the few Coffee Cans that doesn't have that weird coffee can aftertaste. It was surprisingly smooth to drink. Wasn't bitter or too bland which a lot of Nitro Cold Brews attend to be. I actually want to get more of this coffee for work. It was the great amount of pep I needed to finish out my day. The service was awesome and suggested some nice coffees to try.

    Spill the Beans has completely ruined every other coffee shop for me…read more I'm here every single morning, and there's a reason. The bagels are larger, fluffier, and have this perfect subtle sweetness -- rumor has it they're boiled in agave syrup, and honestly, it shows. The Lox, Stock & Bagel hits different when the bagel itself is this good, and the McLovin is worth every bite too. The rotating selection keeps it fresh enough that I genuinely look forward to switching it up. Then there's the Basic Sitch -- don't let the name fool you. Best Caramel Macchiato I've had anywhere. Period. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. And if you have, you already know.

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