I'm from NJ and am always looking for a good bagel shop. I visited Garden State Bagels in Carlsbad…read moreand had a great experience so I was excited to visit this location. Unfortunately I was disappointed and will not be returning. I got a pork roll, egg, and cheese on a cheddar bagel. The pork roll was so oily that it dripped from the bagel and the egg was not freshly fried. It was those types of eggs that they sell in McDonald's that are streamed and have an odd texture. The shop wasn't busy at all so I'm not sure why everything couldn't be prepared fresh. Overall I would not return to this location.

Garden state bagels is a solid bagel shop. They never run out of flavors and have lots to chose…read morefrom. Their cream cheeses are absolutely delicious too- you can tell they are homemade. The staff is always very friendly, especially the owner who is often working! Never had a bad bagel. They are always open. Bagel staple. The end.

Woah! Today I had a bialy for the first time at the recommendation of the staff, DELICIOUS!…read more The service is stellar, espresso is top notch and bagels exceed the mark every time. Ordered an Americano (my usual) and it was so velvety, rich, and smooth. Cannot wait to get another tomorrow

I've lived near this place for years and finally tried it about a month ago. Everything I've tried…read moreso far has been great and worth any wait. Additionally, in my first experience there was a miscommunication with my order and they not only let me keep the wrong order (schlep) but made the new one for free (schlub). Everything has been hearty and delicious. To avoid waiting, I suggest placing an online order. Regardless, make sure you have an appetite! Big portions!

They were professional. Busy, but messed up my mom's drink and it was a to go order from the night…read morebefore. They fixed it, but it took a while and the girl working the register seemed disappointed at me for saying it did not taste like tea, but coffee. She said she made the drink herself and would remake it, but didn't until she helped 6 other customers in line after me. I think they must be understaffed. Otherwise, they did a phenomenal job. I had the maple French toast bagel with butter, my mom got the green chile bagel with garden veggie smear and my sister got an everything bagel with chive smear. The fruity pop was good and so was the egg cookie. I have never had a cookie taste so good in my life. I think about it til this day. I would come back. Seems like a one off thing. The customers in the area seemed happy and like regulars.

Took forever for a simple plane non toasted bagel when my whole group got theirs before and I…read moreordered first. Unbelievable never coming back here garden state bagels is way better.

The bagels are always good. The service is quick with no worries. The location is clean and well…read morerun.

I was here earlier for a dozen bagels and the person on the register was moody and did not seem…read morehappy; she acted like she didnt like her job. However the person helping me out with selecting my bagels was very helpful and hard working. They should provide more training on customer service for people working on the register.

I went out of my way to check out Gordy's Bakery, and it totally lived up to the local hype. It's…read moresuper low-key and no-frills, but that's part of the charm. I tried the gluten free ABC plonk (had to, after hearing about it), and now I get it...soft, buttery, just the right amount of sweetness. Simple, but really, really good. Every bite was a delight. Also, have to mention Nana behind the counter..so warm and welcoming, she really made the whole experience feel personal. Nothing fancy here, just solid baked goods and genuinely kind service. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. And oh yes, the coffee was excellent!

Gordy's is such a great bakery! Friendly staff, intriguing/fun interior, and so many bakery…read moreoptions. I ordered a cinnamon roll and Ube latte. The cinnamon roll w/ frosting was delicious. Great balance of flavor and frosting to pastry ratio. The Ube latte was tasted just right-- wasn't overly sweet. 10/10!

Small, quick friendly service, great bagels and affordable! What else could you ask for? I had an…read moreegg and cheese everything bagel, it was done within 5mins and tasted amazing! Perfect quick breakfast option!

My son and I stopped at Golden State Bagel in Carlsbad after a long weekend in San Diego, and it…read morewas a convenient find right near Costco and just off the freeway. The shop is small, located in a strip mall, but you can smell the fresh, house-made bagels as soon as you walk in, which is always a good sign. The menu is simple but has everything you'd want: fresh bagels, toppings, and hearty bagel sandwiches. They even feature a bagel of the week. I went with the cheese jalapeño bagel and ordered "The Notch" (lox, cream cheese, tomato, onion, and capers). I asked for mine open-faced, which was an extra $2.50 on top of the $18 price, but that's about what I usually pay at home, so it felt fair. The portion was generous with plenty of cream cheese, thick slices of tomato and onion, and a healthy serving of lox. The bagel itself was very fresh, though I was expecting a stronger jalapeño and cheese flavor--it leaned more bready than bold. The toppings definitely carried the flavor. Hopefully, that was just an off day for the bagel itself. One downside: some of the toppings are displayed openly in a case, and we did notice a couple of flies, which took away from the otherwise fresh, clean feel. The shop has a few small tables and a casual setup with a drink case and coffee bar. Staff was quick, efficient, and helpful, though not overly conversational. Overall, Golden State Bagel is a convenient stop for a fresh bagel sandwich, and while I wasn't blown away by the bagel itself, the toppings were excellent and the location is very handy.

This little bakery is located in downtown Encinitas. Parking is rough along the main drag but is…read morefree and plentiful at the Coaster station lot nearby. Although I am more familiar with their location in Carlsbad, their baked goods appear to be of the same high quality here. We tried a chocolate croissant that was light, airy, and incredibly fresh and delicious. No seating inside or out but don't let that stop you from visiting this very good bakery. They don't have a huge selection but quality over quantity.

My friends recommended me this location of Prager Brothers, which was located in a cute…read moredowntown-like area. The bakery itself had a cozy and welcoming vibe, and everything in the display case on a Monday morning looked amazing. They also offered some coffee on the side, which was a nice treat in addition to their pastries. I tried their morning bun and it was great! The bun was perfectly flaky on the outside and soft on the inside, with a light sugar coating that wasn't too sweet. While there was no additional flavoring to the bun (like some citrus fruit, for example), I enjoyed the plain texture of the bun & appreciated the quality of the ingredients. The workers were really friendly and great service; I would love to come back to try one of their other aesthetic pastries!

I enjoy coming here. The open space is lovely and right next to the beach. Employees are super…read morenice. Coffee is hit or miss, I got a chai here once that I swear was just milk.

Cute coffee shop with both indoor and outdoor seating. They offer a nice selection of pastries,…read moresandwiches, bagels, and smoothies. I ordered the Chunky Monkey Smoothie (banana, peanut butter, chocolate, and whole milk). The consistency was great, though the banana flavor was more prominent than the peanut butter, which I usually prefer. Overall, I enjoyed it and would like to come back to try their sandwiches.

Such an adorable shop! Very light and bright, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to catch up with…read morefriends or work/study. The menu includes classic coffee options for the purist and some specialty drinks for the adventurous. I ultimately went with the salted honey vanilla latte and it was HEAVENLY! The perfect balance of coffee, sweetness, honey and vanilla flavor, truly one of the better cups of coffee I've had in a very long time. They also had a good selection of pastries and by mid morning, several sold out, so they just be pretty good! And a good selection of grab and go breakfast food also rounded out the menu. Lastly the staff were nice! Very friendly and welcoming! I visit Encinitas 4-5 times a year and this will definitely be on my rotation of coffee houses to stop at now!

Stop by after a nice lunch a couple of blocks over at Atelier Manna. This shopbhas the cutest…read morepatio shaded by trees and nice interior space, clean and simple. The coffee is good and strong but neither my partner or I could taste the rosemary or orange in the Rosemary Orange Cold brew, all we tasted was strong coffee. Staff is feiendly and service is quick.

Ascend coffee roasters is one of my favorite Lil coffee shops. They have delicious coffees, and…read morespecials. And their burritos are delicious too. I love the pink in the restaurant, they even have a cute little place for babies to play. Service is quick, staff is very friendly.

After lunch in nearby La Costa Town Square, we wanted to end with some good coffee so we saw this…read moreplace on the map and headed over. Located at the end of a strip mall, there was ample parking. Walking in, it wasn't busy at all on a Saturday around 12:30pm. It was nice & quiet. There's indoor seating as well as a couple of tables outside at the entrance. There's even a playpen for littles which is great. There's a good array of classic & sweet coffees to choose from and various pastries made in house. They also make a few breakfast & lunch items as well. We ordered a Latte with oat milk and the Midnight Mocha. Both our coffees were really good. Was worth the visit!