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    The Bagel Bakery

    3.1 (131 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Bagels, Sandwiches
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Poppy seed bagel totally hit the spot! Good coffee too.
    Stacy A.

    I was really craving a bagel for breakfast when we were in Carmel, and the hotel breakfast was poop, so off we went in search of a bagel! This place popped up and we drove over, and they did have my most favorite, the poppyseed bagel! I ordered 2 so I could have one later in the week too. The young girl behind the counter was super sweet and so nice. I noticed all the ladies working there that morning were cleaning between customers and everything looked absolutely spotless. My bagel and cream cheese hit the spot and was exactly what I wanted! The coffee was strong and delicious too. The place was very bright and decorated really nicely.

    Lunch menu
    Cliff H.

    I try to support local businesses when I can. But I hate when places don't have pics of menus posted. I like to make my decision without the pressure of being in line. But I figured what would be so hard about a sausage breakfast bagel with sprouts (if they even have them). Lady rings me up and says 11 something. I'm like "what". She says $11, you ordered it with cheese and sprouts. I don't understand her so she says it again. I'm working so I don't have time to figure it out. But as you can clearly see, cheese is included in the price. So either she doesn't know the menu or I got charged $3 for 3 cents worth of sprouts, which is more than most places charge for adding bacon. Anyways, 4 stars because the food was that good.

    Slice Lox
    Tiffany B.

    I do believe this place is accurately rated at 3 stars. It's a very average bagel spot. The bagels weren't special. And the staff weren't the greatest. They were kinda confusing and they also did seem to have a great system. Which had many customers at different areas of the line waiting for direction or help. I also think the prices were very steep for bagel sandwiches.

    "Super Seed" bagel toasted w/ cream cheese & egg
    Brenna G.

    Lots of bagel & spread options! I got the super seed bagel toasted w/ an egg + cream cheese and it was so scrumptious. The workers were super quick & nice and I love how generous they were with the cream cheese!

    Sarah L.

    Great service and amazing food. Don't listen to the other reviews. The staff was super friendly and it's a small business in Carmel so the prices are going to be higher no matter where you go. I got the sunrise croissant and it was fantastic!

    Chicken bake
    Thomas R.

    Whenever I'm working in Big sur I stop on Rio rd for some gas. Even if I'm running late, I make time to stop for some bagels to give the crew. There's a big parking lot so you won't have an issue getting in and out of this place especially with the fast service. There's usually a line of blue collar workers, students and soccer moms alike. I've tried a few pastries and savory dishes as well. The chicken bake is always a safe bet if you don't want to eat too much. When they warm it up for you, it's always pretty hot in the first few bites but kinda cold in the middle still. I don't care too much to neg but it's something to he aware of. I also got the pig in a blanket, I forgot the name they use for it but it was good. A different type of sausage that I'm not super familiar with, not the best but I don't mind. The pastry that it's wrapped in is second to none. Throw some mustard on that bad boy and you're ready to take on the world. The bagels are really good too. I haven't tried one that I didn't agree with. Ambiance is simple and laid back for those that really just order and take off. Not sure if it's classified as a donut shop but that's pretty much the setting inside.

    Cream cheese muffin and Vietnamese Coffee

    I came here with my family and I just got a cream cheese muffin and a small iced Vietnamese coffee. Muffin was good and dense, which I like in a muffin. Coffee was good but on the sweeter side, however not horrible. Coffee reminded me of Burger King's vanilla iced coffee but I don't think that's a bad thing (i like BK's coffee). Compared to the Vietnamese iced coffee from Acme in Seaside, this one is sweeter. Next time, I will see if I can get it half sweet! Customer service was good and fast. I enjoyed the calm music in the background

    Michelle M.

    The Bagel Bakery has been a staple of my youth. It was so yummy back in day while growing up in Carmel. Although The Bagel Bakery has changed ownership so many times over the years, some good, some bad, I think they finally found the right ones. The bagels are once again soft and yummy. My only complaint (hence 4 stars instead of 5) is they put so much cream cheese. To be honest, it's just way too much. I mean, you could've frosted a cake with all of the cream cheese that was on my bagel. All of that cream cheese overpowered the taste of my cinnamon raisin bagel. Lesson learned, next time I am in town, I will ask for my cream cheese on the side. The restaurant is clean, and the service is fast and friendly.

    Lox
    Xiao Z.

    Lox bagel with lox cream cheese spread made my day. The everything bagel was toasted, very chewy, the salmon cream cheese made stronger lox flavor. I like it very much. Their hot dog was also pretty good!

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    Excellent service but more importantly great melas . Nice and clean and the coffee is great !! Have to try also budget friendly.

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    2 years ago

    My bagel tasted very fresh! The staff was kind. There were lots of options to choose from.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing bagels!! Everything is fresh, great flavor, wonderful staff..............................................................

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    1 year ago

    Fast, easy and lots of variety. Perfect for that grab and go to get on the road. Bagel was great quality and a good size. We'll be back.

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    1 year ago

    just a great bagel shop! fantastic bagel sandwich and ham and cheese croissant! wish i lived here and could come back tomorrow.

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    2 years ago

    Charged me way more than what the bagel was really worth workers were rude and moody. Bagels were not the best either.

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    3 years ago

    The nicest, most honest people work here. I had a great bagel sandwich on their Super Seed bagel, too!

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    I was in Carmel celebrating a friend's birthday and it is such a cute little town!…read more We stopped by here one morning to grab breakfast. You order any of the bakery items displayed while waiting in line and then when you get to the register you can place your drink and order for any items they need to make. I ordered an iced vanilla latte, cinnamon roll and the Petit Dejeuner. Everything was soo delicious!! Cinnamon rolls are my favorite and oh my this one hit the spot!! I would also highly recommend getting the "Petit Dejeuner", which is a ham/egg/cheese croissant. The herb aioli with the arugula made it so flavorful, I enjoyed EVERY bite!!

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    This spot is located conveniently on the street that we take to walk down to the beach. We visited…read moreit a couple of times during our latest trip. From the outside, the place looks like a little hole in the wall with just a sign outside and an A-frame advertising their specials. When you step inside, however, it is surprisingly roomie with a few places to sit. My +1 tried the lavender latte (with honey) and liked it so much that she ordered it again. I'm not one for lavender, but I took a sip just to try it, and the latte was very pleasant and the honey added just the right amount of sweetness. I on the other hand, opted for the Tidal Wave, which was their blend of energy drink, and raspberry syrup added. It was admittedly, a little sweet, but I found myself ordering it again. Also just because I needed that extra kick, and the sugar didn't bother me with all the walking we were doing. There are several coffee shops that we visited in Carmel, and we found things to like about every one, but we did find ourselves walking into this one every time we were nearby

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    If you've spent any real time in Carmel, then you already know Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co is…read moremore than just a coffee shop. This was my spot during college. I used to start my mornings here before heading off to school, and it became part of my routine without even thinking about it. It's one of those places that just sticks with you. What I always loved was the feel of it. Not just coffee, but the atmosphere. You walk in and there's always something new on the walls, different photographs, local art. It gives the place real character and makes it feel alive, not just another café. The coffee is solid, always has been. Consistent, fresh, and exactly what you want to start your day. And the people are always friendly. That made a big difference. It's one thing to have good coffee, but when you're greeted the right way every time, it turns into a place you actually want to go back to. It became part of my routine back then, and it's still one of those places I look back on and appreciate. Love this place.

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