My husband isn't a fan of bagels, sandwiches or even breakfast in general. The Bagel Shack, much to the joy of my East-Coast influenced stomach, has converted him. Bagels are light, chewy and fantastic - of course they're fresh. Staff is sweet and energetic. And you can be in and out fairly quickly unlike another Irvine bagel place that I will not name, but doesn't have as delicious as offering. Definitely has become my only go to bagel place from now on. I recommend the lox, wedge and lowers. Depending on your choice of sandwich and taste, I might recommend asking for easy on the lemon pepper though! There's a special for a free drip coffee or soda with any sandwich purchase which I take advantage of and it's pretty good coffee! read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

See all

One of my favorite bagel shops in OC. I initially knew about this place from the location in Lake Forest. I was super happy when I found that there was one closer to where I lived. I think the flavor has been a bit hit or miss, but I recently went again and it was 10/10. I got the jalapeño cheddar bagel with jalapeño cream cheese and it was so delicious. The bagel is a good size and has a nice chewy texture to it. Price is around $5.50. I'm still going to give them a 4/5, but the cashier recently was not pleasant. She seemed to not want to take the order. With that attitude, I would rather just order from a kiosk. The guy who was making the bagels was friendly though. read more

Fine bagel shack for hungry patrons. The names of the bagels suggest it originated from San Clemente, migrating through OC. Nothing really is made fresh in store though, everything is toasted with the order and microwaved or sliced/smeared by a couple of young'uns behind the counter. The eggs are not scrambled but flat and previously cooked. But in the jalapeño and cheese bagel it added a lot more flare and panache to an otherwise uneventful filling. The one major thing that is unignorable was utterly how warm it was in the shack. It's middle of August at high noon, measuring 100° outside and as soon as you as walk in the doors, you are greeted by an ever unchanging warmth. And if you're like me hungry and unwilling to wait for home to eat, it's going to be a sweaty meal even before the second bite. Both doors were open and no air was flowing through any of the 4 tables and counter. Slightly less so with the tables outside. Also.. why do they ask if it's for here or to go if the food comes out in to go containers regardless of what you say? I don't know but it is so. At least the bagel was properly toasted and warmed. Couple of vegetarian options as well as ham and lox. read more

The Bagel Shack - Lowers Bagel Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

See all

The bagel was outstanding, naturally; Chewy on the outside and soft inside. The breakfast sandwich, alas, was not. The Lowers, scrambled egg, bacon and cheddar cheese, was an underwhelming experience. The egg was not scrambled but a premade white circle with just enough yellow to make it egg-like. Unfortunately, it had no taste, except like something that had been refrigerated waaaay too long. Blech! The bacon and cheddar cheese were fine but there were so little of each, it hardly made it worth one's while. We were truly disappointed. If Bagel Shack is going to make hot breakfast sandwiches, they ought to choose a higher quality egg product to go with the delicious bagels. read more

If you like bagels you gotta come here, it's truly a gem of a place that could use more recognition. I found The Bagel Shack on Too Good to Go, and didn't realize they would also have smoothies, cookies, and banana bread, in addition to the best bagel sandwiches ever! So impressed by the freshness, quality, and variety of flavors. Also the team here is amazing. Really happy with my visit overall and hope to go again soon. read more

The Bagel Shack - Assorted bagels through Too Good to Go App - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

See all

I was nervous about trying a new bagel spot because i'm very particular about my bagels but this place was bomb.com I got the jalapeño cheese bagel with chive cream cheese and omg it was fabulous. I can't wait to try other bagels from here. the service was very good as well.. the whole crew greeted me as I walked in and took care of me right away read more

Super good bagels! Their everything bagel is the best because the seasoning actually covers the whole bagel, not just top and bottom parts. Friendly young staff always make you feel welcomed. Great place! read more

The bagels here are tasty! The insides are light and fluffy and outsides flavorful. I took off a star because the outside of the bagel is just baked (instead of being boiled first so it has the slightly shiny exterior with the good bite when you bite into it). Since most of the time I eat bagels whole like an apple, I'm a bagel purist and I prefer the traditional boil/bake bagels. So yeah minus one star for that. I also like how they offer a wide variety of flavors - some new and fun and others classics that aren't always found in other shops like the Salt bagel. Their bagel sandwiches (like smoked salmon lox) are very fresh and tasty as well. Service is good and moves relatively fast here. They also offer delivery on Uber Eats which is nice and convenient. read more

See all

Been back a couple of times since my last review and the service has improved a lot. I do tend to just get the bagels to go and without toasting or cream cheese so there has not been a problem. The bagels are good and so is the coffee. There's limited indoor and outdoor seating read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

See all

First time here and I'm so glad I stopped by! I got the Lowers on a jalapeño cheddar bagel, and it was SO good. Besides the bagel, the bacon was honestly the highlight--it was cooked perfectly and had so much flavor. The bagel itself was fluffy, fresh, and the jalapeño cheddar combo was perfect. Definitely did not disappoint for my first visit, and I'll be coming back to try more! read more

The Bagel Shack - Lowers bagel sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

See all

First time here at this bagel shop my whole family absolutely love the bagels, fresh great smoothies great service clean atmosphere will return here every time we come to California best bagel shop ever next time we leave Phoenix, Arizona to come to California. This is the place will come for our bagels 100% recommend. read more

Phenomenal! Chad the owner of the bagel shake took care of my order - delivered it- Bagels are phenomenal! Thank you Chad for waking me through the order and getting it delivered on time for my corporate event! Everyone really enjoyed them! read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

See all

The bacon on the wedge bagel was overcooked to the point where it felt like a cracker. The seasoning was a bit too salty. And the bagel was toasted to a crisp. The flavor of the sandwich was decent but it seemed a bit sloppy for the price. read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Braden the Goat, the Manager , really knows how to lead an excellent team. Always good experience & best coffee & bagels around., routinely I stop by here for my coffee fix. Super friendly environment. read more

Very delicious bagel sandwiches. The bagels here are fluffy and I feel like reasonably priced. I ordered mine through the app and it was ready ahead of schedule which was great since I was stopping here on my way to work. Will definitely be back to try some of their lunch stuff sometime! read more

The Bagel Shack - Churches Bagel Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

I absolutely love bagel shack and the new location in Irvine! The bagels have always been fresh and very tasty. All orders are made fresh to order which is incredible! The only thing I would change is to maybe bring out parts of the order while waiting on the longer to prepare items. Staff was incredibly nice and accommodating when they found out the bagel option we chose was all out and even offered to try and recreate the bagel with toppings in the sandwich instead. Very chill and friendly environment! read more

See all

What a hidden gem! If you love bagels, you gotta try this place out. Plus, you gotta meet Chad. He is a kind soul, literally said hi to everyone and called your order by name. Wow. The bagels are super tasty, soft, pliable, yet perfectly bagel-dense. I got a garlic bagel toasted with cream cheese and couldn't believe how good it was! I also ordered 4 bagels to go, and when I got my to-go bag, it was hot on the bottom! The plain bagel must have just come out of the oven, so it was extra fresh, hot, and soft! I could have cried happy tears, being the bagel (and bread) lover that I am! These bagels also have a lot of character and personality because no single bagel shape looks exactly the same which adds to the charm and serendipity. They are all unique yet all very delicious in their own right! I can taste the homemade love in each bite! (If you want bagels that look exactly the same and want consistency in the hole size (?!), you just need to buy the preservative-filled factory made ones that are stuffed in a plastic bag from the store). For me, I prefer The Bagel Shack ones, hands-down, any day! I am so happy I found this place on Yelp; I highly recommend and will be here often! read more

See all

The Bagel Shack is a great little spot when you're craving a legit bagel in Irvine. The bagels have a nice chew on the inside while maintaining a little crisp on the outside. They're tasty on their own or serve as a great base for sandwiches and spreads. Prices are pretty reasonable too...a bagel on its own is around $2.50, around $5 with various spreads, and specialty bagel sandwiches land around $10 depending on the type. I'd say it's very comparable to East Coast Bagel (another popular bagel spot in Irvine) even though the lines don't seem to be as long here, and it definitely earns a spot in the breakfast rotation. Nothing fancy, just solid, satisfying bagels done right...exactly what you want when the morning craving hits. read more

$5 for just a bagel w cream cheese- on the pricier side. Not as busy as other bagel shops in Irvine which is nice. Tried the T Street bagel which comes w cheddar cheese, chive spread, onion and tomatoes with choice of bagel. I liked it! read more

See all

When I get tired of eating in the workplace cafeteria, I normally would pick up breakfast from Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, or McDonald's on the way into work. One morning, I noticed that this place had recently opened and stopped in to give them a try. The folks that I've interacted with in the morning have all been nice and friendly. I've come in on a couple of mornings, having tried mostly their hot breakfast bagel sandwiches. Sure, I could get more food for cheaper at the nearby McDonald's, but the food here was higher quality and fresh. read more

See all

They have really good bagels, but that should be table stakes when you're named the bagel shack. I got the bagel egg cheese bacon sandwich and it was really good. The egg was cooked over medium and bacon was nice and crispy. The offerings outside of bagels is lacking. It would be good to have a larger variety of drinks and non bagel items. Parking and getting in and out of the shopping center is tough, especially during rush hour. read more

The Bagel Shack - Egg cheese bacon bagel sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

In a rush, happy to see online ordering available. ordered a side of bacon.. $7 Is it crazy I was hoping for more? LOL read more

The Bagel Shack - Side of bacon - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

I love this place. I go all the time and get the Uppers or Lowers. Good service and nice staff

No HOURS SHOWN ON APP. Beat bagels in town. Here you go Try jap cheese. We travel far to get here. P read more

The Bagel Shack - Store hours. - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

I don't say this often but I am super impressed with the level of customer service here! I was here last Sunday and the boys working were AMAZING!! The went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The service was prompt and the food was DELICIOUS! We loved it so much we drove out of the way and past several bagel shops to come here again! I met the son of the family who owns it and he was the sweetest! We will definitely be continuing to support this wonderful establishment. read more

See all

Located in the Alton Square town center, the bagel shack replaced the UPS store that used to occupy this space. The bagel shack is a fast casual restaurant concept, specializing in bagels and breakfast products and is only open until 2:30PM. Bagels were tasty, with my favorite being the jalapeno cheddar bagel and the everything bagel. I liked that they were soft and pliable, and appear to be made from scratch. Service is ok, but they don't offer a lot in terms of ambiance since there is minimal seating - seems like it's mainly set up for people who take food to go. Improvements can be made in bagel consistency - bagels had so many varying shapes in terms of size, volume and especially the size of the hole. read more

See all

I ordered a jalapeño cheddar bagel it was freshly made, added cream cheese and had it toasted! It was sooo yummy! Service was quick I didn't have to wait long at all! It only has a few tables and most were taken but I believe if you walk out the store to the right and walk a little there is outside tables and seats. Wasn't my first time here and it won't be my last. Definitely recommend! read more

One of the worst customer service experiences I've had, The girl at the front that was the cashier was very rude and unprofessional cause after she said my order was still being worked on and after awhile i had been waiting she had left the order on the counter without calling it out and without sealing the bag which one of the other employees did for her once i made mention of and she had a carefree look on her face even when i made mention of it, also i noticed she treats every customer differently cause with some customers she greets them and smiles while with others she doesn't, she doesn't belong in the customer service industry. I don't recommend this place to others cause they might disrespect you as soon as you walk in, and keep you waiting even though your order is ready. read more

I love the selection of bagels here! I got 1/2 dozen (2 blueberries, 2 everything bagel, 1 sun dried tomato, 1 Asiago). I love the texture of these bagels, especially when toasted. They're soft and not dense. The sun-dried tomatoes bagel has a strong tomato flavor. Everything bagel was not my favorite, as it didn't have a strong garlic/onion flavor. Service is okay, quick service. read more

The Bagel Shack - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Wednesday I stopped by to get two bagel sandwiches I was waiting at the counter no one came up it seems they were in the back having fun mind you it was the busy time in the morning anyhow I noticed the manager yelled at staffs asking them to get back on work I ordered a cranberry turkey bagel the quality was very poor after one bite I throw it away the second one was avocado bagel for my husband it was ok nothing too special one start is for poor customer service and poor quality bagel read more

Bagel was alright. Was a little more dense than I thought its be, but the flavor of the everything bagel smelled and tasted good. Filling of ham, egg, cheese is always a solid bfast choice but a little drier than I thought itd be. Maybe next time Ill get the classic bagel and cream cheese, might be more moist that way. read more

The Bagel Shack - Lowers Bagel Sandwich with Ham - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Quality bagels and tons of options! The staff is friendly and helpful, and the place is cute and tidy! Definitely will be a go to spot for some breakfast bagels maybe even lunch options once in a while! read more

See all

Came in on a Sunday morning for a quick bagel with eggs breakfast. I'm from NY, so I'm a bagel snob but was very excited to try this spot, as the reviews have been wonderful. Service was cordial, friendly, quick. The ambiance was casual- pick up and go. Ordered a Lowers with sausage on a cheddar bagel to share with my husband and a vanilla latte. Didn't enjoy the egg sandwich- felt like it was microwaved instead of toasted. And the latte was not great, either. I am curious to come back to try and simple bagel with cream cheese, however. read more

The Bagel Shack - Lowers Bagel Sandwich with Sausage - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious bagel sandwiches! I got the cotton on Asiago and then an open face one with avocado on it. Also got their blended mocha, super rich but still good! We took them to the beach to enjoy. Pretty quick and nice service as well. I want to go back to try their blueberry cream cheese and their cinnamon crunch bagel. read more

The Bagel Shack - Cottons Bagel Sandwich, blended mocha - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

Omg, I've been looking for a breakfast place that is open extra early and doesn't sacrifice flavor. With fresh coffee and fresh juice available! And the bagels were amazing! I was in a hurry so I got the Philly bagel on cheese! Yummy! The staff is chill and parking is plentiful read more

The Bagel Shack is hands-down one of the best spots around for bagels. Everything tastes homemade and fresh daily -- you can tell the difference the second you take a bite. The bagels are perfectly chewy with that just-right crust, and the sandwiches are always stacked and delicious. They also have a huge variety of cream cheeses, so there's always something new to try. The staff is fantastic too -- all the young people working there are super friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seem happy to be there, which makes the whole experience even better. If you want a great bagel and an easy, feel-good stop for breakfast or lunch, The Bagel Shack is the place. Highly recommend! read more

they have comparable bagels to the famous East Bagel shop on culver, but the service is certainly bad. For instance, they missed giving us the large tub of cream that we had paid for; one time they said we did not pay for it and made us pay twice. read more

We got the wedge bagel sandwich and it was love at first bite. Lightest and fluffiest bagel we've ever had. Love that the everything bagel had lots of seasoning and chives all around it. Veggies were fresh and bacon nice and crisp. Didn't feel heavy afterward. Amazing!! read more

The service definitely outdoes the bagels! The kindest kid working there with bright blue eyes, totally exceeded excellent customer service! He was so personable, kind and sweet. I haven't received such genuine customer service in years! He makes the place a positive vibe! The bagels are bagels. Nothing crazy. read more

The Bagel Shack - Cheddar bagels! - Bagels Near Me - Irvine, California

I love myself a good bagel. Looked up on yelp and this caught my eye! We ordered 2 Lowers && 1 Cottons. 10/10!! Great service && Friendly people. Very clean as well. We'll definitely be back to try different ones! read more