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Pop's Bagels
Master Critic Review
Pop's Bagels
7.9
Started in 2017 in a tiny Los Feliz apartment, Pop's brings authentic NYC-style bagels with that perfect crispy-outside, fluffy-inside texture founder Zach Liporace perfected to honor his Brooklyn grandfather. These hand-rolled, boiled bagels achieve the ideal balance between chewiness and lightness that LA was missing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nova Lox Bagel, Bacon Egg & Cheese, Jalapeño Everything with Chipotle Cream Cheese
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: Brooklyn heritage meets LA freshness
Who should go: NYC expats craving authentic bagels
When to visit: Morning rush for warmest bagels
What to order: Everything bagel, pickled jalapeño cream cheese, nova lox
Insider tip: Gluten-free options taste remarkably close to originals
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking with 2-hour meters, fills up by 9am weekdays. Small lot behind building often full
Dress code: Come as you are - athleisure to business casual all common
Noise level: Busy morning buzz - counter service with limited seating
Weekend wait: Closes at 3pm - no dinner service
Weekday lunch: 10-15 min line during 12-1pm rush
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes - full menu minus lox/meat options
Vegan options: Yes - tofu cream cheese, veggie spreads, avocado
Gluten-free options: Yes - surprisingly good GF bagels made separately
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for casual morning coffee dates than dinner dates. Limited seating means you might eat standing or need to walk to nearby park
Can I get a table without a reservation? No reservations - it's order at counter with about 8 small tables. Peak times you'll likely take to-go
Is it kid-friendly? Yes - quick service, plain bagels available, high chairs at counter. Kids love watching bagel-making process through window
Best For
Better for: Authentic NYC texture and chew that chain bagel shops can't match. Better prices than Wexler's, fresher than grocery store bagels
Skip if: You want Montreal-style bagels (try Courage Bagels) or need full breakfast plates with table service