Best Bagels Restaurants in The Excelsior (94112)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Java On Ocean Coffee House
Early opens with a wide coffee menu and hot breakfast items.
Notable Picks
8.3
Neighborhood cafe known for made-to-order bagels and a solid lox program alongside espresso drinks. Lines move quickly and portions are generous for the price.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Croissant Sandwich, Bagel Egg & Cheese, Oatmeal with Fruit
What makes it special: Early opens with a wide coffee menu and hot breakfast items.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Crocker-Amazon cafe with a surprising range of bagels—from classic cream cheese to breakfast bagels and veggie stacks—alongside juices and rotisserie plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito (egg, spinach, pico), Veggie Omelet Plate, Acai Bowl
What makes it special: Health-forward breakfast items and smoothies next to the salad line.
7.8
Excelsior counter spot turning out breakfast bagels, lox, and hearty sandwiches alongside smoothies and crepes. Friendly service and steady ticket times make it reliable.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Pancake Stack, Country Potatoes & Eggs
What makes it special: No-frills, early-open breakfast with fast ticket times.
#4
Tasty Coffee
7.7
No-frills neighborhood café with bright juices, bagels, and pressed panini that still plate well for the feed. Handy Balboa Park stop where breakfast runs early and takeout is efficient.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Salmon Bagel, Chicken Pesto Panini, Fresh Orange Juice
What makes it special: Early-opening café with colorful juices and pressed breakfast bites.