Best Hidden Gems Bagels Restaurants in Los Angeles
19 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pop's Bagels
Small-batch bagel shop known for excellent gluten-free and classic bagels.
Notable Picks
#1
Pop's Bagels
8.7
Pop's Bagels on Fairfax specializes in small-batch, boiled bagels with a strong following for both traditional and gluten-free options. Locals line up for crisp-chewy rounds, careful schmears, and simple breakfast sandwiches that feel a step up from the neighborhood norm.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Lox Bagel, Egg & Cheese Bagel Sandwich, Gluten-Free Everything Bagel
What Makes it Special: Small-batch bagel shop known for excellent gluten-free and classic bagels.
#2
Maury's
8.6
Jason Kaplan's sourdough bagels are boiled and baked fresh daily in small batches, developing deep flavor and chewy texture that rivals East Coast classics. The smoked fish program elevates simple bagel sandwiches into destination-worthy breakfast, with house-cured gravlax and buttery sable that locals crave regularly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lox Bagel, Sable with Cream Cheese, Za'atar Labneh
What Makes it Special: Sourdough bagels with traditional bread practices and exceptional smoked fish
8.6
A bagel-focused counter operating inside 1802 Roasters, turning out hand-rolled, properly chewy bagels with a crisp exterior and balanced seasoning. The schmears and sandwich builds lean modern but stay respectful of classic bagel structure. It’s the clear destination play in the neighborhood for bagels that feel thoughtfully made, not factory-stamped.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with house schmear, Salt & pepper bagel sandwich, Sesame bagel with seasonal spread
What Makes it Special: Hand-rolled bagels baked with real craft inside a top local roaster.
#4
Gjusta
8.5
Bakery-deli-market with a sprawling menu, counter ordering, and shaded outdoor seating. Families like the flexibility: pastries for kids, salads and sandwiches for adults, plus take-home pantry items.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Fish Plate, Turkey Reuben, Rotisserie Chicken with Sides
What Makes it Special: Market-style bakery with wide, family-friendly choice and takeaway.
#5
Sam's Bagels
8.4
Sam’s Bagels on Sunset is an old-school counter where jumbo New York–leaning bagels and overstuffed breakfast sandwiches fuel commuters and late workers. With hundreds of reviews across platforms and steady lines, it’s one of Hollywood’s most relied-on bagel stops.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel, Everything Bagel with Lox Spread, Jalapeño Cheese Bagel
What Makes it Special: Long-running Sunset bagel counter known for big, chewy bagels and hearty breakfast sandos.
8.3
Unity Bagels operates downtown as a farmers-market–born bagel specialist, turning out hand-rolled rings and a small lineup of composed sandwiches. The style splits the difference between Montreal and East Coast, with heavily seasoned crusts and a lighter interior that works well with creative toppings. It’s especially appealing if you like bagels that feel chef-y without losing their comfort-food core.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nemo Sandwich, Cali Sandwich, Everything Bagel with Chive Cream Cheese
What Makes it Special: Hand-rolled, heavily seasoned bagels with playful sandwich builds.
Unity Bagels is a small-batch bagel stand at the Marina del Rey Farmers Market where hand-rolled, slow-fermented bagels and compact breakfast sandwiches draw a loyal Saturday crowd. The focus is on texture and toppings—from heavily seasoned everything rounds to lox builds that eat like full meals—served with one-on-one interaction from the owner at the booth.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Nemo lox bagel sandwich, Onion and cheddar jalapeño bagel, Classic everything bagel with schmear
What Makes it Special: Small-batch farmers market bagels with standout lox sandwiches and personal service.
8
A kosher Persian-influenced bakery-café that balances savory staples with a strong pastry counter. Think practical neighborhood breakfasts, warm breads, and sweets that skew comforting over fussy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Borekas, Rugelach, Fresh baked challah
What Makes it Special: Kosher bakery-café blending Persian comfort with daily bakes.
8
A former farmers market operation now running a full storefront in Palms, boiling and baking eight bagel varieties fresh each morning with a lineup of house-whipped cream cheeses designed for generous spreading. The draw is the process — real boiled bagels on the Westside, where that's still uncommon — and the small-shop energy keeps regulars cycling through on weekend mornings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rosemary Bagel, Everything Bagel, Scallion Cream Cheese
What Makes it Special: Former farmers market vendor now boiling and baking eight varieties of bagels fresh daily in a Palms storefront, with house-whipped cream cheeses built for ripping and dipping.
8
Ponsonby Road Cafe brings a New Zealand-inspired cafe menu to the Beverly Grove side of La Cienega, pairing savory pies and salads with a small lineup of toasted bagels. It’s more of a cozy all-day cafe than a dedicated bagel shop, but the egg-and-cheese bagels and coffee make it a mellow alternative to the busier 3rd Street brunch staples.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs and Cheese Bagel, Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese, Steak and Cheese Pie
What Makes it Special: New Zealand-style cafe where bagels share menu space with savory pies and espresso drinks.
Worthy Picks
7.9
This farmers' market-inspired bakery serves everything bagels with seasonal toppings and house-made cream cheeses alongside their famous pastries. The bustling counter-service spot channels rustic California charm with organic ingredients sourced from Santa Monica Farmers' Market.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything Bagel with Chive Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon Bagel, Maple Bacon Scone
What Makes it Special: Farm-to-table bagels with artisan cream cheeses
7.9
Javista Weho is a neighborhood coffee bar sharing the 7494 Santa Monica address, known for serious espresso, a compact breakfast menu, and a relaxed workspace vibe. It’s where locals grab pour-overs, breakfast burritos, and avocado toast before heading to nearby studios and offices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Sandwich, Avocado Toast
What Makes it Special: Coffee-first cafe with a tighter breakfast menu and plenty of laptop-friendly seating.
#13
La Brea Bagel Co
7.9
La Brea Bagel Co serves kosher New York-style bagels, spreads, and omelettes in a casual Beverly Boulevard storefront that doubles as a neighborhood breakfast stop. The menu leans into lox, tuna, and whitefish bagels alongside salads and egg plates, drawing regulars from La Brea, Fairfax, and nearby studios.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked salmon spread bagel, Chunky lox with cream cheese bagel, Jalapeño cheese bagel with custom spread
What Makes it Special: Kosher New York-style bagel counter with extensive lox and spread options.
#14
Mensch Bakery
7.9
Mensch Bakery & Kitchen is an OK-certified kosher bakery and dairy café on Beverly where an Israeli-led team bakes challah, pastries, and breads alongside a full brunch menu. It draws Fairfax and Mid-Wilshire locals for almond croissants, bagels, and shakshuka in a casual room that doubles as a neighborhood meeting spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Almond croissant, Shakshuka with bread, Bagel with cream cheese
What Makes it Special: Kosher-certified bakery and dairy café blending European-style pastries with Israeli-influenced brunch plates.
#15
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
What Makes it Special: Brooklyn heritage meets LA freshness
7.8
A laid-back Glassell Park coffee shop with a full breakfast lineup that goes beyond pastries. The plates are simple, comfort-first, and reliably executed, making it a strong everyday option for locals. More about steady quality than flash.
Must-Try Dishes:
Artisanal waffle, Scrambled eggs with toppings, Breakfast sandwich
What Makes it Special: Coffeehouse breakfast with dependable neighborhood execution.
A farmers’ market bagel specialist that draws regulars for small-batch, boiled-then-baked bagels with seasonal schmears. The vibe is community-first and the bagels are best eaten warm minutes after purchase. It’s a Sunday ritual for locals who want something fresher than a storefront run.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh Everything Bagel with House Schmear, Sesame Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Market-Day Seasonal Schmear
What Makes it Special: Market-fresh bagels with rotating schmears and a loyal Sunday crowd.
7.7
A sourdough-forward bagel shop that sets itself apart from the New York-style pack with a distinctly chewy, tangy crust and in-house cured gravlax on the signature Number 3. The Brentwood outpost is the fourth location for a brand that launched in Burbank in 2019 and has steadily collected best-of nods across LA, though the counter-service pricing runs hot for what amounts to bagels and schmear.
Must-Try Dishes:
Number 1 (Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel), Number 3 (Lox & Veg Bagel Sandwich), Pretzel or Daily-Special Bagel
What Makes it Special: LA bagel mainstay bringing its sandwich game to Brentwood.
#19
Hi Bakery
7.7
An Arts District bakery built around 25 organic flours and a seasonally rotating lineup that changes with local farm availability — the egg tart and pistachio shortbread are the repeat-visit draws. The space runs calm and workable with enough tables to spread out, making it a low-key morning stop for the organic-leaning crowd who want their pastries with provenance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Egg Tart, French Toast, Pistachio Shortbread
What Makes it Special: Exclusively organic Arts District bakery using 25 unique organic flours with a seasonally rotating menu sourced from local farms.