Best Instagram Worthy Bagels Restaurants in Los Angeles
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Layla Bagels and Coffee
Sourdough bagels with levain for easier digestion and seasonal farmers market toppings
Notable Picks
8.7
Hand-rolled sourdough bagels blend Montreal and New York styles with a West Coast twist, served open-faced and piled high with seasonal farmers market produce. Founded by Tartine and Gjusta alum Sergio Espana, this counter-service spot draws lines for its crusty-outside, pillowy-inside bagels featuring creative toppings like seasonal fruit with honey.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Pre-Jam (seasonal fruit with cream cheese and honey), The Laika (smoked salmon with herb cream cheese), The Scarlett (heirloom tomato with lemon zest and chili flakes)
What Makes it Special: Sourdough bagels with levain for easier digestion and seasonal farmers market toppings
8.6
A polished neighborhood bagel shop known for nicely fermented, airy-chewy bagels and inventive pressed breakfast/lunch sandwiches. Locals line up for the classic schmears but also for the deli-style builds that feel built for Brentwood mornings. Strong execution across flavors, including a well-liked gluten-free program.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nova Lox on Everything Bagel, Pastrami, Egg & Cheese Bagel, Pressed Reuben on Plain Bagel
What Makes it Special: Modern LA bagel shop with standout pressed deli-style sandos.
#3
Calic Bagel
8.3
LA-style bagels using the Asian Tangzhong technique create an unusually fluffy, soft interior with a thin blistered crust designed for ripping and dipping. Founded by husband-and-wife team Alex and Sun Sohn in 2023 after their garlic bread kits went viral during COVID, they've built a following for stuffed bagels filled with creative cream cheeses and Korean-inspired schmears like Jeju tangerine and gochujang butter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature Calic (Garlic Stuffed Bagel), LA Lox Sandwich, Habanero Calic
What Makes it Special: Asian-inspired baking technique creates distinctly fluffy bagels unlike traditional New York style