Best Hidden Gems Heaven Bagels Restaurants in Fairfax
3 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
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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.
Worthy Picks
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.
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.