Best Bagels Restaurants in Hayes Valley
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Schlok's Bagels & Lox
House-cured, house-smoked lox with classic, well-fermented bagels.
Notable Picks
8.7
Takeout-only window turning out chewy, crackly bagels and in-house–cured & smoked lox. Long lines move fast, and the NoPa location is the city’s benchmark for New York–leaning bagels.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything w/ nova lox & scallion schmear, Sesame bagel w/ whitefish salad, Jalapeño cheddar w/ egg & cheese
What Makes it Special: House-cured, house-smoked lox with classic, well-fermented bagels.
Bagel-focused Jewish deli turning out hand-rolled bagels, lox, and classic egg-and-cheese sandwiches with efficient counter service. Locals use it for reliable breakfast runs and takeout from a central Hayes Valley corner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with lox & schmear, Bodega egg-and-cheese on sesame, Cinnamon raisin with honey butter
What Makes it Special: Classic deli bagels and lox executed with Bay Area sourcing.
Worthy Picks
#3
Mercury Cafe
7.9
Long-running Hayes Valley cafe (since 2009) known for house-baked goods and a short breakfast menu that includes toasted bagels with smart toppings. A calm, work-friendly room makes it an easy sit-down option near the arts corridor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toasted sesame bagel with egg and cheddar, Smoked salmon bagel with capers, Avocado-tomato bagel
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood cafe with sit-down bagel plates and steady execution.
7.8
Lower Haight community hub with a long-running bagel lineup alongside sandwiches and coffee. Easy counter service and late hours for a casual bagel fix outside peak breakfast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bagel w/ cream cheese and tomato, Lox bagel, Veggie bagel with sprouts
What Makes it Special: Casual café serving bagels all day with friendly, no-rush pacing.
7.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Neighborhood cafe (since 1992) with an all-day menu spanning salads, crepes, and sandwiches. It’s a dependable, low-key choice for working lunches with varied diets.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cobb salad, Turkey avocado club, Savory crepe with pesto & feta
What Makes it Special: Long-running cafe with broad, customizable lunch options.