Everything bagel
Yummy
Bagel with Lox Cream Cheese
Egg, Sausage and Cheese Bagel
Everything bagel with veggie spread
Plain bagel with chive cream cheese
Front counter
Lemon poppyseed muffin - caramel latte
the front of the restaurant
Next day bagels. So good and still fresh with the yummy cream cheese!
Awesome taste and fresh
Chocolate muffin
Coffee bar and mugs for sale
Chorizo, egg and cheese with salsa on a Sesame bagel. Very filling.
Chorizo Sandwhich
food, bagel, bagels
Inside
Mexican mocha
Poppy Seed Bagel
Egg Salad Sandwich on an onion bagel- very tasty but messy to eat
Almost got this orange cranberry muffin but I had to exercise some carb restraint
Well seasoned Everything Bagel as bacon egg and cheese sandwich. Delish!
Menu 5/2022
outside
Samantha D.
Jun 17, 2024
I don't know how I haven't reviewed this place yet! I've been coming here for about 10 years and it's always been a "go-to" bagel/breakfast spot. I love that it's a cozy "mom-n-pop". There's a good amount of outdoor seating too. I have really enjoyed watching it evolve with the times!My favorite is the "Lox & Bagel" on an everything bagel. It always tastes fresh no matter what time of day I come in to grab one. Honestly, throughout the years, I've had a chance to try all types of bagels and other items like the breakfast sandwiches and stuff and everything taste great. You can really tell that everything is made with love there. Today I enjoyed a sweet and iced tea and it was just the right amount of sweet, which I feel like is really difficult difficult to come across. There is the option of unsweetened iced tea ready to go as well. I do normally enjoy an iced coffee or other type of hot espresso drink but it was a hot day out.I've had the pleasure of grabbing some loaves (we love the Coffee Cake flavor) or homemade specialty cream cheese to take home and those are really nice to have on hand when I'm not able to stop by. I go between the chive or the lox - but I am curious to try one of the many other flavors available (like strawberry or chipotle).Overall, I definitely recommend the spot for anybody looking for a variety of bagels/breakfast options or just a place to have a "coffee" date with a friend. Since this place is well loved, do expect a line but it moves quickly.
Read MoreConor B.
Jul 11, 2024
This is going to be a bit of a specific review, but I just need to call it out. We came here for breakfast with my sister-in-law and had a delightful time. The staff was friendly, the inside decor of the location was charming and inviting, and the other customers were friendly and understanding when our 3 kids wanted nothing more than to just explore despite our best efforts to keep them calm and in line.I wasn't in the mood for anything beyond tea, but when I saw they had a banana nut muffin that was massive, I had to pick one up. I absolutely loved it. However, it is because I am part of (what I assume is) a minority that loves banana taffy taffy. This muffin tasted so much like that amazing candy. You can tell that they're using artificial banana flavoring to boost the taste of the muffin. I loved it. So much so that I could say it's one of my favorite muffins I've ever had. But, I also will admit that it's a taste that a lot of people will not enjoy. But if you're in my camp, then know that Gold Coast Bagel has a delicious breakfast treat waiting for you.I've already asked my sister-in-law to pick up a few of these the next time she drives up north to visit.
Read MoreLoren C.
Jul 6, 2024
Let me first say that the staff and location are lovely. The people who work there are truly fantastic and friendly, I enjoyed speaking with them and they handled all special requests without issue. My issue is that IMHO......it's not a bagel. It's basically a very bready roll. It's tasty and the cream cheese is good but this is nothing like a proper bagel from a good east coast shop or even an Einstein bagel. It's far too dense and far too thick with more than enough chew but also kinda falls apart especially once you start adding anything into it. They're good people and it's a cute shop but I'm not planning on going there if I have a craving for a bagel like I grew up with.
Read MoreCandace C.
Mar 9, 2024
The ladies here are on it, quick attentive and friendly service, thank you! Delicious local shop in La Mesa for breakfast bagels and baked goods.I got a veggie breakfast sandwich on a spinach Parmesan bagel and a pineapple coconut muffin. Both were sizable portions and yummy. They offered homemade salsa with the sandwich too. Indoor and outdoor seating in the corner of the shopping strip mall. Parking is plentiful and easy.
Read MoreZeba M.
Aug 24, 2024
I got the blended vanilla frappe and a bagel with cream cheese, as well as an extra bagel. The frappe was surprisingly good. I am used to overly sweetened frappe with not enough coffee, but this one was perfect I'd say. However, the bagel was very disappointing. I love bagels so I was looking forward to a fresh, toasted, and crunchy bagel. Unfortunately it was none of that. I got the everything bagel but it was absolutely doused in poppy seeds, and it was just so doughy and uncooked in my opinion. I really hope they change the bagels because this spot has so much potential!
Read MoreIsamar R.
Apr 21, 2024
Bagel lacked flavor. The chive cream cheese was subpar. Don't think I'd come back again. Service was great and clean establishment.
Read MoreChristy S.
Sep 11, 2023
We love this local bagel shop!They provide friendly service while sharing their home style recipes in their bagels and baked goods. We enjoyed two breakfast sandwiches and fresh orange juice. The Bacon, egg and cheese on an Everything Bagel was flavorful and the eggs so fluffy. The Chorizo(soyrizo), egg and cheese on Sesame Bagel was equally satisfying. I added a touch of homemade salsa that was very tasty and hot. It was a nice compliment to the chorizo. The bagels are fresh and you leave stuffed.There are also several outdoor tables to enjoy your experience with your pup!
Read MoreAnna K.
Mar 17, 2024
Straight to the point the low rating isn't because of the food quality but more so because of the service directed towards me. The bagel quality is great. If you fit the norm and want a good bagel come here! Seriously. I came twice dressed heavily in my traditional and religious clothing and right away was ignored. When my order was finally taken--it wasn't even officially placed in the system and they didn't have me pay. That was a red flag and I sat there for twenty mins as new customers came and left. I finally heard the lady who "took my order" shout back for my order to be made and as she walked past me she patted me on the shoulder and said "it's coming". I tried this place again today. I ordered and made sure to have my money out so I can pay and so the order is actually placed. I sat to wait and within 4 mins it was ready. The same lady brought me my bag and literally said "HERE". And walked AWAY! I really am baffled.Great tasting bagel but the service was nasty to me. I'm really disappointed and wish my experience was better so I can continue to return.
Read MoreRola B.
Feb 2, 2024
Love the fresh bagels here! Fresh bagels, loaded, tasty, love it! Egg + cheeae (+chipotle mayo) is soo goodTheir chipotle is made in house and is a bit spicy so be careful! Turkey melt was good as well as their lox bagel.Knocked off a star because when I asked for a split bagel with cream cheese, but asked for two different kinds, they charged me for extra cream cheese when really i just wanted the same amount, but half of each. They load the bagel with cream cheese so they could have done it without the extra charge.
Read MoreRobert T.
Sep 7, 2024
This was the most disappointing bagel experience of my life. Bagels get their special, chewy consistency by being steamed in almost boiling water before being baked. I bought two "bagels" here: one spicy cheese and one jalapeño cheese... and they were basically big dinner rolls shaped like a bagel. No boiling, no chewiness, no special flavor... just flavored white bread. Awful! I also bought a coffee cake muffin and was treated to a super sweet thing with no distinct taste... except a chemical aftertaste from something in the batter with some cinnamon sugar thrown on top of it. It had nothing to do with the great coffee cake that it stole its name from. The owners here need to sell what they are promising to sell. Never going back. Do you want a real bagel? Go to DZ Akins about 2 miles away and get a real bagel.
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