Layla Bagels and Coffee

Meh. Too much going on on all these. We got 5 different specials and honestly 3 of them tasted the same. The one with tomato and lemon zest had way too much oil on it. And all of them sans the egg and cheese bagel had a bitter taste to it. I'm not a fan. Very overhyped by social media foodies with bad taste. ‍Edit: Adam the manager is awesome and clearly stands by his product. Seems to maybe have been an off day. I'll check them out again.

The first time I tried Layla's was at a catered brunch and I was not impressed. Bagels were hard to chew and had a weird texture. I had a much better experience going there directly, so either the brunch host ordered the gluten-free ones or they were stale. Ingredients are high quality - for example most bagel shops put a mealy slimy tomato, but they use heirloom. My go-to bagel order is lox with the works and their version (Laika) is great, but too salty. Love capers, pickled onions, and dill, but all 3 together are a bit overwhelming (and super messy to eat). Egg sammy with bacon was awesome, would definitely get this again. Cookie ($4) was also delish! Staff was friendly and moved quickly, though I wish they bussed the tables since we had to clean it ourselves.

Waited in line here for a hot minute on New Year's Day but wow, worth the wait! Bagels are priced for whole or half, and half are $7-9 and the whole is double that. I had the classic one with Lox and it was so beautiful. It was delicious. Orange juice is $8 for a tiny cup so I had to pass.Metered street parking available outside.

Known for their handcrafted sourdough bagels, full of flavors. Since we got there midway, tried The Bruce with jalapeño cheddar - tuna salad with avocado, arugula, tomato, and pickle frenso. They served their sandwiches open and close face, with option to mix the halfs. Their Matcha is amazing! It is Spacious with inside and outside seating. Staff is helpful, and the cashier took the time answering questions and explaining things. There may be a long line during the weekend and parking can be a little challenging.

Thank God that Layla opened a Beverly Hills location!!! It is a cute spot with ample indoor seating, unlike their Santa Monica location. They also have some benches and a table outside. It's very spacious and to my surprise, NO LINE!! If you've been to the SM spot, there is always at least a 20 min wait it seems, especially if you go at peak times. I ordered the special Valentine's Day bagel - a chocolate chocolate chip bagel, hazelnut spread, raspberries and honey. It was a BIT too rich for me... I couldn't finish it all. But I liked the theme! I also got their Pre Jam, which was Cara Cara oranges and blood oranges. I tried this same bagel at the SM location and honestly, it was better there, but it could've just been an off day. The staff was super friendly and I'm excited to go back!!

I have always been a fan of Laylas bagels but unfortunately the new location didn't do it for me. It was definitely lacking something. This location is nice and clean plenty of indoor seating, the service was okay the girl helping us wasn't welcoming at all. However, the girl doing the drinks was so sweet and asked if it was our first time and asked if we tried their brown sugar cardamom latte which I excitedly said Yes and that I want it but she said they don't have it and that told us about their other seasonal drinks. It was weird to even bring it up cuz I loved that drink and wish it was around year around.Anyhow like I said the service was whatever. When we got our bagels they were very messy and it just didn't taste good. Bagels were super cold and not as soft. I personally love the Santa Monica location and definitely wasn't impressed. I ended up eating one half of a bagel and my friend ate one half too we weren't impressed and just the let the bagel go to waste unfortunately. I will stick to Santa Monica moving forward.

I'm not a huge bagel person but this place definitely changed my mind! I love how you can order half bagels too so you're able to mix and match. It was my first time and I've heard great things about The Laika bagel so of course I had to try it. This was hands down the best bagel I've ever tried! They are not stingy with their toppings or cream cheese! The pickled onions were definitely my favorite part. We also got a cookie which was as amazing as the bagel. Can't wait to come back!

Talk about experiencing a bagel on another level. This was delicious. The quality of the toppings and the how crisp the bagel was toasted was perfection. You haven't had a bagel without coming here. Come here and try the Laika

Was able to order "The pre-jam " bagel. This particular menu item is topped with seasonal fruits and this season included blood oranges which was really tasty. Wish the bagel was a little less tough but it was a nice balance of sweet and savory. I do think it's in the pricy side for the item at over $14 for this bagel.

I had heard SO much about Layla Bagels, so I decided I had to try it for myself. I went to the Beverly Hills location which is in a lovely, very walkable area. The cafe is really open and modern; it was perfect for breakfast on a sunny day. I noticed that the staff are really friendly and seemed to talk to many customers, which was so nice to see.We ordered the Lily and the Scarlett. I think out of the two, the Scarlett was my favorite. The heirloom tomatoes were beautifully ripe and perfectly salted. I loved the hint of spice with the chili flakes and the freshness of the lemon zest. The Lily was also delicious with tomato, cucumber, pickled onions, and capers. Surprisingly, I loved the toppings on both bagels more than the bagels themselves. I thought the bagels were a bit dry and dense. I think what really stood out about Layla Bagels was the fact that their toppings were clearly very fresh and high quality.I'd be interested in trying their pre-jam bagel next time!