I Love Bagels Cafe

I ❤️ Bagels is an awesome little hidden gem! Located one block from the Tri-City Medical Center, this little bagel shop is a little hidden gem. Locally owned and operated, this establishment really makes sure its customers are happy. You enter the business and guess what, you can order bagels! Though bagels are the star of the show, you can also order soft drinks, coffee, and even canned/bottled drinks. They give you plenty of options when order your bagels, from a bundle of bagels to just a choice bagel. The prices are average, what you would expect to pay for a bagel. The bagels taste as a bagel should taste, there is not nothing exquisite about the taste/flavor of the bagels but that is okay! No need to reinvent the wheel if it is already working! What does make this bagel shop different is that they make their own hand-made spreads. So if you want to try out a bagel and add their spread to it, they your tastebuds will most likely find more delight. The parking is a little tough. The I ❤️ Bagels store is located inside of a busy shopping center and parking can be a little challenging. Even at the furthest distance in the parking lot, it really is not bad. Customer service is helpful, they are a busy bunch of people so they try to serve you as politely as they can while still being fast and efficient. Overall, if you are having an office party or just craving a bagel, this is the place to go! I bring bagels to the Tri-City Medical Center ICU care team and they always seem to love it.

I love the turkey bacon avocado, it's the best. I come here on my lunch about 1-2x week. This visit I was very disappointed. Not by the food but by the way the food was handled. The cashier who took my order was wearing a glove on one hand. Maybe it because I've work in the food business I notice things more. But what I saw was she took my order wearing the glove clicked on the cashier screen, rang up my soda and chips. And with that same glove grabbed by bagel. Still wearing that same Glove takes another customer orders gives her her change and grabs her 2 bagels. With that same glove goes to the food prep and starts making the other customers orders. She cross contaminated our orders and the food prep. Food safety and handeling should be priority. As we the customers help the business.

This place is a local gem in Oceanside. The owners are from New Jersey and have a lot of photos and memorabilia on the wall from their own state. In their location off Oceanside Blvd., they have a lot of big jigsaw puzzles. The bagels are terrific here. They have crunch, chew, just the right amount of fluff with great texture. They make breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, have decent coffee, good orange juice. It's definitely worth the trip if you're in the area or live close by in North County.

The owner Alan is always there and is always pleasant with all of the customers and staff. The bagels that they put out are excellent! There is never a day where the bagels aren't fresh and warm. They should be highly commended as they are very polite and professional. Both of Alan's 2 stores are both called I love Bagels. I highly recommend going to his bagel stores!