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Einstein Bros. Bagels in Encinitas

3.8 (105) 1006 N El Camino Real Ste B, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States

Categories

Bagel shop
Bakery
Breakfast restaurant
Cafe
Coffee shop

Location on the map

Encinitas, San Diego County, California, US

Phone: +1 760-753-6514
Site: https://locations.einsteinbros.c...

Opening hours

Monday:6 AM–2 PM
Tuesday:6 AM–2 PM
Wednesday:6 AM–2 PM
Thursday:6 AM–2 PM
Friday:6 AM–2 PM
Saturday:6 AM–2 PM
Sunday:6 AM–2 PM

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Total reviews rating 3.8

105 Reviews for Einstein Bros. Bagels 2024:

Review №1

2024-06-11 20:08:13

NOT DOG FRIENDLY. I just went inside with my service animal and the man told me I wasn’t allowed to have dogs in the store. He also said it was state law which is absolutely incorrect. Never once was I asked if it was a service animal. Which is not their business. They just wanted my 7 lb dog out immediately. Then after I put the harmless animal in the car, they said they had a dog come in and pee on the floor. Ok….? What does that have to do with my service dog? I can pee on your floor too. You’re not gonna allow humans after that? Horrible place….

Review №2

2023-10-08 15:14:27

I loved these bagels from the first Tim I had one. My daughter was a young graphic artist and worked for a woman in Prairie Village, KansasMy daughter worked on the early logos and we go lots of free samples!!I’ve lived many places and have always looked for Einstein’s Bagels!However, 3 days ago! I couldn’t reach anyone behind the counter in the Encinitas California Shop! If I can’t get someone to answer a phone. The cinnamon, raisin bagels are gone and I wanted 6 of them and 6 plain !!!So I went to Trader Joe’s😏🥲😝

Review №3

2018-12-15 19:16:20

Horrible experience! I had to wait 17minutes to get my breakfast bagel and a chocolate chip bagel toasted chocolate chip bagel. The restaurant was a complete mess, bagels, cups and trash evereywhere, staff either didnt care or was flat rude. 6 days ago I had also purchased a $25 gift card with a $5 bonus attached. I used that gift card once for $8 yet somehow my gift card only had a $12 balance and the $5 bonus card had no balance - hence I had to come out of pocket $2 bucks to cover my $14 purchase!.?!. The kicker was their register receipts are illegible so I cant even call their corporate offices or reference my receipts.

Review №4

2024-06-16 14:39:51

Your onion bagels need to be improved. All the onions fall off when cutting the bagels.

Review №5

2023-06-23 06:33:00

Bagel sandwiches are good but unfortunately I could barely stay inside this location due to the heat inside coming from the toaster or the kitchen I’m not sure, it was extremely warm. It was so warm I couldn’t stay and sit inside to enjoy my lunch and watched as the poor employees were frustrated and full on sweating from the heat. For the manager of this location, please do something to support your employees’ well-being while their working. If there is a staff shortage this would be a reason for it.

Review №6

2023-07-23 21:24:43

Obviously the best bagels in the world, friendly service at this particular place. My girlfriend loves this place and buys here at least once a week worth the price. Try the French toast bagel with honey almond cream cheese. Plenty of parking

Review №7

2022-04-06 15:30:14

It was good, beagles have a good presentation and taste fresh

Review №8

2023-06-18 17:56:57

This makes me sad to give this place a 1 star. The last 5 times I have gone here over 6 months I have seen a steady decline. There are too few staff, resulting in long lines, depleted coffee, and overall lack of service. The management here really needs to step up and have more employees available, rather than put the strain on the few loyal employees they currently have working here.Came back again and had an even worse experience. Do not go to this one, take a few extra minutes and drive somewhere else, trust me.

Review №9

2023-12-14 15:59:55

EDIT..12/14THIS PLACE GOING DOWNHILL. DISGUSTING BATHROOMS. THEY NEVER CLEAN THEM. SO GROSS TO BE EATING Somewhere WITH GAS STATION DIRTY BATHROOMS. WHERE IS MANAGEMENT? WHEN ITS 15 MINUTES TO CLOSE WORST SERVICE OFFERED. MY MONEY COUNTS TOO. I ONCE ORDERED A BAGEL W CREAM CHEESE TOASTED AND ONLY GOT A TOASTED BAGEL BUT PAID FOR THE CREAM CHEESE. IM SICK OF LAZY EMPLOYEES. I WONT RETURN.

Review №10

2022-07-14 02:10:34

If you’re not ordering the pizza bagel ... you’re missing out on total food crack. Food for the soul.

Review №11

2023-12-27 04:34:45

It’s ok, place little dirty! Variety of bagels. Very expensive for the quality and cleanliness.

Review №12

2024-03-19 21:53:27

Quick in and out. Most efficient Einstains I have ever been to.

Review №13

2023-08-13 16:58:30

From the moment I walked in Sunday morning, greetings by the smell of wonderful Einstein bagels.The crew very down-home and friendly. Love Einstein bagels

Review №14

2022-09-17 16:51:43

This is in regards to catering/delivery. This is the 2nd time Ive had a delivery with missing items. I currently have 100 people at an event with coffee and bagels with no coffee cups and no creamer. Ive tried calling the store for over 30 minutes and I cant reach anyone to send out the missing items.

Review №15

2022-10-15 18:36:32

There was a long line to order, but the bagel, lox and cream cheese were delicious. It also had sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion and capers on it. Seating was outside only. Parking is easy.

Review №16

2018-09-23 18:22:55

Bagels are really good, if I can even get any. This place gets very busy because of its location, but they never seem to have bagels. Only very limited selection. Maybe if the manager would read the reviews they would understand that they need to make more, especially during peak. I mean c’mon. This has been happening for years, look at the other reviews.Other than that the wait times can be long depending on the time and the service is decent, but if you’re coming here in the morning to get in and out, I recommend you call ahead (15 minutes in advance).They have a great deal on Monday’s, $7 Bakers Dozen with 2 spreads.

Review №17

2022-08-23 14:00:27

The bagel sandwich was good. The staff is friendly. The hash brown thing was an inedible goo ball; and they overcharged me for the “upgrade to a meal”. So a five on the sandwich and staff attitude. Zero on the “upgrade” option—-> 2

Review №18

2016-12-07 01:51:43

Had to do some business in the area and I love Einstein bagels, so I decided to try this particular place for the first time. Service was dreadful. The younger employees were nice, however an older woman by the name of Jennifer was extremely impolite while I was ordering. After I sat down inside to eat, a couple of customers were looking at me in awe of how rude she was treating the other customers, especially an old man who was having trouble hearing. The food was fine, however I will not be returning to this establishment in the future. Dont get me wrong, I love Einstein bagels, but this place gives them a bad name.

Review №19

2021-11-09 16:43:08

This store is so dirty. The credit card machine is greasy and has a hair stuck to it. The floors look like they haven’t been steam cleaned in 5 years, and I’m sorry but everything in the store doesn’t look like it’s been wiped down in months. The food was good but seriously, I didn’t want to touch anything in that place and upper management needs to go see it.

Review №20

2018-05-23 22:15:26

Love their plain bagels the best. Although their pretzel bagels are pretty good. My son loves the spinach cheese bagel and the blueberry one. My sis loves their cranberry bagels followed by the pretzel bagel. I joined their club and its worth it. Ive already gotten a free bagel and a free cookie. It was supposed to be chocolate chip, but they were out. It was late in the day so he offered the chocolate lava cookie. I did not need to know about the chocolate lava cookie! Delicious! It tastes like a brownie and has powdered sugar on top. Definately try it. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Worth a try.

Review №21

2021-03-25 16:14:27

I get it that everyone is trying their best, except for the people who work at Einstein bagels. They couldnt put forth less effort if they tried. Nothing is stocked nothing is done efficiently and no matter what you order they screw it up or do the exact opposite. This is not unique. Every location has horrible customer service and the food is going downhill too

Review №22

2018-10-07 15:52:06

Just picked up the breakfast bagel. Was the bagel was not toasted, the egg was laid on the work station,as was the cheese, the egg was cold and the bagel was not buttered as asked. Sandwich cold bacon cold cheese cold egg cold and was laid on the counter surface!! The store was not that busy. Appeared attention to proper food preparation is not what was done. I have seen better at this store. Today I am totally disappointed:(

Review №23

2017-09-24 18:52:25

This was the worst service beginning from a rushed order. The wait time was over 30 min for one beagle and spread. It was over crowded, it smelled bad, and one of the ladies working there was rude. They kept getting everyones order messed up. I do not recommend this place AT ALL. If you want a bageal its probabaly faster to get it at Stater Brothers...

Review №24

2021-01-06 20:02:43

Customer service was not good. The girl with purple hair has an attitude to customers and her manager. We got our order late, cold, cream cheese was smushed on, no napkins, but other than that the food was great!

Review №25

2018-11-23 18:09:49

We waited twenty minutes for just two breakfast sandwiches! So many other customers were waiting forever as well. Customers that ordered after us got their orders way before us. Also, the floors needed to be cleaned as there was a lot of trash and spilled drinks. If there were more staff I believe these problems could be solved.

Review №26

2018-07-22 23:23:45

Great bagels, bagel sandwiches, fresh orange juice & lattes! We love their everything bagels & their potato bagels. Their bagel sandwiches are consistent & good (especially the turkey sausage, egg & cheese sandwich). Their lunch sandwiches arent that impressive, despite my love for bagel, but theyre okay.

Review №27

2016-04-26 04:00:40

This is a great bagel place! I came in and had a large orange juice with a bagel breakfast sandwich which tasted great! I had a nice boost for the rest of the day and enjoyed my time with the happy associates that worked there. Definitely worth a try!

Review №28

2018-06-11 00:23:28

Great bagels, great breakfast options. Tbey serve coffee, juices,and sodas. My favorite is the Lox bagel which can be hard to find at other places that make bagels. Good fast and friendly service. They give you the choice to make the menu item how you want it which is a plus.

Review №29

2018-07-18 12:08:19

First time in an Einstein Bros. Bagels. I’ve had their bagels before and they were great. This location was practically out of stock with most options. Might have been my unlucky day but place was clean and staff was okay.

Review №30

2019-08-26 23:25:21

Stopped @ Encinitas store @ 2PM. Still had decent choices of bagels. My favorite-chocolate chip!. Also had egg bagel. Gave me senior discount w/o mentioning. Ill be back when in the area.

Review №31

2019-01-28 17:56:52

The bagels are so delish! When freshly baked theyre too die for & they bake all day long. You can call ahead & order to pick up, save yourself the line.

Review №32

2022-02-14 17:55:51

Stood in line for nearly 10 min no one took my order i could see 4 employees 3 customers waiting no idea why the long wait.Even if was large online order do screw over the customer waiting in line

Review №33

2022-07-22 17:25:40

Great bagel selection. Busy but moves by fast. They also carry some pastries like cinnamon rolls, muffins and stuff like that!

Review №34

2017-09-18 05:55:55

Went in at 930am and ordered three bagels to go.Used the restroom only to find them filthy. Urine on floor and seat. Debris in the ground. Gave my daughter her bagel with cream cheese on the side and half way thru eating it she found a hair in the cream cheese container. With the hepatitis A epidemic that is plaguing the county that food establishments wouldnt take extra precautions baffles me.

Review №35

2019-06-01 14:39:26

The service at this location has gone way down. The kid at the counter moves slowly, isnt friendly to the customers, and doesnt pay attention. I ordered four chocolate chip bagels but he put four pumpernickel in the bag instead and unfortunately I didnt realize it until I got home. Very annoyed!

Review №36

2018-09-09 18:01:33

Never have bagels even at times when they should anticipate heavy business (weekend mornings). Long waits, inefficient service and to go orders are often wrong and discovered in the car on the way home.

Review №37

2021-11-06 16:53:46

I made a online mobile order and it took me and hour waiting outside to get it asked if I could instead get a refund said told them they don’t deal with that to call customer service very upsetting!

Review №38

2019-06-30 17:34:51

Great combination of veggies, meat, and definitely eggs😋

Review №39

2023-04-24 00:31:51

Great bagels that are really fresh. Staff was kind and helpful.

Review №40

2019-11-26 22:35:09

Best fresh made bagels!Friendly customer service, reasonable prices and a wide variety of bagels.The parking is plentiful.

Review №41

2021-10-06 17:51:45

I wish I had read the reviews. Literally waited over 30 minutes for a bagel and cream cheese. No rush, no hello, no thanks for waiting. No one answering phones.

Review №42

2018-11-04 23:44:15

Pretty good.. bagels were delicious, only compliant is that they sat for a little so they went from hot to warm

Review №43

2019-04-14 18:34:25

I called to get jalapeño cheddar bagels... they said they would be ready in an hour... I called back in an hour and they said they weren’t making any

Review №44

2023-05-15 01:16:23

My Asiago bagel with egg, avocado, and spinach was straight fire dawg

Review №45

2024-05-07 22:27:27

Great !

Review №46

2019-10-12 09:48:45

Been here so far for 3 times and it still hasnt let me down great sitting and amazing food

Review №47

2023-04-27 17:48:55

Refused service for having a service animal. Complaint filed with the ADA.

Review №48

2016-04-06 13:48:37

Great bagels and cheery staff but operation a bit neglected with tables left dirty and wobbly, coffee sometimes running out.

Review №49

2022-12-13 04:10:58

I heard theyll give me a job if I help built one.

Review №50

2014-03-24 03:36:32

I love this place! service and food is always outstanding. thats why I keep coming back.

Review №51

2016-12-20 14:41:15

The farmhouse breakfast sandwich is the best! Hot and tasty! The coffee is fresh and hot!

Review №52

2016-11-27 16:07:12

Fast line, friendly staff, good food, fair prices, plenty of seating.

Review №53

2017-10-02 00:27:28

Great service. Great bagels. I love the people working there.

Review №54

2018-12-15 19:03:48

Waited for waaayyyy too long for a bagel and cream cheese which was supposed to be toasted and instead was like eating elastic.

Review №55

2018-10-25 13:29:19

Don’t bother coming unless you have 30-40 mins to wait... even if there is no one in front of you.

Review №56

2021-08-27 12:51:25

Great bagels, great service! Nice area.

Review №57

2023-02-17 16:43:19

Not Brooklyn bagels, but quite good.

Review №58

2021-12-19 03:39:00

Didnt have the spinach bagel thing I wanted 😡😡😡

Review №59

2019-05-26 17:17:32

Pretty good but the cream cheese is a bit dummy thicc

Review №60

2015-12-23 15:49:31

Best. Bagels. Ever. And friendly staff is always an appreciated bonus!

Review №61

2019-09-05 23:01:28

They always take my order wrong, and I need to go back to the line and lose my time.

Review №62

2019-02-07 06:25:07

Love their bagels and great service at this location

Review №63

2016-07-25 15:25:15

Bagels are very mediocre and their breakfast bagel sandwiches do not really have much flavor.

Review №64

2018-06-06 06:17:32

Great bagels, superior customer service and highly recommend

Review №65

2018-12-13 06:00:14

Used to love it, change of personnel make it a painfully long wait and quality has gone down

Review №66

2020-01-02 10:28:54

Love these bagels and good staff too

Review №67

2019-02-26 16:57:33

Nice clean place helpful employees and good menu and good food

Review №68

2016-09-21 19:06:32

Friendly & accommodating team members. Good, tasty food.

Review №69

2021-02-27 03:59:24

Very good bagels and a very helpful staff.

Review №70

2019-01-03 18:23:31

If this was any closer to me Id be there everyday so damn good!

Review №71

2017-01-04 20:41:51

Good bagels for a chain. Had a sandwich on a bagel, very good.

Review №72

2020-01-18 17:40:01

Got the nova lox. Very good! And fast!

Review №73

2021-11-14 16:33:46

Good food and not expensive at all.

Review №74

2016-10-02 16:28:02

Either understaffed or just not good service, Im disappointed every time I go to this location

Review №75

2017-08-19 15:59:23

Yummy and delicious. Best bagels around.

Review №76

2021-09-09 14:25:33

So slow to make one bagel with cream cheese.

Review №77

2015-09-06 21:40:19

A bit pricey but what isnt in So Cal.Good Service.

Review №78

2019-03-07 18:02:41

Enjoyed a well made tuna salad bagel

Review №79

2021-03-05 18:50:33

Friendly staff and good food.

Review №80

2018-12-28 18:33:52

Quick. Tasty. Bagels.

Review №81

2018-05-25 18:13:47

Very friendly..very helpful..great staff

Review №82

2016-11-14 22:21:05

Garlic and Herb cream cheese is the best!

Review №83

2016-07-13 20:22:28

Tasty bangles but a bit pricy

Review №84

2021-10-09 18:58:25

This place is a circus. Mind blowing.

Review №85

2016-06-03 00:12:46

I remember, they served bagels. Lots of bagels.

Review №86

2018-11-07 20:15:48

Order messed up twice in a row.

Review №87

2018-07-16 04:18:33

Gr8 food, gr8 service, gr8 servers!!!

Review №88

2020-02-11 20:38:05

Love their 🥯 bagels and coffee

Review №89

2017-06-17 18:05:01

Always to cold to eat inside.

Review №90

2023-01-29 05:45:33

Quick and tasty 😋

Review №91

2018-05-28 02:39:28

Egg and cheese on an Everything bagel in the morning!

Review №92

2018-08-05 17:16:44

Very good service!

Review №93

2018-10-20 19:07:21

Too slow

Review №94

2019-08-24 06:21:12

Great customer service

Review №95

2017-01-08 03:09:21

I like the jalapeno cheese

Review №96

2018-03-26 13:34:08

Good bagels and service.

Review №97

2016-11-25 04:37:07

Well run franchise.

Review №98

2021-01-30 18:09:27

A great bagel place

Review №99

2016-07-16 18:46:24

Service is awful!

Review №100

2019-08-17 18:20:58

Bad service

Review №101

2017-09-24 22:50:04

This place is awful.

Review №102

2019-01-02 17:57:35

Any occasion

Review №103

2020-06-26 17:43:53

Fabulous bagels

Review №104

2017-07-31 17:37:49

Good coffee

Review №105

2019-10-29 21:25:59

I like to visit the place and have a coffee. And eating breakfast relaxes me to be eating there.