Best Brunch Bliss Spots Bagels Restaurants in Downtown LA
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pop's Bagels Arts District
Artisanal, West Coast–leaning bagels with serious chew and schmears.
Notable Picks
8.7
Pop's Bagels brings its crusty, well-fermented rounds to a bright Arts District corner shop where bagel sandwiches and housemade schmears are the clear focus. The menu leans West Coast—think lox on seeded bagels and egg-and-cheese builds—while still scratching a classic New York itch for chew and snap. It’s the most well-rounded option in 90013 when you want a full bagel breakfast or lunch rather than just a pastry on the side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Lox Bagel Sandwich, Egg & Cheese on Sesame Bagel, House Schmear on Everything Bagel
What Makes it Special: Artisanal, West Coast–leaning bagels with serious chew and schmears.
8.6
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Boichik’s Downtown LA outpost drops New York–style bagels into the historic Bradbury Building, pairing a tight menu of rounds with classic deli fillings. The bagels are dense but tender, with a shiny crust that holds up to lox, whitefish salad, or an egg-and-cheese build. It’s the spot downtown when you want a purist’s bagel experience without leaving 90013.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Lox Bagel, Mensch Whitefish Salad Sandwich, Egg & Cheese on Everything Bagel
What Makes it Special: Destination-level, New York–style bagels served inside an architectural landmark.
8.3
Unity Bagels operates downtown as a farmers-market–born bagel specialist, turning out hand-rolled rings and a small lineup of composed sandwiches. The style splits the difference between Montreal and East Coast, with heavily seasoned crusts and a lighter interior that works well with creative toppings. It’s especially appealing if you like bagels that feel chef-y without losing their comfort-food core.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nemo Sandwich, Cali Sandwich, Everything Bagel with Chive Cream Cheese
What Makes it Special: Hand-rolled, heavily seasoned bagels with playful sandwich builds.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Yeastie Boys runs a bagel truck out of an Arts District base on Mateo, slinging punchy, stacked sandwiches to go. The bagels skew softer and more California-deli in attitude, with names and fillings that favor big flavors over strict traditionalism. It’s best when you want a fun, handheld bagel sandwich before or after wandering the neighborhood galleries and coffee bars.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Lox Deluxe, The Game Over Breakfast Bagel, Marcy Egg and Cheese Bagel
What Makes it Special: Street-side truck slinging irreverent, flavor-heavy bagel sandwiches.