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Bagel Exchange

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👍👍 Very nice place, the way they serve cold drinks certainly is unique (at least I haven't seen this before). I was recommended the cereal latte (which in this case appears to be Fruity Pebbles). While it sounds like could be a good idea in theory, in reality the cereal stays in the drink and you end u... People often mention bagel, bagels, good, great, delicious, coffee, staff, cream, cheese, waiting,


Address

137 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801

Website

bagelexchangela.com

Contact

(626) 636-1178

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (56 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

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  • 5/5 Peter K. 2 years ago on Google
    Really great selection of bagels here. It's nice to have a bagel spot in Alhambra. It has a fun atmosphere with the stock tickers, the video screens and all of the displays there. Got the Avocado BLT there and the Lox bagel. They were delicious. The only thing there that isn't quite there yet is the coffee. But I definitely don't hold that against them because it's a bagel place. Hoping they have a ton of success.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tabor 6. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place, the way they serve cold drinks certainly is unique (at least I haven't seen this before). I was recommended the cereal latte (which in this case appears to be Fruity Pebbles). While it sounds like could be a good idea in theory, in reality the cereal stays in the drink and you end up with iced soggy cereal instead. The coffee was fine though.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Britney N. 2 years ago on Google
    So excited that Alhambra finally has a bagel spot! Bagels were delicious and service was great!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zishan J. 1 year ago on Google
    Please, for the love of God, HIRE MORE STAFF...or work with some sense of urgency. I waited 30 min for a simple bagel sandwich, which was delicious even though they ran out of some ingredients. You're going to lose customers and miss out on repeat business. I'd be willing to come back and give this place another shot once they work through the kinks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jose G. 2 years ago on Google
    SGV local bagel, coffee and tea shop! Friendly staff. Variety of snacks and bottled/canned beverages. Board games while you wait! Community calendar and local art for sale!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ligia M. 1 year ago on Google
    For the cereal latte, the one for the week was Trix (wished I could have picked because a Coco Puff would have been AMAZING) however the one I got was good as well! You would think it was really sweet but it was not. Just a perfect combo Had to try the exchange bagel sandwich. I added avocado (WARNING: it was extra loaded >:} ) all on an everything bagel. Loved how the bagel itself held up well with so many ingredients. All the ingredients were fresh. Will definitely be coming back to try other menu items. They just got a new regular.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle C. 1 year ago on Google
    YUMMY bagels, ADDICTING drinks, and AWESOME vibes! Their bagels are always fresh! I found the texture perfect, not too dense, way better than store bought bagels. Any leftover bagels they would sell on the side the next day for anyone who wants them. I've tried the honey walnut cream cheese and the lox cream cheese, both very good and always make me want to go back for more! LOVE all their drinks! brewed coffee very well balanced with a great aroma. But i have to say my absolute favorite is the ube latte! A must try! I highly recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle �. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute bagel spot with great concept, get your bagel coffee and stock updates in one place. it's a family run business so everything is made in house, it can get pretty busy in the morning and sell out by afternoon. Bagels are so good, it's soft to the touch but got the bite of a good NYC bagel. Yesterday's Bagels get sold at a discount too, I've tried a batch and it's still fresh (way fresher than grocery store). Ube latte yes please! Theres even an crypto ATM. Will def be coming back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best delicious bagels that I’ve ever eaten! I love the creativity inside the store! Friendly staff! Definitely, you should try this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Morgan P. 5 months ago on Google
    I’ve been holding off going to this place for a while since I used to live farther away, but now I can walk by to visit! When i first saw it opened a while back, i didn’t really get the theme, (there were like… bored ape artworks on the wall. NFT bagel place? Huh? Not my kind of scene…) but now I THINK I get the idea. Its supposed to be like a wall street, stock market theme. Which is kinda… cool? Its original, thats for sure. Today i really felt like trying something new, so i visited. First impression, the staff was very inviting and recognized I was a new customer. He didn’t rush me and let me take my time to decide. The bagels were pretty sparce by 10:30, but I ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese. I sat around waiting for an order. There’s tons of board games to play, wifi, a printer… seems like it’d double as a great internet cafe. The other girls here were having a great time playing games. I did notice that it looked like some online orders came in and the staff had trouble helping new customers ordering while trying to complete that AND my order. Felt a little long, but maybe it was just too busy. I was called up and got my food. It was super tasty!! I’m not sure if the bagel was actually fresh… but it was good, and good for the price. My notes to the owner: I don’t really like the interior design. I like the original idea, but its too grey, black, drab… the games, theme, staff, and printer is all awesome, but the color scheme, design, and furniture doesn’t feel great. Especially if you want to have people stay around, use wifi, and play games. I’d invest in some cushions at the least, maybe a fun print on the wall… the tv’s on the wall were more distracting than fun. I think there’s a better way to use the theme in a more interesting and inviting way. I’ll definitely be coming back, and invite others to try! I hope the space becomes more comfortable and cuter/cooler.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rajiv S. 1 year ago on Google
    Its a cool spot, no doubt. And I'm happy to see they're busy but waiting almost 15 minutes for a bagel with cream cheese is incredibly silly. There needs to be some delegation where "hey this one person is just having a simple bagel with cream cheese, maybe I can do it before all these more complicated orders like the roast beef, stocks n lox, pizza bagel orders.

  • 3/5 Ben R. 1 year ago on Google
    I want to love this place. Ive come half a dozen times or so since they opened and the service has gotten slower every time. Right now im waiting over 40 minutes for a bagel with butter and a bagel with cream cheese. Its unfortunate because Id love to come here more often but I cant spend an hour waiting for bagels. For what its worth the bagels are good and I love the coffee but its not worth the wait.

  • 1/5 Cesar B. 1 year ago on Google
    Only 3 parties in front of me. All ordered no more than 3 bagels. I've been here over an hour waiting for our food. Service is slow and inefficient. There didn't seem to be large orders ahead of us.

  • 4/5 Jason K. 11 months ago on Google
    Took my son and his friends here for some local bagels. I did not have anything but they enjoyed their bagels and they did get a Boba milk tea drink here that was their favorite and definitely the superstar of the meal!

  • 5/5 Esther L. 1 year ago on Google
    I have seen some negative reviews on Yelp about this place. I guess everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Personally, I was born and raised in LA, have been to NYC three different times, and tried their bagels. These are not supposed to be the same style, but still taste good and fresh in their own right. It's not easy for the staff to stand around so many hours daily. Some of the prices are high, however this is a business selling pretty much solely bagels so I don't know what people expect. So far I've tried their The Exchange (breakfast sandwich with all the meats and an egg), plus Stocks and Lox. I guess I've lucked out both times since no one else was in the shop waiting and I had time to kill anyway. Next, I would like to try the Pizza Bagel!

  • 5/5 Aaron C. 4 months ago on Google
    Great addition to the area!Iiced latte was delicious! I ate inside and the lox bagel sandwich stood out due to the addition of sprouts and being serviced open-faced. It was delicious. The people who worked there were cool and courteous. I'll definitely be back!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Asian-owned

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