"Boil & Bake is worth the drive from Los Angeles. This Orange County operation has legions of fans who happily line up outside the Costa Mesa strip mall outlet, ready for breakfast sandwiches or whatever owner Carlos Perez has in mind. Try a bagel by itself, or with schmear, at first to appreciate the complex flavor that comes from its natural leavening process. Sandwiches here use ingredients sourced from local purveyors like Valdivia Farms heirloom tomatoes and La Bahn Ranch eggs." - Mona Holmes