El Bagel

My mom is in town and was jonesing for a good bagel. I read the good reviews for El Bagel and decided to give it a try. The locale itself is very small. They have a counter to order from and counter against the window with 3-4 stools to sit and dine. They also seem to have some basic seating outside (think wooden boxes/benches and a couple of umbrellas). We weren’t able to sit outside because it was pouring but I’m sure on a sunny day it would have been suitable seating to enjoy a meal. They have tap water outside served in a cooler which is also a very nice touch given the weather here. They sell drip coffee which wasn’t my favorite and of course bagels and bagel sandwiches. I really enjoyed the BLT. I was able to substitute the (B)acon for egg which was nice. The sandwich was large and the actual bagel was really good. My mom also agreed that they serve good quality bagels.

Second time visiting El Bagel and just as delicious as the first! Brought my fiancé along this time and we both loved it. The bagel sandwiches are top-tier, and the coffee is just as great. It’s a small spot, only a few stools inside and some benches outside but totally worth the visit for the flavor and vibe.

I didn’t love this place. I mean, It’s ok but I was expecting a little bit more since it’s always so busy. The place is tiny so you have to order and wait outside and the waiting time is longer than usual for a place like this. However the service was good. The girls working there are really friendly. Finally the bagel came and it was ok, good, but definitely not worth the wait or the crowd. Maybe I didn’t choose the tastier one 😂

BEST BAGELS IVE EVER HAD! We absolutely loved this place- the sandwich options are so unique and the quality of the bagels & ingredients was outstanding. The service was also impeccable and it’s in such a cute area! Shoutout to Mari who gave us tourists some great other places to check out during our time here. She went above and beyond!

El Bagel is hands down the best bagel spot I’ve found in Miami. Whether you’re going simple with a classic bagel and cream cheese or going all-in with one of their signature sandwiches, you really can’t go wrong. I tried their lox bagel and it instantly became one of my all-time favorites — and that’s coming from someone who’s had plenty of lox bagels in NYC. The quality of the ingredients, the balance of flavors, and the freshness of everything really stand out. It’s a great spot with an awesome vibe. Highly recommend if you’re a bagel lover!

I had the egg, cheese, and bacon on an everything bagel with avocado. It was just okay overall—the cheese was a bit overwhelming, and the flavor seemed off, which threw the whole sandwich off balance. I also got an iced latte with almond milk, but it kept separating, which made it look pretty unappetizing. Not a terrible experience, but not one I’d rush back for.

This place is a little over hyped. The bagels are just ok. The filling inside the bagels are phenomenal. If you’re coming here because you think it’s comparable to an NYC bagel you will be disappointed. In typical Miami fashion this place is overprice for what they sell but it is in the grove so they likely have high rent. The coffee was really good and they have a good variety of options for milks and flavors. Overall it’s a good spot for a quick and easy meal but it’s not the best bagel I’ve ever had.

Despite the medium line and the time it takes to get the order inside, the bagels are totally worth it! We came for a quick breakfast at this new spot in Coconut Groove and enjoyed such good variety between Lox & Bagel, one with guava and a more standard with sausage and eggs. The service is nice and the atmosphere is ok. We would come back again but likely earlier for a faster service.

I love a good bagel. When I was in New York that was my go to. It is known in Miami that El Bagel is the best bagel spot. I have been to the OG spot. But I had never been to the one in coconut grove. I got an everything bagel with salmon . It was absolutely delicious. It was so fresh. It is a grab and go spot. Service was great and quick. The vibes are casual. Definitely coming back here. FYI it does get very busy during the weekend.

I love El Bagel and would love to see a location open in Sarasota, FL! Their bagels have the perfect texture--soft and chewy on the inside with a beautifully crunchy exterior when toasted. Truly some of the best I've had. Whenever I'm in the Miami area, it's a must-stop for me. I always leave with at least a half dozen everything bagels to bring back home. Totally worth the detour!

As usual the tiny hole in the wall places tend to have quality food. El Bagel is no different. It is a tiny establishment tucked in next to the Coconut Grove parking garage on Virginia Street. There are 4 stools against the back wall for bar seating and some bench type seats outside. Guys the line to this place is normally well out the door, but we got lucky today was Passover and there was a nearby Farmer's Market so we ordered and got our food very quickly, but be prepared to wait a little normally, but wait because it's worth it! Ordered from the counter and the staff couldn't have been nicer, all smiles and pleasant attitudes. We waited by the window with bated breath for our name to be called so we could dig in! Bf got the SEC (sausage, egg, and cheese on a plain toasted bagel) and I got the BEC (bacon, egg, and cheese also on a plain toasted bagel). These were huge, cheesy af, and so good (a tad messy, but again totally worth it). I also had an iced hibiscus tea which was refreshing for our walk back home. This was worth the hype, I'll definitely be back again! Very soon!

I'm not a bagel connoisseur but these bagel sandwiches were good. The matcha was not good though. Super watery. I got the bacon egg cheese bagel and it was pretty stuffed. The line can get long cuz it's pretty popular but they're pretty quick. It's a small shop so you have to take it away or eat outside.

As a New Yorker from Staten Island you can't normally convince me to eat bagels elsewhere. This has been on my list of to dos so finally hit up the location in coconut grove. There was a place to walk up and place your order and they take about 10 minutes to get it together. My husband ordered a mid snack bagel, daughter everything with plain and me an egg and cheese with everything. The EC was great and a really good bagel, probably the best bagel I've had in Miami. I give it a solid 4.5 because I'll have to try another to give it a higher rating. My husband wasn't crazy about his lox My daughter loved her everything bagel I'm gonna have to drop by more often for a quick breakfast

This is my second time at el bagel and the bagels hit every time!! Mind you, you will wait in line every time and you are going to spend $10-$15 per bagel but man are they worth it for a good bagel. Ambiance is very much so that you order and take it to go. Small hole in the wall type of spot but worth the hype. Food - I got the P.E.C - pastrami egg and cheese on a plain white bagel. Fire! Very juicy, a good amount of meat, and lots of flavor. Worth it

We went on mother's day, which turned out to be not that busy amazingly. We were able to get our orders pretty quickly. The bagel was delish - EC (egg & cheese) on a jalapeno cheddar bagel. The "jalapeno" is only two little slices put on top of the bagel btw. The cold brew coffee though was not good at all. Super watery and no flavor. Not worth getting here. I would definitely have another bagel though, but is it worth the normal line they have and baking in the sun waiting probably not.

Very efficient & friendly. Definitely don't scrimp on toppings.. Order inside, pick up outside window. Reasonable price. Got there a little after 9 on a Saturday, no line. Get extra napkins if taking your order to go for a picnic.

Good bagels in Miami are surprisingly hard to come by. El Bagel is El spot for a solid bite in coconut grove. You can tell just from the softness inside and the flavorful toppings on the outside that they are made fresh every day. And the cream cheeses are always superb as well. Don't be surprised if you're waiting in line on a weekend morning though. This place is popular and for good reason. Fast casual and with ample extras to make each bagel your very own. Pro tip do not toast the bagels. Eat them fresh and with a generous amount of cream cheese.

Today I decided to pop in after a workout. I ordered the lox bagel and the whitefish bagel. They were both tasty but not my favorite bagel I've ever had. The bagels do taste fresh but they are on the thinner side (I am from NJ, so this may just be personal preference). They had a unique rosemary salt bagel that is probably best paired with some cream cheese. They also did not have a ton of flavor despite there being a generous amount of seeds on the bagels. The fillings were also good and fresh but a bit underwhelming all together. They were pretty fast with the service and there's a pretty good amount of seating outside. It's a pretty small place and the inside has a pretty fried smell so I wouldn't eat inside, but the outside tables looked nice and clean. Overall, a nice place to make a stop for a bagel.

I was craving a delicious bagel for breakfast this morning and opted for El Bagel. I went to the location at coconut grove and there was a big line but luckily it goes by fast. I now understand the hype on this place. My lox bagel was delicious and I paired it with iced matcha. The restaurant is quite small and not much room, it be looks clean and organized. They have couple bar stool if you decide to dine in. Definitely worth it, if you want a delicious bagel sandwich.

Best bagel spot in Miami, IMO. The staff are always friendly and they have really good coffee and juices , as well. The food is so fresh, it's so great

I had the bacon, egg and cheese everything bagel sandwich and it was amazing! The bagel was sooo good. I had it toasted and they put it together. The juices looked good. I didn't try them. It was across the street from the hotel I stayed at.

I have been wanting to try el bagel for years but I was just never willing to make the trek to north Miami. Needless to say, I was thrilled when they finally opened their coconut Grove location. Full disclaimer, I have not physically been in their brick and mortar store, but I did order from DoorDash and suffice it to say I was not disappointed. Their lox supreme bagel is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had and their BEC comes in a close second. I will absolutely be making my way to try all of their offerings.

I love a good bagel. While in Miami I found this bagel shop. It's a tiny shop. You order your bagel at the counter then wait outside. I ordered the lox bagel with an everything bagel. It was good, but a bit heavy on the cream cheese for my taste. The lox was very fresh with nice smoked flavor. I think maybe I should have gotten a BEC instead. I'll try that next time.

This tiny little bagel shop pumps out fresh delicious bagels! I had a rosemary sea salt bagel with garlic chive schmear. Great combo. I hadn't realized before going that they had only 4 seats inside, so thankfully nobody was sitting when we arrived, as I was with my 3 year old and needed a place to sit with him. I'll definitely go back, but knowing that it'll be for takeout.

Saw this place online and had to stop by. This is a very small bagel shop with extreme limited seating so keep that mind. But it was such a good choice!! The service was quick and the ladies behind the register were really nice and accommodating. you don't feel rushed at all even with a big line that seems to be constant all day! The bagels taste fresh and are so fluffy and baked to perfection! They do have some fun bagel sandwich options so there is some thing for everyone. Today we stuck to the Classics with just a bacon, egg and cheese on a sesame and all good reviews on my end. They even use fresh egg which you can both see and taste! Overall good bagel and good vibes, perfect for the groove.

I'm thrilled there's now an El Bagel in this area! Don't let the line outside fool you, it goes quickly. It's a tiny spot with a windowside counter inside, but most people grab their orders to go. I was in and out in about 15 mins. I ordered a king guava bagel for my fiancé, lox bagel for myself, and two iced vanilla lattes. I'm a bit of a lox connoisseur and would rate this an 8/10. It was heavy on the cream cheese and could have used some dill. Maps might direct you to go through CocoWalk but it's right on Virginia St right across from Ling Chow Salon and the Mayfair.

I was staying at hotel arya and was craving something good for breakfast. I had walked by this place the day before and had seen the long line and was curious to try it. It is a tiny bagel shop, but you can tell the people that work there like it. When I say tiny I mean tiny there are only 4 seats inside and a couple places to sit outside but no tables. I ordered a lavender iced matcha and a lox bagel closed. I was impressed by the freshness of the bagel. I loved all the things inside specially the cucumber capers and dill. I felt like it was a great portion. The matcha was delicious as well. If you are craving a breakfast sandwich this is your spot!

Ok so the ONLY reason this place is not getting a 5/5 is simply pricing, I personally think they charge a little too much for a bagel sandwich. I understand it is Miami and in the middle of the grove so your definitely paying for those things as well.. Other than that the bagel sandwiches are really good ! The bagels are nice and soft and the fillings are delicious. It gets busy on the weekend and the store isn't big. So this is more of an order out situation. The staff is kind and the wait time isn't long. I enjoyed these bagel sandwiches.

I love El Bagel. There is nothing about the immaculate vibes, the carbs, the schmear, and the coffee that I do not adore. Welcome to Coconut Grove, El Bagel, we are so happy to have you! This location is located on the side of Coco Walk and is on the smaller side. The second location of our beloved El Bagel is everything we hoped it would be. They offer the same fresh bagels and some different offerings like a pastrami egg and cheese (which I must try). Do not sleep on the coffee here, as it is one of my fae cold brews in the city. Service is always friendly here. Different from their OG location where you have the option to pre-order online, you have to order in person here. The shop has some seating that is bar style but you can grab your food to go and enjoy on the tables at Coco Walk. The grove is so lucky to have you, El Bagel.

I'm not sure why everyone hypes this place up. The bagels are just your average tasting bagel. Sure they are good but waiting an hour for an average tasting bagel is insane. I got the BEC with everything bagel and the everything seasoning was lacking. Not really any service provided other than them handing you the bag but of course they'd expect you to tip them 20% for that. The space itself is tiny so you'll order inside and then have to stand outside waiting for your order. There is sitting outside so that is nice. Overall I think this is an average but overhyped miami bagel spot. This is a one and done visit for me

Not worth the wait or overhyped. Food was good but not worthy of the long wait ( almost 45 minutes on the weekend). Location is small so you have to order and eat outside which is fine. There are plenty of spots in Cocowalk to find a place to sit and eat.

A great new spot (albeit hard to find) that left me feeling satiated and warm - perfect for the cooler weather this time of year in Miami. I'd heard of the original El Bagel from friends, but it was farther than I wanted to trek. Safe to say, very happy this opened up in Coconut Grove. It's cozy, has a warm staff and amazing bagels. I ordered the BEC with drip coffee and was not disappointed. Definitely would consider coming back.

Absolutely THE best bagels in Miami!! The sandwiches are great, King Guava is my favorite. I've been enjoying El Bagel for years and the quality has not changed. This store is very small but usually I get to go and take some for the week. The staff is very friendly.

I'm marooned at the tragically mediocre Mutiny Hotel until my permanent place in East Little Havana comes online. After four months of never eating breakfast here -- I usually only have an amazing iced latte at Narbona on CocoWalk -- I got a late start on a Saturday morning and felt like a bagel. So I remembered this hyped spot from Yelp and from walking past it typically at night after work. I panicked during my order so I forgot what I planned to order and instead got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a toasted sesame bagel. It was delicious. I'm from New York where the bagels are the best, but these had good texture. I would only describe them as much lighter and a bit smaller in size. There is a benefit to these being easier to eat and just not too large. The egg was cooked sunny side up (I didn't specify), and it tasted like it was cooked on a clean grill. There was no taste of grease or 30 other kinds of grill fallout on that egg. The cheese was melted, and the bacon was good although it could have used a bit more. My iced oat milk latte was okay, but I forgot to order it light so it was darker and more bitter than I would like. I own that mistake. I'm going back tomorrow to order what I wanted to, and that is a pastrami, egg, and cheese on a toasted bagel. If El Bagel doesn't self destruct on that order, consider this my approval. I'd love to bring my wife and son (10) here when they want a bagel.

Great good, definitely over priced. $55 for two bagels and two OJs. Giving low score due to cost vs value. Can definitely find some quality of bagels at a more reasonable price.

Online says they open at 630 am.. we went at 7 am.. after walking for 15 mins The girl in the front was rude. They need to update their hours online so they don't waste anyone else's time...

Just an ok bagel, definitely overhyped. Is it worth waiting an hour definitely not. More of a dense tough bagel compared to a fluffy New York style. Very small shop with limited seating. *Virginia St & Florida Ave intersection*

Clearly the food and customer service has gone down hill tremendously since my last visit. The lady at the front was extremely rude when answering a simple question. And I also didn't realize "toasted" means burnt even though there's a burnt option. It's sad that this place was good at one point and is just not it anymore. Mediocre sandwich+ burnt+ 36 min wait + terrible customer service = never returning.

Yum!!! I had heard great things about El Bagel and knew I wanted to check this spot out while in Miami. I got the king guava and a cold brew with vanilla. Yum! The king guava was the perfect combination of salty and sweet. I also tried their pastrami breakfast sandwich and that thing is not messing around. It's legit like bbq style pastrami, not deli pastrami. So good! We found seats around the corner within the shopping center nearby. If I lived near here I would certainly be a regular.

Undeterred by the queue outside, I ordered a couple cold brews- in and out in less than 5 minutes and the coffee was killer. Recommended.

Top bagels in the area. The place is quite tiny and the line is always long so I would recommend getting there early. There is street parking available. The Everything Bagel was great. The Salt bagel was too salty. The tuna special bagel sandwich was fantastic. The lox bagel sandwich was decent.

5 Stars for great service and a bagel sandwich that will live on in my mind until I'm in Miami next (get the King Guava ASAP). This second location of the iconic El Bagel is located right by Cocowalk, just in front of the Mayfair hotel (where we were staying). It's teeny, but has some bar seating along the front windows. Still- I would consider this a perfect take-out spot. Marco helped take our order, but he did so much more than that. He helped this indecisive gal make a decision and he did not steer me wrong. I got the King Guava on a plain, toasted bagel (as recommended by my man, Marco). This bagel sandwich includes guava, a fried egg, and cream cheese. Let me tell you she is the perfect combo of salty and sweet! She's also a little messy, so be sure to grab several napkins. But it's well worth it! I also got the Iced London fog (special) and it was an absolute pleasure to sip on while I watched the Miami rain and gobbled my sandwich up. Overall, El Bagel has a new fan and this location is sure to please the Coconut Grove community! (Now open a shop in Orlando, damnit!)

Plain and simple, they have the BEST BAGELS IN FLORIDA! ADDITIONALLY the owners are excellent business people!!!! The staff was lovely as well.

My jaw hurts from how much and how hard I had to chew. I've been to the OG location and now certainly believe this is simply hype after visiting the new coco walk location. I'm sorry as this may be devastating to hear but even with no line it's simply not that much of a bagel. Even the ingredients like the cheese and sausage combo on the SEC literally tasted like a McDonald's egg McMuffin. Their schmear is delish but let's be real...when and where isn't cream cheese delicious? The service was great, Marco at the register is simply a ray of sunshine but to wait 20 min+ for a bagel that's miserable to chew and completely lackluster. Just hype

I always pass by the first location but I never go in, so, I'm so glad this just opened up in the area. I ordered the lox bagel and las tardes. The bagels were thickkk and delicious. There was a line but it went by pretty quick for being new to the area. 100% recommend.

Super yummy bagels, sausage egg and cheese was amazing. The food delivered well and was still hot when it arrived.

They don't have hot lattes.Their tuna white fish bagel was amazing. Very busy staff and clients

I got the chance to visit a Miami native fav, El Bagel! I got the SEC on a salt bagel and it was heavenly. I learned the history of both this location and the first which was pretty cool. The service was so fast and friendly despite the space being small and many people coming in and out. Word on the street is all the cool kids get their breakfast here, idk idk. Visit ASAP!

Would give it five stars if I didn't find a hair in my bagel but because were human and things happen I can't knock it down for that inconvenience... I immediately addressed the situation& they apologized and gave me a brand new one. I ordered the king guava bagel that came with a fried egg, potato sticks, plain cream cheese, guava marmalade on your choice of bagel. It was absolutely delicious, especially since I personally like the sweet and salty combination... I could've done without the iced coffee was not a fan of it. The place was absolutely packed but the wait time wasn't too bad for having so many people in line . I will say you're better off taking your order to go because its a tiny spot and not a lot of chairs to eat there, only a couple of barstools along the wall

Great breakfast spot to grab and your breakfast and go. There is limited seating inside (there's like 4 - 5 seats at a bar counter). We went on a weekend at around 10 am and while there was a line, the wait time wasn't too bad...about 15-20 minutes. The sausage, egg, and cheese was delicious and the bagel was perfect. A lot of times with bagel sandwiches the bagels are tough to bite from but this one was just right. It was veryyy messy, so double up on the napkins. The ice latte was good too and you could customize it to your liking with the various milk and flavor options.

Miami's Bagel craze El Bagel has finally come to Coconut Grove! Located on the side of Cocowalk, this location for now is just a grab and go spot. Hopefully they will add outside seating seeing they have a few bar seating inside. Looking forward to the full opening!

Definitely in small bagel shop but it took me back to when I live in New York. A very nice warm cozy place with a straight forward menu! Delicious options choose from besides the bagels they also sell coffee and teas which is a plus for me. Service was fast and easy. Totally recommend this place.

This morning the sun is beaming down on El Bagel. Right on the corner of Virginia and Florida, this self-proclaimed "tiny bagel shop" gives off New York bagel shop vibes in the most Miami way. On the street, service trucks plow about making their deliveries, and all the people of Coconut Grove (some from the Mayfair hotel across the street and others are locals like myself or people who work walking distance) flow in and out of El Bagel to get their morning carb/fat/caffeine fix. It's the Avo Spesh for me today and the saltiness from the everything bagel to the creaminess of the smashed avocado-cream cheese combo cut with the crisp flavor of cucumber, the sharp flavor of radish, topped off with the slight grassiness of the sprouts is--as you might have already guessed it, a symphony of taste. It's delicious indeed and stands out as a bagel shop in Miami. It's almost impossible to just eat half of the bagel, even though they are relatively large. And if a bagel with all the bells and whistles isn't your thing, the good news is that a regular old bagel and cream cheese here is exactly what you'd come to expect from one, except the craft in which they make it, makes them that much better. Please do give El Bagel a try!

I've had El Bagel a few times, from their food truck behind Box Elder to their OG brick & mortar in MiMo and now in the Grove. And while I want to love them SO badly (which is why I've tried them a few different times), they're really just an okay bagel spot. I'm a sucker for a good bagel sandwich, so I've tried the King Guava, Bacon Egg & Cheese and Sausage Egg and Cheese and they're always a mission to eat. Plus, despite always asking for my bagel to be toasted, it's chewy as can be. So, when you bite into the sandwich, you're struggling with the bagel, the innards fall out and all you're left with is a big 'ol mess. Unfortunately, this is another Miami hype spot. You can definitely get something very similar for a lot cheaper and with no line elsewhere.

How do you order salmon bagel and get home without the salmon?? No telephone number to call, no website. Don't like writing bad reviews but have no choice without the ability to contact. The place was also dirty. Won't go back; can't recommend.

great bagel, unfriendly cashiers. would recommend going to sit and eat your bagel inside the Cocowalk instead of at the restaurant. we liked the Lox Supreme and B.E.C.

Eh. Small spot. Not easy parking unless on two wheels. Great location if u live/stay near by to walk. Bagel is ok. Expensive. $25/dozen. Have a couple of tables outside to eat/coffee.