Modern Bread and Bagel

Bakery · Santa Monica

Modern Bread and Bagel

Bakery · Santa Monica

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1511 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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Gluten-free bakery with bagels, pastries, salads, and coffee  

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1511 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Get directions

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1511 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Get directions

+1 424 252 1133
modernbreadandbagel.com
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"Modern Bread & Bagel makes gluten-free treats, but you don’t have to be dough-intolerant to like this place. Originally from New York, Modern opened a Woodland Hills location last year before opening their latest shop in Santa Monica. We’re into their pastrami-crusted lox sandwiches with chive smear, as well as a moist cinnamon bun topped with cream cheese frosting. Coffee drinks, salads, and breakfast sandwiches are also up for grabs." - Sylvio Martins

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"If you're in need of a gluten-free dessert this year, Breadblok in Santa Monica is your spot. They're taking preorders for their beautiful apple crumble tartlets (made with vegan shortbread), pecan pies, and pumpkin pies topped with whipped cream. " - sylvio martins

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"If “Gluten-free” brings to mind wafer-y, pre-packaged bread, you’ve never had the sourdough from Breadblok. This entirely gluten- and refined sugar-free bakery on Montana in Santa Monica serves donuts, pastries, and loaves of bread that will make you forget how much you love wheat. Open 7am-5pm daily for limited delivery (within a six-mile radius) and pick-up." - brett keating

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Breadblok Review - Santa Monica - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"If “gluten-free” brings to mind wafer-y, pre-packaged bread, you’ve never had the sourdough from Breadblok. This entirely gluten- and refined sugar-free bakery on Montana in Santa Monica serves donuts, pastries, and loaves of bread that will make you forget how much you love wheat." - Brett Keating

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Meredith Wilson

Google
Celiac’s HEAVEN. But above that, most DELICOUS pastries EVER! The double chocolate zucchini bread is to die for. The donuts are the most fluffy delicious thing I’ve ever had. I came back within the week after my first time going, it’s that good! The pastries are very reasonably priced, and there’s seating in the alley connected. If you’re gluten free, you have to go here.

Bill Bill a

Google
Blueberry coffee cake was dense and heavy. Texture was off and wasn't good. Rugelach cookies were also very dense and the taste was ok but not great. I'm not gluten free but if I was I might accept this place more. I will not return. Cashier wasn't friendly or welcoming. Seating outside is weird.

Dana Grethen

Google
Gluten free haven. I ordered a honey bun (delicious), a Boston creme donut (delightful), and the spicy feta open faced bagel on toasted sesame, which came with fried egg, avocado, garlic and hot sauce (um, YUM). Totaled to $29.

Karina Marti

Google
I had no idea this place was gluten free. I bought a loaf of bread and when I tried it at home I was so confused by the taste. I came to the reviews to see if anyone else experienced this and that’s where I learned it’s a gluten free bakery! The space was beautiful but for anyone coming here their first time it would be great to know it’s gluten free. I asked the staff about the bread and this was the perfect opportunity to share that information. Slightly bummed I spent $12 on a small loaf of bread that I sadly threw away. It truly didn’t taste good :/ The pastries looked delicious though and it seems most of the positive reviews are based on those. If I come back it’ll definitely be to try the carrot cupcake.

Steven Celi

Google
ALL GLUTEN FREE! Incredible bagels with vegan options. Pastries are ridiculous. From NY to LA my tastebuds are elated. I will be back when the craving returns. Straight dank. You won’t be disappointed

Heather Gomez

Google
Wow! What an amazing gluten free experience! The best gluten free bagels I’ve ever had and so many delicious pastries/gf doughnuts!!!! I wish this place was in Colorado!!

Megan Lenko

Google
I am so excited and blessed to have a gluten free bakery back in this space on Montana. I tried modern bread and bagel last Saturday and already had to go back for more goodies. For non celiac people, remember that it is easy to take being able to eat normal bread products for granted. When us celiacs have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful bread product that is as close to the real thing as possible, it’s truly a moment to be cherished. The bagels at modern bread and bagel and hands down the best gluten free bagels u have ever had. They are so flavorful and the closest thing I have experienced next to the gluten containing counterpart. My partner barely could tell the difference. The shroom sandwich is addicting. I love the mushroom patty so much. I like to add a nice vegan cream cheese and need to eat it once a week. I also adore their donuts. From the glazed strawberry and chocolate to the Boston cream pie, all of the donuts are super fluffy and delicious. I cannot wait to come back and continue bringing friends. Thank you for giving the celiac community the opportunity to finally enjoy.

Aria Savadkouei

Google
Came here because of many recommendations and positive hype. We came specifically for their pastries and baked goods. Maybe our expectations were inflated, but there wasn’t anything special about it other than the fact that most things are gluten free. In fact, the babka was pretty dry. Overall, not bad, just not as good as advertised. The service is great, though.
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Nikita K.

Yelp
Gluten-free can be this good?!! I've tried gluten-free pastries before and always thought they were terrible until I found this place. I walked in, ordered something and then walked back and asked if it was gluten-free, and honestly couldn't believe it. It was unbelievably good like, can't-even-describe-it good. We got the chocolate rugelach, and it was perfect. Just the right amount of sweetness, the chocolate was rich and slightly savory, the filling was soft and nutty, and the pastry itself basically melted in your mouth. And then--the price. $3.25. Just like a regular pastry. But this? Way, way, way better. The service is amazing, too they even given me a free pastry before. WHAT!!! The place is beautifully decorated and super cozy. Just wow.
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Gladys C.

Yelp
I love Modern Bread but this is a very small location, compared to the Woodland Hills restaurant. It looked like they have the same menu. They only have 2 bar stools for seating. My favorite is the Farmers Garden open face bagel and it was just as good, though missing the crushed tomatoes. They had one Vanilla Crème Monkey bread left and I snatched it up right away- that is my fav treat. It's croissant dough filled with vanilla pastry creme. People that worked there were friendly and helpful. I'll def stop by for to-go.
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Jorge R.

Yelp
MY FAVORITE BAGEL PLACE EVER. Being gluten intolerant I appreciate gluten free facilities like modern bread and bagel. The bagels are so SO good and there's a good variety. So glad they brought this place to the west coast because I come here everytime I'm in LA. If you are gluten intolerant or celiac it's completely safe to eat here as they are a dedicated gluten free facility. They also have lots of vegan and dairy free options as well. Their pastries are very good as well.
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Corie D.

Yelp
Everything GLUTEN FREE! it's a Celiac-er dreams come true! We can wake up and experience what everyday ordinary people get to experience on a daily bases! My wife works close to them so it's easy enough for her to pop in and grab extras for the week. Everything is sooooo good! You gotta come Down and check it out !

Marsten

Yelp
Very good selection (especially for Celiacs). It's an absolute treat :-) Service is as good; the place is very clean. However, they didn't accept any cash! Call me old fashioned, but I don't like a store where I am forced to use a credit card.
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vidia c.

Yelp
Date of visit: 8/23/24 At the time when I wrote this, the store had 4.5 stars from 74 reviewers. Originally I wanted to give this store 2 stars (2 because the server was nice, 1 actually for the taste), but then I read the background of the company and finding out that it's a vegan and gluten free bread company that I actually have no business of visiting as I'm not vegan and I'm not gluten shy! Yelp should've put a better description so people like me won't be spending $37 for breads and bagels that are not their preferred taste! Anyways, I bought: 1 butter Croissant: very oily, hard and inside is not airy 3 bagel: hard almost stale-feeling 1 grainless carrot muffin: soft & moist, it has very weird taste. I think it's cardamom 1 cinnamon bun babka slice: stale in the touch & taste not great 1 chocolate babka slice: stale in the touch & taste a bit weird, but not sure what I don't like any of them and for sure won't be coming back.
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Joyce T.

Yelp
A cute little gluten free bakery and bagel place! I've been craving bagels and good gf bagels and treats are hard to find. Street parking is a bit hard to find but I got lucky with a spot under a tree in the residential area just half a block away. I got the zaatar egg salad sandwich on a superseed bagel. It was good! The egg salad was really creamy and light and paired well with the tomato and lettuce. I added some tapatio and it was delicious! The bagel was just okay. Because it was so dense and the egg salad was so light, every bite ended up squeezing the egg salad right out of the sandwich. I also got the flourless carrot cake (gf and dairy free!) and it was sooo delicious! So moist, fluffy, and yet with the perfect crumb - I would never have been able to tell it was flourless or gluten free. There aren't a lot of seats available so it's more of a grab and go spot.
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Courtlynn C.

Yelp
There are a lot bagel spots in town but this one is one of my favorites as they are very different from the rest. I ordered the Shroom Bagel, and it was by far the best bagel sandwich I've ever had. I expected it to be greasy, but it wasn't at all--it was perfectly balanced and flavorful. My boyfriend tried the Spicy Feta, and his immediate reaction was to give it 5 stars. Although there was a bit of a wait (about 15 minutes), it was absolutely worth it. The only downside is the limited space inside for dining--there's just a bit of standing room. I'm definitely coming back to try all the sweet breads next time!

Andreea

Yelp
I cannot contain my excitement that they have gluten free croissants that taste delicious and like croissants!!!! Well done!
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Bex Q.

Yelp
I have been following them on social media for quite some time and wondering when I could check them out. Both of their locations are not convenient however I thought it would be easier to park at this location. Street parking during the weekday was easily found. The shop is easy to miss. My cousin walked right past it but that was easily rectified. I loved seeing all the bread and goodies. Grateful they had Gluten Free items with dairy, because so many places have gluten free and dairy free. I like vegan but I'm not vegan. We shared lunch. They had 2 chairs inside which I wish there was a little more seating but I'll get over it. We split the Quiche which we both agreed was our favorite and the open faced bagel sandwich with egg, avocado and feta. I think it was feta. Delicious! Now for the items I brought home. The plain flaky croissant wasn't quite as light as a regular one but the flavor was spot on. I would buy that again. The chocolate rugalech that we sampled was great so I bought the lemon poppyseed. I'll stick with chocolate. I bought chocolate chip cookies. They were okay- other items like the Chocolate Babka are a better buy. Planning on another visit because from Pasadena it's a trek, but so worth it. Oh, and the woman who helped us was awesome. Service was great. Her recommendations were appreciated.
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Krissy P.

Yelp
The brioche donut was dynamite. I also had an excellent latte. At home, I warmed up the cinnamon roll and was thrilled by how good it was. The shop is welcoming, well-organized, and comfortable. I was promptly greeted and the staff were very friendly. Definitely, a must stop for the gluten free diner.
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Virginia D.

Yelp
VEGAN REVIEW Gluten free is usually not vegan friendly (despite restaurants constantly telling me "no problem, we have gluten free" when I say I am vegan...), so I was excited to find this spot. Came for breakfast sandwiches. Most of the bagels have an egg wash (why why why), but there is a vegan brioche & the everything bagel is vegan. You can get fully vegan sandwiches by subbing out vegan eggs, cheese & bacon/sausage for an extra $3. They also have a few vegan baked goods-- we tried pumpkin bread (thanks for the freebie!) & double chocolate zucchini bread. Everything was tasty. Just waiting for them to make GF vegan donuts, too ;)
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Kate H.

Yelp
My friend just brought over the best cookies, bagels and bread from this place - sitting here having their bagels for breakfast and HAD to write a review. OMG! And the cream cheese is fantastic.
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Ron L.

Yelp
It poured this morning, but before I went to my PT in Santa Monica the sun came out, the sky was blue with beautiful puffy white clouds and all was good in LaLaLand. I decided to check out a new bakery on Montana in Santa Monica called Modern Bread & Bakery. This joint took the place about a year ago of BreadBock and it claims to have award-winning bagels. I hope with my lower bar that they are just very good because everything in this bakery is gluten-free. Being born in NY but raised in Venice CA, I have had great bagels, then becoming Celiac 25 years ago I have had GF bagels that might be better used for ring toss. Over the past number of years as my disease has exploded, I have discovered fantastic Pizza, pasta, pastries and even cannolis that are close and sometimes as good or better than their wheat counterparts. Here, the donuts, cakes, and bagels look spectacular. I ordered one bagel of the month, an all everything bagel, a caramel Twix Babka and a glazed brioche doughnut that the server behind the counter said was their best seller. I have not tried everything but the everything bagel was everything I hoped and the donut was very good. So the proof is in the babka, or is that bagel? Stay tuned for the exciting conclusion of the Agony or the Ecstasy.
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Giselle G.

Yelp
This place is so goooood! I had the smoked lox bagel, and the bread was so delicious. I was also super impressed by their pastries. I definitely want to try it again. The place itself is super small but at least there's parking in the back
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Vanessa T.

Yelp
I'm not sure if I just went at the wrong time, or maybe it was an off day for them, but their GF treats are mid. I would not recommend them. The challah roll, which the cashier pretentiously corrected us on the pronunciation, was STALE AF. You are kidding yourself if you think this is an authentic representation of a challah roll. It weighed like 3 pounds and was super dry and gross. It also costs like $11. My fiancé took a bite and we threw it out. I don't even think the homeless of LA would want it that's how bad it was. For a stale, dry piece of bread that tasted like a rock, you should not be charging $11. Either make a soft, delicious, actual challah roll or don't make it at all. You should be EMBARRASSED to be selling this and calling it a challah roll. Their bagels are also pretty dry. My fiancé and I shared the B.E.C. The contents were pretty good--it was the best vegan sausage we have had and the mushrooms in it were so tasty, but the bagel itself was super dry. Really, if you're not going to make GF stuff actually taste good and soft, then don't bother making and selling it. I won't lie to you like other reviewers here and say the baked goods are so soft and tasty. If you want a GF bakery that TASTES GF, you've come to the right place. I myself bake GF desserts (scones, cakes, cookies, brownies, babka, loaves, pies) because my fiancé has an allergy, and my treats come out way softer and more like regular, non-GF treats. This experience makes me want to just stay home and make my own bagels now. I saw some other reviewers saying "oh it's a bit dry but it's GF!" As if this is expected. No, it's not expected. Gluten free baking can be good, moist, soft, and delicious, but Modern bakery ain't it.
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Megan A.

Yelp
I am so excited and blessed to have a gluten free bakery back in this space on Montana. I tried modern bread and bagel last Saturday and already had to go back for more goodies. For non celiac people, remember that it is easy to take being able to eat normal bread products for granted. When us celiacs have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful bread product that is as close to the real thing as possible, it's truly a moment to be cherished. The bagels at modern bread and bagel and hands down the best gluten free bagels u have ever had. They are so flavorful and the closest thing I have experienced next to the gluten containing counterpart. My partner barely could tell the difference. The shroom sandwich is addicting. I love the mushroom patty so much. I like to add a nice vegan cream cheese and need to eat it once a week. I also adore their donuts. From the glazed strawberry and chocolate to the Boston cream pie, all of the donuts are super fluffy and delicious. I cannot wait to come back and continue bringing friends. Thank you for giving the celiac community the opportunity to finally enjoy.
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Kathryn Y.

Yelp
I love bagels. I got the farmers bagel filled with fresh, crispy vegetables. The tomatoes were haphazardly sliced with varying sizes making it not fun to eat. The bagel could be fluffier. But it is gluten free! Smoked salmon bagel. Again the salmon seemed piled up. I hope it was a fluke as it got very busy, leaving not much care to assemble the bagel. For fifteen plus dollars I was hoping for a bit more value. There's a ledge with some stools for eating inside. The pastries look absolutely scrumptious. The service is very nice.
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Angela P.

Yelp
I liked the cozy and modern atmosphere of the place, especially the cool woven boat lights! The bagels from the other pictures and reviews looked big and packed with toppings so I gave the place a try. However, the bagels were a little smaller than I expected and it was a little tough to eat from toasting it. There were also only two seats indoors so there wasn't enough seats if there were more people. Overall, it was good but I think it could be a little better.
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Lisa P.

Yelp
New Gluten Free Bakery on Montana Ave! The spot is a bit hard to find since there's minimal signage but it's across the street from Whole Foods. As always, parking is tough on this street. Dine in space is limited so we took our take out order and ate at a cafe nearby. Modern Bread and Bagel offers a huge variety of baked pastries showcased when you walk in and a bagel wall that shows the available flavors. Their bread is all gluten free and they have many vegan options for bagel sandwiches, toasts, salads and bowls. They even offer vegan cheese, cream cheese, and eggs. We tried: The Shroom Sandwich - the mushroom chorizo is so flavorful yet not too heavy or salty. I'm a sucker for truffle aioli (not vegan), it paired well with the earthy mushroom flavor. The egg was soft and well cooked. The BEC Sandwich - house-made vegan bacon with eggs and cheese. The bacon pieces were small and flaky more like bacon bits. My boyfriend enjoyed the sandwich but mentioned it did not really taste like bacon. I was super impressed by how yummy the bagels were, very moist and fluffy. Whereas most gluten-free bread I've had tend to be dense and on the drier side. The bagels are pricey ($3.25) but totally worth it if you're serious about your gluten-free meals! It takes a bit for them to prepare the food, so if you're in a hurry I'd recommend preordering on Toast before you head to the bakery.

Will K.

Yelp
Be cautious I saw roaches crawling in the store display. And also had a gluten allergy reaction with their products.
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Kevin L.

Yelp
So many bagel shops are popping up on the westside that it is hard to standout now. Modern bread is a cute little shop with the breads displayed on the wall and an assortment of bagel sandwiches on the menu. My friend and I split two sandwiches. The cacio e pepe was a special on a display board and like the pasta dish is a pepper and cheese egg bagel. We got it on a plain bagel but you can choose any bagel from their selection. The bagel was pretty fluffy but it would've been puffier to stand up to the egg. The egg itself was pretty flavorful and maybe could've used a bit more salt. We also got the G'Day Mate which was avo, egg, and harissa aioli. Somehow the aioli couldn't stand out and I felt it was barely playing a supporting role in the sandwich. So in summary, both needed to pack a bigger punch as they both felt pretty muted. I'd probably come back for loaves of bread or bread by itself but I don't think I'd come back for the sandwiches.
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Stephanie G.

Yelp
I love Modern! I've had them back in NYC and I was making the trek to the valley at least once a month to grab goodies from their Woodland Hills location . Well, no more! This location took over the old Breadblok location, which is really nice for those of us with Celiac-the kitchen was dedicated before. Modern is 100% gluten free but you would never know it-they don't advertise as such and even my gluten eating friends love their food. I've always been an everything bagel girl and theirs do not disappoint-although you really can't go wrong with anything here. Husband got a breakfast sandwich and said it was somehow better than the ones he's had at their other locations. We plan to go back for lunch this week. Parking is metered or side streets. They are currently soft opening but have a full menu. Limited spots to eat, but hopefully they can utilize the outdoor space once they are up and running!

Colleen R.

Yelp
Great little spot. Annoying New Yorker oppinion incoming. I didn't know if I should expect a truly NY bagel or not, based on conflicting reviews. And now my 2 cents: No, these bagels are NOT just like the authentic NY bagel. They are smaller and there is not a thick leathery skin that you can peel off from the chewy inside.Nor is there a particularly chewey inside. It's not going to take you home, but it's at least a step in the right direction. It's not going to take you home, but it's okay and they have nice cold sits and NY German Deli sides and such.
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Sascha J.

Yelp
I don't know why I only now discovered this place considering it's down the street from me but I'm sooo glad I did! As someone who is gluten-free and vegan and also a diehard foodie, this place is like heaven. Stopped in today to grab a bagel sandwich for lunch especially since it's so difficult find a decent gluten-free vegan bagel anywhere. I got "The Big Show" + my boyfriend the "Morning Stretch". The superseed bagel is the only vegan option but everything in the shop is gluten free! The bagels were delicious but my only issue was the price. I feel like I was definitely overcharged for something cause doing the math 2 bagels even with the vegan substitutions (of just egg, vegan cheese and mushroom sausage) shouldn't have been $43... even with tax and tip. That's the main reason this isn't a 5 star review. Otherwise, the store is so cute and the menu is pretty expansive which is so appreciated. It's a bit on the pricey side but worth it for a treat! They have pastries too!!!

Florrie L.

Yelp
Bagel aficionado and trying all bagel shops..... very disappointed with first encounter with these bagels............at $3.50 they should be magnifique......but rather dry and not impressed at all...............X'd off my list no revisit........ Next..........
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Erin H.

Yelp
Got a really good vegan bun of some sort here. It was such a nice texture! My mom got the cinnamon bagel with cream cheese and really enjoyed it. I have been here several times between the LA and NYC locations, and it never disappoints. Not much indoor seating just fyi. But Montana Ave is a lovely strip to walk up and down. I'd rec getting a pastry here, walking to La La Land for coffee, and then walking up and down Montana window shopping (or into the neighborhoods - Margerita St is my fav, it has so many pretty flowers in all the lawns.) Free street parking if you park on a number street (like 16th for exa). I'm a big fan of this place. Best gluten free baked good place around.
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Chinyere E.

Yelp
Delightful destination for gluten free diners. I just wish there were slightly more vegan options, particularly a vegan bagel without seeds since I'm allergic. Guess experiencing bagels just isn't in the cards!
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Alyson D.

Yelp
LOVE!! So hard finding good gluten-free options, let alone ones that taste this good but Modern B&B is unreal. Can't even tell they're gluten free. The sandwiches they make on them are super yum!
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Stephanie B.

Yelp
Yum! A gluten free bagel shop on Montana in Santa Monica. It is basically a take out joint without seating. The staff is not very warm but they get the job done promptly. The bagels are legit and the egg salad was best in class. The ehh white sandwich was a bit hard to eat because of size but it was delish. Donuts were a little dry but the bagels are A+.
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Kam F.

Yelp
So so good! Had the everything bagel, chocolate zucchini bread, cinnamon roll, and apple fritter. Took me a few days but finished everything.

Karen H.

Yelp
Good gf options happy to know the option is available, although prices are a little high for some of the items
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Tara C.

Yelp
Very impressed with MBB. The staff are incredibly kind and the food is always top notch! My only wish is that they would add more vegan bagels to the menu. Currently there is 1 vegan bagel (the superseed) which is delicious but if you aren't a seeded bagel fan, it may not be for you. The vegan cream cheese is probably the best I've ever had. The zucchini chocolate bread is a MUST! Inside is cute but small - nowhere to sit. They do have a few tables outside around the corner which is great.
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Emma O.

Yelp
GLUTEN FREE HEAVEN. Everything is gluten free and is absolutely amazing. I got one of the bagel sandwiches, I can't remember the name lol but it was delicious. Egg whites, avocado, sun dried tomato pesto. And the BAGEL. Haven't had a bagel like this in at least 10 years and perhaps never, it was soft, fluffy, fresh, so yummy. Also got an oat milk latte which was decent 6/10 and also the glazed donut, which I will enjoy tomorrow morning on my birthday .) I've had this donut once before and let me TELL YOU if you are gluten free you must run to grab this because you will cry when you taste it, it tastes like a real donut. Enjoy.
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R E.

Yelp
Hands down the best gluten free bakery ever! From croissants to pastries to bagels to a full menu. This place is just the best for us GF folks. Also the staff and service is super friendly- they gave me a free pastry, just because I looked longingly at it.... . If I could give it six stars I would!

Erica M.

Yelp
I'm from the east coast and I grew up eating bagels, and NYC bagels. So once I couldn't eat gluten, nothing I bought really tasted like a bagel. Until I discovered Modern Bread and Bagel. These bagels are totally legit and taste like the real thing. My husband does eat gluten and he likes the bagels too, which is saying something. The pastries are some of the best gluten free pastries I've found. My personal favorite are the Babkas. Worth a visit whether you can have gluten or you can't.
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Lauren J.

Yelp
So dense!! Our New York friends would be ashamed. No crunch at all either. Veggie spread is good though.

Carrie M.

Yelp
We got 2 gluten free bagels and a vegan cupcake. Both the bagels were dry and stale with a funny taste bc of the flour they apparently used. There weee maybe 2 raisins and no taste of cinnamon for the cinnamon raisin and the sesame seed bagel was covered in seeds - not bec bad but since the bagel was stale and dry it became really tough to chew all those seeds. They packed my delivery bag and surrounded the cupcake with the warm bagels so the icing got smushed and started to melt. The cupcake itself was decent for vegan - tho very dense and the icing just ok (course was melted so who knows if fresh and not grainy looking.... All in all a disappointing experience...
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Julie

Yelp
Great place for a fast breakfast ! Love coming here. Thank you guys for fast and welcoming service
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Kevin S.

Yelp
Came here for their breakfast bagel with white fish. Their bagels were very good and fresh. I didn't think the white fish was that fresh but the rest of the ingredients were delicious. My friend got another bagel sandwich as well as some other baked goods which he said were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend coming for the bagels.
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Marriott H.

Yelp
I love this place! The first time I went to Modern Bread and Bagel was in NYC and it was the best gluten free bagel I have ever had. I ordered the Avo & Smoke and it was delish! Love this place and very quick service.
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Yanneley C.

Yelp
I would sell my right kidney to have one of these closer to the east side. I had been wanting to come here for some time now as everything is gluten free, but had not gotten the chance because I live in Highland Park and I hate driving. Luckily, today I had business in the area so I stopped by. First thing I noticed was the awesome staff, specifically, the great customer service I received by the young woman who helped me. She asked me if it was my first time here and asked if I wanted a sample of the pastries I was eyeing. So kind! I also had the Shroom bagel sandwich and shed a tear while I scarfed it down in my parked car. Shit was so fucking good I actually cried. Bread was my favorite thing ever before being diagnosed as Celiac, so finding something that actually resembled what I used to enjoy so much-- well, it breathed life back into my body. I am sad you are so far but I will definitely come back every time I'm in the area. 100%
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Hannah G.

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This is what you call GLUTEN FREE HEAVEN!!! My celiac sister was on cloud 9 when we walked inside modern bread & bagel. The glazed donut was very airy and yummy. The coconut french toast sticks were good and the coconut flavor doesn't overpower too much. All of the pastries look so good, it's hard to choose!! I haven't tried the bagels yet but I plan to soon! the potato latkes were yummy!! All of the staff are very friendly and helpful. There are only 2 barstools indoors for seating but there are a few more outdoor stools you can sit on. I would recommend adding a few more chairs indoors for those chilly days!!
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Vanessa B.

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FARMER'S GARDEN CREAM CHEESE, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, CUCUMBER, OLIVE OIL, TORN BASIL, CRISPY CAPERS, LEMON, DILL, BROKEN TOMATO, BLACK PEPPER 3/5 Review - The flavor of the bagel was good but unfortunately it's just too soft and does not hold the weight of all the toppings well. Everything kept slipping off and was hard to eat and enjoy the bagel. The shop is cute off Montana Ave, pretty busy on the weekends. We got our food in about 15 minutes. Would recommend as a place to try, but I'd try something different next time!
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Nicky N.

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Amazing gluten free bagels!! I loved the garden open faced with veggie cream cheese. It was soo good. They don't have great seating so I took mine down the street to a park over looking the ocean and had a good little date with myself! Highly recommend even if you're not gluten intolerant! Service was great. I even think I got a free bagel to go when I ordered one! Thank you guys. I miss bread!! This was such a treat on my vacation!
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Kirsten K.

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Small but busy shop. For just under $18, I tried the everything bagel with regular cream cheese and lox. The bagel was ok, the outside was tough and a bit butned tasting, the inside was dense and flavorless. It did satisfy the cravimg, but likely wouldn't make that drive again. However, I would be willing to go back and try some of their other items, they have a lot of options.

K S.

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My experience was to order online and have it shipped to my house. It was shipped from a relatively close location and came quickly (a few days). Of course it was pricey to not only purchase, but to ship as well. I expected that as I am home recovering from knee replacement and cannot get out and about just yet. I ordered 3 items: 6 Plain Bagels, 4 Raspberry Hamantaschen, and a Chocolate Babka. I was surprised at the weight of the box, as it was quite heavy. The Hamantaschen are GREAT - definitely 5 stars. The Chocolate Babka, which is quite large, is also GREAT - and 5 stars. What I think fell a little short were the 6 Plain Bagels. I debated ordering the Everything Bagels, but decided the Plain were a bit more versatile. I find them heavy and tough. I prefer my bagels, when toasted, to be crispy on the outside and nice and light on the inside. I like to cut my bagels as I eat them, and even with a sharp knife I find it difficult to cut through these. Their flavor I find is "meh". Not bad, but not delicious. I think I made a mistake in not ordering the Everything Bagels. I would have probably enjoyed those more. Overall, I'll buy again and try other items.

Sasha L.

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Such good gluten free bagels and pastries! Talia was really helpful and kind. Will be back!!

Alexandria G.

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Be aware health hazard! Bought multiple items on several occasions. Today, when I came in, I saw the salesperson lady with a caulk gun filling the gaps in the wooden shelves while the food is stored on these shelves. She literally was spraying silicone while the food was in the open on the shelves! I can't comprehend what kind of a person would do that, but it tells a lot about the way this business handles food. No common sense potential poisoning danger. What else is going on in the kitchen when no one sees ? I would never recommend to buy from here.