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New York–style Bagel Shop & Deli
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Los Angeles, United States

Pop’s Bagels

CuisineAmerican, Deli
Opened2017
Price$10–20per person
ReservationsWalk in friendly
Dress CodeCasual

Our verdict

Pop’s Bagels is worth using as a fast breakfast, brunch, or lunch stop when a New York-style bagel and easy takeaway matter more than table service. Order ahead, keep it casual, and move beyond plain cream cheese into the deli-style sandwiches if this is a repeat visit.

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Plan Your Visit
Address
912 Montana AveSanta Monica, CA 90403
Phone
(213) 281-8325
Directions
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Pop’s Bagels restaurant in Los Angeles, United States

The menu

What to order

  • Bagel with Cream Cheese
  • Bacon, Egg, and Cheese
  • Nova Lox
  • Pressed Reuben
  • Classic Turkey
See the current menu on popsbagelsla.com →
About

Pop’s Bagels in Los Angeles is a casual New York-style bagel shop and deli with a direct daytime appeal: bagels and deli staples at a verified $15-per-person price point. Essentials are simple: casual dress, daily morning-to-afternoon hours, and a menu anchored by familiar bagel-shop orders. Read it as a place for an easy, familiar daytime order.

The clearest orders are the Bagel with Cream Cheese, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese, Nova Lox, Pressed Reuben, and Classic Turkey. Those items define the visit better than any invented restaurant-style narrative: this is a casually positioned bagel-and-deli stop in Los Angeles. The menu cues are plainspoken and recognizable. You do not need to decode the concept; you are choosing staples that make sense for a morning or early-afternoon bagel shop visit.

Daytime bagels and deli staples are the reason to go

Pop’s Bagels is best understood as a daytime New York-style bagel shop and deli. Most locations are open every day from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Culver City is open 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday and 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. Those hours make it practical earlier in the day, especially for a bagel or deli-style staple. The schedule sets expectations: this is a morning-to-afternoon stop, not dinner, and works best when planned around that rhythm.

For repeat visits, the appeal is consistency and simplicity: New York-style bagels, casual dress, and recognizable signature items. If the occasion calls for a more elaborate Los Angeles dining experience, choose another kind of restaurant; if the plan is a casual bagel stop, Pop’s Bagels fits. That clarity keeps the decision narrow and practical, especially for diners who want the bagel-and-deli lane rather than a broader restaurant menu.

What to expect from the format, and who should skip it

Expect a casual New York-style bagel shop and deli. The price point is $15 per person, so the value case rests on a direct bagel-shop visit. The appeal is ordering something familiar, keeping things informal, and getting the daytime food the format promises.

Zach Liporace is the founder and recipe creator, best understood as the culinary lead behind the bagel and deli identity rather than as an executive-chef title. The reason to go is the core menu: Bagel with Cream Cheese, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese, Nova Lox, Pressed Reuben, and Classic Turkey. Those items give the place its practical shape, covering the simple bagel order, breakfast-leaning item, and deli-style territory without stretching the description beyond what the venue is.

Skip it when the occasion needs dinner. Go when a casual Los Angeles bagel shop and deli with daytime hours is exactly what you want. It is best for a focused visit: casual setting, familiar ordering, and a clear bagel-shop purpose.

Quick reference: Casual New York-style bagel shop and deli in Los Angeles; $15 per person; signature items include Bagel with Cream Cheese, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese, Nova Lox, Pressed Reuben, and Classic Turkey.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pop’s Bagels good for solo dining?

Yes. Pop’s Bagels has a casual New York-style bagel shop and deli identity, and the $15-per-person price point makes it an easy fit for a simple solo stop in Los Angeles.

Does Pop’s Bagels handle dietary restrictions?

Pop’s Bagels is a New York-style bagel shop and deli, so check the venue’s official channels directly before visiting if you have dietary restrictions or allergy concerns.

Is Pop’s Bagels worth the price?

At $15 per person, Pop’s Bagels is a reasonable choice if you want a casual Los Angeles bagel shop and deli. The value comes from the straightforward identity and signature items such as Bagel with Cream Cheese, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese, Nova Lox, Pressed Reuben, and Classic Turkey.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Pop’s Bagels?

The details for Pop’s Bagels describe a New York-style bagel shop and deli, not a tasting-menu destination. The clearest orders are Bagel with Cream Cheese, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese, Nova Lox, Pressed Reuben, and Classic Turkey.

Can Pop’s Bagels accommodate groups?

The confirmed details are that Pop’s Bagels is a casual New York-style bagel shop and deli in Los Angeles, with a $15-per-person price point. Check the venue’s official channels for current group or ordering details.

Is Pop’s Bagels good for a special occasion?

Pop’s Bagels is best suited to a casual bagel-shop visit rather than a formal special occasion. The dress code is casual, and the identity is a New York-style bagel shop and deli in Los Angeles.

Is lunch or dinner better at Pop’s Bagels?

Most locations are open every day from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, while the Culver City location is open 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday and 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday and Sunday.

Details
Vibe
  • Cozy
  • Lively
  • Classic
  • Trendy
Best For
  • Casual Hangout
  • Family
  • Solo
  • After Work
  • Brunch
Experience
  • Standalone
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
  • Counter Dining
Drinks Focus
  • Coffee
  • Tea
Dietary
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Gluten Free Options
Noise LevelLively
CapacitySmall
Service StyleCounter Service
Meal PacingQuick Bite
KitchenComfort cooking

Casual, bright bagel shop atmosphere focused on efficient counter service and takeaway, with a neighborhood feel and daytime-only energy built around breakfast and lunch crowds.