Bagel Corner in Salinas, California

“First time trying The Bagel Corner after several friends from New York said it’s the best bagel spot around. I was really looking forward to it — I ordered a sandwich with an Asiago bagel (extra $1) and asked for no ranch, mayo instead. Unfortunately, they didn’t give me the Asiago bagel I paid for and still added ranch. The flavor was okay, but it’s hard to enjoy something when your simple requests aren’t followed — especially when you’re charged extra. Sharing photos so you can see what I got versus what I ordered. Disappointing first visit overall.”

— Yani Diaz · ★☆☆☆☆ · 2025-11-4

“My family have been coming here for years until we moved out of town. That being said we come here when we do come to town and we are very disappointed the last few times. Figured it happens every now and then, but this has been consistent and now comes my review as I just can’t hold back my frustration. I can’t see how they stay busy when you pay over $5.00 for a bagel with a teaspoon of cream cheese and little product. Let’s not be so chintzy on what makes the bagels delish. See picture of cream cheese used and over cooked bagel that was so hard, I thought I was at winchells for day old doug”

— Pat Ledo · ★☆☆☆☆ · 2025-8-30

“This is a great location with lots of parking, if you want their outstanding artichoke soup, and a fresh bagel. I loved their message board that highlighted more of their menu selection and I will be going back to try their Pastrami Hash Breakfast Burrito.”

— Gina Hinds, REALTOR · ★★★★★ · 2025-6-16

“The location has been here for yrs. Seems to be under new management or entire staff is different. Yes, this place gets busy . And yes, the food is great. But if you're in a rush, this isn't the stop u wanna make. This isn't fats food. I ordered a raised bagel cream cheese. And waiting 20-30 min. That's crazy to me ..”

— Space Cadet · ★★★☆☆ · 2025-4-17

“Top-notch eatery taking basic foods and turning them into scrumptious delights! Whether it's one of their varied flavored bagels toasted and slathering on peanut butter or specialty bagel sandwiches, they rock! It's not all about bagels, though. Salads, soups, lasagnas, and other pasta are a hit. Glad that Salinas has this non-flashy but delightful treasure in it's downtown area!”

— Rich Man · ★★★★★

“I would like to start by saying..I love their huge selection of foods (bagels, sandwiches, pizza, Tri-tip and so much more). Food is delicious, slow service during lunch time. I definitely recommend ordering ahead if you’re short on time. I usually get a bagel, but I went for lunch and tried the blackened chicken Alfredo sandwich. I liked it but it was a bit salty for my taste. I also got a coffee, not a fan. Overall most food items are good.”

— Jennifer S · ★★★★☆ · 2025-2-22

“It was our first time here. Kids were back to school so me and my husband decided to have a simple breakfast date. Outside was nice, it's even nicer and spacious inside. The staff were very friendly too! We ordered Garlic Bagel Sausage and Egg Sandwich, All Seed Bagel with Cream Cheese and Tomatoes and Calamari Sandwich! All were delicious and fresh! You cannot beat a freshly baked bagel/bread! We will be going back here soon! I highly recommend this place!”

— ChichiChocho HappyFamily · ★★★★★ · 2021-8-8

“It’s a nice place with the good choices of breakfasts. The bagels looked sooooooo good. I really wish I would have tried every single one. The breakfast sandwich, I ordered sausage & cheese, was very delicious. They have the good outdoor sitting area. You can bring your dog with you. The only thing I don’t like is the coffee part. Don’t know why, they put the flavour in the different coffee. I had the first one was kind of vanilla or sweet flavour, and the second one was quite strong cinnamon. I would love to have the coffee with natural flavours not the additional adding ones.”

— Reichen Yoo · ★★★★☆ · 2023-7-1

“The bagel was dense and dry, my sandwich consisted of a Mayo & mustard paste with a swirl of sprouts, an almost non existent amount of tomatoes, it was missing the cheese, and although you can see green not one actual slice of avocado could be found. My husband had a pastrami sandwich and both of us left and agreed the quality of food is just trash. We came in about 12:30 10/1/2024. The staff were all very pleasant.”

— Alison Bauer · ★☆☆☆☆ · 2024-10-1

“Extremely happy about this place! I recently moved to Salinas and went here for the first time today and it’s my new favorite bagel spot! Haven’t tried the bagels yet but I got a veggie breakfast burrito and coffee and fruit and I have to say it was DELICIOUS! Thank you so much!”

— Taylor Emerson · ★★★★★ · 2023-4-5