Yetz's Bagels delivers a genuine New York bagel experience in Isla Vista, serving dense, chewy bagels with a wide variety of schmears and toppings. Guests enjoy a friendly atmosphere with excellent customer service, featuring both dine-in and takeout options, plus sandwiches now available at lunch.
What to Expect:
🥯 New York-style bagels, boiled for authentic texture
🥯 Wide selection of cream cheese flavors including strawberry and lox
🥯 Fresh deli sandwiches for lunch
☕ Coffee and cold brew to complement your bagel
Important Information:
Parking: Free street parking available
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking
Service options: Delivery and in-store pickup
Payment: Credit and debit cards accepted
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🥯 Early Morning Parking: Arriving at opening times helps secure easier parking spots in Isla Vista's busy area.
🥪 Lunch Sandwiches: Sandwich options are a recent addition, highly recommended for a more filling meal later in the day.
🍓 Specialty Schmears: Try the strawberry cream cheese for a fresh, sweet twist on traditional flavors.
☕ Coffee Pairing: Their cold brew with a splash of oat milk is a local favorite for pairing with bagels.
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Yetz's Bagels is celebrated for its authentic New York-style bagels with perfect chew and variety of fresh schmears. Customers frequently praise the friendly, attentive staff and the quality of sandwiches added for lunch. While the bagel texture sometimes leans softer than classic East Coast style, the overall service and product quality receive high marks. Occasional wait times on busy weekends are noted but deemed worthwhile by most patrons.
Last updated on
January 9th, 2026
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New York-Style Bagels, Cream Cheese Schmears (Strawberry, Lox), Deli Sandwiches, Coffee, Cold Brew, Smoked Salmon
