Einstein Bros. Bagels

3.8
222 reviews
Smoky brisket and melty cheddar breakfast sandwich layered with egg and chipotle cream on a toasted jalapeño-cheddar bagel—fresh, bold, and crave-worthy

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Einstein Bros.® Bagels is your neighborhood bagel shop. We're proud to provide our guests with freshly baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee and much more. Visit an Einstein Bros. location near you today!

Details

  • Dine-inNot available
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Credit cardAvailable

Location

Einstein Bros. Bagels
3545 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA
92130, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
222 reviews
5 stars
117
4 stars
36
3 stars
11
2 stars
17
1 star
41

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Numerous reviews highlighted poor customer service, with staff being rude, dismissive, and unhelpful, leading to a negative experience for many customers.

Order Accuracy

Many customers reported issues with incorrect orders, including missing items and wrong food being served, indicating a lack of attention to detail.

Food Quality

While some customers praised the bagels and food quality, there were consistent complaints about undercooked items and poor food preparation.

Staffing Issues

Several reviews mentioned that the location is often understaffed, leading to long wait times and chaotic service during busy periods.

Ambiance and Cleanliness

Customers noted a lack of indoor seating and cleanliness issues, contributing to an overall negative dining experience.
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    AG Coda
    Nov 15, 2025
    2.0
    I'm not sure if this place hates online orders or what but every time I come here there's a line of 3 people at order pickup and 6 employees behind the counter completely ignoring them not doing anything else
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    Ishmail Abrams
    Nov 12, 2025
    1.0
    Burnt bagel! I’m writing to share a disappointing experience I had during my recent visit. I ordered an extra-toasted bagel and clearly specified that I wanted it “dark brown.” Unfortunately, what I received was completely burnt. There’s a big difference between “extra toasted” and “burnt,” and it was not what I asked for. When I politely addressed the issue, the staff member who prepared the bagel was dismissive rather than helpful. As a customer, I expect food to be prepared as requested and for staff to handle concerns professionally. Einstein Bagels is in the business of both food and service, and both should be priorities. I kindly request that management provide additional training to ensure that orders are prepared accurately and that customer interactions remain courteous. Customers work hard for their money, and it’s reasonable to expect the product to match the order placed. I hope this feedback leads to improvements, as I generally enjoy visiting this location and would like to continue doing so.
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    Taylor Watanabe
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    Really kind, patient, and helpful staff. We had a food allergy mixup (my error) and the staff went above and beyond to help my son be able to enjoy his order safely. So appreciate their outstanding service, and will definitely be back soon!
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    kelpy
    Oct 28, 2025
    2.0
    I ordered the Garden Avocado sandwich with a cranberry bagel through the website set for a specific pickup time. When I got there, they told me they were out of cranberry bagels so I got a different kind and had to wait for them to make my order. Grabbed the bag, checked the receipt (it had my name and order on there) and when I got home and opened up the sandwich, it was not even close to what I ordered. It was an egg, cheese, and bacon sandwich. I’m vegetarian and I don’t like cheese so I couldn’t even eat it. Waste of money.
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    E A
    Oct 12, 2025
    1.0
    Stopped in for bagel sandwiches today and sadly this will probably be the last time. Yes, there was a large soccer team ordering ahead of us so we understood we would need to wait for the food. No problem. The woman taking the order seemed annoyed to be taking our order in the first place. I ordered a sandwich with 2 egg whites on an everything bagel. She told me they were out of everything bagels. The big group was blocking the glass bagel case so I asked her if they had wheat. She seemed irritated to check from the back. After we paid I saw the receipt didn’t say egg whites and it also only had 1 egg listed. I asked her if she put egg whites and she said she didn’t. She didn’t offer to fix it so I had to ask. I felt asking for 2 eggs at this point would just throw her over the edge so I decided to be ok with 1. We waited a long time, which again we expected. Finally when our order came up (which by that time they had PLENTY of everything bagels), I asked the woman if the sandwich had egg whites. SHE SAID YES. I should have checked it there but I figured she would not have said that bc she just made it. When I got to the car I opened the bag up and, surprise, no egg whites. I went back in and at least one person behind the counter saw me place the bag on the counter and say excuse me, but I was ignored. When I finally got someone’s attention, by yelling, and told them what happened, I just got eye rolls. They did fix it but with no apology. They were not even nice about it. Is this an awful place to work or something? Whoever manages this place should have a convo with the employees. I have spent lots of time working in food service in my life and I would never have treated a customer like this. Save yourself the awful time and go to Parakeet across the street. They are super nice over there.

Frequently Asked Questions About Einstein Bros. Bagels

What are the operating hours of Einstein Bros. Bagels at 3545 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego?

The store is open Monday to Friday from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It is closed on December 25th for holidays.

Does Einstein Bros. Bagels offer delivery and pickup options?

Yes, Einstein Bros. Bagels offers in-store pickup, delivery, same-day delivery, and no-contact delivery services.