Einstein Bros. Bagels

3.8
226 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
226 reviews
5 stars
119
4 stars
36
3 stars
12
2 stars
16
1 star
43

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Numerous customers reported poor service, including rude staff, long wait times, and incorrect orders.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the bagels, many complained about food being burnt, cold, or not prepared as requested.

Staffing Problems

The location appears to be chronically understaffed, leading to disorganization and delays during busy times.

Customer Experience

Several reviews highlighted a lack of attention to customer needs and poor communication from staff.
  • HE
    Helen Eckmann
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Great bagels! Only place in North county!
  • SB
    summer bummer
    Jan 4, 2026
    1.0
    Rude employees and lack of urgency. Worst location. I'll be going to another bagel shop from now on
  • BP
    Brandon Porter
    Nov 27, 2025
    3.0
    The bacon was rubbery and not even browned at all probably cooked in the microwave. Despite it being super busy the bagels didn't taste that fresh. Also the expensive fresh squeezed orange juice didn't taste fresh. I've been eating at Bruegger's Bagels recently and there's a huge difference.
  • AC
    AG Coda
    Nov 15, 2025
    1.0
    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 Came again, same experience, last time. Bagel sandwich was good, but cold.
  • IA
    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.

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.