Mission Bagel is a new kosher bagel shop that has opened in San Diego within the last 4 months, expanding the city’s limited but growing kosher food landscape with a dedicated New York–style bagel concept. After building a following locally through pop-ups and a food truck, Mission Bagel has now established a permanent storefront, giving San Diego residents and visitors a reliable spot for fresh, classic bagels.
The concept centers on traditional NY-style bagels, focusing on the familiar balance of a chewy interior and lightly crisp exterior. The menu keeps things straightforward, offering staple bagel flavors such as plain, everything, sesame, poppy, onion, and cinnamon raisin. These are paired with a range of classic spreads and toppings, catering to customers looking for both simple bagels with cream cheese and more complete bagel-based meals.
In addition to bagels and schmears, Mission Bagel offers prepared options commonly associated with East Coast bagel shops, including lox plates and salad-based spreads. The approach is intentionally uncomplicated, prioritizing consistency, freshness, and familiarity over experimentation. This positions Mission Bagel as a neighborhood-style bagel shop rather than a specialty or fusion concept.
Mission Bagel’s transition from mobile operations to a brick-and-mortar location reflects steady demand within the local kosher community. The storefront allows for expanded production, regular hours, and a more predictable experience for customers who had previously relied on limited food truck schedules.
Mission Bagel is located at 1344 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109. The shop operates Sunday through Friday with morning and early afternoon hours. Mission Bagel is kosher certified by the Vaad of Harabbanim of San Diego.
