IV Bagel Cafe
6551 Trigo Rd #1, Isla Vista, CA
Crema's Take
“IV Bagel Cafe is a beloved Isla Vista institution where the bagels are genuinely worth the trip, with a strawberry cream cheese that keeps regulars coming back weekly—loyal customers report staff memorizing their orders. The vibe is casual and family-friendly with streetside seating perfect for a quick grab, though service can be inconsistent and occasionally slow, so patience is part of the experience here. If you're craving solid coffee alongside some of Santa Barbara's best bagels and pastries, this is a local gem worth discovering.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Jonny and Aiden should not be in customer-facing roles and I say this as someone who works in hospitality. Their lack of basic customer service skills and fundamental common sense is insane. This establishment took my order, debited $10.54 from my account, and then made me wait…
We were told it was one of the best bagel places in Santa Barbara and I believe it! Go eat here! The coffee was good too. The only reason for the low atmosphere rating is that there's streetside seating and nothing much to talk about... But you should go here anyway! 🙂
i waited 40-45 minutes for my bagel and i just assumed they were backed up and waited until they were 10 orders ahead of me to check up on it. i asked and the worker said he'd make it right away and the ticket was on the service line in front of 4 workers who were working on…
I am a Bagel Cafe girl until I die. I come with my roommate at least once a week and it has got to the point where the workers memorize our coffee order! The workers are nice, and not to mention, absolutely gorgeous. With how busy the cafe gets, the service is great and the food…
Best Bagels 🥯 ❤️ If you are looking for a local shop that your family can all enjoy variety of flavors I will definitely recommend stopping by here! The strawberry cream cheese is to die for and other breakfast bagels are very flavorful. My husband who usually doesn't like…
Crema Reviews
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