House of Bagels
640 4th St, San Rafael, CA
Crema's Take
“House of Bagels is a genuine neighborhood spot where the owner and his team genuinely care about getting your order right and fast, whether you're catching a quick commute or settling in for a full breakfast. Beyond the reliably fresh bagels and solid cold brew, they've earned loyalty by being one of the few places in San Rafael offering gluten-free bagels and a unexpected blend of Mexican-American breakfast options at prices that feel fair. It's the kind of place where staff notice you're in a rush and move mountains to help, making it less about specialty coffee craft and more about the warmth of being known.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
My boyfriend went to this place to get us bagels, ordered two everything bagels with scallion cream cheese and an asiago bagel no cream cheese, with a SMALL coffee. they charged him for a large coffee, but gave him a small. the cream cheese had no scallion cream cheese at all. AND the bagels were burnt!? He had also said they were just rude to him, not very talkative, lacked customer service, made him feel like he was bothering them for being at their place of business GIVING them business. make it make sense. Parking lot blows.
I stop in between my train and bus commutes in the morning for their egg and cheese bagel...because it's fresh, super delicious and convenient. The staff is friendly and while it's not the speediest service, it's always with a smile. I am greatful they are where they are.
Backpacking, had 15 min to spare between buses. Gentlemen behind the counter noticed I was in hurry. Got my sesame/cream cheese bagel with ice coffee within 3 minutes. This bagel was so fresh it was warm. Highlight fo my day. I may comeback to San Rafael just for those bagels!
I love house of bagels. The owner and his son are super cool. They were the only place in town that had easy grab and go gluten-free bagels. Unfortunately, the previous reviewer ruined it for all of us. They no longer carry gluten-free bagels because this person went AWOL contacted the city and the business said - you know what? This isn’t worth the hassle. Rightfully so. I’ve been gluten-free for over a decade. What I realize, a human among other humans, is that people make mistakes and that especially happens with gluten cross contamination. Anytime we go out and eat you run that risk. I’m really sad this person is bulldozing businesses because of that human error. How are they going to function elsewhere in the world? More importantly, I no longer have a place to get my gluten-free bagel. Thanks a lot. For everyone else, support this awesome business— enjoy your bagel.
Breakfast burrito, coffee and cookie at a great price in San Rafael? It is possible!!!! Staff is amazing, food is delicious, everything is great! Good thing they have Mexican / American breakfast
Crema Reviews
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