Layla Bagels
Influencer Reviews1
Danny Kim
About
Layla's Bagels is a popular breakfast spot in Los Angeles, known for its inventive bagel sandwiches and fresh ingredients. The chef is a third-place contestant from the most recent season of Hell's Kitchen, bringing culinary expertise to the menu. Layla's has gained attention for its creative twists on classic bagels, drawing crowds seeking both traditional and unique flavors.
The Visit
Layla's Bagels offers a creative take on classic bagel sandwiches, featuring options like bacon, egg, and cheese with jalapeno and sriracha mayo, as well as sweet-savory combinations with fruit and honey. While the bagels are praised for their fluffy eggs and fresh cream cheese, the texture is noted as a bit tough and the price is significantly higher than typical New York bagels. The overall experience is enjoyable, especially for unique flavors, but the value is a consideration.
What They Ate
Quotes
"We're trying supposedly the best bagel best bagel in la hmm I got a bacon egg and cheese."
"The egg is what's really really good though It's soft and like perfectly cooked."
"The bagel? Ah It's a little tough. It's fluffy. It's bouncy, but it's not like new york bagel."
"Bacon egg and cheese in new york's gonna cost like what eight bucks nine bucks. Yeah, you go to the bodega This place costs almost double that that's gonna factor a little bit into our score today."
"The cream cheese is extremely fresh I like that. There's black pepper on there. That's what's tying it all together."
"It's a solid eight yo, we're on the same wavelength right now, I think we're ready for the next spot let's go."
Our Reflection
Layla's Bagels delivers a breakfast experience that balances creativity with comfort. The chef's background from Hell's Kitchen is evident in the attention to detail, especially in the perfectly cooked eggs and inventive flavor pairings. While the bagels themselves spark debate—some finding them a bit tough compared to New York standards—the freshness of the ingredients and the unique combinations like fruit and honey on an everything bagel stand out. Price is a sticking point, but the spot's vibe and originality make it memorable.
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