Memo's Bagel Café - El Cajon

Honestly, I’ve been looking for a good San Diego bagel since 2015 and I have finally found my place. Living in New York really spoiled me and unfortunately I am addicted to bagels. I have been thoroughly disappointed in my search for bagels until I stumbled upon Memo’s Cafe. Immediately upon entering, the aroma of a fresh baked bagel hits your nose. The staff is extremely friendly but I don’t care. I just want a good bagel. I started off with a classic bagel and cream cheese. I always start with the basics to gauge my bagel. The Bagel was toasted and savory plain cream cheese was smeared on. I didn’t have high expectations since all my previous San Diego bagel experiences have been trash. But once I took a bite, that was it. I was back in New York. Perfect balance of crunch and chewy. Just the right dose of cream cheese hit my veins. I was in heaven. I devoured the bagel. I politely thanked them and left. Now after I was off the cream cheese high, I decided to try Memos again a week later, to ensure it wasn’t a fluke. My second visit, I had the pleasure of meeting Memo herself. She was very kind and knew her bagels. This time I had to go with the everything bagel. A real test. Most places can make the everything too salty. There is an art to the everything bagel. It needs to taste just like everything and nothing all at once. I ordered the everything bagel and it was phenomenal. I’ve been back several times and it’s consistently good. Thank you for the best bagels Memo! You guys are amazing!!!

Tasty bagels, staff are super nice and they take care of your food. The bagel selection is incredible. Jalapeño bagel, sesame, avocado, everything, Asiago, rye, pinion, garlic, zatar and more. Highly recommended

Richard at Lexus San Diego sent me here as the best bagels around. Food was better than expected and staff was friendly.

My favorite bagel shop in town! Great bagels and great service! Usually get a sausage, egg, cheese on everything, but switched it up and tried the ham melt… I was not disappointed!

First timer here, loved the onion bagel and cream cheese, untoasted with a iced vanilla latte. Delicious, highly recommended!