Yetz's Deli

bagels sooo yum and employees are so nice . gets slow on weekends!

Disclaimer: We didn't have a chance to sample their very popular bagels but want to give a shoutout for a different reason. We had just had a heavy lunch with a long drive ahead of us and desperately looking for some caffeine on Christmas day when not many places were open. Their kitchen was already closed but they were super sweet and treated us to some delicious coffee even though we didn't buy anything. We'll definitely stop by for a bagel or two, the next time we're back in the area.

This was an excellent find. I am originally from the east and appreciate bagels done right. These are perfect. Dense and chewy, not bread in a circle. I also had the turkey melt sandwich and it was great!

So excited about the new deli! The Italian sub is perfection, interior space is clean and comfortable, service is quick and people are kind. Can’t ask for more than that! Looking forward to exploring more of the menu, this place is an incredible addition and well worth a visit! Thank you Dan!

Very nice experience here. Alejandro is very sweet and a great employee! Would 1000% come here again!

I recently hired Yetz's Bagels to cater my Mom's Celebration of Life, and boy, am I glad I did! They made the event so fabulous! Daniel, the owner, is a joy to work with. He's so kind, so efficient, responsive, and easy to work with. He obviously loves what he does, and is proud of his food, as he should be. We had 100 people, and the portions were very generous, and everyone raved about the food. We did 7 dozen bagels, potato salad, and his Grandmother's famous egg salad. It was simply incredible! He delivered it, which made it so easy as I was scrambling that day, and just was so generous! I have worked with other caterers who just don't take the care that Daniel does. He takes so much pride in his business, and it really shows! I highly recommend using Daniel to cater any event, the food is a crowd pleaser, his bagels are the best, and he is really incredible! We love Yetz's Bagels!

Best bagels in town. Great size with lots of delicious options.

Finally, SB gets a real bagel spot! Yetz’s bagels are handmade and it shows. They’re nice and airy and packed with flavor (leaps and bounds beyond the other “bagel” offerings around town). We got a classic lox sandwich and a bacon egg and cheese, both on everything bagels. Both were so tasty and really hit the spot. Looking forward to them growing beyond a pop up and expanding their talents!

Looove love love that dank bowls is transitioning into a bagel shop. I got the delux with lox cream cheese capers etc and it was great! The service was SO FAST. Literally got it within ten minutes of requesting delivery. Amazing. The bagel was delicious and fresh and very much what this town needs. My only notes are that the cream cheese is a little thin in consistency and I think there needs to be more on the bagel/sandwich as well. Still have 5/5 stars though because I’m so excited for this place!

Favorite breakfast spot in IV!! Sometimes the line gets very long but its worth it

I am beyond excited that Santa Barbara finally has a legit bagel spot now! These bagels are hand rolled and boiled fresh daily. They have a light snap on the exterior and soft interior instead of being dense and dry. Their schmear (cream cheese) is fluffy and smooth. They also offer breakfast sandwiches. Yetz’s shares the same space as Dank Bowls but during the morning hours.

My bf and I were visiting from Houston and wanted a good bagel for breakfast. Went to Yetz based off of other reviews! Service was great! Bagel was made from scratch and super tasty. I had the lox and I recommend it! Super nice and friendly owner too!

Love the fresh bagels made every morning. The best thing is grabbing Yetz on Saturday and Sunday mornings to get a great start to my weekend! Best bagel spot in IV!!

Hands down this is the best bagel in the whole SB area. He's nailed it in terms of authenticity, flavor, texture. These are the best bagels going outside of the Bay Area!

We love the bagels and cream cheese and lox at Yetz’s! Great quality and service. We also like their platters for gatherings.

The best bagel in the Santa Barbara area! Yetz finally put a stop on the bagel monopoly in IV. Daniel himself is a kind and passionate business owner, and this shows in both his customer service and product. These bagels are ridiculously good.

Finally good bagels in the goodland! We love it here and the service is always great.

Yetz is the BEST bagel spot in town! Not just Isla Vista, but all of Santa Barbara. The bagels are fresh and the service is quick. Every time I have been here, the place is clean, welcoming, and full of happy customers. My favorite bagel is the bacon, egg, and cheese, on an everything bagel. Sooo delicious!

Ordered the Deluxe on sesame and Daniel and his team delivered! Super fast and friendly service. The lox and bagel were very fresh and the bagel was definitely what this east coaster desired. Best bagel in the Santa Barbara area on taste and texture. So so glad I got in on week 1!

Was and always great food!!! A little language barrier for sure, but all smiles..

Bo and Carlos, the employees when I went were super chill. Pulled an all-nighter so I could go right when they opened. I got an everything bagel with plain shmear and i took an onion bagel with chive to-go. Both were incredibly delicious. Both the employees were super kind and got my order to me quick. I highly recommend the chive shmear it's delicious. I took a bite of the onion bagel and shed a tear. Even after walking home in the cold, the bagel was warm and soft on the inside with a perfectly crisp exterior. I will never go to IV bagel cafe again

Ordered the works on plain, sooooo delicious! Eating the bagel felt like I was back in time square, with a New York bagel I expect a shiny crust with a little bit of crunch to it, and Yet’z bagels provided just that.

The best bagels, super friendly staff and you can tell all the love they put into the food! I work out here and have been the past 8 work days… if that’s saying anything!

Tori S

Yetz is the BEST bagel spot in town! Not just Isla Vista, but all of Santa Barbara. The bagels are fresh and the service is quick. Every time I have been here, the place is clean, welcoming, and full of happy customers. My favorite bagel is the bacon, egg, and cheese, on an everything bagel. Sooo delicious!

Michelle Wehmer

Ordered the Deluxe on sesame and Daniel and his team delivered! Super fast and friendly service. The lox and bagel were very fresh and the bagel was definitely what this east coaster desired. Best bagel in the Santa Barbara area on taste and texture. So so glad I got in on week 1!

Michael Lopez

Was and always great food!!! A little language barrier for sure, but all smiles..

Medhansh P

Bo and Carlos, the employees when I went were super chill. Pulled an all-nighter so I could go right when they opened. I got an everything bagel with plain shmear and i took an onion bagel with chive to-go. Both were incredibly delicious. Both the employees were super kind and got my order to me quick. I highly recommend the chive shmear it's delicious. I took a bite of the onion bagel and shed a tear. Even after walking home in the cold, the bagel was warm and soft on the inside with a perfectly crisp exterior. I will never go to IV bagel cafe again

Natalia Trancoso

Ordered the works on plain, sooooo delicious! Eating the bagel felt like I was back in time square, with a New York bagel I expect a shiny crust with a little bit of crunch to it, and Yet’z bagels provided just that.

Amanda Lewis

The best bagels, super friendly staff and you can tell all the love they put into the food! I work out here and have been the past 8 work days… if that’s saying anything!

Yetz Bagels is my favorite spot in Isla Vista, their bagels are amazing, worth the wait in lines on busy weekends, and everyone who works there is so sweet and super friendly. I pretty much go there at least once a week I can’t get enough of their bagels. Would definitely recommend you try it out!

I moved to SB from the east coast 5 years ago, and have missed NY style bagels. This bagel hits that craving. To top it off the staff and owner are wonderful. I can’t wait until there new Goleta location opens and I don’t have to go to IV anymore

I love this place!! Best bagels ever. The staff are always friendly and efficient and my food is good every time I go, it’s consistently delicious.

Authentic New York Bagels.. I only wish you didn't charge.25 to slice each bagel, especially when you order a dozen or more. Us folks with arthritis could use the extra service without having to pay more. Quality and service are great.I drive across town to get my NYC taste.

I love a good bagel, especially a Yetz’s bagel, that’s a good bagel. Better yet, it’s a great bagel. Mind you even, they have FANTASTIC bagels! I got lox bagel, it as Yetz calls it, “The Deluxe.” It was pretty good. Thank you.

I love their bagels and they have very speedy and nice service.

Great spot for a bagel, the owner is very friendly. Gets very busy with college traffic at times.

Love Yetz's Bagels! I was so stoked when they opened because I was missing east coast style bagels. I live in SB but don't mind making the drive to come grab a bagel n schmear every now and then! Definitely recommend their bagels!

Every time I've been there, the cashier's customer service skills have been exceptional! My food always tastes great, it has the perfect amount of schmear 🥯! Now that I moved, it's not as easy for me to go there, but it will definitely be my place of choice when I feel like having an amazing bagel!

BEST bagel and deli spot in all IV, Goleta and Santa Barbara! Bagels and cream cheese are NY Bagel perfection. Daniel expanded his business to a deli right next door and serves amazing sandwiches, salads, and smoothies. Great price! Great service! Great tasting food!

Andrew F

Great spot for a bagel, the owner is very friendly. Gets very busy with college traffic at times.

Riley Shea

I love this place!! Best bagels ever. The staff are always friendly and efficient and my food is good every time I go, it’s consistently delicious.

Sienna Call

Very nice experience here. Alejandro is very sweet and a great employee! Would 1000% come here again!

Stain

I love a good bagel, especially a Yetz’s bagel, that’s a good bagel. Better yet, it’s a great bagel. Mind you even, they have FANTASTIC bagels! I got lox bagel, it as Yetz calls it, “The Deluxe.” It was pretty good. Thank you.

Hayley Goss

I moved to SB from the east coast 5 years ago, and have missed NY style bagels. This bagel hits that craving. To top it off the staff and owner are wonderful. I can’t wait until there new Goleta location opens and I don’t have to go to IV anymore

Sweet Kaia’s

Yetz Bagels is my favorite spot in Isla Vista, their bagels are amazing, worth the wait in lines on busy weekends, and everyone who works there is so sweet and super friendly. I pretty much go there at least once a week I can’t get enough of their bagels. Would definitely recommend you try it out!

Bj Weiss

Authentic New York Bagels.. I only wish you didn't charge.25 to slice each bagel, especially when you order a dozen or more. Us folks with arthritis could use the extra service without having to pay more. Quality and service are great.I drive across town to get my NYC taste.

Diane Baley

This was an excellent find. I am originally from the east and appreciate bagels done right. These are perfect. Dense and chewy, not bread in a circle. I also had the turkey melt sandwich and it was great!

Lyndsey Kenefick

Love Yetz's Bagels! I was so stoked when they opened because I was missing east coast style bagels. I live in SB but don't mind making the drive to come grab a bagel n schmear every now and then! Definitely recommend their bagels!

Paola C

BEST bagel and deli spot in all IV, Goleta and Santa Barbara! Bagels and cream cheese are NY Bagel perfection. Daniel expanded his business to a deli right next door and serves amazing sandwiches, salads, and smoothies. Great price! Great service! Great tasting food!

New Bagel place in town 😋 Give them a try! I had the caprese Bagel, with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil, spread with pesto , and it was great! I wasn't convinced the bagels were made that day, but it's def worth another visit on our morning bike ride.

I enjoy this transformed addition to IV. I love how the Owner continues to evolve his business to introduce new products to the community. I enjoyed his Buddha Bowls and am really liking his breakfast bagel sandwich (try “the works”). The bagels are great alone, with cream cheese, or as a sandwich.

Rare on the West Coast to find a bagel shop that honors the tradition. The bagel was definitely properly boiled and had decent chew but still a bit soft and fluffy like a California "bagel" if that's your thing. Limited seating, two large outside tables.

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Rare on the West Coast to find a bagel shop that honors the tradition. The bagel was definitely properly boiled and had decent chew but still a bit soft and fluffy like a California "bagel" if that's your thing. Limited seating, two large outside tables.

Nice to see this attempt at New York style bagels with schmeer and other toppings. I enjoyed stopping by. Early morning is good for parking. Great service, friendly and helpful. They offer cold brew or hot coffee. The cold brew with a splash of oat milk hit the spot. I agree with another reviewer who found the bagels themselves were an attempt to 'California style' a New York style. The result wasn't what I was looking for so I likley will not stop in very often. Too soft and fluffy for me. Maybe they will dare to make their bagels truely East Coast chewy or maybe it's the water?

Jamie Rosenthal

Nice to see this attempt at New York style bagels with schmeer and other toppings. I enjoyed stopping by. Early morning is good for parking. Great service, friendly and helpful. They offer cold brew or hot coffee. The cold brew with a splash of oat milk hit the spot. I agree with another reviewer who found the bagels themselves were an attempt to 'California style' a New York style. The result wasn't what I was looking for so I likley will not stop in very often. Too soft and fluffy for me. Maybe they will dare to make their bagels truely East Coast chewy or maybe it's the water?

So the food is good. I'll give them that. My complaint is that I commute to IV for work there are days that I skip breakfast because I want a bagel. Only to be disappointed when they sell out of food 3 hours before they close. This has happened twice now. Just bake more bagels in the morning dang it.

This place was just okay. The bagel was a bit stale, surprisingly since I got it in the morning. The ratio with bagel & cream cheese was good! This wasn’t a bad bagel at all, but it was just alright!

Daisy Andrade

This place was just okay. The bagel was a bit stale, surprisingly since I got it in the morning. The ratio with bagel & cream cheese was good! This wasn’t a bad bagel at all, but it was just alright!

Not bad. But very meh. Bagel cafe, which is right down the road from here, is way better. People at this place are nice, but the food is very okay.

Viraj Dharod

Not bad. But very meh. Bagel cafe, which is right down the road from here, is way better. People at this place are nice, but the food is very okay.