Chef John Park is recognized for transforming nostalgic childhood food memories into innovative fine dining experiences. He is also the founder of Rise Bagels.
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So you have to park in the parking structure and look for signs to Rise Bagel. I wasn't prepared for that. Very friendly.
So many options to try but for 1 person, I decided on the Korean bbq sandwich for this visit on jalapeño cheddar bagel. It's freshly made for you so you will need to wait for it.
I ended seeing their desserts and decided to try the carrot cake slice with no nuts. ($7). The lemon bar also looked good so maybe next time.
My sandwich was beautifully made and I took it to their little lake area. It was very flavorful! The eggs were fluffy and I liked the flavor composition. It is on the pricey side though for a bagel sandwich with no side or anything. It wouldn't be something I get often but I am glad to have tried them. The bagel was soft and chewy as well.
I also tried the carrot cake slice when I got home. It's moist and has good flavor. Cream cheese frosting is good as well, not too thick.
1. The bulgogi bake is unique and delicious! I also love the flavors of the cookie!
2. The spot has fun casual vibes! The interior has a lot of space!
3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order! The bake was ready after 10 mins!
Note: There is a restroom available for customers!
Photo: Bulgogi Bake and Ube Blueberry Snickerdoodle Cookie
5
I genuinely think this place has the best bagels you can find in Irvine. Location is amazing, and just outsie is a super beautiful patio area to sit around, staff were super friendly and attentive, and the food was superb. I ordered the “get jigae with it”, bagel was crispy on the outside and delicate on the inside, eggs and bulgogi were super tender and flavorful. I’d reccomend this place to anybody looking for an amazing breakfast experience.
5
Rise has delicious, fresh made bagels every day. The menu has an Asian flair with delicious flavors such as ponzu or ube as well as traditional bagel flavors. The owner has a knack for creativity and you can tell the passion in what he crafts. You may come across new things he is trying out like the lemon bars from yesterday.
This bagel place is an excellent addition to Orange County and a must try for breakfast or lunch.
5
The bagels taste super fresh and have that perfect texture — slightly crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. You can really tell they put a lot of care into making them.
While everything was great, I especially loved the bulgogi bake. It’s such a good option if you want something a little different from a classic bagel sandwich. The bulgogi flavor is savory and really satisfying, and it pairs perfectly with the bagel. Definitely one of my favorite things we tried.
Overall, it’s a great spot if you’re craving a good bagel, and I love that they offer both classic options and unique items like the bulgogi bake. I’d definitely come back again because there are so many things on the menu worth trying.
