Lox of Bagels — Restaurant in Torrance

I've been going here for many years. The bagels are decidedly "meh," and if you don't arrive at oh-dark-thirty, they will probably be out of egg bagels, but it's close and convenient. The service has been passable, until today. Daughter #1 asked for a toasted bagel with a "regular" amount of cream cheese; Daughter #2 asked for a toasted bagel with an "extra" amount of cream cheese. (That's our standard order.) Usually, a woman makes our order. Today, it was a man. After a few minutes, he put a wrapped bagel on the counter in front of me and said, "Light cream cheese." My girls and I looked at each other. Daughter #1 whispered, "I'm sure I clearly said 'regular,' not 'light.'" I told Daughter #1 to check the bagel, to ensure she had the expected/ typical amount of cream cheese. She and I looked at it; there we saw the world's thinnest layer of cream cheese. Daughter #1 told me she wanted more cream cheese. I relayed her request to the guy. He said it had the correct amount of cream cheese. I said it was not enough. I explained that the woman uses more cream cheese. He refused to help us. Disgusted, I grabbed a 4 oz. tub of cream cheese from the refrigerated case and put it next to the cash register. I told Daugher #1, "If he won't give you more cream cheese, then I will buy more, and you can apply it yourself." Upshot: I had to spend about $8.00 to get a bagel with a "regular" amount of cream cheese.

We don't be going there again. It's a schlep to go up the hill to Noah's, but the bagels are muchhhhh better, and we can be assured we will get the correct amount of cream cheese for...

Lox of Bagels stands out as a true gem for bagel lovers! Unlike many other places, they stay true to traditional New York style methods by not using steam to cook their bagels. The result is that perfect balance of a chewy interior and a crispy, golden crust. Their lox is incredibly fresh and pairs beautifully with the wide selection of cream cheeses and toppings. The authenticity and quality are unmatched, and the friendly staff make every visit a pleasure. If you’re looking for real bagels done right, this is the...

Been coming here for years. I always try to get here early to get my hands on a pizza bagel. Additionally, I like the salt, jalepeno, and everything bagels made here. Occasionally when i want a sweet one the cinnamon sugar is a good choice. But the guys who run the store are why i keep coming back. No matter how good product is I need good service as well and these folks have never disappointed me. Whenever I want bagels, this is always the first...