Recent social media posts
12/04/2025
Can’t believe it’s been a YEAR already! 🥳
Happy 1st Birthday to our North Park location! 🎈
Thank you to everyone who’s supported us over the past 12 months – from your morning bagel runs to weekend coffee hangs, YOU made this year unforgettable.
To celebrate, we’re bringing the party to YOU 🎁
Spin the Wheel to WIN!
Visit us in North Park from Friday 12/5 to Sunday 12/7 and try your luck for a chance to score a free coupon for:
- A Donut
- Bagel & Cream Cheese
- Breakfast or Deli Sandwich
- 16oz Coffee or Tea
- Half Dozen Bagels
- Half Dozen Donuts
Stop by, spin big, and celebrate with us! 🎊
11/26/2025
Our Hillcrest & North Park locations will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and return to regular hours for the rest of the week: 6AM – 3PM daily (Closed Thanksgiving Day).
📍 All other BCB locations will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Enjoy your holiday & thank you for making us a part of your community!
11/11/2025
In honor of Veterans Day, Big City Bagels is offering $5 off any menu item for veterans and active duty military.
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
06/30/2025
Red, White & Bagels have arrived! 🇺🇸🥯
Celebrate the 4th of July with a festive baker’s half dozen (7 red, white & blue plain bagels!) and an 8oz tub of cream cheese—perfect for your brunch table, beach picnic, or backyard BBQ.
🎆 PRE-ORDER online by Tuesday, July 1st at 3PM — link in bio!
📍 Pick-Up Locations & Times:
• Hillcrest – BCB Cafe: July 3 & 4 | 6AM–3PM
• North Park – BCB Cafe: July 3 & 4 | 6AM–3PM
• Coronado Pop-Up – : July 4 | 7AM–9AM
Coronado pickup is pre-ordered bagel bundles only—no extras available on site!
Tag your brunch crew and snag your bundle before they’re gone.
06/05/2025
Donut miss out! Free donut on June 6th + sweet deals all weekend long 🎉🍩
Available at our Hillcrest and North Park locations while supplies last!
04/17/2025
BCB is open regular hours on Easter. 6am-3pm. Happy Easter
04/16/2025
We love a self-aware queen. 👑
04/11/2025
We’re honored to be a part of your weekend rituals. Thank you for sharing your moments with us — we wouldn’t be Big City Bagels without this amazing community. 🥯☕
📷:
04/09/2025
A little steam, a little crema, a whole lot of ‘let’s do this.’ ☕
04/03/2025
Thanks for the love 😍
Address
1010 University Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103
To reach the café located on University Avenue in San Diego, one can take the bus or trolley and get off at the University Heights stop. From there it is a short walk to the café. If driving, head towards University Avenue and look for available street parking near the location. Paid parking lots may also be available nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6am - 3pm |
| Tuesday |
6am - 3pm |
| Wednesday |
6am - 3pm |
| Thursday |
6am - 3pm |
| Friday |
6am - 3pm |
| Saturday |
6am - 3pm |
| Sunday |
6am - 3pm |
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What people say
BCB Café on University Avenue in San Diego is a must-visit coffee shop for anyone looking for a delicious breakfast or a great cup of coffee. Their social media posts showcase their commitment to providing high-quality food and beverages, with mouth-watering options like blueberry muffins, breakfast bagels, and cinnamon crumb bagels. They also offer a variety of coffee drinks, including iced mochas made with organic coffee and Ghirardelli chocolate. BCB Café's campus locations at SDSU are perfect for students who need to fuel up before hitting the books, while their Hillcrest location is open early for those who need an early morning pick-me-up. With friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere, BCB Café is definitely worth checking out!
