Boichik Bagels - Berkeley, California

Wally G.

Excelente

Graham S.

This was my first visit to this obviously very popular bagel shop, I wish I had been forewarned other than being told this was the best bagel shop in or near Oakland. First it was difficult to find parking near the shop, I eventually found parking on a side street 5 minutes away, then when I got to the location there was a line of 6 or 8 people waiting patiently in the cold to place an order to a person with a computer and remote credit card terminal sitting outside the left side of the front door of the restaurant. No customers were being allowed into the shop. As the line continued to grow longer a second remote ordering station was added on the right of the front door. Orders were taken at these terminals and then fulfilled and brought out of the front door to waiting customers. Perhaps they had a flood or a fire in the restaurant so they were staying open as best they could, but there were no signs of anything except people waiting.
Ah yes, the bagels. Yes, they were good and the choice of fillings we’re very good, but I cannot say they are that much better than a coffee shop closer than a 20 minute drive where I can sit down and drink a cappuccino while waiting for my bagel to be prepared.

Steve T.

This is in the old Noah’s bagel shop from many years ago. I tried it out to see how it compared, and the bagels are good, but there is not as good of a selection, and the atmosphere inside is not the same. There is no place to eat, so it’s just to grab stuff and leave, but if you were in the area and are looking for bagels, this is a good option.

Elizabeth P.

I always get the everything bagel with kite hill chive (vegan) cream cheese, capers, red onions, and cucumbers. It is always a super nice treat when I'm in the area, highly recommended for all bagel lovers. The staff is always incredibly kind, friendly, and speedy with the orders.

Peter F.

I finally understand what the hype and awards are about when it comes to Boichik Bagels, this place was delicious! The bagel quality here definitely matches those on the east coast so I’m glad to have found a local bagel spot for the future.

I came on a weekend morning and as expected there was a line and a bit of a wait but it wasn’t too bad. They set the shop up so that you ordered and waited outside for food only.

Definitely recommend the classic sandwich if you’re hungry. It’s a traditional lox and cream cheese bagel. However next time I visit I would probably just buy a few plain bagels and a tub of cream cheese instead as it’s more economical.

The bagel was nicely chewy on the inside and toasty on the outside as you want. I wish it were a little bigger but quality over quantity here. My new go to for bagels in the Bay Area and it’s in one of my favorite little shopping areas!

Fernando L.

The same day we found out that Beauty's Bagels was no more is when my son alerted me to try Boychik a few minutes down the road. Not disappointed at all. These were pretty good NY style bagels but still not Montreal bagels like our favorite place.
We have this place saved on our favorites list from now on!

Stephen B.

Boichik Bagels is worth a visit as long as you enjoy take out & customizing options.

This bagel shop popped up onto my Google search when looking for an option to get a quick breakfast sandwich. This bagel shop is located on a busy road with a handful of other shops nearby. I cannot speak on parking as I walked from my hotel to their storefront.

When you arrive, there is a menu out front & someone taking orders. I asked if I was able to go inside & she politely declined. I stepped back & let others order ahead of me because I wasn't sure what I wanted. After a quick glimpse, I just decided to go with an easy standard order of an everything bagel with regular schmear.

Once received, I noticed there wasn't anywhere to sit nearby so I walked down the street a bit to give some space for other customers.

The bagel itself was solid. It tasted fresh & it was heavily loaded with schmear which is the way I personally enjoy it. The total cost before tax for this item was $4.50 so something to consider but I felt it was worth the value for the quality that I received.

My only problem was that I had nowhere to sit in the area so I kept dropping schmear on the ground while trying to eat & I had to go grab napkins to clean it up.

Overall, I thought Boichik Bagels offered a solid bagel product & a good amount of schmear options. They do not offer BEC or SEC offerings so do not expect those when coming. They do offer fish options but that is personally not my thing.

Arthur G.

For many years, San Francisco and Oakland have had wonderful bakeries but lacked the ability to make delicious bagels! That changed when Boichik Bagels opened up their bagel bakeries! We had heard about their fantastic bagels but being from New York City we were skeptical that any bagel shop in Oakland could compete with any of our local bakeries. Well, I’m happy to report that BOICHIK Bagels are absolutely as good if not better than our favorite NYC bagel shops!