Bageltopia

4.4 (125 reviews)

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Sesame Bagel, Poppyseed Bagel, Plain Bagel

Talia B.

The service is super kind and helpful. I made a pick up order mentioning the missing salt bagel and was given 2 on the house. This is the only place I come to for bagels now lol. I wish they had egg bagel but I love getting poppy, everything, salt, plain, and sesame, My husband and I are also big fans of their salmon lox even though we kinda have ourselves the ick for smoked salmon but I had a lox bagel elsewhere literally two days after this one and the quality of Bageltopias salmon is unmatched fr. Cute shop and I was able to get some writing done in the back corner for a bit after enjoy my bagel brunch. Also want to confirm these freeze SO well, better than the other bagel spots around me that I've tried.

Chris P.

With a place being called Bageltopia this place truly doesn't disappoint and lives up to the name! They offer a pretty decent sized menu from breakfast bagel sandwiches to lunch ones which is very nice. Options galore when it comes to bagels too which is very nice and they make them all in house. I usually go with the Farmstand and it has the eggs over easy on top of a bunch of greens. Amazing flavor and a great start to the morning. The staff here is always very nice and they are usually really quick to get your order out even when they are very busy. The location is really nice too and they offer a ton of seating which is needed during to the demand of their yummy bagels! If you're in the North Berkeley area and needing a good fuel up for the morning or lunch this a really decent spot.

Kaitlyn L.

I love lox bagels, but I've been wanting to try a vegan alternative, so Yelp took me to Bageltopia! The interior (and exterior, with construction overlooked) was super cute and decorated for the Fall with pumpkins sprinkled around the store. There was no wait on a Friday afternoon and plenty of tables open. Lemon-topia: A vegan lox bagel that I quite enjoyed! I didn't taste as much of the lemon but it might've just been the half I ate. I love the greens + the vegan "salmon" itself, made out of carrots, was super yummy! Farmstand(?): We meant to order the Homestead to try the tofu scramble, but there was a slight miscommunication. Still, this one was delishhh with the basil butter and again, the greens just made our lunch super satisfying to eat. The everything bagel itself was also a wonderful texture. French Toast Bagel: These are sweet cinnamon-raisin bagel bites, and a great sweet balance to add to our savory bagels. Reminded me of a more dough-ey version of mall pretzel bites, topped with thick lemon-ricotta cream and maple syrup. Heavy, so I would never eat these on its own, but I enjoyed nonetheless. The person we ordered with was super nice + everybody here was just chill. Would love to come back to try all their vegan options.

Abi H.

Bageltopia was at the annual Bizerkeley Vegan Food Fest on September 7th this year! I can't believe this was my first time hearing of them, because I LOVE bagels. The team was very approachable and friendly even when we were just checking out the menu. They offered 3 items for the festival. We went with the Vegan Supernova ($7) which had house-smoked carrot in place of lox (smoked salmon)! Such a great deal for a food festival in my opinion. Every bite was so refreshing & I wish it was a full bagel so I had more to savor. I've never had smoked carrot before either, and honestly despite the lack of protein as a salmon replacement, it was actually really delicious. It was perfectly Smoky and even had an umami flavor profile! I was tempted to go back and ask if I could just buy a plate of the carrots. I really enjoyed the playful vibe of their logo & wonder how their store front is decorated to match! I can't wait to stop by to see what else they have to offer.

Andrea R.

Bageltopia came highly recommended by a few friends! The inside is spacious with a decent amount of seating. The menu includes vegan and vegetarian options in addition to meat and other animal products. The menu also indicates that some of the bagels are hand-rolled! I ordered a New Jersey bagel, which came with eggs, sausage, cheese, and tomato jam. It was really good! I did order it on an everything bagel, but they accidentally gave me a plain bagel. No worries, though; it was still delicious! I stopped by the coffee shop Nextdoor to grab coffee to enjoy with my bagel. A very pleasant breakfast! I highly recommend.

Victor G.

Bageltopia shares the same building with Fellini's Coffeebar. Decor is mostly windows, beige and cream coloured walls. Seems most bagels, cream cheese, nova lox et. al are made in house as stated on menu. Offerings: cream cheese, bagels, bagel/vegan sandwiches, sweet stuff, specials, covfefe. Ordered at counter, pd, buzzer buzzed in 10ish minutes. Bites: supernova everything bagel (16) -2 open faced half toasted bagels. Piled high with fresh tasty morsels: house made smoked lox, cream cheese, red onions shreds, sliced tomato/cucumbers, dill, capers. Each complements subtly the prominent flava of the lox. Eating slowly each bite brings the nuanced flavas in distinct not muted. Bagel has nice chew, tastes overshadowed by stronger smoked lox. Easily the best lox bagel eaten in awhile. 4.8 stars. Worthy. Guantity: great, guality: superb.

Kaitlyn M.

I could not say enough great things about this place. We had driven by a few times and the cute design was what caught my eye. After looking them up I saw they had great reviews, great flavors, and a fantastic selection for both vegetarians and vegans. It was immediately a must that we had to stop in. My boyfriend tried a meat breakfast sandwich, I tried a vegan breakfast sandwich but added egg, and then we shared the bagel of the month. We also tried the carrot lox, which was delicious and Smokey. My breakfast sandwich was open faced and so full of flavor. The tofu scramble was not watery or bland like most places, it was perfect. The onions and arugula added a nice freshness to it. My partner was nervous for his sandwich to be plain or basic, but he was happily surprised to find that it was also extremely flavorful and delicious. The bagel of the month that we tried was a pesto bagel, and we got the veggie cream cheese. The bagel itself was full of pesto- you could see it throughout the bread. It was incredible. The cream cheese had a proper abundance of vegetables, and was lighter than most cream cheeses. We really appreciated this and it made us want to eat much more, instead of wiping the cream cheese off like some places. The bagels themselves were delectable. I like bagels, and have had good ones, but realized on this day I had never had one that was truly *great*. These are outstanding. Don't miss a chance to come here if you are nearby.

Gina G.

I have never had a bagel flight...until now. What a fun concept to try a variety of different cream cheeses on mini bagels for a party of one! This was the first time I've been to Bageltopia in Berkeley after driving by it all the time. So happy I finally made it in! Vibe is the good ol' order at the register, get a buzzer, sit down, buzzer goes off kind of feel. Also to note, there is parking in the rear of businesses fyi, that I didn't notice until I found metered street parking! Currently they have a fun, spring special where you can try three different cream cheeses on mini bagels including cream cheese flavors like date & honey, black garlic, and calabrian chili..yes please! I love bagels and have a specific bagel order, but it's a commitment. The choice of being able to have a sampling of what a bagel joint offers is genius! Would honestly love to see more of this in the East Bay.. The interior of this biz gives warm and cozy..love the bagel wall art and overall friendly atmosphere. They have lotsa vegan options so def a place to bring your friends too that are looking for alternatives. Other current Spring specials are a Banana Chocolate Chip Bagel and Garlic-Blue Cream Cheese..yum! Looks like from the menu, these bagels are boiled and baked. They also offer drip coffee, bagel sammies, lox options, salads, and more. Worthy of a trip to have a little brekky fun!

Supernova, Albacore Tuna Salad, Monterey, Santa Barbara

Charlize T.

Our favorite was the Supernova! We loved how loaded it was and how fresh the bagel was. There is also lots of seating so it's the perfect place to study.

Rosa C.

Friend and I stopped by for a bagel on a Sunday morning after coffee, and wow was this place packed! We found a cozy spot to sit that near the window where you can see the magic happening. I got a toasted salted bagel with garlic smear and lox on top. It was a delicious breakfast but the salt was very heavy handed on the bagel. Will come back to the the other flavors next time!

Black Pepper Parmesan Bagel with Black Garlic Cream Cheese

David K.

Bageltopia in Berkeley specializes in New York-style bagels with a California twist. They have a whole menu section with vegan options, but I tried the Lemonnova open-faced sandwich, made of house-smoked nova lox, lemon garlic aioli, baby greens, cucumbers, and onion sprouts, all served on two halves of a toasted bagel. I ordered the everything bagel, covered on both sides with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and dried onion. The bagel was perfectly chewy and not too dense, though the nova lox slices were on the salty side. Their September special bagel was the Black Pepper Parmesan, which had a nice umami flavor combined with the chewy dough. The Black Garlic Cream Cheese had an indescribably unique garlicky, umami flavor as well, making for a tasty pairing!

Amber C.

Passed by this stand at the Bizerkeley Food Fest. $5 for a superclasssic on everything bagel was a pretty good deal. It wasn't bad but wasn't anything that stood out. Wish they had roasted the bagel though, it seemed like they just put the cream cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, dill, and capers on top. I had also expected it to be a whole bagel, but we only got the bottom half.

Audrey I.

Bageltopia is another new entry in the Bay Area bagel landscape. What with incredible bagel spots like Boichik, Poppy's, and Beauty's all within a ten mile radius of each other, it's hard to imagine any new bagel shop standing out. And, the verdict? Bageltopia is just okay. A notch above your standard Noah's bagel but not a worthy contender for the top bagel spot in the east bay. Regardless, the bagels here are fresh, moist, and decently priced for the quality received. I ordered the sesame bagel with date honey cream cheese. The cream cheese portion left a bit to be desired but at the very least, the sesame bagel quality delivered in flavor and made up for the lack of spread.

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Sophia M.

2 years ago

Really, Really, Really good bagels. Probably best bagel sandwich ever. Nice environment too, friendly staffs read more

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Neil A.

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2 years ago

So excited that bagels and pizza are exploding in Berkeley! I love poppy, Saul's and the new Hella Bagels. Now I learned that Bageltopia ( closest to my home by the N Berkeley Bart station) is open! They are GREAT and have salt bagels... my favorite Beautiful space and they have the best price! 2.50 vs the new, too high price of $3 Thanks Bageltopia!!!! Can you make bialies? No one has an authentic one. Dry and floury. I'd love that! read more

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Wendy M.

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2 years ago

It took 50 minutes to get an everything bagel with cream cheese (toasted). Yes, almost an hour. I've had full dinner meals served in a lot less time. It was the first day of their opening, so I'm hopeful they will work out this wait time. It's clear they didn't expect the amount of people that showed up that day. All that being said, it was one of the best bagels I've had in Berkeley. In the 50 minutes, they carefully toasted my bagel to perfection. The place has a lot of windows, so it's bright and well lit. Lots of seating. I would definitely give them another chance since their bagel was so good. read more

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Rip R.

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2 years ago

Can't say enough about how good the bagels are here! Had the good fortune to chat with Jeff. Super nice guy. I'll be back tomorrow! read more

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Brandon B.

2 years ago

I live in west Berkeley and although I like Boichic, Bageltopia is a solid as it comes for bagels. I got the everything bagel which was fragrant and warm out of the oven. I think the thing that sets it apart for me is they have a very comfortable casual cafe with a substantial menu. The staff are fairly well know to us from the years of the very popular coffeebar next door. They have always been sweet, so let's hope they keep that up because it is seriously hopping with people. read more

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Kuo-Chen W.

2 years ago

This place is making legit New York bagels and I am so impressed and thrilled it's in Berkeley! It's not Montreal style, it's not Californian style (round dry bread in the shape of a bagel), it's the best New York style bagel that I've had in such a long time! This is including the three places I tried IN New York when I was last there. I cannot say enough good things about the bagel! I am seriously so happy and will be telling everyone about this place! Located beside Fellini Coffee Bar which is already a neighborhood favorite, Bageltopia will no doubt become a new favorite quickly! Not only a perfect bagel, imho, but staff and Jeff, a co-owner are super friendly and helpful! The interiors are nice and a great meetup spot for breakfast!! I cannot recommend Bageltopia enough!!! Did I mention the authentic bagels make me so happy?! read more

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Michael S.

1 year ago

This is the best bagel place in the area. Being from the east coast, we've been looking for a.great bagel experience. They're very creative with their preparations whether it's the amazing cream cheese flavors, great healthy sandwiches, or in-house smoked salmon. Owners/ staff are always very friendly. read more

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B. Z.

1 year ago

I was on University heading toward I-580 and Bageltopia was a convenient stop and it has parking in the back. The woman who took my order at the counter was very friendly and patient. The bagels themselves were a mixed bag so to speak. They were nicely chewy and had an interesting (not in a bad way) taste, perhaps yeast? They rose nicely and evenly and were not dreadfully bready. I thought they were a bit small, between a regular bagel and a mini bagel. Also the onions on my onion bagel were burnt and bitter. The other types came out fine. I still think bagels taste better in NY and even LA, but I appreciate that new bagel places continue to pop up and shoot for quality and tradition. I like Boichick better but they're pricier and a hassle to drive to so I might try this place again. read more

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Iman G.

1 year ago

Cute shop, meh food. $12 for a bagel that they would not scoop out upon request, only had cream cheese on one side and did not have avocado as a choice topping? :/:/:/ Also only closed face on the build your own option? That's the premium way to order & I'm not gonna get it the way i want it? Hard pass. Good thing there are very many other options to choose from in the area, will be trying literally any other spot before returning to this one. read more

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Madison T.

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1 year ago

Cute bagel place! Got a classic lox bagel and it was incredible. Super fast service even though it was pretty busy! read more

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Kris S.

2 years ago

Great local bagel spot! Friendly staff, plenty of nice places to sit. A little pricy for a dozen bagels but nice selection of options and delicious. read more

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Katie K.

2 years ago

Great new neighborhood spot in Berkeley! Highly recommend the everything bagel with Calabrian chili cream cheese! We had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners who took the time to talk with us. He recommended the sesame bagel with double date cream cheese which we will be trying next weekend :) Don't forget to get a coffee while you're there! read more

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Kanika J.

2 years ago

Its a bagel shop with a pretentious name, but anyway, I don't think the bagels are so great, but the atmosphere is odd for a used to be pizza place and when I went, the place was practically empty. Everything is in "to go" containers, you know the expensive kind of to go containers (let's remember, we're in Berkeley, the first city to ban Styrofoam) and the kind of to go containers that are pretty sturdy and reusable, biodegradable, but they are, or course, incorporated in the cost of a bagel ($2.50 ea). My friend had a bagel with two fried eggs. It looked good, but why the heck don't they give you utensils with this open-faced bagel sandwich? I got the August special, which was a Caprese bagel, with Heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil. I took one bite, and it was fine. I asked for the bagel to be well toasted, that didn't happen, or it would have been so much better. The bagel sandwich would have held up better with those juicy Heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, if the bagel was well toasted. Nothing spectacular at all. I ended up eating the rest that evening, a no-no, if you're a true, blue bagel aficionado (which is why Bageltopia closes at 2pm.) I'm sure they get packed in the early morning hours, and I believe it was a smart move to close at 2pm. No one is going to sell many bagels after that time. The service was okay. Berkeley is now full of what I call the bagel wars, and each one has customers raving about what they like, their own version of what a bagel should be. etc. I love(d) House of Bagels in SF and thought they were the best. I grew up on Jewish foods only because my mother was a maid, and we got all the leftovers from all the Jewish holidays and parties, so I have my own version of what a bagel should be. These are okay. There are two foods I still haven't found comparable to the east coast, even after living here over 50 years: bagels and pizza. read more

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Juan B.

2 years ago

This review is based on my first time checking out Bageltopia. I was immediately intrigued by their vegan options. I'm not a vegan person, but dairy intolerant; vegan cream cheese is rare to find at bagel shops. Even here in the Bay Area. And it was truly worth it. Their vegan cream cheese is delightful, in addition to multiple vegan options. Their costumer service was also great. And although it seemed very busy inside, once I ordered my food it took me less than 10 seconds to find a spot. Albeit, a table for two. I want to try more menu items to give a more rounded score, but based on today's experience: it's a 5 stars for me! read more

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leslie w.

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2 years ago

We went here with friends who are vegan. The vegan menu is robust but nothing tasted like much.

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Bob W.

1 year ago

Yet another Bay Area bagel shop with a NYT profile claiming to be as good as Brooklyn. While better than Boichik (not hard), Hella Bagels on San Pablo is far superior. read more

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a g.

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2 years ago

Service is fantastic. Bagels are delicious. New favorite bagel is Za'atar. They turned me on to garlic sprouts because I love sprouts on a bagel. There is always seating. It's just a fantastic experience. Forget that line for bagels at that other place - come here and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Chris S.

2 years ago

Just tried this place, I usually try and get coffee Nextdoor at the coffee window, bagel was well dressed, really thin red onion! Perfect!

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Abigayil K.

1 year ago

Best gluten free bagel I've ever had! The nova sandwich was delicious! However, I asked for a sandwich and got an open face and it is pricey, but what isn't these days! read more

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Victoria P.

2 years ago

Ordered a classic sandwich on an everything bagel. They did the job quick and they did it well! I ordered Togo and the cashier was super sweet and it came out in less than 5 mins! The bagels all come open faced i believe, and they made an aesthetically pleasing top with all of my veggies! The tomatoes and cucumbers tasted fresh and flavorful, and the capers were delicious! read more

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Hannah G.

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2 years ago

Soo good! High quality, great service and excellent variety of vegan and dairy-free options. My husband loves their farmers breakfast bagel and French toast bites. I really like their vegan lox bagel. read more

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James B.

1 year ago

There were only two people ahead of me when I got there And they were both taken care of quickly. Then the two people behind the counter, apparently didn't see me and had a discussion while I waited. After a few minutes, I walked out. Sat AM, Feb 15, 2025. read more

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Mary ann G.

2 years ago

Their bagels are delicious fluffy with just right crust and the cheeses unusual and sublime. The vegan options are deliciously plentiful. The atmosphere suggests a very happy workforce. This is a most welcome addition to our neighborhood. read more

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Leisha D.

1 year ago

tastes sooo good! the vegan lox adds depth to the scramble. the place is pretty busy, but food comes out fast. i wish the place had outlets and wifi, it has the potential to be a good study spot but unfortunately it's not study-friendly. read more

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Kailee S.

1 year ago

Ordered a petaluma bagel with bacon-- it was great! And the staff are amazing good vegan options as well.

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Sarah L.

2 years ago

Yummy bagels, generous portions. Gluten free (odd bagels) options and celiac-friendly (they'll even open a fresh cream cheese for you!). Not busy on a weekday lunch. We'll be back!! read more

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Lizzy P.

1 year ago

Excellent for vegan options! Really great vegan breakfast / brunch options (and plenty for non vegans). Their connected coffee bar place also has great coffee drinks if you don't like the drip coffee they serve at the bagel counter read more

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Greg W.

2 years ago

The vegan farmhouse on the fennel/salt bagel was the best vegan bagel sandwich I've ever eaten. The vegan nova on everything was fantastic too. Do yourself and go to this place immediately. read more

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pete w.

2 years ago

At first there was none, and then all of a sudden there were more bagel shops than we needed. I won't namedrop the others, but there are a lot of people trying to do gourmet bagels in the East Bay. A few of them are pretty good. But Bagel-Topia is the North Star . The bagels are so good. As close to New York as you're going to get in California. Chewy but not too chewy. They toast perfectly. The Shmear is also top notch. TOP NOTCH! This is just a great place to get your bagels and has become my go to spot - read more

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Ilene D.

2 years ago

People are very nice. Good atmosphere. Good nova lox. BUT loud beeping is really terrible. It would be best if they could turn the volume down on this, not just for the customers but for the employees health and well-being. I would not stay and eat there bc of this. Also, my bagel was barely toasted. So, I'd go back to buy bagels for home but not to eat there. Expensive but no more than any other bagel place these days. read more

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David D.

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2 years ago

I haven't spent more than a year in New York and I'm not quite Jewish ( although o speak a little Hebrew) but that bagel I just ate was literally the best bagel I've ever had. read more

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Story W.

2 years ago

some of the best bagels in Berkeley in my opinion! The sushi nova is a super unique and delicious menu item and everything is made in house! The vegan options are also absolutely delicious! read more

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Steven L.

2 years ago

This was the best bagel I've had in Berkeley- chewy with a crisp, well-poppied crust. The cream cheese was creamy and flavorful. Great prices in a great location. read more

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Susie S.

2 years ago

Bageltopia has most delicious bagels I've had in a long time! They were just the right amount of chewiness, and my Superclassic sandwich was perfectly balanced with veggies, dill and capers. My companion has been a vegetarian for many years and was absolutely thrilled to have vegan lox that tasted like the actual lox he remember! read more

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Jonathan K.

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2 years ago

recently purchased half a dozen plain bagels for home use. short of flying 3000 miles to nyc, or 5500 miles to brick lane in london, these are handsdown the best bagels in california. soft, squidgy, chewy and delicious. wishing the owners all the success they deserve! read more

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K. G.

2 years ago

Yummy!!! Got the Supernova, which was delicious and topped with a lot of nova lox, cream cheese, cucumbers, capers on a choice of bagel. Spacious, open and bright seating and parking!! Vegan options, as well. Will definitely be going back and bringing friends who like this kind of food! read more

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Elizabeth R.

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2 years ago

Great edition to the neighborhood and it's right next to my favorite coffee shop too (Fellini coffeebar). I've been twice and the servers and staff have always been really friendly and helpful! It's a big space too with plenty of seating. I wish they had outdoor seating but they don't. The bagels themselves are what a classic east coast bagel should taste like. The perfect amount of chew! My favorite is the sesame bagel with date cream cheese. My fiancé got a bagel with cucumbers and tomato's and I must say the veggies were not the best. They were soggy and not crisp. The cucumbers were peeled, maybe that's why? I would stick to the basics here but they do have a fun and big menu of bagel sandwiches. I also requested to have my sesame bagel and date cream cheese to be served open faced which they said they could not do but that they offered to make a note to the kitchen to not cut the bagel sandwich in half so that I could open it when I received it. Seemed like a lot rather than just serving it open faced. Hopefully they allow the option to have any bagel served open face in the future! read more

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Mhelyssa A.

2 years ago

I got the everything bagel with plain cream cheese & kid you not, the BEST bagel I've ever had. The ratio to cream cheese & bagel was perfect & for best results eat it right away!!! The lady at the register was also very sweet! Lots of space to hangout and do work, definitely will be coming back! read more

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Michael P.

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2 years ago

Amazing bagels, super fresh veggies. Appreciate both that they offer excellent gluten free bagels, and are considerate of cross-contamination. Parking and seating both easy. Would become instant regulars if we lived nearby! read more

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Isabelle R.

2 years ago

Stumbled by this new place by accident. I'm a huge fan of Poppy bagels and for former Beauty's (RIP). The bagels sandwiches were fresh and delicious! Next time I will ask for double toasted. read more

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1401 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley
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https://www.thebageltopia.com

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Hours

What time does Bageltopia open?

Bageltopia opens at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Bageltopia close?

Bageltopia is closed on Monday.Bageltopia closes at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sun 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Bageltopia take credit cards?

Yes, Bageltopia takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Bageltopia have catering options?

Yes, Bageltopia does have catering options.

Does Bageltopia have a drive thru?

No, Bageltopia does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Bageltopia allow dogs?

Yes, Bageltopia allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Bageltopia have bike parking?

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“Got their sesame bagel w/calabrian chili cc and it was spectacular.”

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Boichik Bagels

(807 reviews)

Rockridge, Elmwood

Boichik Bagels makes a darn good bagel. I don't think it's perfect. I'm not sure if it's even the…read more best one in the area. Poppy's is nearby and I haven't yet endured the line there. The lines here aren't as bad as they used to be so I was able to drop in around 10 AM on a Friday morning with no wait. Today I had a sesame seed bagel toasted with plain cream cheese. It was delicious, with a nice texture and not crazy expensive at $6.25. There's not a ton of seating, but there are four stools inside and two tables out front. Overall, I can highly recommend this place. Boichik Bagels, they're consistently satisfying.

Fluffy chewy bagels, fresh crunchy veggies, and vegan chive cream cheese, what's not to like?…read more Glad I finally got to try Boichik and had no complaints. Busy on a weekend but efficient / worth the wait! Not a whole lot of seating inside or outside so would recommend grab and go.

Boichik Bagels Factory

(156 reviews)

West Berkeley

A decent but unspectacular bagel spot…read more When I go to New York, I make a bee line for Murray's or Dal or H&H, and I am always pleased with the fine quality of the bagel, which I always order with white fish salad Did the same thing here and I can't say it was bad bagel, but it was not in overwhelmingly impressive bagel I did like the bagel baking robot more than the bagels

Stopped by on my way home (I've been wanting to visit for a long time). Since they close at 2, I…read morewas never able to stop by during the week. I saw the fresh bagels and I went towards the small freezer. I got a package of the cinnamon raisin and ordered a pepperoni pizza bagel to go. They only have that topping and cheese only $7 & $8. Pizza bagels are served from 11 am on. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. You walk to your right when you come in and order and then go to the opposite side to pick up your order. There's a menu to look at on the counter. Lots of different bagels to choose from. You can order it toasted or not. And there's plenty of toppings and don't forget to ask what their daily special is. They have catering options (see the attached menu). The seating area is small & there's spots to sit outside. Parking is only on the street and they do have 1 handicapped parking by the front entrance. The fresh-frozen bagel is perfect once thawed and then toasted. I had mine with butter and it was great. I can't compare it to a NYC bagel (since I've never been there) but I enjoyed it. It would have been cool to see the factory pumping out bagels, but since I came by around 11, I'm guessing it was clean up time.

Hella Bagels

(126 reviews)

Eager to bring bagels home for the family, I decided to branch out and try someplace new. This…read moreplace is close to the El Cerrito hood, and had a fun menu of sandwiches with an array of bagel and smear options. It's conveniently just off of San Pablo and Marin, with plenty of street parking. The small shop had every table taken, at 11:00 on a Saturday morning, and a line - almost - out the door. I brought home a half a dozen sliced bagels, a green onion and horseradish smear, a chai iced tea and a "Bougie" bagel. As bagels go, these were the quintessential perfect, chewy and soft, fragrant bagels. The cream cheeses were delish and perfect for family to build their fav bagel meal. The Chai, was what will keep me coming back, however! It was perfectly sweetened, versus the sickening sweet of many shops, with a nice oat foam on the top. Don't forget the cinnamon sprinkle, which added the fragrant element. I had to wrestle my 20 yo for it when I got home. Now I'm left craving more.

VEGAN REVIEW ah,…read morefinally a fancy bagel place!!! (something I have missed moving up from LA) GREAT bagel sandwiches, with several vegan options (including not just 1 but 2 cream cheese options). I love to get a bougie bagel. they also have oat milk cold foam!!!! +1 for that.... but -1 for no hot espresso drinks (just drip coffee). anyhoo-- I usually get a Thai iced tea or London fog. it gets VERY BUSY & they run out of bagels, so if it's after 11am check their online ordering before heading over (nothing like the heartbreak of a closed bagel shop......) Very hip & friendly staff Indoor & outdoor seating Easy parking on San Pablo Ave

Bagel Street Cafe

(277 reviews)

Telegraph Ave

I was looking for a bagel shop that opens early, and this spot is perfect! Opens from 6 AM - 5 PM!…read moreThey have a great variety of bagels & plenty of topping options to customize your order. What we ordered: Smoked Salmon Lox on Asiago Bagel : added avocado, tomato, sprouts & egg. This combo was so good and they're super generous with the toppings. Bagel itself was warm, pillowy, and nicely toasted on the outside. Everything Bagel with Ham, Cheese & Egg : also delicious! The ham wasn't overly salty, egg was fluffy, the melted cheese tied everything together perfectly. It's an awesome spot for a quick grab and go breakfast or lunch, there's a few seting by the window. Service is fast and friendly, and they even have a fridge stocked with bottled drinks, yogurt, some fresh fruit. Prices are unbeatable, way more affordable than your typical "fancy" bagel spots. Definitely a solid find in Berkeley!

Lower than average pricing and delicious bagel sandwiches. The bagels themselves are chewy and the…read moreperfect vessels to hold the sandwich fillings. Not super generous with lox but decent as for the ~$12 price. The BSC Club was fire and had generous filling. We ate our bagel sammies right up.

Berkeley Bagels

(290 reviews)

These bagels are the most similar to old style NY bagels I've had in California…read more The crust has a bit of a snap, the interior is dense and chewy, and the savory bagels are not sweet and are a good size, not on steroids like others. The staff let me in a few minutes after they closed. They were so friendly and helpful. Two negatives: the lox spread tasted subtly of lox but had no pieces of lox; the bialy is not right. It was a flattened bagel with the onion mix on it. The taste was fine but a bialy is not a flat bagel- it's a different dough with more air, more crisp, less dense. Boichick bialies are excellent. All in all, a solid choice for a good bagel.

Unfortunately we were disappointed. I remember loving this place a few years ago, but I think the…read morequality may have dipped a bit :( We ordered a mocha, Thai tea, a bagel, and a kebab plate. The coffee and tea were WAY too sweet, it felt like we were drinking liquid sugar. The bagel was alright, but the slices of tomato and cucumber were very thick and it wasn't appetizing as they kept falling out and making the bagel mushy. The kebab plate had a melted salad dressing container in it, and the melted plastic got on some of the chicken, which made it inedible. I'm not sure if they were just having a bad day or if staff was overwhelmed, but overall it was a bad experience.

Wise Sons

(1.1k reviews)

North Oakland

Bagel was delicious, the black and white latte was incredible and the workers were so sweet. Would…read moredef recommend!

Fantastic balance of ingredients. High-quality, and just enough cream cheese…read more The service was very slow. They can definitely improve on their systems. This affects the ambience, for it was extremely crowded even for those sitting. Please keep in mind. I only went twice to this location; however, this was my experience both times.

Poppy Bagels

(173 reviews)

Temescal, North Oakland, Rockridge

Five star bagels and orange juice!! The bagels were slightly chewy and seeds were added on the top…read moreand bottom of the bagel just like NY! We ordered the basic and the lox -- both were A++ We can't wait to come back and try more!! All the bagel flavors were available to order on a Sunday at 10:30am. Service was relatively quick. We got our bagels with 10 minutes.

A few seats in the front of the ordering area. Bigger outdoor seating in back…read more Not sure vegan cream cheese is as good as Boichik or Timeless? No chive option. Didn't skimp on the amount of cream cheese but might look like more on a smaller bagel. Light chewy texture for toasted. Sesame bagel. I need to try without toast. Dense sesame coating. Okay, but not going out of my way due to price and size.

Bagel Baron

(19 reviews)

West Berkeley

I really wanted to like these bagels. I saw that Market Hall started carrying them instead of…read moreAuthentic Bagel. Organic, boiled, 48-hr fermented...they're talking my language! But unfortunately, these are dry, flavorless, overcooked, and just miss the mark. And I like big holes in my sourdough, but not my bagels. I'm a New Yorker, but I really don't care if these are "NY style" or "Montreal style", I just want a bagel that doesn't taste like cardboard or like it was baked a week ago. Perhaps the quality has degraded over time, since I see so many positive reviews. Hope the owners read this review and continue to iterate, because the Bay Area really could use more good bagel options.

I came by early early one weekend morning (before they actually opened) and awaited those special…read morebagels to be delivered to their deli, Saul's. $1.50 a bagel.. i bought 5 with my change purse.. that's $7.50 I had to dig up. On Tuesdays, Panera sells you 13 for about $7. Einstein Bagels a la Costco sells you like 12 for $5. Berkeley Bagels has a great chew on their bagels. Here you're absolutely paying for artisan. Imitating the NY style of baking and boiling, effectively resulting in a tough and drier outside, with a hearty chew on the inside. I love the seeds and spices on the everything bagel. Theirs are more pronounced, more pungent, sharper salt... difficult to explain. Definitely for the occasional splurge. Perhaps it's not fair to put a price on an art of a bagel. In the end, though, I felt, after eating one, that for the difference in texture, whatnot, it was not worth the steeeeep price. Weren't differentiated enough for me. And yep, I surely did read that NYT article as well.

Kaz Bagels

(3 reviews)

Berkeley Hills

There's nothing not to love about this place. I have been here a handful of times and have loved it…read moreevery time. Kaz is a Sunday only pop up in Gioia pizzeria! It's a cute set up and I love supporting local any chance I get!! The owner is amazing and makes these fresh for Sunday. Delish bagels I just pull apart and dip into my cream cheese. Definitely recommend next time you're craving some amazing bagels.

These are incredible authentic hand made bagels. Very flavorful and much chewier than even the best…read moremachine made bagels such as Boichik or Beauty's. Kaz Bagels is a Sunday morning only pop up run out of Gioia Pizzeria in North Berkeley. If you love bagels as much as I do, you need to try these!

Gold Bean Cafe

(152 reviews)

Downtown Berkeley

i got the dark chocolate mocha with oat milk and it was delicious !! i'm definitely going to try…read moretheir bagels the next time i'm here

The best food menu for breakfast/lunch items. I love the BLT on Everything Bagel. The BLT on an…read moreeverything bagel is honestly a game-changer. This is the best way to have a BLT. The spicy mayo adds the right kick without overpowering the bacon and lettuce. The matcha is incredible, whether you get it hot or iced. It's smooth, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. The reason for the 4 stars is the coffee isn't very strong. If you're someone who drinks coffee more for the taste, then you'll enjoy their coffee drinks.

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2 years ago

Bageltopia in Berkeley, CA, is a bagel lover's paradise. With a meticulous four-day cold-proof and fermenting process, their bagels boast a crisp, glossy exterior and a delightfully chewy interior. Beyond the classics, Bageltopia shines with creative offerings like the SUSHINOVA--a bold combination of wasabi-tamari cream cheese, house-smoked salmon, nori strips, and wasabi tobiko. For a sweet treat, the FRENCH TOAST BAGEL transforms kettle-fried dough into a decadent delight with lemon zest ricotta cream, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. The yummy offerings are updated monthly. Vegans will also find plenty to love, with options like cherrywood-smoked carrot lox and a delicious "not tuna salad" made from jackfruit. Bageltopia's dedication to quality and innovation makes it a must-visit for any bagel enthusiast. read more

Vanessa B.

1 month ago

Friggin delicious bagels! the cream cheese flavors are out of this word! black garlic! dill and herb! the lemon one! the honey and date is sooooo good I can eat it with a spoon. Crispy bagels with chewy inside and delicious flavors! and the customer service is A+++++++++ read more

AquaMarie N.

1 year ago

We stopped to use the restroom and ended up getting bagel sandwiches to our great delight! Great bagels, great coffee, great service. Thank you, Bageltopia! read more

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