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    Boichik Bagels

    4.1 (807 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 1:30 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Bagel, Choco Malt Coffee
    Claire P.

    The service was quick and delicious! I got a choco malt coffee as well as an eggything (egg bagel with everything seasoning) bagel with cream cheese!

    Delicious loaded classic lox n cream cheese bagel
    Theresa H.

    Loved the classic bagel w lox n cream cheese. It was loaded with so much more. I had to save half for later until my mom wanted it. Now I gotta go back.

    The Classic
    Alyson C.

    I am such a big fan of lox bagels, and Boichik gets it right. Thick slices of salmon, crunchy red onions, juicy tomato slices, and lots of schmear made for a perfect classic sandwich. I work around the area so I frequent here often, and sometimes I can't get a near $20 sandwich all the time, so I just get a bagel with lox spread and add red onions and cucumber and it still is so good. (That runs for less, like $10-12 I think.) Great spot for some solid bagel sandwiches and good spreads, I haven't tried the coffee here but I bet it's just as good. Great people working inside too!

    Classic
    Clara S.

    Got the lox bagel and it was so yummy, only note is that it can be kind of messy but overall so yummy

    Vegan option
    Cristina C.

    I really wanted to love this place. After all the hype I'd heard, I was excited to finally try the bagels. I ordered The Mensch, and... it was super salty. Like, had-to-stop-halfway salty. The bagel itself was solid, but the sandwich was overwhelming. My partner went with a vegan option, which was better, but still didn't leave much of an impression. That said, the service was great: friendly, quick, and helpful. But it's definitely on the pricey side, and honestly, the quality didn't quite match the cost. I might be back to try a plain bagel or something simpler, but next time I'll lower the expectations a bit.

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    Stephanie K.

    Boichik Bagels on College Ave near Rockridge has become my go-to spot for real New York-style bagels in the Bay Area. The bagels are exactly what you'd hope for--crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and always fresh. I've tried both the plain and everything bagels, and both were excellent. What really stood out for me, though, was the strawberry cream cheese. It's seasonal, so not always available, but if you see it, definitely order it. It's so light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness--by far my favorite. I also tried the salmon lox sandwich, and it was just as impressive. The salmon was fresh and paired perfectly with cream cheese, capers, and red onions. Simple but balanced and satisfying. That said, the service wasn't great. There was an older lady taking my order, and honestly, she didn't seem happy to be there. She wasn't rude exactly, but she came across as unfriendly and condescending, like she didn't want to be helping customers. It took away a bit from the overall experience, which was disappointing. The coffee was also a miss. It was very acidic and just not enjoyable at all. Definitely not something I'd order again. Despite the service and the coffee, the quality of the bagels themselves makes this place worth visiting. Boichik nails the classic NY bagel texture and flavor. I'll keep coming back for the bagels--especially when that seasonal strawberry cream cheese is available.

    Angela F.

    Quite good! Not life-changing, but I thought it was worth the price. I ordered online and good an everything bagel with hatch cream cheese, lox, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. If you think about it, most deli sandwiches are $10-15, and if you count an upgrade with avo, the bagel sandwich was worth the almost-$20 price. I'd order again.

    Kathleen W.

    Wow~ This place has the best bagels I have ever had and it does not disappoint. We got the garlic bagel with garlic and herb spread and it's delectably soft and scrumptious

    Everything with tomato, cream cheese, capers
    Caitlin H.

    A Berkeley staple! Delish bagel sandwiches. Come early before they run out of egg and everything bagels. The best NorCal bagel I've had but doesn't come close to east coast bagels. A tad bit pricey for a bagel, but worth the splurge once in a while. Lox is great and so are all the fresh veggies!

    Garlic Bagel with Hatch Chili Spreas , cucumber and onions

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    I happily paid $17 for the Classic: an everything bagel with lox, capers, cream cheese, red onion and heirloom tomatoes. Outstanding!

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    Excellent fresh, chewy, perfect bagels. Efficient and polite service. Highly recommended!

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    Best bagels in town!! Love how they mix up the menu. Literally couldn't think of a better place

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    Ask the Community - Boichik Bagels

    Are the bagels boiled before being baked?

    Yes. Their website FAQ says so.

    How long would it take to order and receive a bagel on a weekday morning? Are there ever long lines to order like on weekends?

    The line is much much shorter on weekdays!

    NYC cream cheese is robust, like if you get olive cream cheese, there are giant chunks of olive. Anybody know about the CC here?

    Hi! The cream cheeses at this place are not as robust as in NYC. The whitefish spread is good as are the bagels. Everything is $$$$ and not as tasty as in NYC. Still, this is California and one can't be too picky. Enjoy!

    How long can you keep the bagels for? (1 week?)

    Freeze any bagels not eaten that day! You can slice them first, so they can go directly to your toaster.

    How early do I need to get in line on a Sunday?

    I'm always in the area on Sunday's and would say aim for anytime before 9:00am as early as when they open. Everything should be available and it's early enough that the line won't be ridiculous.

    What are there store hours? Are they open now?

    Yes, they are open Wed-Sun in the mornings and little into the afternoon. Day ahead ordering is available online for both pickup and delivery in the greater SF area, or brave the line and go to the store for same day pickup (and watch them make… Read more

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