Boichik Bagels lives up the hype. Usually there's a really long line but I went around 11 on a Friday and the line was not too bad. I got The Classic Bagel Sandwich (chive cc, nova lox, tomato, red onion, caper) on an everything bagel. The best part was the bagel itself, which had a perfect balance of crunch on the outside and softness in the inside. I really enjoyed the texture and flavors of the everything bagel. Personally, The Classic Bagel Sandwich was too salty for my liking but I still happily finished the bagel. In the future, I would rather get a bagel by itself to eat or pair the bagel with less saltier toppings. Overall, I would recommend trying the bagels. If there's a long line, it's a great idea to stock up and buy several bagels for the week. read more

Boichik Bagels - The Classic Bagel Sandwich (chive cc, nova lox, tomato, red onion, caper) on an everything bagel - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Singing to the choir, but it really is that good, and it really is worth the wait. I will never claim to be a bagel expert, but these are hood. We got there at 1000 on Sunday and ordered 1 each bagel of the 13/15 remaining on the menu (2 were sold out). If you buy a dozen the 12th is free, still a little pricey though. We also ordered one raisin cinnamon with Nutella spread for my son, my husband had the classic (which is a lox) with their pink label cream cheese. Honestly the fresh heirloom tomatoes, and delicious salmon really was a hit. I had the special on a pumperthingel bagel. It was horseradish cheddar scallion cream cheese, cucumbers and sprouts. Really fresh ingredients. read more

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Wanted to try this place for so long. They normally have a long line in the morning. I Came on a Sunday morning around 9:15 am. There was no line! There's also a small parking lot of street parking gets full. Tammy took our order. Super friendly! I got a customized everything bagel with chive cream cheese, cucumber, red onion, and lox. It was 5/5! Almost as good as a NY bagel. Will be coming back! You can also order ahead of time to avoid the long lines. read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Absolutely must visit if you want to try the best bagels anywhere! 5* LOVE! We heard about this place having the best bagels in the country (sorry NY!) and had to try it! There is always a line outside and they close at 1pm so plan to get there in the morning before they run out of food. The cool thing about this place is that their daily special bagel changes everyday so every visit you can sample a unique combination of ingredients put together by their talented team. You have to line up and order outside. They call your name when the order is ready. All orders are to go and the menu can and should be scanned on your phone while you wait. Do not go up to the counter to order and then see the menu as its so overwhelming because everything sounds soo good and you have to be quick so the line can move :P The day I went the special was 'Lox spread with cucumbers and sprouts' ( $7.50) and it is now my favourite combo 12/10. The cream cheese is extremely flavourful accompanied by the fresh cucumber and sprouts. I got the toasted everything bagel and it is now my favourite bagel. It is perfectly chewy and full of flavour .. soo good that you can eat it as is or with only butter too. YUM!! We also tried the Egg salad bagel 10/10 which just excellent as well. Tip - Add avocado for the extra goodness to this one! ($9 approx). I also got their decaf coffee with cream which is really good 8/10 because they use great beans. Tip- if you ask for cream they will add it and give it to you. Eg. My last visit the coffee was perfect but the latest visit had a-lot of cream added for my liking so just a heads up on that! Finally we ordered the Classic bagel ($16) which is their lox with capers and cream cheese special. This was a hit with my family but for me personally it was a little too salty. Everyone else liked it alot but just not for me unfortunately 6/10. I will however be going back for the delicious bagels and cream cheese for sure and cannot recommend this place enough! The staff is extremely friendly and kind and I have now been there so many times and always had a great meal!! read more

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Went today after having a discussion about them with a co worker and they were soooo good! The bagel was so fresh and packed with flavor. I ordered the lox classic and it was amazing! It was packed with smoked salmon and cream cheese. The wait wasn't too bad maybe 2-5mins. The older lady taking ordered was nice but definitely know what you want when you get there because she will kinda rush you. Couldn't go inside because I think I overheard her say they are remodeling but the area is nice it's on college Ave. I'm going to check them out again and this time they a sweet not savory bagel although it was 100% delicious! read more

Boichik Bagels - Lox on onion bagel added sprouts - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

didn't even give me the time of day and completely gave me the wrong bagel. I assume this isn't how they treat everyone considering a lot of people like this place but I certainly won't be coming back. read more

Came here on a Friday around noon and there were maybe around 7 people in line ahead of us, but the service was quick. They have a wide selection of different bagels, cream cheese spreads, veggie/salad add-ons, and a couple of combo options. We got today's daily special, which consisted of tomato, cucumber, red onion, and calabrian chili cream cheese, on an everything bagel, and it was delicious. It was a bit expensive for just a veggie bagel at $8, but that's just Boichik for you. Also got a poppy seed bagel with pink label cream cheese and egg salad, which I've never had before, and it was a surprisingly yummy combo. Overall, Boichik bagels, I think, do taste more fresh than a bagel from an average place, but I'm not quite sure if it offers enough of a difference to be worth the cost increase for me, hence the four stars. I'm pretty sure I could've gotten what I did here at Bagel Street Cafe on Telegraph for 2/3 of the price. read more

Boichik Bagels - egg salad + pink label - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The long line at Boichik has always intrigued me. After trying one and returning about four more times, I have to restrain myself from going back every weekend. Boichik Bagels lives up to the hype. I'm glad the line goes pretty quickly and I agree with the New York Times that these are the country's best bagels. There are so many types of bagels, classic and unique, and they are all made in house. My personal favorite is the onion bagel. A unique one is the "eggything." The always rotating daily special is $8 with your choice of bagel. Today, my bf and I grabbed the special which had LOX spread, capers, onions, and cucumbers. We loved it. Let's talk about the packaging. Each bagel is individually halved and wrapped into the prettiest package for no hassle and no mess eating. They do sell coffee and cream cheese too. Overall, I'm excited for their expansion and hear that they will be opening a location in Palo Alto soon. read more

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My wife loves this place and I always see a line outside, so I finally stopped by to see what all the fuss was about. Candidly I wasn't blown away. But then again, I'm not a bagel devotee. I will say the bagel was fresh and I liked the various cream cheese options. I also think I should've gotten more complexed w/ my order like adding tomatoes, or onions, or avocado etc. Definitely will try this place again. It's just going to have to be the spring or summer. When it's not cold and rainy and worth standing in line. read more

Boichik Bagels - Onion Bagel w/ Horseradish & Chive Cream Cheese - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

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If you like bagels you must go to this place!!! I went on a Sunday around 12 and there was a line about 10 people ahead of me to order. They have all different bagels and cream cheese and a popular item is The Classic that has lox and capers. I also tried the everything bagel with onion and chive cream cheese which was good too. A popular cream cheese to get it called "the pink label" which is their version of plain whipped cream cheese. I didn't try it but they sell buy the tubs and looks good. Wait time was fairly short and quick. Definitely a great place to grab and go. Will definitely be back to try the other bagels. read more

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Stopped by on Sat morning around 10:30am. Line seemed long but it was not. Two cashiers sitting outside. We were next in line before we fully decided what we wanted. Friends and I split toasted pumperthingel bagel with honey cream cheese and bialy bagel (take home, lady told us can't be toasted in their oven). To-go only. Saw people eating on stairs next to building and on curb in warm sun. Def pricier than Costco and Noah's Bagels but fresher and chewier. Next time should buy more and bring own cream cheese! read more

Boichik Bagels - Pumperthingel bagel - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Very good bagels! The short wait on a late Saturday morning gave me the chance to decide what I wanted: egg bagel, lightly toasted, with cream cheese and lox. We ordered and waited outside. Our bagels came hot, with the right amount of doughiness... and they weren't stingy with the cream cheese and lox. The bagels I ordered to-go (plain, sesame and onion) were also scrumptious, and even days later. And... they sell Yoo Hoo, the world's best chocolate drink. That was the cherry on top! read more

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I stopped by this place after my morning Pilates. I built my own bagel. The toppings were all great, but the bagel itself was on the dry side and a little salty. This could be because I asked for a toasted bagel. But I'm used to having fluffier New York bagels in general. read more

Boichik Bagels - Everything bagel with chive, cream, cheese, capers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

My first time trying bagels in Cali! Growing up in NJ/NY area, I didn't have too high expectations for Bolchik Bagels, but I was pleasantly surprised. Stopped by around noon on Saturday, and the wait was probably about 20 minutes. We ordered a daily special of toasted everything bagel with lox cream cheese, sprouts, and tomatoes. The texture of the bagel wasn't the same as I'm used to, but the fillings were delicious. I'm honestly used to a lot more cream cheese in my bagels, but I'm sure this is much healthier haha. I also saw they had some pretty unique cream cheeses like a hatch chile one that I would come back for. Overall, these are solid bagels and reminded me of the ones back home. They are a bit smaller and much pricier for bagels that I'm used to (I would get a dozen for $13 vs here is a dozen for $33), but I would make a trip out here if I'm ever missing a good bagel! read more

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I love love looove this place. My fave is the classic. It comes with smoked salmon, red onions, capers, tomatoes and their chive cream cheese and I always get it on an everything bagel...chefs kiss AAANNND they slap on that cream cheese EXTRA thick just like I like it. SOO GOOD! I also tried their onion and garlic bagel, both soo flavorful and their house made cream cheeses are as well. And they usually have a line but the line moves very quickly and every location I've been to always had great customer service. I just wish there was on in my area CUUUZ THEY CAN HAVE ALLS MY MONEYZ:) read more

New York Times said this is the best bagel (better than bagels in NYC) so I just had to check it out! I was here at 12.30pm (they close at 1pm) and there was such a long line! Good thing the line moved fast and took only about 15min and I was at the front. Loved the bagels I got, definitely tastes like bagel in NYC! There's a small parking lot right beside the shop, reserved for customers, with plenty of empty spaces when I was there. read more

Boichik Bagels - Menu - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

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My friend stumbled upon this place and saw a giant line and decided to stand in it. I am so glad she did. I had been following their growth on ig for over a year. Lets just say they are everything they are cracked up to be. It was probably the best bagel I've ever had. Amazing, worth the wait. read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great quality food and great prices. Came here on a Saturday around noon and the line was wrapping around the corner. Although the line was pretty long, it took roughly 10 minutes from line up to getting to the order register. The orders, which I wholeheartedly recommend: * The Classic: Chive cc, nova lox, tomato, red onion, capers $15.5 * Daily Special: PINK LABEL cream cheese with cucumber and sprouts and horseradish $6 Both were DELICIOUS and FILLING. Got them both toasted on everything bagels. I'll be coming back for more. My only ask for improvement would be better organizing of the lines. It felt a little chaotic and the line somewhat obstructs the entrances of neighboring businesses. Wrapping the line through the parking lot or spinning back up online ordering could help. read more

Boichik Bagels - The classic - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Saw this on tiktok as "the best bagels on the west coast." Ive had at least 2 new york bagels so i am definitely qualified to say this bagel was pretty amazing. I got The Classic Sandwich with Everything bagel. Tons of lox which is my favorite, but surprisingly the bagel stood out in each bite. Well seasoned, bussin chive cream cheese with capers. Only criticism was the whole thing was too fat to take a bite through the whole thing and the filling squeezed out the sides. I ordered on the website ahead of time because I saw a lot of reviews saying theres often a line. I went on a Wednesday around noon and there was maybe 4 people in the line? My order was ready for pickup and I was able to grab it and scoot home to monch. The store is pretty small, no seating area you just get the goods and go. 10/10 would recommend read more

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My family loves the regular bagels so I wanna start by saying that their bagels are probably great. Their gluten-free bagels are terrible and I highly advise skipping this experience. Odd bagels, which you can buy at Berkeley bowl are an amazing gluten-free bagel. I am now spoiled in what I think they should be. The boichik gluten free bagel was dry, crumbly, and a terrible texture. Think bad scone. I am grateful that they're trying, but the recipe is not perfected. This is awful. I was really looking forward to the experience of being able to go into a shop and order with my family. Sadly, my bagel experience is limited to home and Saul's . Yuck read more

I've had some yummy bagels in my life. Nothing beats a toasted everything bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon. They absolutely nailed it, everything was spot on and left me licking my lips. The way its packed and cut makes it easy to dig into. Only complaint was that they are currently operating as take out only and the outdoor seating was blocked off. read more

Boichik Bagels - Toasted Garlic Bagel with Plain Spread and Nova Lox - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Great bagels specifically the eggy bagels. Great service, clean and nice neighborhood vibe. It's a bit pricey for bagels but it's worth experiencing. read more

I'm not going to lie. These are REALLY good bagels, and I will venture to say they are the best bagels in the Bay Area (the NYT also seems to share this opinion). But, I'm not sure if they're worth 15.50 for a classic Nova Lox sandwich. I believe that's still up for debate. Regardless, the bagels (while pricey) are still amazing; the bagel itself was not dense and had just the right amount of chewiness with no rubbery texture and the salmon was extremely fresh. Will I be coming back? Maybe if I'm in the area, but I'm perfectly fine with the decently priced bagels they serve at Noah's or Bagel Street Cafe. Also, the line may seem long upon first glance, but it doesn't take more than 15 minutes to get through the whole thing. We came at 11, which was a busy-ish time, but ordered and received our bagels fairly quick. read more

Boichik Bagels - The Classic on a Sesame Seed Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here on a Saturday morning to grab bagels for breakfast. Waited about 15 minutes to order and receive our bagels, which was not bad at all. Tried their most popular item - The Classic, which consists of lox, chive cream cheese, capers, onions, and tomatoes on a poppyseed bagel. Bagel was nice and soft, chewy with a nice crunch from being toasted. Lox portion and cream cheese was generous. Lox wasn't salty, unlike some other places I've had where it overwhelms the bagel. I probably could have gone without the capers as they were too salty for me. Service was quick and staff was nice. Social distancing with masks in place. Ordered 6 feet away and tapped my card to pay. Would recommend trying if you're craving bagels as you can't go wrong with Boichik. Only complaint is probably the price, since it is $15.50 for a bagel. read more

Boichik Bagels - Classic bagel - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Have been meaning to come for bagels for a loooong time but it's essentially a breakfast place that closes early (and weekend early is so hard for a night owl like me) and to top it off they apparently run out bagels if you don't get there early enough! Well, fellow late weekend risers should know that I rolled out of bed and managed to get there around noon and still found there was a line of about 5 parties ahead of me, buuut they did not run out of anything! Score! They do not have seating (indoor or outdoor) and what I, and most others, did was buy to go and then walk to Safeway and eat at one of their outdoor tables. I had a toasted bagel, which admittedly was smaller than I had expected for its $3 price, but the eggsalad was deliciously fresh and the tuna salad I bought home lasted a few sandwiches :) Service was tip-worthy, which is notable coming from me! My only comment is please have larger coffee sizes as an option. This tiny coffee is just not enough. read more

Boichik Bagels - Egg salad on pumpernickel - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Boichik was definitely on my bucket list ever since it was rated one of the best bagel places in NYT. I ordered the Classic on a sesame bagel, which consisted of a ton of smoked salmon, cream cheese, and capers. The Smoked salmon had such a nice flavor to it, and the bagel was chewy and soft. The bagels were pretty good and chewy. You could definitely taste the flavor of the sesame in it too. Boichik had a lot of different types of bagels - I really wanted to try the egg ones, but they were sold out so quickly in the morning! The line is pretty long, so you'll want to get there early! It also closes at 1 PM, so make sure to get there by at least 12:30. Some of the bagels may be sold out nearing lunch time, so try to get there before the lunch rush. read more

Boichik Bagels - Classic on sesame - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Simply AMAZING!!! I am in New York bagel heaven! As a native New Yorker who craves delicious authentic bagels... this is it. I have tried all the competitors in the Bay Area and many in LA and trust me, these are the best and outshine all the others for quality, texture, chewiness, consistency, flavor, crust and taste. I have followed this business and opening for some time, and the recent NYT article was spot on; they are even better than most New York bagels while still retaining truly authentic quality. The hype is justified! The prep and cooking process is vital and they have it down. I decided to finally try them out after depleting my supply, and ordered online for a delivery two weeks out. It was simple and they communicated very effectively, both by email and text. I had a window delivery for 7am to 12pm and got a text early confirming between 9:45 and 10:45. It helped knowing that. As the deliver truck approached I got another update to "get the coffee ready' which I found clever and cute. They apparently have a broad delivery area depending on specific days of the week. Delivery was convenient, yet I would also go for their order ahead drive thru too. I got a dozen bagels- sesame, poppy seed, everything and "pumperthingel" + some Bialy. Although I have only had the sesame so far it was delicious and heavenly, best ever, and the others look equally wonderful. The Bialy was scrumptious, and a delight of flavor and texture, much different in consistency than the bagel, similar to pizza dough. It has an onion filling in the center. YUM! I warmed and ate one while carefully toasting the bagel. I also got three cream cheese spreads (chive, horseradish cheddar & scallion, and Pink Label)-.and tasted each. Absolutely fresh, delicious and just the right spreadable texture and consistency, not too fluffy or heavy. The horseradish was mild and quite tasty, not overpowering or harsh. And the Pink Label is uniquely good, with a slight pleasurable tartness. Finally, I got the Nova lox, again top quality. So in the end I made my toasted sesame bagel topped with horseradish cheddar & scallion cream cheese, capers, sliced onion, a slice of heirloom tomato and a good amount of lox! Absolutely a taste treat that satisfied every craving and longing for a quality New York bagel I ever had! The last time I had a bagel even close was at a bagel shop in the lower East Side of Manhattan about two years ago. Yes, it is pricey but you get the value and quality of what you pay for. Boichik is my new go-to bagel store! Thoroughly an awesome experience! Thank you Boichik! read more

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Yeah the bagels here are pretty good but holyyy $13 for the classic!! That's insane. But the bagel itself was pretty good considering the lox was nice and Smokey and the tomatoes and onions tasted very fresh. The bagel had a nice chew and thickness to it and the chive cream cheese wasn't too heavy and whipped to a nice consistency. My only real issue with the bagel is that it tends to drift to the saltier side and my friends everything bagel with cream cheese was also a little salty for her. Although I can't compare this bagelry to NY style bagels, I can say that this place is probably worth the 15-30 minute wait, especially if you're a bagel feen. read more

Boichik Bagels - The Classic :) - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Finally tried the famous bagel shop! Overall, I thought the bagels were really good, but also really over priced. The eggything bagel had a nice chewiness and flavor to it, and the cinnamon raisin had great texture as well. The sandwich fillings were what made the price really add up, but at least they were generous with the lox. Also, I was pleasantly surprised but whatever almond butter they use here; it's so smooth and delicious! I'm glad I tried Boichik, but I'm not sure if I would trek all the way to college just to get it again. Perhaps I would come back if I happened to be nearby, and I would probably just get the bagel and not the sandwiches because I feel like the sandwiches aren't really worth it. read more

Boichik Bagels - Eggything Bagel w/ Lox, Cinnamon Raisin w/ almond butter & jam - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

I blame *Tejal Rao* from the NyT for the sudden increase in wait times. Ofc, it's still an honor to bump New York off the top spot for best bagel in the US, but flattering praise from a NyT article, the OG influencer, would surely bring crowds. And it did. Opened in November 2019, this little-bagel-shop-that-could rose to fame rather quickly. To put things in perspective, Berkeley's Boichik isn't even 2y old! The first time I tried the "best bagels" in the country, I was fortunate to have a coworker wait in line for me. She waited 2+ hours which I expected for 2 reasons: 1) it was on a weekend morning and 2) it's still hyped. But worth the wait? Hard to say because I didn't wait for them. "The classic" in all its chive cc glory tasted pretty damn good even after sitting for an hour waiting to be eaten. But the second time around I decided to line up for these chewy, yet not overly dense bagels. This was 7:30a in the morning, mind you. But there was already a line. I didn't have to wait 2h but still don't people have jobs to go to?! I waited 30min and I have to say that's my cutoff. Any longer and I'd be like welp, I live 10min away, I can always come back. Luckily, that wasn't the case this morning and I ordered the classic on untoasted (the default) everything bagel and the daily special on toasted everything bagel, which had avocado, tomato, sprouts and cc. I split them both with my bf and I couldn't really tell the difference between the toasted and untoasted tbh. They tasted the same to me. I feel like the toasted was just warmed and not crispy. And i LOVED the sprouts in the daily special! That being said, I definitely will be back but at a time when the wait is more reasonable, whenever that happens. read more

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The hype is real, people. I've driven by the line before and felt intimidated by the looooong line of people wrapped around the block. But today, on this beautiful sunny Sunday, I decided I was going to be one of those people. The line is actually surprisingly quick. It helps that there are menus every few feet to help you prepare your order. I probably changed my mind at least a few times before I saw "fennel". Oooh, limited time spring onion and fennel cream cheese? WINNER. I was also set to get an everything bagel (always everything) when I noticed their "eggything". Whoa...mind blown. I sure love me a good egg bagel too. Eggything it is! I loved watched the workers through the big window making the bagels, slicing them and putting together the sandwiches. As a former Noah's Bagel worker, it gave me the flashbacks. Our order took less than 10 minutes - not bad at all. I waited a while longer until I was home before eating it and it was still toasty and oh so good. The cream cheese wasn't overpowering with the onion and there were actual bits of fennel scattered throughout. If I had it again, I would add fresh tomato and a sprinkling of salt but it really was a delicious sandwich as is. I would definitely recommend this for any bagel lover and especially a NY style bagel lover! read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wanted to try these bagels for awhile before NYT too. We got turned away on a Saturday morning @10:45am. The last man standing had a sign on his back that said "end of line" and no one else was allowed to go behind him. I tried again of course haha Got there at 7:30 only 30 mins after they opened and still waited an hourish to get my food and order. The classic bagel was absolutely divine!!!! I highly recommend the pickled onions they have much more flavor and bite than regular onions. The pumperthinkle was also very unique it was a spin on pumpernickel bread and everything bagel and it was pretty fire too! I wish I could go back but it's such a long wait! read more

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My favorite bagel spot!! Bagels are delicious and the perfect texture and flavor. A must go every time I'm home in the Bay! They're super sweet here and the line moved pretty quick New York Times named it one of the best bagels, definitely agreed read more

Boichik Bagels - Sesame bagel with lox spread, tomato, red onion, and greens - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food: dense, chewy, crispy warm bagels and all the toppings are amazing. But the bagels are a little on the small side and at twice the price of Noah's - and with so many other good bagel places in Berkeley - I won't be buying bags of bagels for my crew from this shop. The quality is there but the prices just aren't competitive. Update: Berkeley Bowl just down the street sells Boichik shmears and offers an excellent selection of bagel brands, so if Boichik's $3 bagels are a bit outside the budget, there are some great affordable options there. read more

***3.5 Stars*** Not gonna lie... these bagels are pretty damn good. And this is coming from someone who really isn't a huge fan of bagels in general. The quality is definitely some of the best that I've had around these parts. But daaaayum... it be EXPENSIVE! $25 for 5 bagels and cream cheese? Uhn uh. Not from my wallet. Buuut, I'll gladly eat them if they're provided. Welp, that's what I did. Actually, I've had their bagels twice now. The first time was when they first opened. I was one of those people waiting in line, seeing what all of the hype was about. Paid my lil $5 dollars for my bagel and cream cheese. At the time, I thought it was pretty average. Fast forward to now, and I've had the luxury of trying them again but on somebody else's dime. My employee's husband dropped by with some bagels and cream cheese for us. This time around, I was able to try multiple bagels and really examine them for what they were. They were super soft and fresh. Delightfully fluffy and chewy. For a gal who places bagels on the bottom of the carb totem pole, I was actually quite impressed. I was so impressed that I almost made a return visit to get more but then... I saw that line. Whew chile'... these people do NOT play about them bagels. A word to the wise; you need to get there at the crackus of dawn if you want to avoid that line. They sell out pretty quickly on some days too, so I'd make sure they actually have inventory before you even step foot in that line. But anyways, the bagels are yummy. Are they worth $5 a piece? Not sure about all of that but... I ain't no NY bagel fiend nor am I an NY bagel aficionado. But if YOU are, it might be worth getting in that line to try one of those $5 bagels. You never know, you might just fall in love with it. read more

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You just cant make good tortillas with New York water -- A.E. Samaan But you can make a damn fine bagel with California water. I ordered ahead and got an everything, sesame, cinnamon raisin with pinks cream cheese. Everything was outstanding especially the cinnamon raisin. Worth the hype, plan for now, it will die down eventually. Highly recommended read more

Boichik Bagels - Parking lot area. Line wraps on other side down block. - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been wanting to try Boichik bagels ever since they opened. However, lines were always long and I wanted to wait until lines got shorter, but their write up in the New York Times alerted even more bagel lovers and foodies. I finally had a chance to try some items today after driving by, seeing the line of customers still waiting, and having a parking spot open up across the street. I always thought I had to wake up early to get bagels, so I was happily surprised that there were still bagels a little after noon on a Sunday (only a few bagels had sold out by then). Pros: -everything bagel is super yummy -they sell bagels, cream cheese spreads, beverages, and merchandise -the line went by pretty quickly -their chocolate malted iced coffee is delicious -cream cheese spread (spring onion and fennel) added a nice savory touch Cons: -n/a read more

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I had been craving a darn good bagel for a while and it so happened I was passing by a legit looking spot during my longer morning walk on College Ave. I stepped in a line of about 4 ppl and browsed the menu. Ah! The Classic looked like it had everything I wanted, but wow- at a whopping $15.95 thanks to the lox! I took my takeout order to the nearby Philz outdoor seating area and dug in. It was really delicious and reminded me of the bagel shops in NY. I had gotten the Everything bagel and each component of the bagelwich - cream cheese w/chives, red onions, capers, tomatoes and of course the fancy tasty lox came together so nicely in the first bite. Granted, there was a bit of cream cheese mess but nothing a napkin couldn't handle. If you're down for a splurge, I would recommend The Classic. Next time, I'd like to try the other bagels with different shmears. read more

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I don't even like bagels like that o I totally joined the line for the hype. I wondered if there was some secret bagel majesty I didn't know about I arrived at 9am and stood in line 45-minutes ducking & dodging happy, exiting patrons to preserve my safe IdontwannagetCOVID bubble . Definitely wish they had a special "skip the line" for pregnant women with swollen feet lol They have an interesting set up , once you get to the front Theres someone sitting 12 feet away and you have to shout your order than wait in this huge group off to the side for you number to be called - km defntrly orderkng the dah before to avoid all this ! What I got that I recommend : (1) Onion bagel with chive cream cheese tomato and red onion (I wish the scallion spread was more onion-y) (2) Pumperthingle with pink label cream cheese and tomato & red onion (pumperthingle is my fave) Tricks & tips : (1) freeze your bagel right away if it will take days to eat it (2) order 1 day ahead and you join the quick pick. Up line Overall: bagels are pretty damn good, light & fluffy and I highly recommend adding all the side additions - I literally consumed mine in the car ! read more

Boichik Bagels - Can't believe I'm really around the corner in this 45-min line at 9am (weekday) - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I am so happy they are delivering now! These bagels are authentically New York style bagels. I am always looking for the perfect bagel and I don't know if there is such a thing, but these bagels are heavenly. I ordered four bagels to sample, including a pumperthingel, which is an everything pumpernickel bagel. I have never had one before, but it won't be my last! It was dark brown & dense as one would expect, but light & crunchy on the outside. The everything topping was scrumptious; the hint of caraway with a bit of a malty sweetness made it my favorite. I also got a regular everything and two poppyseed bagels. They were all very good. I ordered the pink label cream cheese and some of their nova lox. The cream cheese was very light & airy and the lox were of a very high quality. I got it all delivered Sunday morning. They gave me a window between 7 -12 but lucky for me they delivered right around eight when I was just making coffee. Happy Sunday to me! read more

Boichik Bagels - A pumperthingel, an everything, lox and light fluffy whipped cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Berkeley, California

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