Earthly Coffee

The *best* chicken and waffle in Oakland. That sounds crazy, but it really is. The chicken is a…read morejuicy, crisp schnitzel that's seasoned with some sort of chili oil. The waffle is thick, crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, and sweet! It pairs beautifully with the spicy chicken. It comes with a side salad that's bright and helps clear the palate. You can't go wrong with their house potatoes or latkes, but be sure to use the sauces given for each one because that's where all the amazing flavor comes from. I've started going every week after a hike. It's THAT good.

Better understood as a Jewish-deli-themed restaurant than a proper Jewish deli. That goes double…read morefor the bagels. We ordered a half dozen plain bagels and cream cheese. The bagels appeared to have a crispy crust but biting into it revealed the crust to be an illusion. It gave way to a dry interior with the flavor of white bread. This was the proverbial "roll with a hole" and a scratchy one at that. The cream cheese was, however, entirely successful. It is a rich, smooth spread with only the mildest tang. When you need a cream cheese that sticks to the middle of the road -- guaranteed to offend no one -- this is the ticket. Proper bagels can be found just a few blocks away, so you may wish to look elsewhere.

1.2 mi•Rockridge, Elmwood

Interior of the space

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Mocha coffee

Boichik Bagels

4.1(811 reviews)

This place is great, and their prices are reasonable compared to others located in surrounding…read moretrendy areas such as Temescal. They are consistently good, quick and efficient and always friendly. Plus, they deal with their food in a sanitary manner compared to some other bagel places...well done and delicious!

Popular spot. We got there right when they opened on a Saturday morning and there were already…read morepeople lining up! The customer service was friendly and helpful. They've got some unique spreads and a bagel flavor called Pumperthingle - pumpernickel and everything seasoning with the chive spread. The bagel had a dense chewy texture. Would I wait in line for this? Probably not but that's more because I'm not a huge bagel person to begin with. Still highly recommend!

0.5 mi•Temescal, North Oakland, Rockridge

Inside

The Classic (~$16): on a whole wheat everything bagel

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Poppy Bagels

4.1(186 reviews)

Poppy Bagels is a small, cozy bagel shop in Temescal. We came on a Sunday morning for a bagel run…read moreand shared the basic bagel sando ($9) and honey truffle bagel sando ($9.50). The basic bagel was SO GOOD. It genuinely might be one of the best bagels I've had. I loved the scallion cream cheese, and the tomato was super fresh and juicy without making the bagel soggy. The tomato and cream cheese also helped balance out the stronger flavor of the raw red onion. I'd definitely recommend this one if you're here! The honey truffle bagel had a really interesting sweet and salty combination. I loved the richness of the honey, while the earthy truffle flavor paired really nicely with it. The truffle cream cheese was a little too salty for my taste though. The shop itself is small and cozy, with limited indoor seating and an outdoor patio. They also have plain bagels, coffee, tea, and other options. Weekend lines can get a little long, but the wait is usually pretty reasonable. There's also plaza parking available across the street. Overall, I really enjoyed both bagels and would definitely come back for the basic bagel sando!

Modern bagel shop with delicious bagels on offer…read more The bagels here have the familiar features of some east coast ancestors. We ordered a half dozen plain bagels and cream cheese. The crust makes a noticeable crunch when you bite through and the taste of pretzels comes through clearly. (The shop must add a liberal splash of lye to the water bath.) The dough inside has a salty flavor which can be too much on its own -- but as a result it complements the slightly muted cream cheese to make a tasty pair. The one issue for the bagels is their structure. The crumb loses its shape under any tearing or bending, which makes it hard to support a sandwich. We also noticed that the cream cheese had a slightly grainy texture. All told these are great bagels. Pair them with a cream cheese you like and rip in.

Avocado bagel

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Lox bagel

Cafe Uccello

4.7(283 reviews)

2.5 mi

Such a great little spot! When I first walked in, I was pleasantly greeted by the cashier, who was…read morevery friendly and welcoming. At first, the place looked pretty small with just a few high-top tables and chairs, but once you walk further in, it opens up to another seating area with plenty of tables. I also really loved that they have pictures of all their drinks and some of their food items displayed. I'm definitely a visual person when it comes to food, so seeing the pictures made it so much easier to decide what I wanted to order! I ended up getting the lox bagel and a hot chai latte. The everything bagel was perfectly crisp and toasted, with cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onions, spinach, and tomato. It was fresh, delicious, and surprisingly filling! The chai latte was SO good! It had a bold chai flavor and was thick, rich, and creamy--not watered down at all. I really enjoyed everything I ordered and would definitely come back to try more of their menu!

This morning I was too lazy to cook myself even a simple breakfast so I ordered in from Cafe…read moreUccello. I was eggcited for egg coffee and a croissant breakfast sandwich. I do not think I got egg coffee. Because I have never had egg coffee taste of cinnamon. However I am not upset that I did not get the egg coffee I ordered, because whatever drink I ended up with made me happy, even is I was expecting an iced coffee drink and got a hot latte drink. The sandwich was totally worth the price of admission. I will definitely be back for another croissant breakfast sandwich on another day when the idea of cooking breakfast just seems far too much.

Large seating area. They let you write on the wall!

Turkey Sausage, Egg and Pepper Jack Croissant

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Mocha frappe

Simurgh Bakery and Cafe

4.5(297 reviews)

0.8 mi

Matcha Tales, Always looking to enjoy the food/drink…read moreexperience. We found a gem. Took a minute to prepare, but I am willing to sacrifice time for taste . Worked out great. All I heard was this is the best Matcha ever. Wow. Let's memorize this. Well deserved. See you

Pastry 4/5 Customer service 5/5…read moreValue 3/5 We came right before closing so the only thing we can get was pastries The honey cake is the best; moist and balanced in flavor. Everything is good and fresh. It is a little pricey @$7 per piece.

2.4 mi•Lakeshore, Lower Hills

Inside

Balkan Kebab Sandwich(Cevapi)

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Cute windows of display

Arizmendi Bakery

4.6(1.8k reviews)

Very cool co-op style bakery and pizza shop. They have so many cool things with great service and…read moreworkers. I got the pizza of the day and thoroughly enjoyed it! If you want a cute spot to grab a quick bite to eat make sure to check this place out

Great vibes, love a co-op…read more I've came here before for pastries and coffee and today I tried the pizza. It was solid, really cool idea that they rotate flavors daily. All pizzas have no meat on them tho which I don't have a problem with but meat lovers beware. Pizza was solid, ate a lot and didn't feel gross after which is a nod to their fresh ingredients. 7.6/10

0.4 mi•North Oakland, Rockridge

Inside

Delicious hot slice and a lemon ginger tonic mmm

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1 slice + bonus slivers: $3.75

Mariposa Baking Company

4.3(758 reviews)

Let me begin by saying that I think this place has the best key lime pie I've ever tasted, and I…read morecan eat gluten. I also like that this location has longer business hours than most GF bakeries and serves breakfast all day as well as lunch items. Another big plus is the allergens are clearly labeled online and in the shop. However, I've had negative experiences here on 3 consecutive visits. I go here for my gluten free partner. On one of the visits, I ordered a stuffed bagel and waited for 15 minutes before going back up to the counter to say that I still hadn't received my order. It was busy, but by this time, the person standing at the counter had nothing to do. They apologized and made my order then, but the experience left a bad impression on me since it was my first time eating inside the bakery. On my next visit, I ordered several items inside the bakery to take home with my pickup order and received a pain de chocolate instead of a cinnamon donut, which I didn't notice until I got home. The pain de chocolate costs more and my partner wasn't able to share it with me due to a soy allergy. I suppose I could've been paying more attention, but these items don't have similar names at all, so I was not expecting this error. That said, I made a mental note to pay more attention when ordering inside the bake shop for future orders. On my next visit, I ordered a mocha cupcake and berry muffin, but the cashier rang me up for a hand pie instead of a muffin. Again, the hand pie was more expensive. This time I caught it and asked for it to be corrected. I work in customer service and I act with kindness when mistakes are made because we're only human. However, I believe 3 negative experiences in a row shows a pattern and warrants some attention. I will continue to patronize this business due to the reasons I mentioned at the beginning of this review, but I will now have to be vigilant in ensuring that I receive the correct items and am charged the correct amount. This of course is not ideal. I hope service improves.

10am on a Saturday before it opened and a line was probably over 10 people. Parking in front is…read morelimited, but if you go past the lot there are more in the back. Plenty of things to look at while in line and even sample! I've only ever got pastries there but they have food made to order! Looks cute and cozy. Cinnamon roll was AMAZING! And honestly everything is around $6 which is pretty avg for gluten free. Limited indoor seating but it seemed a bit busy!

December 2024

Bagel

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Matcha dragonfruit latte

Levy's Bagels

4.1(271 reviews)

4.2 mi

Great food, especially the morning star bagel, not to mention the amazing hot link bagel wrap. What…read morecould I say I love this place, and it's the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. The service is better than an another place in Alameda.

Bagels are decent. No one knows what "light" cream cheese is, always slathered on. They come out…read morepretty quickly, appreciate. My issue is inconsistent hours. Seems like some weeks not open.

Lox sandwich with egg

Start your day with the best homemade muffins! Baked ON THE PREMISES with love at #LevysBagel #yummy

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Caught the sunrise today at Levy's Bagel in Alameda...start the day w/ homemade bagels, gluten-free options, organic coffee. #Delish #Levys

Hella Bagels

4.3(137 reviews)

3.5 mi

drove 30 miles to pickup an online order for 18 bagels and 4 schmear's for family in from New York!…read more These were the BEST by far that I have ever had in the Bay Area. Just like NY. Had the 7:45 am pickup slot and goods were all ready and bagged up for me. Staff was awesome and super friendly! My car had the best smell on the ride back, I wanted to pull over and dig in. I ordered a mix of all flavors and the fam raved about all. I especially liked the Everything bagel with the Lemon Horseradish schmear!!! To die for! We also had Lox, Jalapeño Cilantro, Plain, and Scallion. All the flavors were SO GOOD! didn't get to stay but already full when I entered and noticed they had outdoor seating in the back so will be back soon and will bring the fam! WELL DONE Hella Bagels!!!

The platonic ideal of a New York bagel. When your East Coast family comes to town and wants a…read morebagel, bring them here. These bagels check all the boxes and make it look easy. The crust is crisp and crackles as you break into a fresh one. The flavor is deep and malty. The crumb is very chewy and provides enough structure to support a sandwich. One tasting note: the crust in today's batch was had caramel notes that started to recall pizza crust. Less time in the oven would dial that back -- but it gives the bagel character so maybe you want to keep it! But that's the level we're on here. I'm giving subtle tasting notes in a Yelp review. Hella has unlocked the New York bagel for us on the West Coast.

Kitchen

The "hanging out" area has been nicely refreshed since the days of Christopher's Nothing Fancy

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Bageltopia

4.4(144 reviews)

2.2 mi•West Berkeley

I am a bagel connoisseur, and everything about this place has hit the mark for a perfect bagel…read morejoint. I had strictly been planning my visit to California around the best places to eat around the city and this place is my greatest discovery. The sunshine bagel with the vegan cream cheese rocked my world beyond any description. The cucumbers were sliced so thinly and so crisp. It was a dream come true upon my taste buds. My friend who enjoys lox bagels from time to time said it was probably one of the top bagels she had ever eaten across the country. The atmosphere is very Californian and transplant friendly. The service was quick simple and the food was spectacular. Everybody in that place loved their bagels. It felt like a bagel dream come true! I mean the various cream cheese options to the delicious deliciously made fresh bagels daily. My only complaint is that there wasn't a public restroom.

This is a different bagel from the one I reviewed two years ago, and time has not treated it well…read more Today, we ordered a half dozen and cream cheese. The interior crumb had a Goldilocks structure: it was open and light, yet it bounced back when pressed and twisted. The bagels will hold shape under a sandwich without becoming dense. Unfortunately, the bagels we received were very pale and had no crust to speak of. The bagels had a gentle tang of fermentation but it was so subtle you could miss it if you weren't looking out. Doubly unfortunate was that something must have burned in the oven because all of the bagels tasted distinctly of smoke. It was unpleasant enough that we could not finish the batch. I hope that quality control steps up soon!

Interior of Bageltopia in Berkeley.

Supernova. Perfectly toasted and super fresh lox and ingredients.

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Anonymous R.

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3

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11 years ago

This place is great! I work nearby at the Research Institute and this is one of the only eateries around there. Although at first I was kinda bummed that I would have only one eatery around to get lunch from, it turned out okay because this place is great! They have really good food, and they provide good portions too so I'm not left hungry after finishing my food. Their sandwiches are delicious. They're soups aren't always the best but they're sandwiches are bomb. Their coffee really is quite strong. If you're not used to very strong coffee, be ready for jitters through the rest of the day! read more

alain k.

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5 years ago

I live a block away from this cafe but absolutely avoid the place because the owner is a jerk. I had a different review detailing my experiences, but I deleted it when I met a different owner named Keyta who was really sweet. Unfortunately, I've only seen her once or twice and the guy who is always there just acts like he wants to fight everyone. I miss the two previous rounds of owners but it looks like these people are here to stay. It's really unfortunate because it's so close to my home. I'm sure the dude will leave some witty response to my review that just makes him look worse. read more

Jean Genet R.

6

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11 years ago

They really need some work on atmosphere. They blast corny soft rock music and white-guy "funk" and they've been littered with acid casualties and Berkeley dads on both occasions that I've been. This is the kind of place that out-of-touch gentrifier techies and burning man types go to feel at home. read more

Kira K.

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10

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11 years ago

Love my local coffee shop!! They know my husband and I drink ice coffee no matter the weather. They make great food. And they're always super friendly. Love love love. read more

Catie G.

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7

16 years ago

This place is really taking off and their sandwiches have been a hit! They also have plenty of great flavors to add to your latte, which is crucial in my book. read more

Jr G.

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87

12 years ago

This place is amazing every item on their menu is great plus they are friendly, and that rare to find. always having lunch here.

Jessie L.

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7

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10 years ago

In my opinion, its the best coffee in town. The prices are good, the food is good, the vibe in unpretentious.

Emily M.

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10

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11 years ago

Really lovely, local business with great coffee and breakfast sandwiches!

Dan R.

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5

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9 years ago

Delicious breakfast burrito, great coffee, friendly staff!

Laura H.

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10

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8 years ago

Great spot! Friendly people, good food.

Jessica L.

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14 years ago

The coffee was burnt AND weak.

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