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4.1 (186 reviews)
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Christopher C.

I came here to try one of their Sandos and wasn't disappointed. I tried the Truffle Honey Sando on a salt and pepper bagel toasted. The cream cheese was so good. Super creamy and there was a lot. So much that I actually scraped some off. There was honey as well which I liked but I thought it could be a little less. The salt though is a good contrast to the sweet.

Sesame vegan cream cheese
Stephen H.

A few seats in the front of the ordering area. Bigger outdoor seating in back 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.

Truffle Honey
Loralyn N.

I absolutely love going to Poppy Bagels. I love coming here after a morning walk or just a treat if I'm feeling it. I've had the seasonal veg, the green garden, the whitefish, and more recently the truffle honey. My personal favorite is the green garden, but I wanted to try something new. If you want something really indulgent and loaded, the truffle honey one is definitely both those things. The flavors are really full and sweet/savory. It's delicious, but if you want more of a texture experience, I'd go for the other ones instead of this one. I'm really glad I tried this though. Note, this place can get really really busy. So just prepare yourself.

Hope M.

Five star bagels and orange juice!! The bagels were slightly chewy and seeds were added on the top and 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.

Abi H.

Stopped by for our Sunday morning carb fix last week! Get ready to stand in line if you're coming on the weekend, but trust me it's worth it. Located in Temescal in Oakland, Poppy Bagels offers hand-rolled bagels in classic flavors. Most of their sandwiches are served open-face and have a generous amount of toppings on them. Super grateful that they had a big rack with all of their bagels on display, because I'm definitely more of a visual chooser when it comes to bagels. We got the Freshie Garlic Bagel ($4 - warm bagel, butter, and salt), Whitefish Garlic Bagel ($16 - scallion cream cheese, white fish salad, red onion, chives, and dill), and also Truffle Honey Everything Bagel ($9.50 - black truffle cream cheese and local honey). Everything together took about ~10-15 minutes to be ready. While we waited, we grabbed a table in their lovely patio area. There's also a restroom on the way there. There are a few tables inside and some barstool seats as well. They definitely fill up quick & once you see their playful color scheme, you'll totally understand why. The bagels are quite dense, which I enjoy. For those who like a fluffier bagel, this might not be your favorite, but I promise you will appreciate the craft and their unique flavor combinations. The Whitefish was very bright and reminded me of cold-smoked mackerel, but I'm not quite sure what fish they used. The dill and chives helped to cut the brininess and it all came together with the creamy scallion cream cheese. Definitely my favorite bite of the day. The Truffle Honey had a generous serving of shmear. It was at least 1/2 inch thick on each bagel half! Also, beware of the honey, your fingers will be a mess after, but it's all part of the experience. The staff was very patient and explanatory with their menu. They are also very on top of marking things as sold out if needed. We were def a bit bummed when the egg salad was marked as sold out, but it just means that we'll be back for more!

Rachel K.

I came to Poppy Bagels with a local who was showing me the food scene in the area. Poppy Bagels is a cute shop with a friendly and welcoming team. They offer a variety of bagels and bagel sandwiches, along with a small menu of drinks. I'm a sucker for a Lox bagel, so I ordered one. I thought the $17.25 price was a bit steep, but prices are going up everywhere and lox is expensive. I will say, the fact that they serve it open faced and have a good amount of toppings on both halves does make it a bit more worth it. From my experience it's easily shareable between two people. The bagel had a nice bite and I ended up getting the everything bagel and both halves had a good amount of seasoning on them. The ratio of ingredients on the lox bagel was interesting, the capers seemed to be on the cream cheese under the salmon (which meant they weren't falling off as easily), there was very thinly sliced onion, green onions, and a lot of fresh dill, along with a slice of lemon to squirt over it. It definitely was a bright and fresh take, and the fresh dill didn't overpower the bagel, but did add the fluffy texture of the herb to every bite. We did realize during our visit that fish is the only meat that seems to be offered, so no bacon or sausage, but vegan spread is available. They have some seating inside and there's a larger outdoor area in the back with picnic tables. It was a solid stop, and I would visit again.

Egg and cheese bagel
Stephanie Y.

As you can read, people are comparing team Poppy vs team Boichik; two big players in the Oakland-Berkeley bagel game. And while Poppy is good, I'm team Boichik, mostly due to Poppy's is a much more chewy bagel. If you like that airy, chewy forward style bage, Poppy will not disappoint. Great location, bright and modern, with a few counter seating options inside, but a truly great outdoor area with plenty of picnic tables. The seeds are fun here too, they don't skimp, as you can see from pics. This was the first time eating a sandwich and I went with the egg, American cheese and tomato. It was solid, with that delicious American cheese perfectly melted. Not sure if they cook the egg, or if it's microwaved, but I would have loved more of a fried egg style. A friend had the lox bagel and it was covered in so much fresh dill. Overall, solid. I'd come again, but I still prefer that more classic NY denser bagel not found here.

Heirloom on everything bagel
David T.

Contrary to yelp, they are now open on Monday. Ordered the heirloom sandwich on an everything bagel. The presentation was beautiful with red and yellow tomatoes and little flower blossoms on top. The bagel itself was a little odd. Extremely tough on the outside almost like shoeleather although the taste of the bagel was fine. Maybe this was a one time experience but it really wasn't a lot of fun to eat

Lox sandwich
Amanda S.

This place was on my list of a while and I'm so glad I made it! On the weekends this place gets pretty packed. I went during the week and it was still quite busy but no line. You can also order on their website if you want to skip the line! There is a decent amount of counter seating inside even though its a small location and a spacious patio out back. I got the lox sandwich which was loaded, fresh, and delicious. Loved the ample amount of dill! Looking forward to trying others.

Austin W.

Of the "big three" bagel shops in East Bay -- Boichik, Hella and Poppy, Poppy is my least favorite. I got a salt and pepper bagel to-go and it was a fight and a struggle to chew through the outer crust. The inside was not the fluffiest so overall, it was not a very enjoyable bagel. That said, I did also order a fresh garlic bagel that just came out of the oven and it was a world of difference in terms of taste and texture. The outside was fluffy and the charred bits of garlic provided a nice subtle bitterness to the bagel. The lemony lox cream cheese that I paired with my garlic bagel wasn't as smooth, nor airy as other flavored cream cheeses that I've had elsewhere; there was also a bit of grittiness to the spread. In my opinion, unless you're here for a fresh bagel minutes right out of the oven, there are better bagels in the area.

Kristen C.

Solid bagel spot in the Temescal! Line can get crazy during the weekends - on new year's eve we waited about 30 min. The truffle honey didn't taste too much like truffle but still good. The tomatoes on the basic were so good definitely would come back for that!

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Andrea Z.

Visited in a Wednesday morning at 7:30am, two others were in line and a few more others joined the queue after i arrived, so expect a little wait. Drinks: Drip Coffee - served piping hot, a medium roast flavor profile with a little bit of fruity acidity Food: Seasonal Veggie Bagel - ordered this on an untoasted everything bagel, comes open faced with a sear of cream cheese, topped with sliced avocado, radish greens, cilantro and salsa matcha, tasty overall. Bagel has a nice chew, and a touch of a crisp exterior, think it could have benefited from toasting given all the creamy toppings for more contrast in texture. Cream cheese and avocado added richness, greens added freshness, and salsa matcha added the heat but in a nice balanced way. Service was okay, order at the register and wait for your order to be prepared which took 5-10minutes. Space is small but they do offer a few tables and a bar area for seating. Overall enjoyed trying Poppy Bagels, solid bagels and open faced sandwiches.

Seasonal Veg Sando on Sesame Seed Bagel
John M.

We were in town visiting, and our daughter brought us to Poppy Bagels.... We're glad she did! Here's what we noticed: - There are lots of predetermined open-face sandwich options, or you can just simply get a bagel with a spread. There was a good selection of bagel types too. - My wife and I split both a Seasonal Veg Sando and the Lox Sando. We opted for the salt and pepper bagel on the Veg Sando, and it was especially good. The avocado, fresh dill and a little bit of chili oil on the bagel was so good. The sesame seed bagel on the other sandwich was good too, but not a stand out although we liked the fact that there was a lot of sesame seeds on both sides of the bagel. Both sandwiches were done pretty quickly. - Prices are a bit high ($17.25 and $12.75 for the Sandos and $3.74 for coffee), but that seems to be the case all over the area. - There's a lot of seating in the back patio. They don't deliver the sandwiches out to the back patio; they're labeled with your name at the front counter. - There are a couple of individual bathrooms shared with the place next-door. - It looks like it can get pretty crowded. Bottom line: Stopping at Poppy Bagels was a great way to start our day.

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3.8(1.1k reviews)
0.6 mi•Mosswood, North Oakland
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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.

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4.7(284 reviews)
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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!

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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.

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4.3(137 reviews)
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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.

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4.4(145 reviews)
2.6 mi•West Berkeley

My wife and I stopped by Bageltopia to pick up some bagels on a Sunday morning around 9:00 a.m. and…read moreit wasn't terribly busy. We were able to find a parking spot in their lot right away and there was only one party ahead of us in line. I ordered their October special -- a sauerkraut hand-rolled bagel ($3.75), while my wife ordered a sesame bagel with black garlic cream cheese ($2.75 + $2.75). The bagels here are seriously incredible and probably some of the freshest ones I've had. The outside of my sauerkraut bagel had a wonderful crackly, crunch to it, while the inside had the perfect amount of chew and denseness to it. The black garlic cream cheese I had a bite of was creamy, not grainy, and was loaded up on the bagel. They definitely do no skimp here! I really liked how prominent the black garlic flavor was: so much umami. Bageltopia is definitely up there along with Hella Bagel for my top bagel spots in East Bay.

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.

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