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. read more

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adorable shop with a nice back patio with lots of seating! They now offer gluten free bagels (from somewhere else frozen). Friend had ordered a garlic bagel, but was given a poppy bagel. It was our first time here so we let it go. She said it was fresh and the scallion cream cheese was amazing! Staff were kind and were moving the line quickly. Probably waited less than 10 mins. It smells delicious and can't wait to come back again! Gotta try the truffle cream cheese! read more

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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. read more

Poppy Bagels - Sesame vegan cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

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My review begins with the Great Ketchup Heist of 2026. I visited Poppy's Bagels for an egg and cheese. The bagel is delicious and, while tasty, possesses a touch of dryness. Naturally, I sought to sauce it up. I grabbed a handful of ketchup packets - eight ketchup packets to be exact - unaware that I was actually raiding the store's 401 (k). Enter: The Ketchup Guardian. Apparently, at Poppy's the staff isn't paid in local currency, but in Heinz ketchup packets. In pursuit of a heist, I was promptly confronted for my excessive looting. I foolishly assumed that my $16 bagel bought me the right to adorn my bagel with ketchup. I stand corrected. By taking the ketchup packets, I was cutting directly into this woman's livelihood, one ketchup packet at a time. The Audacity of...Condiments? The experience shifted form annoying to satirical performance art when... The Gossip Session: After the initial confrontation, the Ketchup Guardian decided to debrief the greatest heist since the Louvre while I was standing within earshot. I didn't realize venting about customers in front of them was the new gold standard of customer service. Since I was the guest of honor, I joined the conversation. Of course, the Ketchup Guardian doubled down on complaining about my thievery. She then weaponized her power by threatening to call her boss. The energy was purely, "I'm calling the authorities because you took too much tomato paste." In a city like Oakland, you'd expect a business to have a shred of awareness regarding the policing and micro-aggressions. Instead, I was met with an employee monitoring my ketchup consumption, weaponizing her manager as if he were a high-ranking official coming to discipline a wayward child. If you are the owner off Poppy's, please do reach out. I'd love to know if your business model is truly so fragile that eight packets of ketchup necessitate a call to HR. Pro-tip for future patrons, bring your own ketchup bottles from home. Better yet, find a bagel spot where sauce policing isn't the top priority. I wanted a bagel, not inspiration to write this review. To the employee who gets paid in ketchup, sorry for stealing your wages. One star for the bagel, zero starts for the Ketchup Guardian. read more

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. read more

Poppy Bagels - Lox sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Poppy Bagels - Egg and cheese bagel - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

Poppy was poppin'! Line wrapped around the small entry way and for good reason, bagels were freaking delicious. I can't believe how busy they were at first, but the wait was worth it. Quick service even with the line and friendly staff! Would come back again read more

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! read more

Poppy Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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Love me a good bagel joint and it's been difficult finding one in California. Enter Poppy bagels. Tastes fresh and very similar to H&H if not sliiiightly fluffier? I usually buy a half dozen and use my own schmear although the ones they sell are also bomb. So creamy but not too dense. Easy to spread. I have tried their honey truffle open face bagel and their lox bagel. Kinda expensive for every weekend kinda of thing but worth it when you want to treat yourself. If you like chai tea, their oat milk chai lattes are not for the weak. It is serious biznizzzz. It's ...spicy cardamommy peppery and oaty. Whoo! Why aren't they open everyday though. Whyyyyyy!!! read more

Amazing bagel joint in the Temescal! My friends and I tried their Basic Bagel and their Truffle Honey Bagel. Their Basic Bagel was $9 for a two-sided open-faced bagel with scallion cream cheese, tomatoes, red onions, and chives! I found it to be packed with flavor and a great deal for the amount of toppings compared to other places in the area. The Truffle Honey was also very unique in terms of flavor profile and was the perfect sweet and salty bagel. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a solid bagel place in Oakland--definitely some of the best bagels I've had in the Bay Area! read more

Poppy Bagels - Basic Bagel + Truffle Honey Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

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. read more

Poppy Bagels - Seasonal Veg Sando on Sesame Seed Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

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Came here twice in one week. I ordered the everything bagel with the jalapeño Serrano cream cheese and then I ordered the everything bagel with the Lemony Lox cream cheese. The jalapeno Serrano cream cheese was delicious. The everything bagel on day 1 had the perfect soft, chewy texture. Overall 10/10. When I got the everything bagel again the second time it wasn't as chewy but still good. As for the Lemony Lox spread, I was a bit disappointed. I was expecting there to be actual pieces of lox in the spread (because Boichik adds pieces of lox into their lox spread) but the Lemony Lox just tasted like a lemony spread with a teeny tiny bit of lox. If I ate it without knowing it was called a lox spread then it wouldn't have even tasted like lox because it was barely noticeable which is disappointing for the price . They have similar pricing to Boichik Bagels but I actually prefer the texture of Poppy Bagels over Boichik. Also love that they are generous with the cream cheese because a lot of places are not. I would come back if I'm craving a bagel but I would stick to the jalapeño Serrano cream cheese over the lemony lox. Service 10/10, nice, quick, efficient read more

Poppy Bagels - Everything bagel with jalapeño Serrano cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

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If you're ever in Oakland and find yourself craving a fresh, savory bagel, this is the place! I opted for the egg and cheese on the salt and pepper bagel and added hash browns. I don't hesitate to say that this is far and away the best bagel I've ever had. The inside was chewy and flavorful, with the outside being crunchy perfectly seasoned. The cheese was melted just the right amount and brought the whole sandwich together. The service was professional and helpful and very timely for a made to order shop. The space itself is very small and could stand to have more seating or even standing tables but these small inconveniences pale in comparison with all the positives. Check them out! read more

oh mother i can feel the flavor of a well crafted bagel on my tongue. best bagel i've had in a while and that's saying a lot but the crunch and the flavors were quite pleasing... also mega spiced chai is delish read more

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Ambiance was fine on the back patio. People waiting in line seemed hangry. I had an everything bagel with lox. It was fine. Perfectly serviceable, unremarkable. Wish they had pumpernickel bagels. Why does no one make pumpernickel?? Would go back if convenient, wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

I came here once and had a delicious veggie bagel I couldn't stop thinking about. I came back today for the breakfast bagel. It had a lot of cheese and tomato paste far beyond the point of being edible for me. very rich something I would expect to eat at a fast food chain. it also took like 30 mins which I'm ok with but literally a whole crowd came and went and the place was empty and the chefs were cleaning up before they even started cooking the eggs for my food. it was 15.00 overall so very poor experience today. :( sad because the first time I went there I had a great experience EDIT please notice how there are no pic of the breakfast egg n cheese bagel here on yelp theres a reason y read more

I have been wanting to come to this place since they opened. My husband and I came at Lunch and shared a lox bagel and a sweet and spicy with honey and Serrano. The food was really tasty.We were lucky enough to get a seat on the windows and it felt nice to sit and enjoy the neighborhood with some really good bagels. The bagels had a good toast to them and were soft on the inside. I also got a cold brew coffee that was yum! The staff was super friendly and very patient with me as a first timer. This place gets really busy. I would recommend when you're in the telegraph neighborhood grab a bagel. read more

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Snack review. Bagel shop. Ordered: Salt & Pepper Bagel (toasted) Jalapeno-Serrano spread +Lox Overall, "I'm a fan." read more

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Bagels are fresh and not too chewy. The veggie with radish avocado and chilli oil worked well together with cilantro on top. The lox tasted great as well. They are expensive but quality was good! I would go again. read more

Poppy Bagels - Veg bagel - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

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Bagels are great. Service is top notch too. Cute ambiance too and love the outdoor patio. My only complaint is the vegan cream cheese is gross. Please expand your spread offerings. Would love to see Tofutti cream cheese or even hummus. read more

Noticed a long line on a Saturday morning. Line goes by quick. Street parking Indoor and outdoor seating Bagels go by quick and waiting for the next batch can add another 10 mins to the wait if you're willing. Bagels are on the smaller end for me than other bagel shops. Two bagels garlic and plain with cream cheese came to $10. They charged $2 for cream cheese each bagel, Bagel were $3 each. We wanted to try the everything bagel but didn't want to wait. Bagel wasn't as garlicky as I wanted t to be. There are def other bagel spot options that I prefer. I usually love a good toasty fluffy chewy bagel and this place didn't do it for me. For the price and the wait, I wouldn't return, I wouldn't mind it but not my go to place. Staff are really nice! Service was quick given my simple order. read more

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This bagel shop is such a vibe! I came by once after visiting the Temescal Library with my baby and saw a sign saying the store was closed. Fast forward to today, after taking my little nugget to the library for baby bounce I decided to walk around to grab food to go. I was so excited to see Poppy Bagel's was open again. I got the Lox and a fresh squeeze oj. Both were amazinggggg. I was even offered a baby bagel for my 6 month old. What a sweet gesture. I've never seen that before anywhere else. Dog treats? Yes. Baby treats? No. The decor is so stinking cute. I especially love their speckled stools. I can't wait to come back and try the fermented celery soda and the other bagel sandos. Lox was delish. Lemon wedge to juice was yum. Fresh dill and all the fixings were great too. Their cream cheese tasted homemade, but I'm not sure if they make it in house. I'll have to look. It didn't taste like your average cream cheese. read more

Pretty solid bagels and cute aesthetic inside. If you are a fan of chewy textured bagels then these are definitely for you. They are soft but still have that great outside crust so to speak. I did find them a tad hard to bige into though. I enjoyed the salt and pepper flavor quite a bit, though I'm surprised they don't make regular salt. I was also sad to miss out on egg, my favorite bagel flavor. I opted for the plain cream cheese, which had a nice flavor but not my favorite texture (i prefer more fluffy). We didn't go for any of the sandwich options, as they were a little on the pricey side. As far as wait time, there was definitely a line on a late Saturday morning. I would recommend you arrive earlier or during the week if you're in a rush. Personally, I don't think it was worth the wait, but it seemed like everyone else in line had visited before. As another reviewer said, there seemed to be a lot of socializing among the staff between customers that meant the line wasn't moving as quickly as it could have. Not a deal breaker but it does seem like fast service is not a priority. read more

Cute space. Friendly service. And the bagels and spread are delish! I ordered a toasted sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese. The bagel was crisp and chewy and the scallion spread was generous and not too tangy. The cream cheese tasted very light and fresh. I usually go to boichik bagels, now I have another option. read more

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I want to say I do love my bagels, but not the love for cream cheese (at least NY level). For poppy, I do love the chew of the bagel but for $17, I need more smoked Salmon. I love capers, but that was all I could taste in my bagel due to the super thin and scarce amount of smoked salmon. In oakland/berkeley, we have had a lot of bagel places since boichik opened years ago. If I'm in the area, I wouldn't mind grabbing a dozen from poppy but for lox bagel, I rather grab it from boichik or hella bagels. read more

Poppy Bagels - Lox Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

Went in there for the first time thought I'd get a basic bagel for nine dollars. After waiting several minutes and watching three staff chitchatting drinking their coffee, not washing their hands and then immediately prepping bagels while ignoring customers I'm out of there. read more

Great bagels, with a perfect chew. This casual bagel shop does not disappoint if you're in it for "authentic hand rolled bagels". They also have amazing cream cheese flavors and delicious "sandos" mostly served open face. Warning these sandwiches are also mostly cream cheese based, you're not going to find a bacon egg and cheese sandwich here, so if that's what you're looking for this is not the spot, they do have an egg and cheese sandwich but only on weekday days. The sandwiches I have tried, however, were fantastic with some unique flavor combinations. I've had the lox, green garden, and spicy & sweet sandwiches. All were delicious, I'm usually a lox bagel girl but wow was I surprised by how much I loved their green garden! The combination of the spicy jalapeño Serrano cream cheese, salty briny olives, fresh cucumber, and lemon hit all my favorite flavors, and wasn't something I'd had before where the lox, was good, but predictable (thought of course it's a classic for a reason). The spicy & sweet is great too if you like that flavor combination! All in all one of the best bagels in the Bay Area. read more

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A year later and Poppy's is still giving me carbs that make me happier than any other carb I willingly consume. I made a promise I would try to venture out of my basic bisshh bagel each visit. I want to, but that fear of trying something new and it just not hitting like your favorite be leaving me in a chokehold. Why am I like this? But with the full moon in Sag on the way, I woke up feeling adventurous and challenged myself to go with the flow of my taste curiosity. So I ordered a bialys, toasted with butter. And if you're on IG, and enjoy foodies with some flair...this gave me a GAHHHHD DAYUMMM moment in my car. I sat contemplating every decision I made in the past deeming it my "safe favorite." It made me want to find new favorites in EVERY aspect of my life. And all because I tried a new menu item at Poppy's. If only everything else in life was this easy and enjoyable, like applying for jobs, doing taxes, and raising kiddos. Well, at least this ONE thing still makes me happier than carbs should. So, if you can't tell, I'm ordering you to try the new menu item. Buy the limited drop merch that springs up here, and never snooze on a collab you find hanging out in Poppy's brick and mortar. Thank you for never disappointing, Poppy's, you the real MVP (or MVBS--bagel spot?) out here. read more

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New to the area and wanted something fresh. Decided to give it a try. Rude customer service! Your not paying me to eat your bagels, when Noah's is just across the street. Customer service and being courteous is a must. Definitely wont be coming back! read more

ALSO ON GOOGLE: My friend and I ordered for pickup twice while I was in town because the bagel sandwiches were so delicious! My friend got the egg & cheese both times because it was so good and filling. I tried the green garden and then the season veg. Both were very good and beautifully made. They were expensive, but show me an in-house bagel that isn't. The inside is very cute and bright! The staff is very nice. I would love to stay and eat in some day. The only reason this has four stars instead of five is because of two things. First, their website clearly says that the order will be done at the time it gives you because they are usually very busy, and they cannot re-warm them for you if you're late etc. However, this time is clearly auto-generated and arbitrary because both times I went to pick up they started making the bagels when I spoke to the cashier. They didn't seem that busy either time. The second thing is that for some reason, their online checkout gives you the option to put a name but then it overrides it as soon as you finish paying with whatever name is attached to their system. Both times I went to pick up it was under a name I haven't gone by in a decade. I don't think this is directly the business's fault because it happened one other time at a different restaurant during this visit so clearly that name is attached to Google pay or something, but it is annoying that the site asks you for a name only to ignore it. I'm not too upset by this, but I could definitely see how others could be. Otherwise, I loved Poppy's and will definitely eat here again! read more

Poppy Bagels - Seasonal (spring) bagel! Just as delicious as it is beautiful! - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

My coworker ordered a couple dozen bagels from here for our office and I picked them up. The bagels were ready exactly at the estimated time provided at the time of the online order. The person working the register let me know the estimate time when I arrived early. I was pleasantly surprised that the 2 dozen bagels were all toasted and sliced! The bagels were delicious, nice crispy outside and soft on the inside. The cream cheeses were delicious too. Can't recommend this place enough (my coworkers loved it too)! read more

Poppy Bagels - Dozen bagels (everything, garlic, & plain) all toasted & sliced! - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

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I love Poppy Bagels. They're always made fresh and perfectly chewy. Locally owned. My go to is the Everything Bagel with either plain or scallion cream cheese, both of which are super delicious. Bagels are $3 each, with cream cheese add-ons running about $2-$3. Pro tip: they put a lot of cream cheese on the bagel so my partner and I usually get two bagels, and share the cream cheese on one of them. They also serve a variety of sandwiches, coffee, and cold drinks. The staff is friendly, the vibe is great, and the outdoor patio (with a bathroom) is tastefully done. Overall, an excellent spot in a great location. read more

Poppy Bagels - Menu - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

Seasonal veg and truffle honey are SO good especially on a garlic bagel! There's also a nice outdoor area to enjoy your food in addition to limited indoor seating. read more

Delicious bagels and spreads. Used to get their bagels at the farmers market and I'm happy to see they have their own shop now. It's set up in a way that is very pleasing and accessible. Fridge and spreads in the front and the variety is impressive. Ordering was each and fast because the menu is on the wall. The sandwich was made fresh and the vegetables were crisp. The chili crisp sauce mixed with the cream cheese and chewiness of the bagel was a good combination. read more

Poppy Bagels - Menu - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

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Ordered their egg & cheese with avocado and their signature chai. Bagel lived up to the reviews I had read online. Came all the way from Seattle to try this and it did not disappoint. Chai is on the spicier side (which I prefer). Excellent service from all staff. read more

Poppy Bagels - Egg & Cheese on Plain Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Oakland, California

This is a hot take, but Poppy is probably the best bagel the East Bay that you can buy from a brick and mortar shop. Today I had an extremely delicious salt and pepper bagel with cream cheese and slices of heirloom tomatoes. It's a hot take because this depends on what you prioritize in a bagel. I like my bagels to fight back a bit when you bite into them. They almost overdo it, but considering the huge number of soft bagels in the Bay including a certain popular Berkeley spot, I'll take it. I forgot to take a picture because it looked so good and it was. read more