BOICHIK BAGELS

3170 College Ave, Berkeley - 94705
173 reviews
Bagels Salad Coffee & Tea
(510) 858-5189

Delicious bagel. Busy place in high demand. For my first visit, I purchased a bagel with cream cheese and two additional bagels to go along with a coffee. The bagels are delicious. The place is usually absolutely packed, with a line for me outside of the building and going around the corner. My wait time was very long, but my order was ready quickly after I paid.

Salt bagel is so good

The bagels are pretty good but the New York Times were just going with a bit of a troll-piece by claiming they were better than bagels you can get in New York. Are they good? Yes, of course, but you set expectations this high and it's very hard to fulfill. I was a bit wary when they asked if I wanted the bagel toasted (I declined). Definitely a good option for locals.

Delicious bagel at a good price; Came here for breakfast and got a coffee at Philz to go with it. I got the Pumperthingel bagel toasted with horseradish cream cheese and cucumber. Super tasty.Come here with friends in the morning! Worth the walk and the wait.

Boichik and as rated the best bagels in USA by New York Times. I used to live in NYC and was surprised, drove all the way from mountain view to get a on a Saturday morning. Without a doubt they are one of the best bagels I have tasted. Highly recommend it ?

I didn’t take a picture this time because I ate the sandwich so fast. Boichik’s daily special on sesame is the best bagel sandwich I’ve ever had. It’s hard to explain how good it is. The section of ingredients is perfectly balanced. And the bagels are delicious. As others have said, they’re absolutely on par with top New York bagels. I love coming here for a weekend treat.

If you didn’t grow up in NYC, then you don’t know how great this bagel shop is - please don’t compare to Beauty Bagel or even Wise Sons. They’re not even the same realm (it’s like saying deep dish pizza is better than Napolitan pizza - not a fair comparison). The bagels here are just PERFECT by a New Yorker’s standard. Chewy and crisp outside, light bouncy interior, and a deep lingering sweetness from the malt. It’s incredible.

Wow! I've been wanting to try these bagels since they've opened but haven't made it because their line is always so long. Today though, there was no line and a free parking spot right in front so I went for it! I got the classic sandwich on a plain bagel and it was so delicious. The flavor and texture of the bagel was perfect and the cream cheese, lox, capers and onion were very well proportioned and sooo good!! I will definitely be coming back here for more line or no line.

Great first experience today at Boichik! While waiting for our bagels outside, we chatted with the owner who is super kind and friendly. I don't eat a lot of bagels, but I was expecting a lighter chewier bagel...maybe next time I'll try un-toasted. Regardless, the everything bagel and pumpernickel raisin swirl were very tasty, and the organic orange juice was great as well. I very much appreciate that they have a local vegan cream cheese option (Kite Hill), and that they are Kosher. Looking forward to trying the pumpernickel caraway and salt as a sandwich with vegan cream cheese and veggies. I hope this charming business continues to thrive!

Cutest local business, I’m so happy to see their success! Personally, their bagels are yummy but not as showstopping as I was told they would be (If you are expecting a crispy yet fluffy New York Style Bagel, this is not the place for you). I recommend expanding your pallete and adding lox or horseradish for a delicious savory bagel !