Boichik Bagels - Berkeley

I had a delicious bagel at a reasonable price at this restaurant. I came here for breakfast and also got a coffee from Philz to go with it. I ordered the toasted pumpernickel bagel with cream cheese and cucumbers - it was super tasty. I definitely recommend coming with friends tomorrow - it was worth the walk and the wait.

Boichik has been rated by the New York Times as having the best bagels in the USA. Having lived in NYC, I was surprised and decided to make the drive all the way from Mountain View just to try them on a Saturday morning. Without a doubt, they are some of the best bagels I have ever had. I highly recommend them.

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 !

Normally Boichik is really good but today I ordered 6 bagels and a pint of shmear but my order got shorted by 3 bagels. Maybe part of this is on me for not checking my order closely but I haven't had to do that until now.