Boichik Bagels - Berkeley

The bagels at this restaurant are quite good, but The New York Times recently published an article claiming they were better than those found in New York City.... read more The bagels at this restaurant are quite good, but The New York Times recently published an article claiming they were better than those found in New York City. While they are good, the high expectations set by this claim can be difficult to meet. I was hesitant when asked if I wanted my bagel toasted (I declined). Overall, a good choice for locals.

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 toaste... read more 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 wa... read more 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.

I didn't make a photo this time because I ate the sandwich so fast. boichiks daily special on sesame is the best bagel sandwich I've ever had. it's hard to expl... read more I didn't make a photo this time because I ate the sandwich so fast. boichiks 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 the ingredients is perfectly balanced. and the bagels are delicious. as others have said, they are absolutely on place with top new york bagels. I love coming here for a weekend deal.

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... read more 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.