Boichik Bagels Factory

Boichik Bagels Factory

1225 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA

★★★★★4.5(209 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Berkeley bagel factory is a no-frills gem where the real magic happens at the counter—order a pink label bagel fresh from the ovens and pair it with their straightforward coffee for a quick, satisfying breakfast that rivals the East Coast originals. The tiny lobby seating and factory-adjacent location mean you're essentially grabbing from the source, perfect for those who want authenticity over ambiance, and families appreciate the casual, unpretentious vibe where the bagels themselves are the main event.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

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Google Reviews

Lou
★★★★★2 months ago

As a Jersey girl, hard for me to admit that the best bagels are in California, but they are. Pink label is a must!

Elizabeth A. Sibilia PhD
★★★★★6 months ago

I really really want to love this place. As a New Yorker for 20 years I was so excited to try Boichik Bagels back when they first opened their first location on College! They were the closest thing to Murrays in the area. I moved to Albany a few weeks ago and excited to frequent…

Katarina Makmuri
★★★★★a year ago

Great bagels, but had hoped that being by the factory might mean warm, fresh bagels, unfortunately not. Being warm out of the oven is half of what makes it so good and is the real magic behind New York bagels. You can get it toasted but it gets cut in half which ruins the…

Kyle Carbone
★★★★★2 years ago

What the heck did I stumble upon... The best bagel shop ever?? Small lobby area with a little bit of seating. I had never been here but I found my way to the register where there was no line and I had a couple minutes to ask the cashier what to order. I ended up with the…

Paul-Elie Nauleau
★★★★★2 years ago

Great stop for some of the best bagels in the Bay Area! They have the classics and some! Their coffee selection was quite minimal and very limited outdoor/indoor seating. Parking is street parking only and mid morning on a Saturday had about a 5-10min wait for the line

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