Boichik Bagels Berkeley

"Boichik Bagels helped usher in a new era in Bay Area — nay, West Coast — bagels. Emily Winston is the mastermind behind Boichik Bagels, which has garnered plenty of press for bagels based on her memories of H&H in New York. Boichik has spread quickly throughout the Bay Area with good reason, and it’s a good first stop for your tour of Bay Area bagels if you haven’t already been. Try the Eggything Bagel, an eggy bagel with everything spice, and the hatch chile cream cheese." - Dianne de Guzman

"Bagel-maker Emily Winston says she’ll be making one special Passover item and one item only: not-certified-Kosher-for-Passover matzo bark — that is, matzo that’s covered in toffee and chocolate, then sprinkled with flaky Maldon sea salt and almonds or sesame seeds. The bark should be available for the duration of the holiday, Winston says." - Luke Tsai

"Viral bagel article or not, Boichik Bagels is one of the best bagels spots in the Bay, and have been since opening in late 2019. But, thanks to the article, lines now wrap around the block for these petite, perfectly springy New York-style bagels. They’re baked with a satisfyingly crunchy crust, and come in flavors like everything, pumpernickel, or a combination of the two called “pumperthingel.” Walk up to order if you possess extreme levels of patience, or pre-order online." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"Berkeley-based Boichik Bagels is expanding across the Bay faster than a GoCar hurtling down Pine. And the city’s lucky first location joins the pilates studios and boutique rug stores of Presidio Heights. It’s takeout-only, so take your paper-wrapped New York-style bagels home, or eat them at the Presidio surrounded by eucalyptus trees. The classic lox sandwich is a well-stuffed home run, but we like to keep things simple here with an untoasted everything bagel and chive cream cheese." - Julia Chen

"Boichik Bagels, a renowned bagel shop with six locations in Northern California, is expanding to Los Angeles. Known for its highly lauded bagels, the bakery is in the process of securing a lease for its first LA location and has not set an opening date yet. Recently, the bagel maker also announced its first three locations in San Francisco. The Bay Area locations offer a classic selection of fresh-baked bagels, lox sandwiches, and more." - Rebecca Roland