Poppy Bagels
Bagel shop · Temescal
5004 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
Highlights
Hand-rolled NYC-style bagels with unique spreads & patio seating
Hand-rolled NYC-style bagels with unique spreads & patio seating
"A pork-less establishment, Poppy’s breakfast sandwich comes with egg, cheddar, American, and tomato butter in lieu of ketchup all on a freshly-baked bagel of your choosing. The bagel itself is on the smaller side, but do not be fooled — it is dense and chewy, akin to the New York style, and you’ll find it to be aggressively seasoned. Yet, this is Temescal after all. The sweet tomato butter cuts through the richness of this sandwich, which will still leave you sharp for your monthly mom date. Don’t skip the rugelach, because you deserve a little treat. Note: This sandwich is only available on weekdays." - Ori Ravid
"This former pop-up is making hands-down the best bagels in Oakland. And if you aren’t already a regular, it’s time to get to know them. Golden-brown crusts are evenly covered in seasonings, and the inside of each one is both fluffy and stretchy. The open-faced bagels are the way to go: the toppings, like deep-red heirloom tomatoes or seasonal vegetables with salsa macha, are straight out of a farmers market. But we won't stop you from ordering a “freshie”—a.k.a. whatever bagel is hottest out of the oven—smeared with butter and salt. And don’t skip out on the housemade chocolate and cinnamon rugelach." - lani conway, julia chen 1
"We’ve been huge fans of Poppy Bagels and their plump golden-brown bread halos since their pop-up and farmers market days—so the opening of their brick-and-mortar in Oakland Temescal was more exciting than the time we ran into Steve Kerr at Safeway. The bagels embody every trait an outstanding version should have: a chewy interior, an even coating of toppings, and a crisp crust that’s satisfying to bite into. You can order by-the-bagel at this counter-service spot, but our preferred method is to go with one of the open-faced sandwiches. The Spicy & Sweet is two bagel halves smeared with thick layers of jalapeño cream cheese and drizzles of honey, while the Basic has sliced sweet tomatoes which make the whole thing taste like borderline dessert. Make getting either part of your new morning routine." - Julia Chen
"Poppy Bagels landed in the Temescal neighborhood for its permanent location in Oakland, putting its pop-up days behind them. Poppy established its following at the Grand Lake Farmers Market before the move, so some will be familiar with the open-faced bagel sandwiches — but the capital-M Move is to leave things to fate and buy a Freshie. The Freshie just means whatever bagel just came fresh out of the oven served with butter and salt, a must-try experience for every type of bagel enthusiast." - Dianne de Guzman
"Poppy Bagels was founded by Reesa Kashuk, a New Yorker who moved to California and started baking New York–style bagels during the pandemic. The shop offers traditional bagels that remind her of the ones she grew up with."
