Boichik Bagels

GET HERE EARLY. It gets busy, and they sell out of some popular bagels pretty quickly! That's a testament to this stalwart of a bagel establishment, of course! I have never talked about the...

I've had Boichik a couple times. Last weekend I went to their home shop and got a classic lox. I love lox and it was fresh, the service was fine, it was filling. But for me the bagel needed work....

Let me start by saying that I have a batch of Boichik bagels in my freezer. But I was on College Ave, enjoying the day and thought I'd grab a fresh out of the oven bagel. What a disappointment....

I am such a big fan of lox bagels, and Boichik gets it right. Thick slices of salmon, crunchy red onions, juicy tomato slices, and lots of schmear made for a perfect classic sandwich. I work...

Boichik Bagels on College Ave near Rockridge has become my go-to spot for real New York-style bagels in the Bay Area. The bagels are exactly what you'd hope for--crisp on the outside, chewy on the...