While I really enjoy the bagels and chive cream cheese here, the service in the past could feel a little hit or miss -- that is, until Chris showed up. He is honestly the best thing to happen to Boichik Bagels! He's so sweet, attentive, charismatic, and genuinely seems to care about both his work and the people coming in. I've definitely started coming by more often thanks to Chris and his uplifting attitude. He really makes the place feel welcoming. And the bagels themselves... WOW. The onion and garlic bagels are SO good, and the chive cream cheese is incredible. I'm absolutely obsessed. Thank you, Chris, for making the experience so much better every time I stop by! read more

a very two star experience. I ordered a bagel and pointed to something on the menu...again, POINTED to something on the menu and the representative taking my order said "I don't even know what that is". Well, at least he is honest, but shouldn't you know the menu if someone is trying to order off of it? Also, Maybe they were having a bad day because I asked how they were doing twice, and both times I was ignored. Bagel was on the smaller side but moist. Very average. Not the Russ and Daughters experience I had last month. Much more superior there. For a good bagel in LA, try Bonjour Bagels.. read more

I stopped by Boichik Bagels today and tried the salt + pepper bagel and I'm obsessed. I usually always get the everything bagel, but this one might be my new favorite. It's super savory and just really, really good. Happy 1-year anniversary! read more

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tl;dr the wide selection of New York-style bagels is tempered by the premium price and fierce competitors in even the same neighborhood To any Bay Arean, Boichik Bagels needs no introduction. This ever-popular Berkley bakery opened its doors in 2019, as New Jersey native Emily Winston gave her best impression of the legendary H&H Bagels of her childhood. Since debuting, Boichik has garnered praise from the New York Times (described by the columnist as "some of the finest New York-style bagels I've ever tasted"), and the brand has taken off. Now, even Angelenos have the opportunity to enjoy Boichik bagels fresh from the oven. The Loz Feliz location is posted up on a trendy block, between a vintage store and a specialty barber. Outside, you can't miss the impressive, old-fashioned neon sign. Enter through black metal gating into a narrow open-air dining space featuring royal patio picnic furniture, black-and-white mosaic flooring, and a navy bagel-themed mural. As you make your way into the kitchen, you are greeted by the unmistakable scent of bagels. Shelves of Boichik merch are curated to the right, while the expansive kitchen and ordering counter sit on the right. Bagels are arranged in stainless steel wire racks. Contemporary pop echoes around the room. I visited late morning on a weekday and ordered immediately; it looked like all the bagel options were still in stock. Broadly, I was most impressed by the wide variety and the generous seasoning. The doughy texture and crisp skin were true to New York bagel roots; however, the diminutive size felt decidedly unauthentic. The service was efficient, and loose bagels cost an eyebrow-raising $3.25 each. For that price, and in this neighborhood, I'd be more likely to visit Courage down the street. The time I might venture back to Boichik is 1) if I wanted a niche bagel variety, and 2) if a non-NY style bagel wouldn't do. Otherwise, it's burnt everything bagels for me. read more

8/22/2025 First time at Boichik Bagels. Came here on a Friday before noon. I've read not-so-favorable reviews on Yelp beforehand, so I came in thinking that the bagels were not gonna be good. But I was wrong. Pumpernickle Bagel - Ate it untoasted. Deep robust pumpernickle flavor. The bagel was already sliced in half when I received it. Top half bagel is soft and has a slight chew. The bottom half of the bagel was slightly denser, yet the bottom bagel had ground up seeds in it, which gave it more texture. I tore pieces of the bagel and dipped it in Chives Cream Cheese. Then added some thinly sliced, mild salami that I got from Sprouts Farmers Market, which added a salty, sweet, fatty porky goodness to it and it was the best girl dinner! Chives Cream Cheese - Got 1/2 pint cream cheese. Soft fluffy creamy cream cheese. Chives flavor was there but not overwhelming. It had a nice creamy balance. They didn't say, but I think it's whipped cream cheese and this was really good! Really loved the soft creamy texture! The Classic - Nova Lox, Chive CC, Capers, Red Onion, and Tomato. Got this on toasted Everything Bagel. They did not skimp out on the filling! It was packed! Everything was delicious! Although personally the smoked salmon could have been cut a bit thinner. Also, it was a bit mushy for my taste. But the overall assemblage of the bagel was delish! The bagel itself was "toasted", but there was no crunch. It just tasted like it was dried out a bit on the outside. Not sure why they even call it toasted. Overall, it was a good bagel sandwich. The flavor of the Everything Bagel was good, but honestly the sandwich fillings masked the overall bagel flavor. I think this bagel would have been good with the pumpernickel bagel as well, although I haven't tried it as a sandwich yet. Customer Service - Only three people were working there. One at the front, two others making sandwiches. I got the last Everything Bagel and I requested it to be untoasted, but they accidentally toasted it. So they asked me if that was okay. It told them it was fine and I did not mind. Glad they told me. Overall everyone working there were patient and helpful, even though the lines were starting to form. Seats - It was super hot outside today. 103-106 degrees today! Yet there were no indoor seats. Only outdoor seats! There were many tables and seats though. But no matter how hungry I am, I'll gladly eat in my air conditioned car. Bathroom - One bathroom in the back. It was one large unisex bathroom. It was clean, even though it was an old building and an old bathroom. At the very least it was a roomy bathroom that was clean and not smelly. After my bagel experiences here, I'm willing to return and try other bagels. Want to try their sweet bagel, as I did pass up their strawberry cream cheese. Yes, they're not superior bagels in comparison to NY bagels, but my overall experience was still good and that's good enough for me. read more

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Great bagels, friendly staff! Stopped in this morning to celebrate national bagel day and was instantly hit with the amazing aroma of freshly baked bagels. I got an everything bagel with chive cream cheese and got the "not melt" tuna bagel! I'm from NY so I definitely appreciate a good bagel! Bagels were fresh and tasty. Everything is very well priced as well. Also they just started serving matcha!! The manager was very friendly and helpful in suggesting some items for me to try. read more

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Yum these bagels are so good! I came by a weekend morning with a friend. Parking was... challenging lol. But that's what you get for being in this area. Allow for some time to find a spot. Eventually I found a metered spot on the main street. I got the eggything bagel lightly toasted with chive vegan cream cheese and lox. It was ready pretty quickly. I thought it was so good! I also was impressed by the vegan cream cheese (they use Kite Hill), it tasted like the real deal. The bagel itself was so tasty too. I'm usually not a huge bagel person but I really loved it! Great spot. read more

Boichik Bagels - Eggything with chive vegan cc and lox - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decent bagel spot in East LA. I visited this bagel spot for brunch on a Saturday and it was decently busy. I really liked the concept of building your bagel sandwich which was unique. They also had a menu of pre-selected bagel sandwiches which was a good option for people who wanted a recommended combo. I ended up getting the Classic Boichik Sammy which was decent. Even though I requested for my bagel sandwich to be toasted, it didn't feel like that upon receiving my sandwich and my other friends felt the same about their sandwiches. The exterior of mine was slightly heated, but the bagel itself was on the tougher and chewier side which I didn't prefer. It felt like the bagel wasn't fresh. The fillings were pretty good though. I liked how they gave a good portion of the yummy lox. The cream cheese was creamy and flavorful and I also liked the freshness and tanginess of the capers. I wish there was more onions though. I also liked the thick pieces of heirloom tomato used in the sandwich. For $16, this wasn't a bad price considering other places in LA with the same type of bagel sandwich. This shop also has a nice outdoor seating area which is mostly shaded. A good spot to relax and enjoy a bagel sandwich. The service was also pretty good. Overall, an okay experience here. I'm ranking this as mid mostly because of the bagel itself which is the main product of a bagel shop. I wish they had served me a fresh bagel that was warm and had good textures. read more

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Love this place! Fresh bagel combos that are delicious. Christopher at the front desk made wonderful suggestions & praised my choice of bagel. He is so full of energy & enthusiasm & makes a fantastic, front of house representative. Will def be back to sample more of their divine bagels! read more

TASTY! Fresh bagels with the perfect texture and flavor. Love the bialy, Pumperthingle and scallion horseradish cheddar cream cheese, get a tub. Thank me later read more

Visited this place almost a year ago decided to leave a review nly today Boichik has that small neighborhood bagel shop feel that's getting harder to find. Cozy place, friendly staff, pleasant customers, simple setup -- overall just a nice vibe. There's a big selection and all the classic bagel combinations are there. Nothing overly complicated, just solid bagels and toppings. Also the smell of fresh bagels when you walk in is honestly one of the best parts. I ordered the pastrami bagel. The only funny thing was my pastrami seemed to be swimming somewhere near Alaska, but I still liked it overall. Coffee was good too, although I wish the cup was bigger. Prices felt a little high, but at the same time I understand it's probably not easy running a small neighborhood business these days. Overall, really pleasant place with a cozy local feel. read more

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First time at Boichik Bagels. Saw this place in my social media feed and decided to check it out while we were in the area. The store has a nice clean blue and white aesthetic with outdoor seating. There's also metered parking out front. I got the everything bagel toasted with plain cream cheese. I'm no expert but I thought it was good. The bagel itself was nicely seasoned and toasted yet soft on the inside. The staff was friendly and quick. Would come here again to try the other options available. read more

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Always fresh and nice staff. Today we got everything bagels, with tomatoes, cucumbers, and lox. The tomatoes were super delicious and the lox was thick. Their iced matcha is smooth and had great flavor. A great neighborhood spot. read more

As a NYorker on a self-imposed exile, I am ebullient to encounter something that reminds me of home....bagel! Without further ado let's begin this review. Boichik Bagels (est 2025) is a new SF based bagel shop that specializes in making and selling bagels. They are located on Hollywood blvd and Vermont ave l in Los Feliz. I arrived as a first time customer and as soon as you stepped inside you can smell the aroma of bagels being made in their huge oven. This shop offer 16 variety of bagels ($3.25 each) and 13 spreads ($1.5-$2.50) for their customers. In addition, they have coffee, fish & salad, specials and veggies as well as some merch. I had a Cinnamon bagel with strawberry jam and plain cc and an Iced Coffee. Both food and drink were decent in texture and quality. I wish it would blow my palate but sadly it did not. Furthermore, it's quite disappointing they don't have a Strawberry cream cheese on their list. That in itself is a downside, however, they make it up with other specials. Every NYorker expect that a bagel store should have that type of spread. So I improvised with what they have. Anyways, the shop's interior and exterior layout were spacious with a relaxing atmosphere. Staff, Paul E., was cordial and professional. Prices seem reasonable. Finding a parking spot was easy. Overall, this is a decent bagel shop; honestly it ain't the same as NY bagel. That's the hard truth ladies and gents. read more

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Went here for the first time & had the classic. I thought it was delicious and packed to the brim. Expensive though. About $20 for the bagel. There's street parking and paid parking around. It wasn't very busy when went so I sat outside and that was a nice thing for a Sunday morning. I would come back and try some of their other bagels! read more

Boichik Bagels - The classic - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yeah, this is the one! My friends who live in the same building as me have been coming here for the past three weekends in a row - it's now become our March ritual and I fear it is not ending any time soon. The bagels are perfect and everything you expect in a NY style bagel. Must be the water (iykyk lol) The only con to me is the cream cheese - I got the hatch Chile cream cheese and green garlic another time and I honestly could not taste the difference in the two... They were not stand-outs, but the quality of the bagels make up for their lack of cream cheese distinction. I would have loved to taste the heat and aromatics of the ones I tried, but anyway! Lines are a thing on the weekend, but it goes by pretty quickly so give it a try. See y'all this weekend (most likely!) read more

Coming all the way from New York, just felt missed out for not trying. Having it on my list for awhile, and coincidentally realized last weekend that the matcha place I went was just in the same block. Pretty catchy with its bold blue color, the place just couldn't let itself be missed. It's less than an hour from their closing time, hence they're sold out of lots of stuffs on the menu. Not hindering me from trying, I went for their Pumperthingle bagel, which was them of marrying pumpernickel and everything bagel (how genius!). Doubtlessly, giving a try on their Pink cream cheese, recommended as it's more tangy and apparently one of their popular one even in NYC. Ordering online was surely recommended to skip the line. Mine was ready in less than 10 minutes. I had mine toasted, and would say it's decent but I couldn't call out anything distinctive from other favorite ones in town, either the bagel or the cream cheese. I added almond butter on my bagel and felt that I should've requested it on the side as I could barely taste it and it's kinda pricey adding $2 for the quantity. Overall would say worth trying if you're curious. Plus point they had plenty of seats in front of the outlet, which most of my other favorite bagel places in town didn't really serve. read more

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I ordered an everything bagel with chive cream cheese, tomato, & cucumber. Service was fast from ordering to receiving my food. The bagels seem to be baked a little more (a bit more darker color on the outside) which I like! They put a good amount of cream cheese on & the veggies were fresh. There is plenty of covered patio seating & dog friendly. Parking- street parking or metered street parking read more

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We were looking forward to trying Boichik. They took over the old Umami Burger space on Hollywood blvd. So went on a recent Sunday morning. It was pretty busy.. I ordered "The Classic" to share with my son; Nova Lox, chive cream cheese, tomato, red onion and capers on a toasted onion bagel. It was good but not quite great. The toppings were ice cold so it took away from warmth of the toasted bagel. Still, pretty tasty but just a bit messy to eat. We wondered if they might serve bagels open faced as that might be a nice option. My wife got a toasted sesame bagel with the Hatch Chile cream cheese on the side. Nice. The coffee was ok and we passed on the OJ as it was just Tropicana.. All in all, it was nice to have a decent bagel close to home. The service was friendly and fairly quick. 7.5/10 But, Courage Bagels is still a perfect 10/10 and worth the drive, the wait and the expense. Belle's Bagels is also quite good. 8/10 read more

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Some friends in the Bay Area love Boichik Bagels and enthusiastically recommended that we check it out when it opened here. Now I'm wondering if these friends have ever had a real bagel. These so-called bagels were disappointing to say the least. The taste and texture both fell flat. There was no chew to the bagel. It was just fluff. There was no distinct taste - no tang, nothing. Hard pass. Mediocre bread at best. read more

The staff is a vibe for sure. Super friendly and efficient. Fast and scrumptious lol... got the pumpernickel caraway salt with pink cream cheese, toasted. Yup! read more

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Sweet crew!! Delish bagels great vibes and location. We got the classic bagels with lox and got a side of white fish (also amazing) PLEASE do urself a favor and get the vanilla matcha with cold foam. It tasted like a vanilla bean ice cream matcha and it blew my mind!!! read more

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it's true it's hard to rate a bagel but boichik will give you your bang for your buck but leave you missing some sort of satisfaction flavor and texture wise...maybe i'm too californian to be leaving a review here. read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So good! I went here a week ago and I'm still thinking about the veggywood sandwich. It was so good. I split this and everything bagel with chive cream cheese, also very good. Service wears great, the staff had good recommendations. Really quick to order and get our food. Tables outside to eat at. Will definitely be back. read more

Boichik Bagels - Veggywood - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loved getting to try this new bagel place! The lox was super fresh and my bagel overall was very tasty. I got to try a bunch of different kinds, and I really liked the poppy seed, the onion, and the sesame seed bagels. The people working were extremely kind and helpful, which was so nice. They have a good size covered patio that is perfect to sit outside on a nice day! read more

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I was lured in because they have undeniably good marketing. Seriously, kudos for the full brand design. I enjoyed that I could get a few unique bagels, like the salt and pepper, or the eggything. The bagel is a bit dense, but that's ok in my book. I think I still have a soft spot for western, but all and all they arent joking that they have brought good bagels to LA. read more

Now that Boichik has a Los Angeles outpost, I can finally get a sense of what has led to such favorable reviews. I've gone a few times now and while I thought the bagels were good, I was not blown away. The service has been consistently friendly and welcoming, and the employee interactions have been a highlight of past visits. I would recommend visiting on the earlier side if you are looking for a specific type of bagel; I visited once a few hours before closing, and the supply was quite limited. I tried the classic bagel sandwich during my first visit, and while I liked the combination of lox and cream cheese, I thought the sandwich topping were too cold. I've preferred getting toasted bagels with cream cheese on subsequent visits, and I'll probably stick with these simple orders for now. read more

Writing this on behalf of my friend who has been twice since visiting LA. She says the bagel is up there with a classic NY bagel shop and really hit the spot. The order: a toasted egg bagel with chive cream cheese. She appreciated the cream cheese to Basel ratio compared to the insane amount of cream cheese smeared on in nyc (not necessarily a bad thing!) The service is also great. Staff is super welcoming and their coffee is a great price for the neighborhood. read more

Boichik Bagels - Egg bagel with chive cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Well they have SOME bagels. Out of everything by 9:30a. And very plain selection. No sun-dried tomato, nothing. The hubby is from the East Coast so we were excited for a taste of home, BUT we didn't even try the bagels. The customer service was awful. We'll stick to Brooklyn Bagel on Beverly. They're always happy to see us and the bagels are good. Could Boichik be better? Maybe, but not worth the snobby ness. I don't need NY customer service with a wannabe NY bagel. read more

I think it's really difficult to pull off a good bagel spot because it seems the same all across bagel joints. This place didn't particularly stand out to me and felt like an average bagel, however, their cream cheese was delicious! Do I think this place was out of this world? No. Do I think it's worth trying? Once. read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally tried Boichik and I really liked it a lot, probably my new go to bagel place in LA! Staff was really friendly when we walked in, and service was efficient! It wasn't too busy because it was rainy out but that also made it way easier to find parking too. There's cute outdoor seating and it's covered. I had my onion bagel toasted and it had really good crunch on the outside and a good chewy center with the perfect amount of cream cheese in the middle. I'll definitely be coming back when I need a bagel fix even though I do think getting a whole dozen bagels here is a little expensive. read more

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Amazing bagels. I'm not a big fan of bagels, but I tried these bagels at sprouting kare walking club and I was blown away. I'm considering driving an hour away for more. My daughter loves bagels. I told her she must try these bagels. I will definitely be making a visit soon. read more

Are these the best New York-style bagels in the USA? It could be. Compared to the newly opened H&H Bagels in Santa Monica, considered the "gold standard" of New-York style bagels... Yes, I think so. If you're a bagel fanatic like me, you'll want to pass on H&H Bagels and instead visit this bagel shop coming to us from the Bay Area. With another location coming to Los Angeles in the Bradbury Building, they are set for even more locations in the LA area. The bagels are "puffier" than H&H Bagels which is a bit more dense and flat. Boichik's bagels are more flavorful, chewy, and sweet. I tasted it with and without cream cheese at home. Just like the bagels I have had at Ste-Viateur in Montreal, you don't cream cheese and it is fine on its own. The amount of lox cream cheese was just right. Not too much like the one I had at Liberty Bagels in New York and not as sparse as H&H Bagels I had in Santa Monica. The entire team I interacted with were friendly, made eye contact, and service oriented led by Los Feliz store manger, Travis. Los Feliz, you now have some of the best bagels in the country in your neighborhood. Lucky you. Wishing founder, Emily Winston, and her Boichik Team the best in Los Angeles. Welcome to LA. read more

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Honestly don't know why they have a mid review. My bagel was BOMB. The guy helping us was very friendly & informative about their menu. Just a bummer they don't have a breakfast bagel. read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was my first time visiting the Los Feliz location, though I've been to the two Bay Area locations several times and always make it a point to stop by when I'm nearby. I'm a big fan of Boichik overall, but unfortunately this visit didn't quite live up to my past experiences. I got a pumpernickel swirl bagel and ate it about 30 minutes after purchasing. Compared to what I've had in the Bay, this one was noticeably tougher and more difficult to chew through -- it just didn't have the same soft, fresh texture I'm used to. I'm hoping this was just an off day or a batch inconsistency, because I really love what Boichik does and want to keep supporting the brand. Looking forward to giving this location another try soon. read more

Boichik Bagels - pumpernickle swirl rasin with hatch chile and cucumbers - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been dying to have boichik in LA and so excited to finally see them here (they told me July 2023 they were "planning on it")! I assure you this will be one of the best in LA bagel scene now. They also offer half dozen bagels pre-frozen for you to take home. Workers are friendly, service is quick. It's nice that they have outdoor seating available. Parking on their actual street isn't great but not bad around the neighborhood read more

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My favorite bagel place is now opened in Los Angeles!! A few of you might remember my raving review about Boichik Bagels located in Berkeley, CA. Well, they expanded and recently opened a new location in Los Angeles! My bagel and lox sandwich was So Good! What a wonderful thing it is to have a freshly baked bagel served with deliciously thick cream cheese, fresh vegetables, tasty capers and delectable lox! Yum! The place is very popular - we had to stand in line to get in. The seating is limited - can it be expanded? And the wait to get our food was long. Nevertheless, the Bagel and Lox food experience was simply superb! During our visit, we got to meet Emily, the owner of Boichik Bagels! Emily, thank you for bringing this delicious bagel shop to Los Angeles! Now, there are finally good bagels in LA! We hope that one day soon you will expand the magic of Boichik Bagels to The Valley. read more

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Friendly staff, quick turnaround, good prices and selection. The bagels itself was dense in a tough way, not like a deeply chewy bagel. It had zero give and taking a bite means cream cheese is coming out every which way. Not the best bagel I've had. Probably not the top 5. If you need a quick and inexpensive bite, it's decent, but I won't be back. read more

Brooklyn in da house and dees bagels rival da best of 'em! Never thought I'd say dis, but there's sumpin in the L.A. water. And the lox...Boichik holds the key. Gimme a dozen assorted. Bagels are essential to life itself. read more

Boichik Bagels - My California poppy! - Bagels Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Please give my the one year free bagel card I beg. I love your bagels and come all the time!