Showed up as the only customer at Boichik Bagels about 10 minutes before its closing time, and ordered onion bagel for takeout. Friendly guy behind counter said sorry, onion sold out and offered garlic. I changed my order to sesame, which was available. Guy apologized again about not having onion for me, and offered me a free drink! Wow, awesome customer service (offering drink that probably cost more than my $3.25 purchase!), but I declined free drink since I was on my way to an appointment. Sesame bagel was perfect - texture of slightly crispy crust generously coated in sesame seeds and chewy inside, with subtle malt flavor. Took one delicious bite before my appointment, then bagel still tasted fresh 2 hours later. Didn't miss onion bagel. read more

You can smell Boichik Bagels as you're walking up to the storefront, which is located on a quiet street near the Presidio. We arrived around 11AM and sadly they were sold out of a lot of their bagel flavors already. FOOD: I ordered a toasted Poppy bagel with lox cream cheese and tomato. I had really high expectations for the bagels here given all the hype on social media, especially being a New Yorker looking for something just as good as home. Boichik doesn't skimp on the cream cheese - it was a very generous amount! However, I agree with some of the other reviews, the bagel itself was hard. The bagel was a bit flat and the texture wasn't as fluffy as I was expecting. Overall, I think I'd stop in again if I were in the area, but probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back again. read more

They are now open til 1:30 daily for those who get a late lunch break. The new seasonal garlic spread needs to be made permanent. I should note that they make bagels the way they need to and that all their sandwiches are done the right way. They are very liberal with the cream cheese making sure it squeezes out with every bite and the hole in the middle is filled. Ask for it  double toasted for a little crunch and adding a little roast to your sesame and/or onion bagels without losing the chewiness of the dough. read more

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Solid bagel joint. Staff was super friendly and play cycle through a huge line and a reasonable amount of time. The prices were a little steep for my blood but I think that's just a part of being in SF. Worth stopping by if you're jonesing for a bagel, but nothing worth seeking out. read more

Boichik Bagels on Sacramento St. is superb--because they respect the schmear! Not only do they get the cream cheese ratio right, but they also make some proper bagels. The staff explained that their bagels are made fresh daily in Berkeley and delivered to their locations, ensuring consistent quality every time. Their bagel-making process--proofing, boiling, and baking--is done the right way, bringing serious East Coast vibes to the Bay Area. The texture is spot-on, with a crisp exterior and a perfectly chewy interior. When I got my bagel, I was pleasantly surprised by the generous amount of cream cheese, and from the presentation alone, I knew this place was going to be solid. Beyond the bagels, I absolutely love the dark blue and white decor and their logo design--it adds a clean and stylish touch to the space. The whole setup, from the open-concept kitchen showcasing the staff's cleanliness and sandwich-making to the fridge stocked with bagels to-go, is well thought out. Prices are very fair, making it easy to justify grabbing a baker's dozen (or two) to share the glory. If you're looking for a legit bagel spot in SF, this is it. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Boichik Bagels - Eggything with Plain CC - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came on a Saturday after a fitness class and it wasn't too busy. There were a few people in front of us, but overall the time it took to order and have our food ready was fairly quick. There is an indoor seating in the back if you want a place to sit and eat your bagel otherwise there's also a few coffee shops down the street that have benches if you're in the mood for that. I haven't had a good bagel in San Francisco in a while and honestly, this is my new favorite. I am a savory bagel kind of gal so I opted for the garlic bagel with chive cream cheese and I like some crunch so I got cucumbers. The bagel was so good. It was soft, warm and perfectly flavorful! They do offer bulk as well as tubs of cream cheese So I would definitely wanna come back and get a dozen next time read more

Boichik Bagels - Garlic bagel with chive, cream cheese, and cucumbers - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I don't get it. What's with the hype? Laundromat's bagels are easily fluffier and better tasting while holding up for much longer. Even after coming out for a couple of hours, Boichik's bagels are already hard. With the Laundromat, they're churning out bagels all day, and by evening, they're still soft enough to eat without reheating. Boichik's are bricks after a few hours. Pricing is just about the same, but the quality of food and service just isn't. read more

Love love their homemade "pink" cream cheese! Been wanting to try their bagels ever since their Berkeley shop opened and so glad they have a few in the city now. Unfortunately, the male hipster who took our order wasn't the friendliest for visiting for the first time. He rushed us and definitely was not accommodating for trying to order for our first time. We get it, their is a line, but way to treat first time customers. read more

For whatever reason, I had a craving for a New York style bagel even though San Francisco is clearly San Francisco. I ordered the Classic-3 oz of nova lox, chive cream cheese, capers, onion and tomato all on a toasted Everything bagel. My gripes below: What bagel establishment closes at 1PM? Why would you run out of Everything bagels an hour before you close? I signed up for text notifications regarding my order, why did you wait until I showed up to notify me that you were out of Everything bagels? I told you my name and order, yet received Gabriel Edward's order which was the same as mine on an Everything bagel-lol should I have taken his instead? Maybe I'm spoiled by living in the better coast, but this was not a New York style bagel, $16 for my order felt like a highway robbery. The bagel did not look let alone taste like a bagel, there was a gross amount of chive cream cheese to make up for the lack of other ingredients. How or why people label this a New York style bagel establishment or the best bagel here in San Francisco-you've either never been to New York or are accustomed to mediocre bagels... read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here after a run club and the bagels came out fast! About 5-10 min later. Good: - Fast service and lots of options! - Eggywich bagel with daily special cream cheese avocado was amazing, so tasty and fills you up! Bad - Expensive bagels, one was $16 and you can get a whole sandwich with that - No seating indoor, cute ambiance just can't indulge too long Overall this place was a good find for bagels in the area! read more

Boichik Bagels - Eggywich - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Don't sleep on this bagel spot! The bagels are fresh and smackin! Ordered a toasted sesame bagel with the seasonal sun dried tomato and pesto cream cheese spread. Drool worthy, finger licking goood! Price is definitely reasonable especially for the quality of the bagel and spread. Though the bagel is small sized, it's a good portion amount. This spot is like your Noah's Bagels but I hate to say this.. but even better! SF native approved! read more

Boichik Bagels - The love for bagels - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ok YUMMMM If you're looking for a quality bagel sandwich in the city, Boichik is a reliable spot. As a Jew myself....I can attest these are some tasty bagels and hit the spot when I get that craving. Perfect portion size too read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great reliable, no fuss, neighborhood bagel shop. Goo price, plenty of options, nice quick service, AND they have a gluten free bagel which I haven't tried yet, but looks soft and thick (they also sell a pack of frozen GF bagels in the front). The correct amount of cream cheese as well. read more

This review is for my bagel order via DoorDash. My friend and I both unintentionally ordered the same thing! Build your own bagel {everything bagel, toasted, sundried tomato cream cheese, nova lox, and avocado}. Tbh, I noticed that there wasn't much protein option. No sausage. The add-on items started to become quite pricey. Delivery was fast. For 2 bagels, it was close to $38 (with tax $3). I appreciated how stuffed the bagel was. They didn't skimp out on the cream cheese or nova lox. Bagel was perfectly toasted. Honestly, 1/2 of the bagel can quickly fill me up! Overall, I can why this place is popular and has multiple locations in the bay! read more

Boichik Bagels - Everything bagel, sundried tomato cream cheese, nova lox, avocado - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

TLDR: Way overhyped. Have the columnists/"professional" food critics (*eye roll* most seem to really suck at their job LOL) actually had multiple variations of authentic NY bagels? I doubt it. I've been hemming and hawing re: how to rate Boichik. After taking some time to ponder, I lean 3.25 stars. Not terrible, but if they have a line and Noah's across the street is empty...even though I'm no fan of entities like Noah's, time is money and there ain't no way I'm waiting any amount of time for a bagel at either establishment. Laundromat though...I'll travel through rain, sleet, snow, up and over a mountain for their bagels ;P I really really (REALLY!) wanted to like this shop. I don't eat bagels often, but when I do, I want it to be worth it (have gluten sensitivity, but a gluten-free bagel is never the same as a gluten-full). Sadly, this bagel ended up not being worth it. Longer: We were in the area and needing something to sop up the remnants of a late night. Ferry Building Farmers Market was overrun with people and I remembered reading about Boichik's newest shop in FiDi. I walked in about 30 minutes before close and selection of bagels was down to the last, plain dregs. If you want options, show up earlier in the day. I love an egg everything (aka eggything at Boichik), as does my boyfriend, but they only had one left ;(((( so I took one for the team and ordered my Classic sandwich (3 oz of nova lox, chive cream cheese, capers, onion and tomato) on a salt bagel (BP has been acting up lately, so I need all the additional salt I can get lol). The bagel was salty enough, the portion of lox and cream cheese was definitely fair for the cost, but I was surprised at the size of the bagel itself and lack of chive flavor in the cream cheese. My rec for Boichik to make this better: red onions need to be soaked in water longer to remove some of their bite AND there needs to be double or even triple the amount of chive currently used to make the spread. Boyfriend wanted his (eggything) toasted with hatch chile spread - easy enough! Bagel was well coated with the seasoning, but the cream cheese coulda used more chiles to really bring out some FLAVOR; was more like a sprinkle of hatch vs thoroughly incorporated. Even though BF got the flavor of bagel he desired, overall, he was also disappointed. Queue the sad trombone ;,,,( After we finished, BF and I discussed giving them a second chance some time in the future. But after more thought, I'd rather drive across the city to Laundromat 10x before I walk east or fight FiDi traffic again. And if I'm in the neighborhood during the day, Philz will get my business for a breakfast burrito. If you like Noah's Bagels, definitely give Boichik a chance next bagel craving! read more

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Good. However somehow always under toasted on the interior, even when ordered extra toasted. I like a toasted bagel. Still yummy. Staff is friendly. Space is clean. read more

I'll preface with the ol' "I'm a native New Yorker and yadda yadda yadda" so my credentials support my opinion that the bagels here are delicious and comparable to what I had growing up. I've had the classic a couple times now and each time was great. Definitely a full meal (not a huge one, but it was good fuel on my way to a hike) with how much they stuff the bagel with cream cheese and friends. All of the ingredients in my order were fresh and top notch, no complaints here. My only qualm is that the bagels here are pricy! The main reason I'm trying Boichik now and not when they first entered my domain way back in their/mine/our(?) Berkeley days was because the bagel pricing didn't increase with insane covid food-inflation rates. So, relatively, Boichik Bagels doesn't feel as extravagant as it did a few years ago. And while I think the bagels here are comparable to the ones I had growing up in NY, the ones I had growing up were from random city supermarkets (think the equivalent of Safeway), not fancy-schmancy delis dedicated to one thing and one thing only. These bagels are good but, at this price, they're more of a special treat than a morning pick-me-up. Especially with how pristine the inside of the shop is (which is definitely a good thing)! It's just a different experience from the bagels I'm used to. read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

My husband told me about Boichik Bagels recently so we visited with our pup to their Sacramento St. location. I see a sign of another Boichik opening soon on Fillmore St. and possibly another one on Battery St., so stay tune for those locations. Clean and airy aesthetics here on Sacramento St. This is more of a take out location. Recently tried The Mensch, white fish salad with tomato and cucumber and it was delicious. Not too many places serves white fish here (that I know of), so it's nice to have it. I usually go for a standard Sesame bagel with cream cheese so that's what I had on another visit, and sometimes I make it fancy and add tomato. It must have been a super fancy day on a recent visit because I also asked them to add (daikon) sprouts! Was going to try the egg salad also but the staff I spoke with that day doesn't seem to know if it was good, so didn't get it. Maybe another time. Boichik is an endearment term for a young boy/man, a nod to the owner, Emily Winston, who recalled being nervous when first came out and visited her grandmother and got called, "my little boychik". What a cute and sweet story. read more

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Closest thing to a NY bagel I've found so far, at least I enjoyed the chewiness though it could potentially be thicker and fluffier. When I came, they ran out of plain bagels, so I went with an onion bagel which they burnt unfortunately. I added avocado and red onion, which was generous and delicious. The sesame bagel I had was much better (not burnt), and I could taste the potential; hopefully the plain will be available next time. My husband preferred his everything bagel with chive cream cheese to the eggything (bit dry) with pink label (didn't taste that whipped). We both wished the bagels came a little bit warmer. No indoor seating at this location, just a small bench outside. Make sure to stick around as they do try to remember your face to hand you your food, which was really nice. Parking was a bit tough for us to find, and also on the pricier side, but the neighborhood is quite nice and idyllic. Wish there were a location closer to me (southern half of the city). read more

This place was nothing special. I got the classic on an everything bagel. The bagel was pretty big. Not much of a taste. The sandwich itself was nice...lox were very fresh and I really liked the capers. But it was a VERY expensive bagel. I get the lox and all, but for $16, it wasn't special enough to get it again. The shop area for customers is small and the employees were friendly. It was a bagel. read more

Love this new addition to the neighborhood! Walking in, I didn't quite realize what all the options were or how to order. Thankfully there are some menus near the counter that you can pick up and browse. They have daily specials and also seasonal specials. I decided to go for the daily special that day on an everything bagel and I wanted to also get a container of their seasonal cream cheese special. When I went up to the counter, they said they were out of the seasonal cream cheese. However, they were able to grab me a small container for $1 since they had some on the line! The bagel was so good. I wish I paid more attention to what was in it but I ended up inhaling it in a few bites. I recommend coming on the weekday when it is a little quieter because there is definitely a line out the door during the weekend. read more

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Very dangerous having this open only three blocks away! Great staff, the bagels you know and love, plenty in the freezer to take home, and appreciate the daily specials. The new seasonal pesto and sundried tomato is very tasty but I'm a devotee of the Mensch (whitefish bagel sandwich) on a salt and pepper bagel. read more

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got the daily special for $7 with tomatoes, cucumbers, and cream cheese! super generous with the cream cheese, bagels were a nice texture, and veggies were fresh. overall, excellent bagel spot in berkeley area read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice veggie bagel sandwich on sesame with nice veggies including sprouts, but no hummus!? C'mon!!! read more

Boichik Bagels - Nice veggie bagel sandwich but no hummus option!? C'mon! - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

The bay area's beloved bagel shop! They make you pay for the quality (i.e. $12+ bagel with lox plus a 20 minute line) but I'd argue it's worth it. Definitely in a nicer part of Berkeley that attracts a wide crowd from all over the bay. Friendly service too. They appear to be opening up a few locations in SF - excited to give those a try! See pictures for a cross-cut of the perfect yeastiness and cream cheese to lox ratio... read more

Boichik Bagels - Iced coffee and Lox chive cream cheese bagel - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stopped by on a Monday morning for breakfast. We ordered two of The Classics. $16 is pricey but this is SF! I was pleasantly surprised to see the bagel jam-packed with ingredients, especially lox. Bagel was soft and easy to chew. I like this place much more than other bagel eateries in the city. Employees were all very nice and patient while I debated whether to get our dog a Boichik bagel dog toy (I ended up buying it) :) read more

Boichik Bagels - The Classic - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious bagel sandwiches made fresh. Think they were about $16 each. Also enjoyed a fresh onion and cheese bialy. read more

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Small looking shop, but the workers are fast with your order here so don't let a line stop you from trying these yummy bagels! I went here on a Friday late morning, and there were only a couple people ahead of me. My bagel was ready in probably 5 minutes, even less time. So it was fast! I love egg bagels, and I love everything bagels, and they have an eggything bagel here. It was yummy! I got it toasted with chive shmear, nova lox, and daikon sprouts. Everything was delicious. The daikon sprouts are pretty bitter if you eat them on the side alone, but everything else was a little on the saltier side (which I'm ok with), so the sprouts were a perfect companion to the rest of the bagel. I haven't eaten a ton of NY bagels, but I would like to think this place is similar to their style of bagels. I would definitely come back and try other bagels or shmears, but I'd probably stick with the nova lox and daikon sprouts combo. Yum! read more

Boichik Bagels - Eggything bagel, chive shmear, nova lox (smoked salmon), and daikon sprouts. Yummy! - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've had Boichik in Berkeley before so I know I had to stop by when they opened a SF location. The best part about this location, there is no line! They have online ordering also, which probably helped a lot with the in-person wait times. I got the lox bagel, toasted and it was delicious and packed with lox. So excited for them to be in SF and will be going more often now that they're local. FYI, there is plenty of parking. read more

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Boichik is everything you could want from a bagel shop - Delicious, fairly priced, and fast. Born and raised in the northeast, bagels were always a staple comfort food. After moving to San Francisco almost two years ago, I had given up on trying to find a good bagel. I thought wow, it's true, California really doesn't do bagels. So when I walked by Boichik I was immediately intrigued and had to check it out. Funny enough, I didn't realize until after trying their bagels that their slogan is "There are no(w) good bagels in California" - And it's true! They really do taste like authentic east coast bagels. I recommend their pumpernickel raisin swirl and chive cream cheese - yum! read more

Boichik Bagels - Everything bagel, plain bagel, pumpernickel raisin swirl, and chive cream cheese. - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stopped by Boichik's Pacific Heights location for their much-hyped bagels. Let's start with the positives: the bagels are legitimately well-crafted - dense and chewy with that proper outer crust you want in a good bagel. My breakfast sandwich was satisfying and well-constructed. The shop was small and functional, and the staff was friendly. What I ordered tasted fresh and was made with care. The quality ingredients came through in every bite. Yet, while everything was undeniably good, I wondered if it entirely lives up to the intense buzz it has generated. I left satisfied with my purchases and would happily eat here again. It's worth trying if you're craving a proper bagel in the neighborhood. If you expect a transcendent bagel experience, temper your expectations a bit. Pros: * Authentic bagel texture and chew * Well-made breakfast sandwiches * Quality ingredients Bottom line: While it might have yet to blow my mind, Boichik delivers a reliable bagel worth your time and money. read more

I haven't had a bagel sandwich this filled since I was last in NYC. I ordered a Classic sandwich on an Eggything bagel and it was loaded with lox, double-coated with cream cheese, and included generous servings of capers and onions. Yes, it's a pricier bagel, especially if you get a sandwich. But my vote is that it's worth a visit for quality ingredients, a well-baked bagel, and something close to resembling iconic NY lox bagel sandwiches. The staff's always been friendly and I appreciate the quick in-and-out service. read more

Boichik Bagels - Classic on an Eggything bagel - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Shocked at the cost of one dozen bagel! Plus a SF Mandate uncharge? Plus a tip - for putting bagel in a bag? $47.97 for a dozen bagel, which are fine, but nothing special at all. At almost $50 for 12 mediocre bagel, I will not be back. read more

Great bagel! Super chewy (although not toasted unfortunately)! We got the Nova Lox bagel, and it was packed with cream cheese and capers--the red onion was a nice touch to it as well. The tomatoes balanced the saltiness of the smoked salmon perfectly as well, although I wish there was more smoked salmon in the bagel itself. Super good quality bagel though, albeit a bit pricey! read more

Boichik Bagels - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Workers inflexible to small requests- I was traveling with my barrel and they refused to unstack the ingredients.quality subpar

3.5 stars. My favorite bagel I order is always with lox and cream cheese. I tried it here and found the cream cheese tasty with capers, chives but the lox was way too salty. Loved the chew on the bagel. I asked for it to be toasted but you can tell the inside of the bagel was toasted but not enough as previous reviewer pointed out. Next time I'll ask for it to be toasted double the time as I like it a tad more crispy but not burnt. It's pricey $16. Hubby tried the daily special. Chile cream cheese with tomato, cucumber, $6. He said it was OK but nothing special. We bought 1/2 dozen bagel $3 each (mixed everything, onion and garlic) to to toast and eat with the cream cheese we have at home. I'd probably like to try the white fish on bagel next time and just get bagels to go. Nice pretty store and staff were friendly and nice. Go early at 0800 and there are no lines. read more

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Was craving a lox bagel and found this spot. Placed an online order and just popped in and my order was ready! The bagel definitely filled me up and was packed!! It was yummy and full of flavor. People hanging outside eating their bagels but it wasn't too crazy packed as I have seen in other photos. Would come back! read more

Boichik Bagels - Classic Bagel - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

A nice place to stop by for a bagel and schmear! I usually come on a weekday at 8am and there is little to no wait - the line usually starts by 8:30-9am from my experience. The Classic is great, but DONT MISS OUT on the simple yet delicious Eggything bagel with horseradish cream cheese - the flavors are divine. The decor and ambiance of the place is good too, I love the small details such as the little bagel floor tiles and bagel merch on the walls with their simple yet statement-worthy designs. Can't wait for my next bagel here! read more

Went here on a Friday afternoon and got the lox and cream cheese bagel. First impression was that it was really expensive ($16) for salmon, cream cheese, capers and red onions! However, the bagel was pretty thick which I liked and they gave me a good amount of cream cheese and tomatoes. I would've liked to see more lox as I feel like there were only 2 layers and it was gone within 4 bites of the sandwich. Overall I enjoyed the bagel but can't justify spending $16 on it again as the ingredients are really simple and easy to make at home. read more

Boichik Bagels - Lox and cream cheese bagel - Bagels Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The best bagels in the bay!!! Denser and chewier than a New York City bagel, a hair smaller, but soooooo good, especially slapped with their amazingly flavorful and smooth cream cheese, and with infinitely nicer staff and service. We ordered every glutinous version of the everything bagel, and boi were they all delicious! I put in an order through DoorDash, and my driver forgot to pick up some of the order! They were very understanding and were happy to throw in some extra cream cheese for my troubles. It's a small takeout counter setup, so no sitting in and enjoying your amazing bagels, but as long as we can get Boichik in San Francisco, I'm happy! read more

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