Levy&#x27;s Bagels

I got the blueberry bagel with cream cheese. Delicious and I personally love how much cream cheese…read morethey put on it. The staff are really nice as I was thinking about my order.

I love bagels and I love simple bagels…read more This is the place for me. All the times I've come in, my order is quick & delicious. Granted, I'm only one person and only eat one bagel at a time but I have never had any complaints. They have a good variety. They have a good variety of spreads, as well. Place is in a good location and it's been clean the times I've come in. Price is good too.

9/25/22 Exterior/entrance

9/25/22 Drink and cream cheese choices

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9/25/22 Got here too late today...

Alameda Bagels & Donuts

4.2(154 reviews)

Amazing for a first time experience. Walked in early on a Sunday and was able to get my sandwich in…read morea short amount of time. It was delicious for sure!

Stopped by Alameda Bagels & Donuts for a quick lunch. They have both indoor and outdoor seating,…read morealong with a great menu full of breakfast dishes and espresso options. I ordered a plain bagel with egg, ham and cheddar cheese. Nothing fancy, but it hit the spot and definitely did the job. Their donuts are pretty decent too. If you're ever in the area needing a quick coffee, bagel sandwich or a donut, this spot is worth checking out!

Inside is very basic but very clean they have some donuts too

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Bagel Street Cafe

3.8(227 reviews)

2.0 mi

Their bagels are so good. My go to is the blueberry bagel with cream cheese, and an iced triple…read moreespresso. It is strong! Staff are always super nice. One time they ran out of blueberry bagel and I got strawberry. Not bad. Love their bagels. The chocolate chip one is a good one too. I got the cream cheese on the side so I can just proportion it better.

What can I say I'm hooked with their sun-dried tomato garlic cream cheese and veggie ! Whenever I'm…read morearound the area I'll get two or three and I'm the only one eating it at home esp breakfast. Service is fast and ambiance plenty of table and chairs to dine in.

Inside. Looking at the order counter area from the dining space.

Bagel menu - very extensive!

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Outside with patio seating. Across the walkway from Starbucks.

SIGNAL Coffee Roasters

4.3(219 reviews)

0.4 mi

A great addition to this street…read more Service was nice, they have a restroom here, and a patio out back. Opted for their mango iced tea. It's a puree in a store bought container, not freshly made, but tasted great. Bar was clean. Drink was out quick.

I was in Alameda, CA for the day and decided to try out this coffee shop. I was in a cute little…read morepart of town and it was a bit difficult to find parking but after circling around a bit, I was able to find metered street parking about 2 blocks away from SIGNAL Coffee Roasters. It was a Saturday afternoon and there were some people inside the cafe doing some work. I stopped by with my dog who was in her dog bag and the worker was kind enough to let me order my drink without having to leave my dog outside! I ordered an Iced Black Sesame Latte with Oatmilk. 10/10. Everything was perfectly balanced! The coffee flavor was there but also the sesame flavor. Super refreshing! There were also some seating outside the coffee shop. Not too many but it is still available! Overall, great and friendly service, quick service, and great coffee! I would highly recommend if you wanted a quick stop for some craft coffee!

This is Dulce de Leche LATTE!

Ube latte

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Ube latte

Beanery

4.3(304 reviews)

It's been so long that I forgot I wrote a review 5 years ago…read more I came back from NY a couple of weeks ago and then it hit me again - bagel cravings. I work super early in the morning so I rush to my Google Maps to see what's open. Huzzah! This place is open at 6am. I hop in my car and drive relatively fast (but safe) so I'm not late to work. Service is pretty friendly, I made the mistake of asking for two shots of espresso in my medium latte (2 shots is a medium, duh Lauryn), but they were pretty nice about it. My lox bagel was pretty fresh and delicious. Good amount of cream cheese and salmon, and the cucumbers and tomatoes didn't taste like they were sitting in the fridge. They were crisp! Since I was grabbing and going, can't speak too much on ambiance on the place. However if you work maybe a 9-5 and start your mornings early, this place was pretty empty for you to enjoy a cup of coffee and a bite.

The Beanery is a nice little coffee shop inside The Alameda Natural Grocery on Park St…read more In addition to the standard coffee beverage offerings, they also have various breakfast items, sandwiches, and a rather enticing assortment of cakes and pastries. This is a good spot for a coffee date, as well as just grabbing a coffee/breakfast to go, or while stocking up on groceries. There are a few indoor tables, and a couple of outdoor ones on the street. The Park St. bridge is just a hop away, so we'll often grab a coffee here to fuel up on our way out of town. Street parking is very difficult here, but the grocery does have its own lot in the back, albeit a cramped one. Give yourself extra time to park.

California veggie panini

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Inside

The Local

4.4(215 reviews)

My review of their Mexican Hot Chocolate still stands. The BEST one in the Bay Area, hands down!…read more The employees/baristas are the sweetest. I have written books, worked on my business, made friends, AND met a beautiful person I'm dating there. Can't beat that! RUN, do not walk, to this magical spot on the isle of Alameda.

LOVE!! Please come here instead of starbucks or peet's nearby. This is the best dirty chai ever (it…read moreis actually perfect the spice and sweet it tastes like Fall ) & the tiki glass it's in made if that much more special and fun to drink. The toast is so delicious (green power toast) wow. & the vibes are so sweet and mellow, the staff has very calm and welcoming energy. Support the Local!!

9/13/24 FYI

Apricot Danish

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Breakfast sandwich (croissant & turkey) with The Gold Coast smoothie on the side

Firebrand Artisan Breads

4.0(250 reviews)

1.4 mi

Amazing. My friends and I were in the area for a car meet and popped into Firebrand to check out…read moretheir pastries and use the bathroom. First off, it's spacious. Between the inside seats and the outdoor bench seating, there's plenty of space for a lot of people and when the weather is nice, it's even better. The pastries display was absolutely amazing. Not just their bread offerings, but also their croissants and bombolinis, my gosh it's hard not to throw caution into the wind and order a little of everything. I opted for the matcha croissant, blackberry cream cheese danish, passionfruit bombolini, and vanilla bombolini, and all were amazing and not too sweet. The topper was the ube latte that I got along with everything. Overall, a great pit stop if you're in the area or if you just want to come here because of this place. It's sure to be a good, delicious time.

While in the area for the Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire, we came by Firebrand Artisan Breads to…read moreto grab some coffees and a snack. I love this area of Alameda, populated with so many fun breweries and family-friendly spaces. This was our first time at this spot and we noticed a sign (see below) for the best English muffins in the Bay Area so we had to grab one toasted with butter. Would love to try it as a brekky sandwich, but we didn't want to ruin our appetites for festival food lunch..the brekky menu looked amazing including biscuits & gravy, churro French toast sticks, lemon zest French toast, brekky pizza, and the pork & jam (crispy pulled pork, house made blackberry jam, fried egg, honey-buttermilk biscuit with country fried taters...sounds delish!!) They also have a beautiful selection of baked goods, pretzels, packaged breads to-go, lunch AND dinner options including soups, salads, pizzas, kiddo menu, sandwiches, sliders, and more. I had no idea! Service was quick, hours kickoff at 7:30a, and there's indoor/outdoor seating. Plenty of parking outside or across the street if needed. Can't wait to come back soon!

Inside order counter and water drink station

Ham and Cheese Croissant, top view

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Interior

Crispian Bakery

4.5(389 reviews)

great with a nice collection of sweet and savory items. Unfortunately there's no area on premises…read moreto sit down. You might be able to grab a pastry and sit at one of the locations next door.

This was my first time at this particular bakery here in the Alameda and it was after we had a…read moredelicious waffle breakfast!! Perhaps I'm used to the underground mall in New York with all of their decadent pastries in the Chelsea marketplace in New York, but this particular spot in Alameda was supposed to be one of the best pastries here on this cute little island. Perhaps it's just a cute little island aesthetics, but the pastries seemed rather traditional. The Yuzu tart was tasty and had good flavor, it was also around 2 PM on a Sunday, so maybe all the good pastries were gone. Service was great and very helpful, and another large family came in to the pastry shop as we were leaving. Maybe I'll try it next time and see if they have different seasonal pastries.

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Passionfruit Wedding Cake

Wise Sons

3.8(1.1k reviews)

3.4 mi•North Oakland

The *best* chicken and waffle in Oakland. That sounds crazy, but it really is. The chicken is a…read morejuicy, crisp schnitzel that's seasoned with some sort of chili oil. The waffle is thick, crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, and sweet! It pairs beautifully with the spicy chicken. It comes with a side salad that's bright and helps clear the palate. You can't go wrong with their house potatoes or latkes, but be sure to use the sauces given for each one because that's where all the amazing flavor comes from. I've started going every week after a hike. It's THAT good.

Better understood as a Jewish-deli-themed restaurant than a proper Jewish deli. That goes double…read morefor the bagels. We ordered a half dozen plain bagels and cream cheese. The bagels appeared to have a crispy crust but biting into it revealed the crust to be an illusion. It gave way to a dry interior with the flavor of white bread. This was the proverbial "roll with a hole" and a scratchy one at that. The cream cheese was, however, entirely successful. It is a rich, smooth spread with only the mildest tang. When you need a cream cheese that sticks to the middle of the road -- guaranteed to offend no one -- this is the ticket. Proper bagels can be found just a few blocks away, so you may wish to look elsewhere.

Interior of the space

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Mocha coffee

Lazybird Coffee

4.3(184 reviews)

0.7 mi

Ask for recommendations!! The baristas and cashier are super nice…read more I got the Pandan Latte, which is a new flavor to me, I enjoyed it so much!! Also they have some cool art on the wall, cute location.

Lazybird Coffee has been one of our go-to stops during a bike ride as of late, which is usually…read moreduring the weekend mornings. Usually there's a small line out the door and that has remained unchanged for this visit as well. They have a small space and tables for small parties both inside the cafe and along their front sidewalk. Their menu selection is wide, offering a variety of lattes, coffees, and teas, but also both pastries and small meals as well. It's no wonder why they're always popping around this time of day. Although I haven't tried many of their drinks, I can say that their matcha latte has been consistently good. Today I ordered one with almond milk and the matcha flavor is nicely balanced. Good ratio between matcha and milk. The matcha itself tastes pretty well rounded - not bitter, but also not too subtle in flavor. I probably got the matcha here like three times and it has not failed me yet. My partner really enjoys the Malasada but they can sell out pretty quickly. Previously I've tried their Ube Crinkle and their donuts and they were pretty good as well. This time, I wanted something a little less sweet and small so I tried the Bibingka which was great! I love mochi and the Bibingka had a mochi texture to it. It comes with some pineapple bits which I tend to avoid, but my desire to try something new overrode that today and thankfully, the bits were small. It's a dense little bite, but I enjoyed it! A perfect little bike treat. I don't get much interaction here with the workers since it's such a quick stop, but it's okay. I think depending on what time you go, it just gets really busy and employees are just trying to chug out the orders. We'll be back again for those delicious drinks and pastries though!

White Chocolate Matcha (Oat Milk)

Front window

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Paloma Z.

253

2 years ago

I recently visited and ordered two bagels - a Sam's sandwich and a Greenwich sandwich, along with a single bag of chips. While the food was enjoyable, there were a few aspects of the service that left me disappointed. When my husband was asked if he wanted cheese on his bagel, it wasn't mentioned that this would be an additional charge. Similarly, when I requested hummus instead of mustard and mayo on my sandwich, I later discovered it added $2.55 to my total, which I wasn't informed of beforehand. I believe it would be helpful if the staff were clearer about extra charges when offering add-ons. Transparency goes a long way in making customers feel valued and prevents any confusion at checkout. Additionally, there was a small discrepancy in the final total, which didn't match what I had calculated based on the menu prices. While it was only a difference of 70 cents, it made me wonder if other customers might be experiencing similar inconsistencies. Overall, the food was good, but I recommend asking for your receipt and verifying the charges to ensure accuracy. A little more communication around extra costs would greatly improve the experience. Make sure your receipt is accurate with charges! read more

roger l.

3 months ago

I've been coming here for years, and this bagel shop never disappoints. The bagels are always fresh, soft on the inside, and perfectly crisp on the outside. Whether you're grabbing a classic bacon, egg, and cheese or trying one of their specialty sandwiches, everything is made with care and comes out tasting amazing. What really sets this place apart is the staff. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and works incredibly hard to keep things running smoothly, even during the busiest morning rushes. The service is fast, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere feels like a true neighborhood spot where people genuinely enjoy coming together. In a world full of chain coffee shops and fast-food breakfast options, this bagel shop stands out for its quality, consistency, and customer service. If you're looking for the perfect breakfast or lunch spot, look no further. Easily one of the best bagel shops around, and I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Jane O.

11 years ago

I went back here Friday and learned the names of the two women one is Yvette and the other is Elizabeth, I went in the morning and Elizabeth made my bagel sandwich it was the best morning star I've had there so I decided to go back at lunch and Yvette helped me the tuna was fresh and exceptionally good and no tomatoes these too women are fantastic I'll be going in on Fridays from now on its a much friendlier place when they are there read more

Khandi D.

14 years ago

Finally a decent bagel place since Noah s left. Not some gummy California-brand doorstops. The turkey bagel sammich was right on. I bet most of the hipster foodie naysayers wouldn't know a real bagel if it bit them. Please stay on the east side or go get eggrolls elsewhere. A big improvement on Togo's the previous tenant. read more

Barbara R.

7 years ago

Incredible bagels! I had the french toast and strawberry cream cheddar. Fsat administration and sensible costs. Just problem was the pack adhered to the side of my bagel and I needed to strip it off of my bagel. read more

Skyy _.

9 years ago

This the best bagel shop I have ever ate. The bagel is the perfect amount of crisp and the cream cheese taste fresh! I would 100% recommend this for anyone! read more

J A.

125

3 years ago

Levy's is hands down the best bagel shop in the Bay Area. We don't bother trying anywhere else.

Stewart W.

8 years ago

This is the closest thing to a genuine bagel that you will find in the East Bay.

Halleyrhymeswith V.

7 years ago

Dude- this place is great. If you want a bagel go here...only here.

Jimmy D.

13 years ago

The Lox sandwich is amazing.

John D.

11 years ago

Everything was really good!

Simon G.

10 years ago

Pretty good bagels!

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