3 Best Bagel Shops in Oakland, CA

“Wise Sons Jewish Deli is dedicated to bringing old-school, traditional bagels to Oakland. This is a contemporary bakery serving wood-fired Montreal-style bagels, bagel sandwiches, and espresso drinks. Every bagel is handmade, boiled in honey-sweetened water, and baked in a wood-fired oven. Wise Sons Jewish Deli is dedicated to building community through traditional Jewish comfort food. They are committed to delivering old-school, traditional bagels to the Oakland community. Their team prepares the bagels with chemical-free ingredients and bakes them in small batches throughout the day to have a fresh, warm, velvety texture and shiny appearance that enhances the taste. They aim to bring the nostalgia and love behind their food to a next generation. Wise Sons pairs classic Jewish recipes with the best Californian ingredients to make delicious deli fare that would make their bubbes proud.”

“Poppy Bagels offers hand-rolled bagels with various toppings, plus patio seating. Their bagels are crafted using natural flour and high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients, ensuring a perfect balance of taste and texture. They specialize in authentic hand-rolled bagels that merge East and West Coast traditions. Their menu features a kind of bagel toppings obtained from local vendors, with seasonal specials that highlight the freshest ingredients available. Poppy Bagels brings a unique twist to a beloved classic with a commitment to quality and fresh approach. They offer take-out, delivery, street parking, validated parking, dogs allowed, plastic-free packaging, and compostable containers available.”

“Bagel Street Café is a family-owned business. They are proud to serve and be a part of the Bay Area community for over 15 years. They strive to provide delicious bagels prepared with the best natural ingredients. They also wash and prepare the sandwich produce each morning to ensure high quality. They believe in providing their customers with the new products. Their cream cheeses are made from the freshest ingredients to tickle your taste buds. Try their housemade bagels, coffee, sandwiches, salads, and drinks. Offers take-out, delivery, catering, Outdoor seating, Good for kids, Garage parking, TV, Bike parking, and Free Wi-Fi. They accept credit cards.”