Hella Bagels

1019 San Pablo Ave, Albany

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Aaron stevens

I’ve eaten probably over one thousand bagels in my life. By most accounts I’m an expert in the field of bagels. Trust me when I tell you that this is a good bagel— nay, an excellent bagel.

How could I describe the balance of chewiness to sweetness to softness. Not too dense, nor too light. The ratio of cream cheese to lox to toppings approaches divinity.

I couldn’t describe it to you, you wouldn’t understand. You must go. Go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicholas Filannino

This place is so nice and the bagel sandwiches are absolutely incredible. I'm pretty confident they make the best bagels and bagel sandwiches in the Bay Area. But very expensive. Very, very expensive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Melina Tupa

I loved the place. The ambiance is great and the staff super friendly. The bagel sandwich was on the pricier side and a bit small but it tasted amazing.
The place also has a little patio on the back that looks like it’s dog friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egg & Cheese

Amanda Mandel

Good spacious place, the bagels are delicious.
The only reason I’m giving 4 starts is because I added avocado for $3, but there was barely any on my bagel.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bagels

Hollis Hamilton

Spacious seating, friendly service. The Peach SZN is refreshing and unique. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

M G

The bagel sandwiches are incredible, the fresh queezed OJ was so fresh too. Can’t wait to come back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: City Nights, Everything Bagel

Cecilia's Kormylo Leiva

Delicious and abundant!! We were pleasantly happy with this breakfast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

RC InBayArea

Authentic bagels to be found here -- dense and chewy, requiring a bit more effort to eat than the bread-like bagels found everywhere else. I also had the tycoon lox. They were more generous with the lox than I would use if I were to make one for myself. Finally, a go to place nearby for authentic bagels.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bagels, Lox Tycoon, Dozen, Bagel & Schmear

Linda Pulido-Esquivel

Their bagels are great! Dr. Greenthumb was so delicious. I first discovered them as a pop-up and then home delivery; it was great to visit their store. If you haven't tried them, I highly recommend you do!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Half Dozen, Bagels, Dozen, Everything Bagel

David Sanford

Great bagels. I prefer this place to Boichik

Mia Klenk

I order bulk bagels and sandwiches for work and everyone loves them. The bacon, egg, and cheese is the best bagel sandwich I’ve ever had in my life, no exaggeration. I love the way they do their eggs and their bacon is thick/high quality + has a hint of sweetness. Check this place out!

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Bagels

Nina Rosenblatt

Salt bagel with jalapeño and cilantro cream cheese was amazing, and enjoying it in their outdoor seating area in the back was even better ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Colin Stief

Best bagel place in town and it’s not even close. Good food, nice people, cozy spot. You should get your bagels here. Pro tip, there’s a parking lot in back, look for the little entrance before the shop on San Pablo.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bagels

Eloi Pereira

Best bagels in the bay!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: City Nights

Marty West

Non toasted bagel was tough to bite through crust. Second bagel still warm from oven had a crispy bottom and the top was easy to bite through. Cores of both had a subtle taste of something, maybe diastatic malt. Parking in back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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