Poppy Bagels

Name: Poppy Bagels
Address: 5004 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, California, 94609, US
Telephone: (510) 544-3759
Price range: $
Rating: 4.3

$ • Pet Friendly

Hours:
5004 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
(510) 544-3759

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About Poppy Bagels

Poppy Bagels is a welcoming spot with a lovely atmosphere, offering delicious bagels and great service. Their menu features a variety of options, including the honey truffle and lox bagels, as well as the everything bagel with chive-lemon lox cream cheese. They also serve phenomenal sandwiches, such as the seasonal veggie bagel and the whitefish bagel with scallion cream cheese. The bagels are incredibly fresh and often topped with ingredients like heirloom tomatoes, making each bite special.

Customers have praised the bagels as being close to NYC bagels, with some mentioning that the bagel's texture can be a bit chewy but still very satisfying. The egg salad Sandi has received high praise for being tremendous and unique. The basic bagel is simple but beautiful and a real treat for the taste buds, often making it hard to try anything else. The toppings are described as phenomenal, especially for the basic sando.

The restaurant has a patio area in the back, perfect for relaxing on a Saturday morning. Customers have noted that the service can take a little longer, especially on weekends, but the wait is worth it. The gorgeous presentation of platters, especially for brunch, has been praised, with flawless coordination and early delivery. The vegan green garden sandwich is overall pretty good, with the vegan cashew cream cheese being mild and tasty. The large ice chai is a highlight, especially considering the price.

Be prepared for a wait, especially on weekends, but it’s worth it. Pro tip: ask for a freshly baked bagel for the best experience.