Levy’s Bagels & Co

Good bagels and good prices unless you want extra item on bagel. Folks behind the counter are always friendly.

The bagels are sub-​par to say the least. But the worst part is the cream cheese — it just doesn’t taste like cream cheese is supposed to. 1 star for location/​convenience.

Bagels are amazing and so is the staff. These guys go out of the way to make an awesome bagel and experience for the customer. I requested for them to make a special bagel for me and they did it… If you’re in the Alameda area it’s must try.

I’ve so far been here 10x. Just no flavor. Maybe I outta just buy one of their bagels just plain and toasted. And yeah I’ve tried a «lot» of their variations etc. :(

Im usually a House of Bagels fan, but Levy’s has won me over. Their bagels are crunchy and chewy and almost perfect. If they had Bialys i would drive here every weekend.

Jalapeño and cheddar bagel, regular cream cheese, and avocado! Very good and extremely good customer service.

Since my last review, this is still my go to place for bagels. They have the BEST bagels in town, because they are so crunchy. This is the ONLY place that I’ve ever been to that has such crunchy bagels #TheCrunchIsOnPoint Can’t stress that enough.

Best bagels in the East Bay. Dense, chewy outside, just perfect. Sad when they left San Ramon. But Diablo Deli still sells their bagels. I hope they continue even though Diablo Deli is transferring ownership.
It’s the only place I go for bagels. Way better than House of Bagels in Walnut Creek!

I love my bagels extra toasty, and Levy’s does it just the way I like it. I have been taking some classes close by and needed something quick and easy. I am so glad I stumbled upon this place. I got the Greenwich special on an onion bagel. They load it up with a ton of stuff. Well worth the price and the visit!

I literally drive across the island for Levy’s! There are closer bagel places to the East side of Alameda but it is totally worth the «schlep»! Excellent sandwiches, including bagel and cream cheese and lox. Even the unadorned bagels are relish!!! levy’s also carried prune hamantashen!!!
The folks behind the counter – a young woman, and a young man whenever I’ve been– always pleasant and patient and helpful (the young lady explained why their bagels are best!) …and they make a «mean» sandwich! Next time, I’ll try a salad to go, saving it while I chow down on the bagel/​lox/​cream cheese.
I love the sunny atmosphere of this little shopping area near College of Alameda. There’s S’bux next door, Walgreen’s across the parking lot.

Levy’s is my absolute favorite breakfast place on the island! Yeah the may only sell bagels but they are really good bagels! They are super cheap as well. They also get you in and out fast too so if you want a quick breakfast this is the place to go!

One of the best bagels I’ve found in Northern California. They’re not NY bagels, but they’re pretty darn close. As a member of the tribe, I give Levy’s two very enthusiastic thumbs up or five stars. L’Chaim.

Time: 3:35 PM 72° Sunny
A while back I left a tip of this business closing at 4:00 PM. It is during the summer that they close earlier than 5:00 PM. I would not have noticed the early closure until I saw the small sign posted on the lower left side by the door.
I like bagels, especially the garlic ones with lox and whipped cream cheese or a raisin bagel with marinara sauce and pepperoni. However, bagels don’t like me. The more I eat them, the more my lower part of my body (gluteus maximus) seems to expand.
I chose not to take too many photos since there were only two people at Levy’s; one was on his laptop and the other was enjoying her late lunch. I did not want the owner to ponder the purpose of my being there.
Ambiance: wheelchair accessible. Slightly to the right of front door several tables and chairs; to the left a few more tables and chairs; display case has muffins, pastries, cookies and containers of fresh chopped fruits; refrigerators have assorted beverages, bottled water, cream cheese spread; menu board on wall behind the display case.
Specialties: bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, muffins, pastries, cookies, fresh fruit salad, assortment of beverages, cream cheese spread. Sodas from dispensing machine.
Eats: Croissant and an apricot filled hamantaschen. Cost: $ 4.50. I gave the croissant to a homeless gentleman. Since I have never had a hamantashen before, I did not know what to expect. It wasn’t overly sweet. The cookie dough was slightly on the dry side. The apricot filling was okay. I should have ordered tea to complement the triangular cookie. I will know the next time.
Return visit: Yes, since I came to Levy’s Bagel prior to their closing time, a follow up visit is necessary to determine whether there will be an upgrade of the three star rating to a four star rating.

From the friendly staff to the choice of bagels, this place is a great spot for a coffee and a Morning star breakfast bagel. If you want to try something new, try the Jalapeño bagel.

I have come here maybe 5 – 6 times now, usually stop at the Starbucks next door first then head on over and get a bagel (tried many of the flavors they offer) with cream cheese, toasted. This last time I got the egg and cheese bagel (I think they only have cheddar since I wasn’t asked what kind I wanted). It was really good and filling on a sesame bagel. They are a small place but the prices are really good and the staff are always friendly. And now I’m hungry again lol.

3÷7÷15: Your standard bagel store. Nothing extraordinary. Solid bagels and food, though toasted stuff seem to usually come out slightly burnt (on purpose?).
1. Bagel w/​Egg, Cheese $ 3.25: You get to pick your bagel of their medium-​sized selection (~10 choices or so?). The bagel itself tastes like a standard fresh bagel. No extraordinary texture or anything. As noted above, the top is burnt (see my pics). I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that this would be their «signature» but I personally don’t like it. Tastes too charred. And yeah, as described, it has egg and cheese. It’s about what you’d expect. At least they don’t gouge you on price. ⁵⁄₁₀.
2. Log Bagel or Sandwich? $ 5.45 /​$ 7.25: I ordered the «bagel» but they might have wrote me down for the sandwich. Not sure cause I didn’t pay. Anyway, same deal as the egg & cheese bagel. Burnt on top. They do put in tons of cream cheese. Good amount of salmon and capers. ⁵⁄₁₀.
So, if you like your bagel sandwiches burnt on top, cool. If not, maybe get them somewhere else. Otherwise a pretty typical place.
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Bagel sandwiches are pretty delicious here. Lox bagel really hits the spot for me!
Lox bagel: smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, tomatoes, onion on everything bagel
Also tried the san fran: chicken salad, tomato, lettuce, mustard, onion, pickle spear on the side on a garlic bagel
The san fran was good. They had my bagel toasted but the garlic on top got a little burnt so kinda tasted burnt. Try it untoasted or a different bagel :)
Most of the sandwiches can be done on your choice of bagel or bread.

Pros: They have sprouts!!! I love sprouts on my bagel! I usually get an herbed cream cheese with sprouts and cucumber and you can’t find sprouts everywhere, so happy for that.
Had the pastrami on a bagel today! Oh man. It was really good and they actually have REAL bagels. Love it. You must try the pastrami!!!

What can i say about this place?
First of all, the owners are great. I’m always here early mornings for some coffee and a sandwich to start off my day.
It has a very nice atmosphere. Big windows and fresh baked goods. Try getting my favorite order: The Greenwich Sandwich with smoked Salmon, a side of potato Salad and a drink of your choice.
The workers are nice and attentive.
I just paid $ 9~$ 10 for the Greenwich with salmon and a bottle of water.
You can also get access to wifi from either Starbucks or fedex nearby! The wonders!

Great place to go for your (morning)bagel fix.
Came here with my classmates for breakfast before starting our day-​long study sesh…
I ordered «Egg and Lox (salmon)».if I remember correctly… you have your choice of what bagel you want… and there’s a wide variety to choosse from… from plain, poppy seed, garlic, etc… I chose the bagel that had a little bit of everything on it…
Man, was my bagel with egg and lox good! I crave it now, now that I think about it haha…
Try this place out… good place for breakfast, and for me, persoolly, you definately don’t have to feel guilty about what you’re eating… haha…compared to the «breakfast» served at McDonald’s…