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Oakland's 3 favorite spots for affordable bagels

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Published on February 21, 2020
Oakland's 3 favorite spots for affordable bagelsEarthly Coffee. | Photo: Andrew C./Yelp

Looking to sample the best bagels around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bagel hot spots in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Beauty's Bagel Shop

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Topping the list is Beauty's Bagel Shop. Located at 3838 Telegraph Ave. (between 39th and 38th streets.) in Mosswood, the breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated inexpensive bagel spot in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 802 Yelp reviews.

Yelper Mimi T. noted, "Definitely worth every penny. If you don't know what to try, I encourage asking the staff. They're so friendly and patient."

And Lindsey S. wrote, "Really decent place. ... It's definitely a step up from the typical bagel breakfast place."

Aside from handmade, wood-fired bagels, look for breakfast sandwiches, poached eggs and sides — including granola and a creamy beet coleslaw — on the menu.

2. Earthly Coffee

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Next up is Bushrod's Earthly Coffee, situated at 5506 Martin Luther King Way. With 4.5 stars out of 134 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score coffee, tea, sandwiches and bagels has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.  

"Strong coffee, good food," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "From our classic breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich, to our tasty sandwiches on Acme bread, we offer value, quality and quick service."

In addition to coffee and bagels, look for espresso drinks, pastries, teas, salads, soups and sandwiches on the menu.  

3. 130 Cafe

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130 Cafe, a cafe that offers burgers and bagels, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 15 Yelp reviews. Head over to 130 Frank H Ogawa Plaza (between San Pablo Avenue and 15th Street) to see for yourself. 

Yelper Alisa S., who reviewed 130 Cafe on Oct. 24, wrote, "Love the customer service! The breakfast is very good. I will be back for it."

Cristy M. wrote, "This place is excellent! I've only had the breakfast, but It's always fresh and the staff is so friendly and attentive." 


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