"While there are now multiple Boichik locations, including three in San Francisco, our favorite remains the original one at 3170 College Avenue in Berkeley-right as the Elmwood merges into Rockridge. The team members at all the locations are friendly and hard-working, but if we had to choose a favorite individual, we would have to name Temmy. She's a beloved fixture who is often front and center at Boichik."
"We sometimes try her patience, mulling over what to order, but have to smile when she holds in her New Jersey-style brutal honesty. Boichik may produce thousands of bagels daily, but there is integrity in every bite of goodness as well as in every employee. That is likely a reflection of the brilliant yet humble Founder and CEO Emily Winston."
"Downtown San Leandro - Maybe it happened when the rainbow crosswalks went in, but this formerly sleepy neighbor city of Oakland has numerous new businesses where LGBTQ+ employees often wear their rainbow and trans gear proudly. Like Oakland, it feels revitalized and is poised for greatness in 2026. Rialto Cinemas - These gay-owned theaters, including the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood in Berkeley, are neighborhood gems. https://rialtocinemas.com/elmwood/"
East Bay cities beyond Oakland feature a growing range of LGBTQ+ owned and allied destinations across food, nightlife, theaters, and senior living. The original Boichik Bagels at 3170 College Avenue in Berkeley remains a neighborhood favorite, noted for friendly, hard-working staff and the beloved Temmy, with founder Emily Winston credited for a culture of integrity. Good to Eat in Emeryville is a Taiwanese restaurant owned by queer, immigrant women and is described as unique and worth traveling for. Downtown San Leandro shows visible revitalization with rainbow crosswalks and proudly out employees. Rialto Cinemas Elmwood is a gay-owned neighborhood theater. Rossmore in Walnut Creek serves LGBTQ+ seniors, and Hayward offers welcoming nightlife such as the World Famous Turf Club.
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