Food & Nosherei

Bagels, Bakeries and Nosherei

Kensington

Semifreddi’s Retail Shop
Founded in 1984 with one sourdough recipe, this bakery now sources ingredients for 50 different breads and pastries: fennel and sesame from India, poppy seeds from Australia, cinnamon from Indonesia and vanilla from Madagascar. Kosher.
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East Bay

As Kneaded Bakery
Woman-founded artisanal bread bakery featuring sourdough loaves, French baguettes, challah and noshes that nourish communities across the Bay Area at farmers' markets, independent grocers, restaurants and a brick-and-mortar store in San Leandro.
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Bageltopia
Co-founder Dan Graf cold-proofs and ferments the dough for four days before boiling and baking, resulting in flavorful bagels with crisp, glossy exteriors and chewy interiors.
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Grand Bakery
Strictly kosher bakery in Oakland since 1959, dedicated to bringing people together through food and Jewish ritual. Delivers handcrafted challah, macaroons, cookies and bagels. Also operates as a wholesale business, taking orders for pickup.
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Bay Area

Schlok’s Bagels
California bagels inspired by old-school technique. Freshly baked bagels, house-cured and smoked lox, locally roasted coffee.
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North Bay

The Bagel Mill
Flour freshly milled onsite produces tasty organic sourdough bagels, a true Bay Area specialty. Order online for pickup or delivery.
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Drewish Deli
Blends traditional flavors of a Jewish deli with the goodness of freshly baked bagels. Expect a diverse menu.
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Rory’s Bakehouse
Brings the joy of home-baked cookies, indulgent treats, nationwide cookie delivery and local charm. Visit the retail window or preorder for pickup. Thursday morning deliveries reach Yountville, Rutherford and St. Helena.
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The Tish Napa
Independent Napa Valley bake shop of Jerusalem-born chef Dana Koschitzky offers handcrafted, Jewish-inspired pastries—from challah to chocolate babka—celebrating traditions and stories from Jerusalem and the diaspora.
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Berkeley

Boichik Bagels – Factory
Serious New York-style bagels. Bakery area is certified kosher by the Vaad. Mah Jongg Mondays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Open daily, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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Napa

Loveski Deli – Napa
“Jew-ish” deli owned by Christopher and Martina Kostow, featuring always-boiled, handmade sourdough bagels, house-made pickles and other fermented foods highlighting vegetables from their farm, plus sandwiches with premier cured and smoked meats.
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Toasted
Serves a variety of artisanal bagels and cream cheeses, babka, challah and gravlax. Available at 10 North Bay locations. Free delivery within Napa and St. Helena; minimal charge for deliveries to Calistoga, American Canyon and Fairfield.
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Peninsula

Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels
Authentic New York-style kosher bagels, handmade Pas Yisroel pastries, Cholov Yisroel rugelach and Brooklyn pizza. Business and party catering. Under kosher supervision by the Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California. Open daily, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
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San Francisco

Butter and Crumble
Features a rotating menu of specialty laminated pastries for walk-in customers and cakes by preorder in North Beach.
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Choux SF
Light-filled bakery specializing in traditional French cream puffs plus more creative varieties.
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House of Bagels
Since 1962, using a bagel recipe brought from Brooklyn. Also offers artisanal breads, cookies and pastries in a New York–style deli. Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
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Loquat
Bakery specializing in Jewish pastries and Middle Eastern–inspired fare, plus coffee.
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South Bay

Boichik Bagels – Los Gatos
Serious New York-style bagels. Bakery area in the Berkeley factory certified kosher by the Vaad. Open every day 7:a.m.–1:30 p.m.. Mahjong Mondays 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Oakland

Poppy Bagels
Oakland bagel spot known for hand-rolled, cold-proofed bagels, crafted in a signature California style. Bagels fuse artisan tradition with innovative West Coast flair, creating a memorable taste experience.
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Palo Alto

Catering

Some of the following offer kosher food. Please check with the caterer to be sure they meet kashrut requirements. Some of the following listings are provided as a courtesy to our advertisers.
East Bay

Anaviv Catering and Events
Full-service, customized catering and communal events, including floral design. Wood-fired pizza and open-air food market. Committed to sustainability and Deep Green-certified. Part of California’s Green Business Network.
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Hugh Groman Group
Full-service catering and event planning. Prepared party platters available for delivery and pickup. Group includes Greenleaf Platters and Phil's Sliders. Serves both elegant affairs and casual occasions.
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Julia’s Kosher Kitchen
Boutique kosher gourmet catering for all types of events around the Bay Area. Freshly made dishes tailored to a range of budgets and client needs. Meat, dairy or parve.
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Oakland Kosher Catering
Kosher catering from the simplest to gourmet, elegant to casual. American, Mediterranean, French and Asian cuisine. Specializing in kosher meals in a box.
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Olive
Mediterranean-California fusion cuisine for special events and biweekly meal delivery. Chef and co-founder Arkadi Kluger, winner of Food Network’s show "The Great Food Truck Race," is known for vegetable-forward menus and innovative presentations.
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Bay Area

Avi-ously Delicious Catering
Kosher and nonkosher catering and elegant desserts for every type of occasion and budget. Full-service catering that offers a diverse selection of cuisines and desserts from around the world.
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Blossom Catering
Founded in 2015, high-end Napa Valley and Bay Area provider known for superb cuisine and service. Its mission: consistent excellence, honoring local ingredients through traditional and innovative culinary experiences.
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Epic Bites Catering
Caters events ranging from garden parties to galas with fare made from locally sourced ingredients. Certified kosher by the Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California, using glatt kosher meats raised on family farms.
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Good and Plenty Catering
Serving the Bay Area since 1985. Personalized attention for weddings, graduations, dinners, cocktail parties, commitments and bar/bat mitzvahs. Vegetarian menus available.
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Ta’yeem Kosher Catering
Full-service fine-dining, strictly kosher catering company serving the Bay Area. Corporate or lifecycle events and fundraisers. Specializes in a farm-to-table, seasonal and sustainable approach to the art of dining and gathering.
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North Bay
Peninsula

Dina’s Catering
One of the Bay Area's premier kosher caterers since 1994. Holiday events, brunches, luncheons, dinners, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and birthdays. Under the supervision of Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California.
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Oren’s Hummus Catering
Catering with traditional and not-so-traditional twists on favorite Israeli lunch and dinner fare. Hummus, borekas, kebabs and other specialties.
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San Francisco

Bishulim SF
Contemporary Israeli cuisine, Bay Area catering, cooking workshops, pop-ups and special events.
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South Bay

Dina’s Delish Cooking
Personal cooking for families and small events, meal planning classes and children's cooking classes. Will travel to homes or other client locations.
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Haute Cuisine Catering
Full-service catering and event planning. Creative cuisine for events of any size. Personalized attention for weddings, dinners, lunches, cocktail parties, corporate events, kiddushes, bar/bat mitzvahs and holiday dinners/parties. Vegetarian and vegan menus available.
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Smashing Dishes
Specializes in b’nai mitzvah, weddings and celebrations of life. Whether hosting a handful of guests or hundreds, this company brings catering, design and production expertise to each event.
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Tony Caters
Supports corporate and social clients with affordable drop-off and full-service events. Specializes in b’nai mitzvah, weddings and celebrations of life. Its pillars of service are integrity and culture.
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Kosher Wineries

Santa Cruz / Monterey

Four Gates Vineyard and Winery
One of the smallest kosher wineries in the country, growing certified organic chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir and cabernet franc on 3.5 acres. Grapes certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Call to order.
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East Bay

Covenant Wines 


Urban kosher winery housed in a 7,000-square-foot warehouse in Berkeley. Under Orthodox Union supervision. All wines are kosher for Passover
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Napa

Hagafen Cellars
Award-winning, estate-bottled Napa Valley wines since 1979 in a Napa Green certified winery, using certified organically grown grapes. OU supervised, kosher for Passover and year-round. Mevushal. Vegan. Retail sales; tours and tastings by appointment.
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Markets & Kosher Food

East Bay

Bay Kosher
Kosher market managed by Chabad of Lamorinda that sells meat and groceries at competitive prices.
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Oakland Kosher
Fresh kosher meats and poultry; refrigerated and frozen groceries. Many items from Israel. Fresh-made salads, deli items, shwarma and large kosher wine selection. Lunch served daily.
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Bay Area

Mollie Stone’s Market
Kosher groceries, dairy, frozen foods, wines and meat. On-site meat cutting at Palo Alto store. Order products at any branch for delivery to the nearest location.
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Peninsula

Pars Kosher Market
Extensive selection of kosher grocery items both fresh and frozen, meats, and desserts. Provides catering service.
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San Francisco

Andronico’s Community Market
This Andronico's location offers more than 400 kosher products. The selection was overseen by Yakov Yarmove, the Chicago-based corporate director of ethnic foods at Albertsons Market, which owns Andronico’s and Safeway.
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Bi-Rite Market – Polk Street
Family-owned grocery provides sustainable foods and Jewish staples like challah, brisket and Wise Sons items. Features made-to-order sandwiches, fish counter and salads. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
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Los Gatos

Oren’s Hummus – Los Gatos
Traditional and not-so-traditional twists on favorite Israeli lunch and dinner fare. Hummus, borekas, kebabs, dine-in, takeout and catering available. Numerous locations around the South Bay.
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Restaurants & Takeout

Some of the following offer kosher food. Please check with the facility to be sure it meets kashrut requirements.
Santa Cruz / Monterey
East Bay

Comal
Modern design and Mexican cuisine meet at this Berkeley eatery known for creative interpretations of dishes and drinks from across Mexico. Features a rear patio with full bar and covered dining area.
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Anaviv’s Table
Private dining experiences in a formal dining room for 10 to 14 guests. Multi-course tasting menu and beverages available any day of the week. Reservations required.
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Proposition Chicken – Oakland
Choose a salad, sandwich or entrée. Pick a chicken: fried, flipped (slow-roasted) or fake (crispy barbecued tofu). Add a side—matzah ball soup is one of several options. Breakfast is also available.
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Sailing Goat
Bayside destination restaurant featuring wood-fired pizza, coastal cuisine and sunset views. Live music includes old and new favorite Israeli songs as well as a few familiar American songs.
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Saul’s Restaurant and Delicatessen
North Berkeley deli since 1986, serving Jewish cuisine for California palates, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal food. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving and Yom Kippur.
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Marin County

Loveski Deli – Larkspur
“Jew-ish” deli owned by Christopher and Martina Kostow, featuring always-boiled, handmade sourdough bagels, house-made pickles and other fermented foods highlighting vegetables from their farm, plus sandwiches with premier cured and smoked meats.
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San Rafael

Bubbala’s Neighborhood Eatery
Jewish-inspired deli in San Anselmo led by chefs Greg Bernson and Janelle Loiselle offers traditional comfort foods with California flair, bridging nostalgia and innovative culinary surprises.
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Bay Area
North Bay

Drewish Deli
Blends traditional flavors of a Jewish deli with the goodness of freshly baked bagels. Expect a diverse menu.
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Marla Bakery and Cafe
Bakery features challah and bagels; café offers breakfast, lunch, chicken dinners on Friday and Sunday suppers. Owners Amy Brown and Joe Wolf use fresh ingredients and locally grown produce. Catering available.
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Peninsula

Falafel STOP
Quick-stop restaurant serving authentic falafel as found throughout the Middle East. Fresh pita baked daily.
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Holy Sushi
Sushi and authentic Japanese cuisine, fully kosher. Full-service restaurant with takeout and catering. Open six days a week in Palo Alto.
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Oren’s Hummus – Mountain View
Traditional and not-so-traditional twists on favorite Israeli lunch and dinner fare. Hummus, borekas, kebabs, dine-in, takeout and catering available. Numerous locations around the South Bay.
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San Francisco

Canela Bistro and Wine Bar
Menu features Chef Schuster's Spanish tapas, entrees, paellas and homemade desserts in earthy, warm surroundings. Catering available. Also offers several Jewish holiday menus, including Passover and Hanukkah, for dine-in and to-go.
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Delfina Restaurant
Bustling, James Beard Award-winning neighborhood trattoria featuring Cal-Italian cuisine in the Mission District, owned by Annie and Craig Stoll.
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Firefly
Neighborhood spot founded in 1993 by Brad Levy and Veva Edelson offers an ever-changing menu of homestyle cooking with a twist. Mostly gluten free. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Hummus Bodega
Fast-casual restaurant franchise with new owners who have added shwarma to the healthy, kosher Mediterranean menu. Offers special takeout dishes on Fridays for Shabbat meals.
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Oren’s Hummus – San Francisco
Traditional and not-so-traditional twists on favorite Israeli lunch and dinner fare. Hummus, borekas, kebabs, dine-in, takeout and catering available. Numerous locations around the South Bay.
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Proposition Chicken – San Francisco
Choose a salad, sandwich or entrée. Pick a chicken: fried, flipped (slow-roasted) or fake (crispy barbecued tofu). Add a side—matzah ball soup is one of several options. Breakfast is also available.
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Sababa – Kearny Street
Sababa means “thumbs up,” the feeling patrons should experience when they bite into a falafel sandwich loaded with salads, pickles and sauces. Also serves pita sandwiches. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Sababa – Stevenson Street
Sababa means “thumbs up,” the feeling patrons should experience when they bite into a falafel sandwich loaded with salads, pickles and sauces. Also serves pita sandwiches. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Sabra Grill Restaurant
Israeli–Middle Eastern, glatt kosher restaurant with a mashgiach temidi. Breakfast, lunch and dinner; catering and takeout. Under the supervision of Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California. Special food for Shabbat.
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Wise Sons at The JCCSF
California-inspired Jewish deli food with roots in tradition and an eye on the future. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the website for the menu.
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Santa Rosa

Grossman’s Noshery & Bar
Part of Stark Reality Restaurants, serving traditional and reimagined Jewish deli fare. Cocktails and wine at the bar. Fresh-baked rugelach, babka, bagels and cookies.
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Los Gatos

Oren’s Hummus – Los Gatos
Traditional and not-so-traditional twists on favorite Israeli lunch and dinner fare. Hummus, borekas, kebabs, dine-in, takeout and catering available. Numerous locations around the South Bay.
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Palo Alto

Oren’s Hummus – Palo Alto
Traditional and not-so-traditional twists on favorite Israeli lunch and dinner fare. Hummus, borekas, kebabs, dine-in, takeout and catering available. Numerous locations around the South Bay.
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The Ma’lawah Bar
Specializes in artisanal breads such as jachnun and ma’lawah and traditional cuisine from Yemen. Catering, pickup, and delivery available. Certified kosher under the supervision of Sunrise Kosher—Vaad of Northern California.
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Cupertino

Oren’s Hummus – Cupertino
Traditional and not-so-traditional twists on favorite Israeli lunch and dinner fare. Hummus, borekas, kebabs, dine-in, takeout and catering available. Numerous locations around the South Bay.
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Lafayette

Kabab Burger Mediterranean Grill
Freshly prepared Mediterranean cuisine, including Greek and Israeli salads, baba ghanoush, hummus, falafel, lamb, chicken, kefta kababs, gyros and shwarma. Also serves pita sandwiches, soups and more.
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