Dina Darling
Best bagel I’ve had in a long time. The cucumber cream cheese is so fresh and good!!
… moreDaniela Valdez
First time here and I was highly disappointed at the fact that I stood inside for 8 minutes and no one took my order or even acknowledged me. The sad part is that no customers were there. The cooks saw me and everyone working there made eye contact with me but refused to assist me so I walked out. First impressions matter! Acknowledge your customers and treat them well. Definitely don’t recommend them.
… moreMehmetcan Akpınar
Their salty pretzel bagels are the closest in taste to famous German Pretzels you get in Southwest Germany. All the other pretzels (in pretzel shape) they sell in Chicago area are fake. These bagel form ones are your substitute for the authentic taste
… moreMateusz K
The bagel sandwich was good. There are a ton of options for cheese, bagels, and meat. I just can’t justify $10 for it. The bagel itself was great it was nice and light compared to others I had. They also serve Mexican food here. I would stop by again to try something else or simply buy a dozen bagels.
… moreManja Petrov
I recently visited this bagel parlor and tried their lox bagel. While it wasn’t bad, it also wasn’t particularly memorable. The bagel was fresh, and the lox had a decent flavor, but the overall experience felt slightly above average. It’s a good option if you’re in the mood for a lox bagel and happen to be nearby, but it’s not the kind of place that will blow you away.
One thing to note is the inconsistency with the cream cheese. My bagel had a very light spread, and I found myself wishing for a little more. On the other hand, my partner’s bagel had way too much cream cheese, which completely overpowered the flavors. Being a small café, it has a cozy vibe, but the quality could be a bit more consistent. It’s a decent stop for a quick bite, but there’s definitely room for improvement.
… moreCary Brown
0NCE UPON A BAGEL is decorated with raw bricks and cute signs. The people behind the counter are as nice as can be.
Their bagels are light and fluffy. This is not a New York style bagel, with a crisp crust and a dense interior. But it’s good. There is no vegan cream cheese.
You serve yourself coffee.
Everything is ADA compatible. There is a ramp at the entrance.
… moreEric Dustman
Truly the best bagels for miles. This is mostly a breakfast and lunch place. They have a small commercial-level bakery in Highland Park (just a few miles north) that makes bagels and other breads fresh daily.
There’s a lot on the menu here — a range of traditional Jewish deli items and much more (tacos are unexpected and good). It’s all good and efficiently prepared. It’s hard to go wrong, and it will take many visits to work through the menu.
There are discounted bagels daily about an hour before close (whatever is left at roughly half price).
… moresam packer
GREAT GRILLED SALAMI SANDWICH AND INCREDIBLE STEAK QUESADILLAS & THE ABSOLUTE BEST MAZTO BALL SOUP OUTSIDE MY GRANDMA’S KITCHEN!!!
… moreJesi Smith
Absolutely the best bagels I’ve ever eaten hands down. Came back after 10+ years away and they taste exactly as I remembered. Beautiful fluffy bagels – do not miss.
… moreA L ə X
Good bagels and pretty fast service for only having 2-3 people in the shop at once and waiting outside for the order. Even though the seating area is closed, there’s a great park with picnic tables right across the street. Definitely enjoyed our lunch here but I would probably call ahead to order next time it seemed really easy and well organized for pickup orders.
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