Cancel

Open app

Search

Bad Guy Bagels

4.2 (125 reviews)
Closed • 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

Order Bad Guy Bagels Takeout or Delivery

BAD GUY BAGELS · YELP ASSISTANT

Ask Yelp Assistant

Bad Guy Bagels Photos

BAD GUY BAGELS ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Bad Guy Bagels

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Michelle W.

It was a pleasant surprise to find this little house offering such delicious bagels. Bonus, it has gluten-free bagels! Think of it as a small deli. There are limited seatings. We arrived around 10:30am on a Sunday, and the parking adjacent to the lot has quite a few cars. There are customers waiting for their order, and some in line to order. They have an extensive option for breakfast and lunch. They also have a good list of coffee menu (they serve Lavazza coffee). The gluten-free bagel was great - it is not prepackaged. The regular bagel was delicious - get some sweetness of honey in between the savory bites from the eggs, cream cheese and bacon. A good complementary flavor! We definitely come back when it gets warmer, and will get some bagels to picnic by the Fox River.

Jess B.

I love that they are gluten conscious here! It's been a long time since I have had a delicious bagel. I got the Bee Sting on a gluten free bagel plus a few bagels to take home for my family. They bagged my gluten free bagels separately and asked if I wanted them to finish the bake on the ones I took home. I was so happy to see gluten free bagels that were the same size as regular bagels! And they were Absolutely delicious. I'll be back for more!

Bee  Sting on a gluten free everything bagel
Annette M.

I'm so grateful to fellow Yelp friends for pointing out this cozy bagel shop. I should have asked where the name came from because I only saw good guys here. They have several flavors of gluten free bagels, squeal! The service is so welcoming and considerate about allergies. We shared a Bee Sting breakfast sandwich because this is how it is described on the menu "One of our most popular sandwiches! Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Scallion Schmear, and Heaven's Hot Honey. You can't beat this combo!" Omg it was scrumptious! You can pre-order and drive thru to pick up or park in the adjacent lot and walk in. You can customize everything so check out their website ordering menu ahead of time. The coffee was really tasty too. There was a constant flow of patrons early on a Sunday morning. There are only two tables inside so we took our order to go. I'm already dreaming of what I'll try next and who I will bring with to enjoy these really delicious bagels in Geneva.

Bagel with Chive cream cheese and bacon.
Julie B.

Nothing to complain about this place. Many different types of fresh bagels, with a variety of flavored cream cheese. Small but cute. Everyone was friendly, and the service was quick. We go back again to try more.

Marisol H.

Stopped in for some bagels at Bad Guy Bagels in Geneva. Enjoyed the bagels and coffee in a cute little home like restaurant. The restaurant is located on the corner and looks just like an everyday house except you will likely see people eating on the porch if its nice out. Super delicious bagels, i will be back!

Main Menu
Miranda L.

Bad Guy Bagels is located just beyond the main Downtown area in Geneva. This little house turned bagel shop had a designated parking lot east of the main building. They offer some inside seats and a couple of outdoor tables. Their menu is a mix of bagels & schmear, bagel breakfast/lunch sandwiches, coffee drinks, and some sweet treats. Their bagels, schmear, and a couple more items are available to purchase in bulk to go. This spot was super busy for a Saturday morning! My husband ordered a Jalapeño bagel with Jalapeño Pimento Spread. It's not often one sees Pimento Cheese spread as an option so he had to try it. It was savory with a buildable heat to it. I got the Breakfast Builder sandwich with Bacon, Scrambled Egg, & Cheese on a Garlic Bagel. The flavors paired well together but would have benefitted from a sauce. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our food but bagels did seem smaller than other places we've been and wish the flavors popped more. Either way, this is a great option in the area and shows by how many people were there to enjoy!

Nina B.

The bagels were soooooo delicious!! Absolutely soft and definitely can tell they're fresh. Got the breakfast builder, bacon on an everything bagel and this was the BEST everything bagel I've ever had!! I paired it with a peach party tea, was not my favorite given that I'm a sweet tea girl and their tea is NOT sweetened here. Just added cane sugar to help it out and it did help. The atmosphere here is so pretty, so aesthetically pleasing to eye. There's something so warm and welcoming about a small business and especially when they have that homey feeling to it. The staff here were so sweet and let us take our time looking at the menu and were very patient with us! We are definitely doing to make this a regular place to come to and you should too! It definitely left a good lasting impression and a place that I will recommend to all my friends and family!!

Liz V.

Bagels yummy got the breakfast builder Joe very charismatic and fun conversations. Location is off busy road but has seating inside. Some games for kids to play. Overall comforting vibes

Coffee
Alexandra A.

I stopped in at Bad Guy Bagels on a weekday morning and thought it was great to see they consistently had customers coming and going. This is a family owned business and I felt the warmth of it being family owned. There is limited seating inside (4 seats total) and an enclosed outdoor patio with about 10 seats. Staff members were helpful and patient. They offered suggestions and gave off positive energy. Once my husband and I placed our order it took about 5-10 mins for everything to be ready. I tried the bee sting sandwich on an egg bagel and thought it was pretty good! All the ingredients go well together and the texture of the bagel is great. I wish I would have specified wanting an over easy egg. Mine was cooked scrambled and I think that would have made it the 'over the top' experience I was looking for. My husband tried the Taylor pork roll on an everything bagel. He thought it was OK. He didn't love the ham but overall thought the sandwich was decent.

Mckenzie J.

I was in the area and wanted a sandwich for lunch. I love to support locally whenever possible, and I came across this spot. I was by myself, so I just ordered online. It was ready when I got there. It's a cute, small stand alone building. While picking up, I realized they also have coffee. I would love to try that if I come back. The club sandwich was good! I got it on an onion bagel, but they also had plenty of other bagels to choose from. I probably should've gotten chips or something to go with it, but it was very tasty!

David W.

Finally, a bagel spot that hits the mark! The food here is absolutely delicious... fresh bagels loaded with flavor, local meats, and that perfect melty cheese pull. The service is quick and friendly, and the whole vibe reminds me of the kind of bagel shops you'd find in the city. As a Jewish Chicagoan, I can say there aren't many great bagel places left around here, but this one is the real deal. Absolutely worth the stop. I'll be back often!

Bee Sting

Amazing bee sting bagel and hot hazelnut latte. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast!

The Inferno, breakfast sandwich
Joshua K.

The staff here at Bad Guys Bagels were friendly, helpful, and busy. The establishment is in a bright, vibrant, and recently converted single-family home. The food is fabulous. I had ordered a large latte and The Inferno breakfast sandwich. My sandwich came nice and hot with some good spice.

Egg Bagel with Pumpkin Spice Schemer

See all

6 hours ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 hours ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 3
Oh no 0
Photo of Julie B.
6
215
666

3 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Joe P.

Joe P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 1

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Liz V.
161
27
44

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Bagels are small. Taste fine. Didn't get a coffee, so incomplete review. Not much else to say.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Delicious bagels, delightful shop... had the bacon/ egg/ cheese bagel after early dropoff at nearby softball fields. Will be back!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Joe P.

Joe P.

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Maggie W.
62
352
54

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Joe P.

Joe P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Joe P.

Joe P.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Very Nice place bagels were high quality but the price is a little too high. Overall Really Nice Place!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Z Q.
0
40
0

8 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Great bagels. Excellent service. Amazing team. I'm regular because they're that good.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Ben J.
16
9
0

7 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

The bagels are good but it's hit or miss with the sandwiches. Very expensive for a quick snack.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jay S.
4
111
19

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 4

Ask the Community - Bad Guy Bagels

Do you deliver to west Chicago?

We get a new register on Monday with updated delivery tracking. Once we get this we will bring delivery back like the old days. Until then it’s impossible to try and both run the store and run deliveries. Once they are back we will deliver to parts… 

Do they deliver to Naperville?

Currently we do not. Once we open the location at the end of October we will be expanding the delivery radius and will include parts of Naperville.

View All 3 Questions

You might also consider

Nobel House - Half 1/2 Chicken

Nobel House

3.8(388 reviews)
0.7 mi
•$$

A group dinner at Nobel House left us hungry for more (in a good way!)…read more This is a pretty sizable restaurant with a bar along half of one wall and plenty of tables of varying sizes that can accommodate whatever you throw at them. There is ample lighting and the staff is welcoming and friendly. The food is BBQ and they have a little bit of everything to offer. That is great, but makes it hard to choose what you want! We certainly had that problem but ultimately were very happy with our meals. They pretty much cover all the bases as far as BBQ and the sides. The flavors were very tasty! Having one in Glen Ellyn won't have us running back to this location but that is only on account of circumstance.

(Former) Nobel House 'regular' here…read more.. What happened? Inflation, greed, complacency... Nobel House is in a tailspin. These days the price hikes are expected, nothing new, and the day Nobel started to impose a penalty for paying via credit card (which initially they were ALSO taxing, and at a rate no less that was higher than Geneva's local tax percentage) was when I started only paying with cash. Hey, I like(d) their food and love(d) their employees, I'm willing to pay out the nose and jump through hoops for the experience. I'll admit, I went from eating there almost every day during Covid to maybe once a month, but when my family asks me where we should go out, Nobel is ALWAYS the first that comes to mind. Within the past week I've visiting Nobel for the last time. Prices notably up again, check. Many new employees, slower service, and uh oh, what's this, the food quality is in the toilet? Couple that with another service by Kelli and her terrible attitude, and things aren't looking great. Portions. Like everywhere else, as I said, at Nobel the prices are up and portions are down. My wife's favorite though, their lobster roll (formerly one of the best I've ever had in the United States, and I travel along the east coast quite a bit), has taken a hit harder than anything else on their menu from what I can ascertain. $31 now, which isn't new, it's been $31 since the beginning of 2026 from what I can remember, but $31 and it's probably 30% smaller than it used to be. For $31 you get a lobster roll that literally looks like a piece of Texas toast folded in half now, a 30% smaller portion of lobster, and if by some off chance you order the side salad, the side salad is also smaller. I can go on about all of the other cuts that are evident, but the $31 lobster roll is about the best display of the dismal direction Nobel House is headed. Sad... Nobel House, you'll be missed.

Photos
Nobel House
Nobel House - Smoked Cubano

Smoked Cubano

Nobel House

See all

Nosh - Half biscuits and gravy

Nosh

4.0(423 reviews)
0.7 mi
•$$

We came here for a final breakfast before leaving town. It was a Monday morning, so we were one of…read morethe only three tables occupied in the entire place, which suited us fine. Our waitress greeted us warmly and quickly brought out water and coffee. She did a great job of keeping both glasses and mugs full throughout the meal. We did not wait long for our food after we ordered it. I got their brunch burrito with a side of fruit. The burrito was a good size, not too small but not so big that I could not finish it. I got it with bacon as my meat and dipped it in the chipotle vinaigrette on the side as I ate it. It was awesome! I really loved that instead of black beans, there were refried beans in it, as they added a great creaminess to the meal. The fruit bowl was also impressive to me, as it was full of diverse fresh fruit. It was better than the normal assorted melons I am used to at restaurants. I got an iced salted caramel latte to go before leaving since we had a long car ride ahead of us. It was on the sweet side, with little espresso flavor coming through, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I would love to come back on a busier weekend when the place is more lively and try their huge lunch menu!

This was probably one of the worst breakfast places I have ever gone to. The crepe I got was…read moreextremely dry and plain even though it was supposed to have strawberry and nutella with it. The inside of the restaurant was fine the tables were sticky but after they cleaned it again it was fine. The service was great but the food really just ruined it especially because it was $25 per person for my family. Somebody in my family also had to return their food back the steak was extremely rubbery and dry will not be coming back.

Photos
Nosh - Breakfast menu

Breakfast menu

Nosh - Egg'r and Nosh French toast

Egg'r and Nosh French toast

Nosh - Florentine Benedict

See all

Florentine Benedict

Craft Urban - Menu+old fashioned. The menu is seasonal, hence the date.

Craft Urban

3.9(333 reviews)
0.6 mi
•$$

Came here today as I had the day off. My experience is from a late 1:00 pm, Thursday brunch just as…read moreSwedish Days started. Two people served, Bryanna K and another gentleman in the which I did get his name. Bryanna was our main server. Both were super nice and not overbearing which I liked. It was hot and I was in the sun all morning so we only ordered water no other drinks. My daughter got the beet salad and I got the Korean Tacos. A lot of places have good presentation without the flavor to follow up. This did not happened here. My daughter really enjoyed her salad and I equally enjoyed the tacos. I am a fan of steak fries, so I was excited to have some nice thick fries with my lunch. The tortilla soup was just as good. I have not set place in this spot since it was Nosh. I don't know why I waited so long. The service and food were great.

The food here was great - we both ordered the steak frites. I appreciated that the drink list…read moreincluded non alcoholic options, as it's always nice to have the option for a fancy drink that isn't alcoholic. The service was both very attentive and never there when you needed it. Our waitress asked a LOT of questions and was really up in our business, asking about allergies that she thought she saw on our Resy account that did not exist and I didn't even know were an option. The place was a cool vibe, but pretty empty compared to all the other packed restaurants downtown. While the offer reservations, it didn't seem like you'd need one.

Photos
Craft Urban - Fried Chicken Sammie. The truffle mayo is a nice touch.

Fried Chicken Sammie. The truffle mayo is a nice touch.

Craft Urban - Back of the menu some cool art!

Back of the menu some cool art!

Craft Urban - Awesome bold mural

See all

Awesome bold mural

Brown Butter Café & Bakery - Blueberry pancake donuts.

Brown Butter Café & Bakery

4.5(102 reviews)
2.4 mi

This charming little bakery is an absolute gem, especially if you are looking for high-quality…read moregluten-free treats. Their preorder system is incredibly smooth, though it does require a bit of planning since you need to order at least a day in advance, and they are closed on Mondays. I scheduled an order on a Friday for a Tuesday morning pickup. I picked up a dozen GF donuts and a half-dozen chocolate chip cookies, and both were fantastic. They offer a ton of different donut flavors, though the ordering system limits you to choosing three varieties per dozen. I went with the banana bread, chocolate with chocolate icing and the brown sugar with chocolate icing, and they did not disappoint. The cookies were just as impressive, hitting that perfect texture without any of the dryness you sometimes find in gluten-free baking. The shop itself is super cute and perfectly set up for a quick visit. All the preordered to-go items are neatly laid out on a cabinet for a seamless pickup. If you have some extra time, they also have drinks and food you can order at the counter, a shared parking lot that makes stopping by a breeze, and a nice outdoor seating area. I will definitely be back to mix and match some new flavors next time.

Got the breakfast sandwich and a few pastries and everything was great! I didn't know they are a…read moregluten free bakery when I walked in but the flavors were great and I didn't feel like I was missing out. The sandwich was hot and fresh.

Photos
Brown Butter Café & Bakery
Brown Butter Café & Bakery
Brown Butter Café & Bakery

See all

The Graceful Ordinary - Frisee salad with crusted soft boiled egg

The Graceful Ordinary

4.3(299 reviews)
2.1 mi
•$$$

Short answer: Yes! Would recommend!…read more Long answer: Came to celebrate 2 birthdays and was sat at "the chefs table" which is a high-top table right in front of the kitchen. It was just too hot sitting there and also noisy from the kitchen and orders being called out, etc. Asked (I think) the manager, Amanda, if there's any way we can move to another table cause we are just sweating and wouldn't be able to survive through dinner, haha! We also had our 83 year old grandma there so we were even more concerned for her well being. Amanda was accomadating with offering us a different table as long as we could finish in 90 minutes. I told her I'll take it! She felt bad for the time limit also, but I told her I appreciate her accommodation even more. The food and drinks turned out great and the service was superb along with a unique ambiance! Definitely recommend!

I really wanna like this place, but after going several times for brunch, I won't be returning. The…read morestaff is super kind and the restaurant is in a nice location with pretty decor, but the food falls short every single time for me :(. The menu confuses me. It seems like there's no flow or theme. It's just a lot of random dishes put together. I still gave three stars for the staff and how clean and pretty it is inside, but for my taste personally, I think it would be best for a drink and not a meal.

Photos
The Graceful Ordinary - Dining room

Dining room

The Graceful Ordinary - Avacado toast

Avacado toast

The Graceful Ordinary - The Fox River just outside the restaurant

See all

The Fox River just outside the restaurant

SYRUP - St Charles - Cinnamon Roll (3) French Toast (Delivery)

SYRUP - St Charles

4.2(228 reviews)
2.6 mi
•$$

Staff was very attentive, even the general manager stopped by to say hi to us…read more The atmosphere is very spacious and bright. The food was great. The one comment I would have is that we ordered thick cut bacon, but was not thick cut. I think it cost $5.75 for three strips so you might want to change that to just regular bacon, that's my only comment but it was very nice Restaurant.

Met up with my friend for brunch at 10am. The place was packed and we waited about 25 minutes…read more There was plenty of parking. We sat in a corner booth and their menu was huge. They did list some items as gluten-free. I asked the server if the gluten-free pancakes were cooked separately and she said yes and that they had gluten-free toast. I ordered an orange juice. It was really bitter. Not my type at all. I ordered the short stack of gluten-free pancakes with strawberries and hash browns. She said she would put in an allergy alert and not have any seasoning added just to be safe. My food came and the pancakes looked like buttermilk pancakes. I asked the server and she did confirm. I tried them and they tasted like buttermilk pancakes. I didn't eat much as I was worried. When the check came it did say buttermilk pancakes and nothing about gluten-free. But also the hash browns said seasoning on the ticket when they came out with none. I did tell the server I had a gluten allergy. I was just so suspicious that I didn't eat much at all. They could have gluten-free options, but it would have been nice for the server to confirm when setting down the food or putting an allergy stick in. I did have mild symptoms after I left, but they were different than I had experienced before so I was not sure.

Photos
SYRUP - St Charles - Dining Area

Dining Area

SYRUP - St Charles - Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles

SYRUP - St Charles - Cinnamon Roll (3) French Toast (Delivery)

See all

Cinnamon Roll (3) French Toast (Delivery)

Bad Guy Bagels - bagels - Updated November 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...