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    Big Apple Bagels

    4.3 (121 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jay S.

    Big Apple Bagels has been an Elgin institution for over two decades! Solid bagels, cream cheese, bagel sandwiches, and muffins. On this trip, my food was to-go, and when I got home, I was so focused on eating, I forgot to take photos. You'll have to trust me that it looks good! I also enjoy eating in the restaurant. The staff is super friendly and the artwork gives the place good vibes.

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    Matthew W.

    I don't live in nearby anymore, and had almost forgotten about this place, but the family wanted bagels the other week. I'm so glad I remembered it. Service is friendly and quick. The restaurant is clean and has plenty of seating. The prices are very fair, and the bagels are, hands down, the best in the area. They have a ton of variety of bagels and spreads. I picked up a bunch to go, and I also got a Northern Omelet sandwich that was spectacular. I will be going back again soon.

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    Quin B.

    A co-worker brought some bagels and muffins from Big Apple to work for breakfast. I tried a couple of bagels and was not impressed. Nothing stood out, so I consider these your everyday bagels if you're not looking for great bagels.

    Bagels are still good however we've been dissatisfied with the service lately. The line was out-the-door long (which is a sign the food is good). But unfortunately, also a sign that behind the counter is not running well as it could be. Perhaps more staff are needed and/or another system of ordering and receiving could be implemented to speed things up? Waiting for a bagel for 30 minutes on multiple occasions is too long for us. We will not be coming because we feel 30 minutes for a bagel is unreasonable.

    Inside the location ... really busy on a Saturday morning but line moved quick !
    Jimi L.

    First time here and I must say this place is really good ... tons of selections of all types of bagels and breakfast sandwiches, the girls behind the counter are so nice and helpful. Will be back for sure ... loved it

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    Always so quick. Good variety of bagels and cream cheeses! Employees are always soo sweet

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    Really solid Lox and bagel breakfast sandwich. Plenty of other options too! But Lox Sandwich is the highlight of the menu!

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    great food, and quick , great selection to choose from, ill be back. I have gone for both lunch and dinner great every time.

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    The food is PHENOMENAL! I haven't had a bagel and cream cheese this good EVER! will be coming back frequently

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    If you want a certain bagel get there early Cuase they run out fast which is expected with how good it is

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    3 years ago

    If you want the best bagel place ever big apple bagels has the best. The service is very friendly and the ambience is good

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    Biggby Coffee

    (11 reviews)

    Biggby rocks!! A friend and I came here for a coffee date early Saturday and throughout our time…read morethey had a constant flow of customers. This coffee shop is kept clean and can seat about 25 people. There is also a drive thru which makes it convenient for anyone in a rush or just wanting to grab and go. Staff members were very nice! Since it was my first time there it took me a little extra time to decide what to order. They remained patient and extremely helpful. Service was quick, my items were ready within 5 mins. I tried the dark hot chocolate with almond milk and also got a breakfast sandwich (everything bagel with egg and cheese). The hot chocolate was good - not overly sweet and at the perfect temperature where I didn't burn myself. The breakfast sandwich was also very good - it usually comes with sausage and cream cheese, however, I opted to leave those out. Everything was of great quality and I can see myself coming back in the future.

    The restaurant was clean and it was laid out nice with lots of tables. They have a $3.99 Happy Hour…read morespecial for a 16oz hot or cold lattes. I had the hot sugar-free caramel latte. It was very good. My mom came with me and she had the Earl Grey iced tea and did not like it. They had three board games behind the counter that you can borrow and play. We brought our own Uno game with us. They don't have any egg bites or other protein snacks to eat along with your coffee so that was kind of disappointing. They do have egg sandwiches, but I'm trying to avoid extra carbs when I'm drinking a latte. We will definitely be back again to enjoy the $3.99 Happy Hour specials from 2PM to 6PM.

    Biggby Coffee

    Biggby Coffee

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    You guys have to try Biggby when you get a chance. This franchise is a star and I would drive a…read morefew extra miles passed a certain brand that is on every corner...the ones that always get your name wrong, even if your name is Bob. Sorry to bring you into this Bob. What I tend to get is always from their traditional brew, hot & black. Their coffee is farm direct, herbicide and pesticide free, bought from small producers. Always rich, bold and satisfying. Every once in a while, I'll have something from their featured items. It always feels like a treat. They have this thumbprint cookie latte and frosted sugar cookie latte right now that is glorious. One sip and I start daydreaming with The Nutcracker theme music playing in my head and I smile. Then my wife asks me what the h is wrong with me and I say "nothing what's for dinner". Also, they have very unique cold items. Go check out their blasts and mocktails. I need to stop by and try their maple waffle breakfast sandwiches. You will notice that even drive thru customer service is very friendly and helpful if you don't know what to order. When you order online it is very customizable which is much appreciated. Biggby is a winner.

    Biggby Coffee in Carpentersville is a solid stop when you're craving something a little sweet and…read morefun. I tried the Iced Spotted Owl and really enjoyed it--definitely on the sweeter side, but as a hazelnut fan, it hit the spot. The lemon coffee cake bites were a great add-on. Not too heavy, just the right portion for a quick treat alongside a drink. Huge bonus for me: they have a drive-thru, which makes it super convenient when you're on the go. The service was also great: friendly, quick, and made the whole experience even better. And extra points for being dog-friendly! Their pup cup was huge and such a fun surprise. Always love seeing places go the extra mile for customers with pups.

    The Graceful Ordinary - Frisee salad with crusted soft boiled egg

    The Graceful Ordinary

    (276 reviews)

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    Firstly, anyone saying the food doesn't taste good or they leave hungry is smokin crack ..... also,…read moresounds like you probably would of enjoyed a buffet instead. This place is incredible... the food is to die for. It's the first place I've been to and did not feel like bloated or so full to where I was sick because the portions were perfect. Nothing here fell short, in fact it's the first place in the burbs where the food wasn't overly salted or fried in some type of oil. Everything tasted fresh. The flavors were busting up in my mouth every bite I took, even down to snowball fight drink we had. I highly, highly recommend the bread cheese appetizer- this was something super unique to me as I've only had grilled up cheese one other time in Brazil, Queijo Coalho.... There was a beautiful twist on this cheese- crunchy, creamy, sweet, savory and the honey and tabbouleh were such a great finish to this dish. Pair this with the fresh bread and it was chefs kiss! We had the beer braised short rib and seabass- two completely different flavored entres that we absolutely perfect. The short rib you literally can't go wrong with- melted in my mouth with every bite - and hats off the the chef who cooked the onions so perfect to actually be able to taste them instead of just carmelizing or salting them! I would call this your typical Midwest comfort dish. The seabass was much different the salad was tangy with the lentils being rich- add a nice cooked crispy top seabass and you got yourself a unique dish of flavors that will have you thinking what's in it after hours! But the star of the show was dessert of course - OMFG - s'mores ice cream sunday ....... I died and went to heaven literally. I have never tasted ice cream that mimicked everything I've ever wanted my ice cream to taste like. It was the perfect temperature (trust me a lot of restaurants it's either rock hard or melted) this was epic. Creamy, almost pudding like and being able to taste every note was wild to me. The graham cracker - yes the freaking graham cracker was the best one I've ever tasted in my life. Clearly I've never had a graham cracker without preservatives before. The chocolate syrup .... Jeeze let me tell if I could swim in it I would.... The service was friendly, prompt and right on time. The server knew all the cues and timing of all the food to come out. She checked in everytime we got something to make sure everything was just right... you can tell she takes her job seriously but also knows how to interact with people - something a lot of servers lack these days so we really appreciated the service. As for the atmosphere- this place blows a lot of the chi city restaurants out of the water. The organic feel but fancy! Oh, and I can actually talk and hear myself think without blasting music over my head. We will be back ... but honestly please change nothing here- everything you're doing here is fantastic!

    Ambiance is incredibly intimate and cozy. Very comfortable…read morewaiting lounge available while your table clears, which will be a while. Food was delicious. Cocktails were delicious. Service is VERY slow. Whether by design or intent, I cannot determine but if you're hungry, don't come here or you will be excruciatingly hangry. Understand that this is not a high table turnover environment. The dinner rush is not exactly witnessed here. Ive never seen a grill line have such a lack of sense of urgency but it quickly made sense as I recognized it had been 35 minutes since an order was put in. Aside from that also understood the food was absolutely amazing, is it worth the wait? Yes if you understand the length of time it may take to get it. Come here not needing to eat immediately and enjoy the ambiance, the drinks, be in the moment, and let the food be an afterthought. I will most certainly be back.

    Big Apple Bagels - bagels - Updated May 2026

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