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    Big Apple Bagels

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

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Northern Omelet Sandwich
    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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    Melanie V.

    Grabbed a snack while getting my windshield fixed next door...boy was their menu large and did their baked goods look incredible. After having the bagel, I would never get it again and focus on the muffins, they looked amazing! But I did go with the jalapeño bagel and jalapeño cream cheese and my take away...wayyyyyy too much cream cheese. I scraped off over half which was mind blowing and I felt bad. Wish they charged a bit less and then I didn't waste. That said it was very one note, no heat, and could have benefited from a cheddar add on the bagel or the spread. Lots of seating and a big parking lot. I do like that they sell the cream cheese by the tub but I'd try a different one in the future.

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    14 years ago

    The food was good but the guy who made my sandwich didn't listen to what I wanted at all. Stick with the bagels and cream cheese!!

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    Great bagels. Cream cheese and muffins. Coffee is good too. Pricey though. Wish it could be more affordable. I'd come more often.

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    Big fan of the bagels and selection of cream cheese!!

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    I love the sandwiches here! My favorite is the big apple club! They have amazing cream cheese flavors as well!

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    The bagels & cream cheeses are amazing... but the staff is slow, unfriendly, and impolite.

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    Big Apple is an Elgin staple. They have great bagels and muffins. Incredibly friendly staff! Perfect for breakfast or lunch.

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    I LOVE this place!!!! this place is like the Baskin Robbins of Cream Cheese Flavors and Bagel flavors

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    The bagel I had was okay , my boyfriend and I ordered iced coffee , and it didn't even taste like coffee. Pretty terrible outcome overall .

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    Plenty of tables always nice and quiet inside

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    Side salad with their house vinegar dressing

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    Upstairs dining room area

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