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    Big Apple Bagels

    4.1 (53 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    John B.

    I love a good bagel. But there are better bagel places in the area. This counter service location is what you'd expect from any bagel joint. You walk up, order your bagel, and pay. The process is pretty standard. There is nothing special about the ambiance, it is good for walk in and walk out. I ordered the sausage, egg and cheese bagel as suggested by the man behind the counter. I got it on an Asiago bagel that was toasted. The bagel itself didn't have the crust you'd expect. It was a soft bengal and there wasn't much flavor to it. The Asiago was barely noticeable. The sausage was the biggest minus, it had no caramelization and tasted just how it sounds, like a microwaved sausage. The egg was fluffy, which you'd also expect from a microwave. There was a nice surprise that came with my meal though... a mini cinnamon muffin. It was fine.

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    Great place. Great food, decent prices. Owners are a delight to deal with. Try the raisin-cinnamon bagel.....

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    Always been a favorite!!! Been going here my whole life, the owners are so nice and always know their regulars. Love the bagels and muffins.

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    Big Apple Bagel in Northbrook is very good. Owners are delightful and food is very good! Highly recommend.

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    Great bagel spot, I just started coming here and now it's all I want for lunch. Everyone that works here is super friendly!

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    Great fresh bagels and baked goods! Baked fresh daily on site! Large selection of cream cheeses too .

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    Great bagel spot, I just started coming here and now it's all I want for lunch.

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    Basu - sunny side beef

    Basu

    (240 reviews)

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    Love the wings and sandwiches The bowls are good but not…read morehuge servings Will absolutely eat there again

    When we went to Vietnam for a 5-day side trip back in March, 2025, we were fortunate to have tasted…read moresome very good Vietnamese food, including a Michelin-starred dinner and a Michelin Gourmand lunch. Some of my very memorable foods include every bowl of beef pho that was offered to us. The beef was tender and flavorful, the pho (rice noodles) was thin and smooth. Tonight, we were having takeout from one of our favorite eateries, Basu, again. Since the first bowl of beef pho that did not totally meet our expectations, we had been ordering chicken pho from them. Their grilled chicken has always been smooth and cooked nicely. Their sweet soy glazed chicken wings are finger-licking good. We like their ground pork egg rolls with crunchy skin as well. This time I wanted to give their beef pho another chance, and see how it would compare to those that I had in Vietnam, and hope that they have made some improvement over two and a half years. Well, it is still the same. The beef was not tender, although not too chewy, it was kind of rough. The pho was not as smooth as I would like it to be. The broth still tasted good and not too salty, though. The chicken pho and egg roll were still good. (We remove the side bag of raw bean sprouts, lime, and basil from the order, as we don't eat them). It is a still a solid 4-star. Next time I will switch back to chicken pho again. I am still glad that we have this Vietnamese eatery close by!

    Cabo

    Cabo

    (67 reviews)

    (4.15) Very good overall food & service…read more MENU: ** Guacamole = (4.25) Very good & Shareable ** Prime Ribeye Torto = (4.15) Very tasty "Mexican Whopper"...would be great if you could add a sunny egg;) ** Mexican Street Corn = (4) very tasty ** Queso Fundido = (4) very good & shareable *** Pork Pastor Taco = Next time...

    Cabo had been on my list for a while, so I was excited to finally visit, that's less than two miles…read morefrom home. I stopped in on a Wednesday around 7:15 pm; it was comfortably busy, and parking was easy in the large parking lot. I accidentally entered through the back door that was right by where I parked, but was warmly welcomed by Jimena, who explained it was table service and she would be my server. I chose a standard table and was seated at a cozy two-top facing a beautiful, full-length bar and two TVs. The colorful Mexican décor and warm vibe made it feel like dining among neighbors and friends. I started with a refreshing Jamaica agua fresca brewed from dried hibiscus flowers ($4.50), it's slightly sweet and floral and served in a mason jar. For food, I ordered the Baja Fish Taco ($6) and the Short Rib Taco ($7.50). The fish taco featured crispy beer-battered cod with coleslaw, cilantro, cheese, lime, and chipotle aioli on a cheese-crusted tortilla, it was delicious, but I wish the fish had been a bit thicker. The 24-hour braised short rib taco topped with pickled red onions, cilantro, and avocado was rich and flavorful. The red salsa was a bit watered down with not much flavor, but the taco was flavorful and didn't need it. I was already full but couldn't resist to order the Mexican Key Lime Pie ($8). It was beautifully presented and drew attention from the table of 4 next to me. I enjoyed a couple of bites and took the rest home. It was quite tart but was balanced well by the abundance of whipped cream. Overall, it was a lovely experience. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and satisfying food. I'm happy to have such a solid Mexican spot in the neighborhood and look forward to returning with my family to explore more of the menu.

    Once Upon a Deli - Raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese, pre-cut into 2 halves. So good!

    Once Upon a Deli

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    This was the first time that I went to Once Upon a Deli.  It's located in a strip mall just 2…read morestores to the left of Dairy Queen, which I had patronized many times over the years.  Somehow I had never noticed OUAD.  I am so happy that I finally found it! Today's visit to QUAD served 2 purposes.  As my AA miles were about to expire, I went on the AAdvantage Dining website to find a restaurant that is affiliated with the program, so that I could spend some money there so as to earn some miles before the deadline, in order to prevent my hard-earned miles from expiring.  That's the main purpose of me going to Once Upon a Deli! Of course, I went there also because of the food!  The deli was clean, and seemed very well-stocked and carried a great variety of deli food and ingredients.  The staff were very friendly and helpful.  I ordered the food to-go.  It was in the early afternoon, and I was delighted that they still happily made me an All American Breakfast Sandwich. You can pick any ways for the eggs to be cooked, and the kind of meat and cheese.  I had sunny-side-up eggs, sausage, and Swiss cheese (they ran out of Mozzarella cheese as it was already after one O'clock) on an all season bagel. There was so much yummy food!  The staff told me that they left the sandwich opened in 2 halves because the eggs were not fully cooked. That was pretty thoughtful of them.  I also ordered a raisin bagel with strawberry cream cheese. It was toasted to perfection, with a nice crispiness on the outside, and the right kind of chewiness inside. That's what a perfect bagel should be!  It had a slight sweetness because of my fruity choices.  The bagel was big and was packaged very well. I read that people had driven long distance to OUAD for their bagels.  We are so lucky that it's only a 5-to-6-minute drive from home.  I will definitely come back for more bagels.  We will try more different items from their vast menu too!  Next time, it will just be for good food, and won't be for AA miles!

    The sandwiches were just okay. Pretty expensive, but every place is these days. For me, I would…read moretake a pass.

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