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3.2 (388 reviews)
Closed 6:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Bacon Egg and Cheddar
Jose C.

This isn't your traditional New York style type bagel joint. I placed my order online and I arrived before the promised time so while I waited inside I got to see their entire operation. Definitely very unorthodox. The online pick up orders are inside. If you don't order online they have an ordering window outside. Essentially a takeout only place. The staff was great but they were all working in sweats. They cook the eggs in the back and they have two ladies assembling all the orders and one working the window all dress like they just got out of bed. I will admit I was having second thoughts about this place. And then I tried my bagel sandwich. The Atomic Bagel Sandwich. If you're from Chicago, you should automatically no what you'll be getting. Hot Doug's spicy atomic sausage, with pepperjack cheese and scrambled eggs. I ordered mine with an everything bagel it was way better than what I had expected. It had the perfect amount of heat and the pepper jack gave it some even more extra heat. My wife ordered their bacon egg and cheese but it came out a little burnt on one side. And wasn't too happy and they also don't have a big selection of cream cheese like other places do. Doubt she'll want to come back but I can definitely see myself returning.

The exterior west wall of Brobagel.
John J.

It's been a few years since I had Brobagel and I'm glad I tried it again. Went with a classic bacon, scrambled egg, and cheddar sandwich on an everything bagel. It was tasty and filled me up thanks to hearty portions of egg and bacon. The bagel was not too chewy, which was fine by me and my sensitive teeth. Added on a Metropolis cold brew and it was a good meal. The service was kind and employees worked quick to take my order and make it. I was in and out in a reasonable time. Small place so it's only set up to place order to go or get your pickups from website/app orders. Staff makes it easy. A sturdy bagel option in the Chicago area.

Supposedly a jalapeño cream cheese (tasted like peanut butter )  on sesame and a tasty veggie cream cheese spread on everything
Luis A.

I had brobagel once two years ago and now that I live close I took my friend who was visit. However, they accidentally gave me someone else's peanut butter and I think a heavy amount of cinnamon on sesame. It was okay, I tried my friend's veggie cream cheese spread on everything and it was so goooood. Thought I was looking forward to my jalapeño cream cheese

Hot Doug's Atomic Bagel with garlic bagel
Linda C.

The bagel sandwich from this place does not disappoint with the taste and size. I ordered the atomic with garlic bagel since they were out of plain bagel. The sausage was so flavorful yet spicy. Definitely worth checking this spot out if you're in the mood for a breakfast bagel sandwich.

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Poor quality and poor customer service. Very inconsistent experiences when ordering the same food.

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they got rid of the foolish "no single bagels" policy. bagels are fine, good for midwest

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Ask the Community - Brobagel

Does anyone know when BroBagel is planning on reopening? Just kind of confused when seeing other places open and plus they have the front window where online and call in orders can be passed. Love this place and miss getting the atomic before work.

They're open for takeout now on Thursday and Fridays 6:30am-11:30am, Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-12:30pm!

Is Brobagel still open? Thanks!

Sorry, Liz, Brobagel has been closed for several weeks. We look forward to the end of this situation so we can reopen and start baking again. Thank you for you message.

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I'm extremely thankful to have a friend who introduced me to this bagel spot. Definitely a top 2…read morefavorite of mine. I haven't been to the location but have had these bagels consistently for over 10 years. The texture and flavor of the bagel is everything a NY bagel is and should be. Fluffy on the inside, somewhat crispy on the outside, and oh so thiccccccccck! Their cream cheese?! Ugh! Don't skip on it, seriously everything about this place is perfect. My go to selection is the egg bagel with chive cream cheese. It's chef's kiss and hits the spot. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME!!!!

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Was super excited to try this place, and finally came to pick up some bagels. The inside is very…read morecute, old-school vibes, with a few small tables inside. It's located in a busy part of River North with minimal parking options but I do believe they have 1 or 2 parking spots in the parking lot they share with the motel. It gets pretty busy on the weekend so I'd recommend going early or be prepared for a line. Ordered online the night before to take to a friend's for brunch. When I arrived to pick up my order, disappointingly, I was told that part of my order wasn't available because they hadn't been set aside in the morning. They offered to replace it with a different flavor and add a free schmear, but I'll admit I was super annoyed. I ended up getting some everything bagels to make some lox sandwiches with. Unfortunately the bagels were very mediocre (a step or 2 above a store bought bagel). I like my bagels chewy and moist, but these were dry and too fluffy for my taste. And weirdly enough, they were salty yet didn't have a very strong everything bagel flavor. To be fair, Chicago is severely lacking in good bagels, so not sure if I should fault Schneider's for that, or wherever they source their bagels from. Either way, I hope they get their online ordering system straightened out.

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