The Great American Bagel

Perfect spot for lunch. All of their bagels are fresh and delicious…read more It's the perfect spot for breakfast or a quick lunch. Staff is friendly, it's just a great little spot.

Tucked away in an industrial lined street American Bagel has this bakery/store. Very Friendly…read moreStaff, welcoming and fast. The bagels were fresh and delicious. The selection of bagels was ample as well as the flavors of cream cheese. The menu has a lot of selections whether you're there for breakfast or lunch. They also have outdoor seating, I will be back.

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Bad Guy Bagels

4.2(123 reviews)

33.8 mi

Yummmm! Fresh & delish! Beat lox bagel I've had in a LONG time! The bagel itself was fresh/homemade…read moreas well as the cream cheese. All the flavors together *chefs kiss* Cute little old school arcade games if you want to eat inside with the family as well! Will be back

This bagel shop is located in an old house. It's tiny with only a few seats inside and outside…read more They have one of my favorite strawberry cream cheese with real strawberry chunks in it, but it's only a seasonal item so I wanted to come by before they were out. I ordered a sesame bagel with strawberry cream cheese. As I was eating it, I started to wonder why it tasted like cinnamon, and then I noticed there were nuts in it. I realized they gave me the cranberry walnut cream cheese (I didn't notice right away because the color was still slightly pink and the flavor was fruity). It was good so I still ate it, but it was a bit disappointing to not get what I was looking forward to. We told the employees before we left, and they apologized and said they'd remake it, but I had already eaten the entire bagel so I told them no it's okay. We mainly just wanted to tell them so they'll be more careful. Some people have allergies, and I can't imagine if I unknowingly ate something I was allergic to. They sell tubs of the strawberry cream cheese for $8, so we purchased one to take home. I like that they always have new types of seasonal coffee creations and this time I got an iced coconut mocha. It was really good!

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Great American Bagel

3.1(57 reviews)

6.2 mi

Outstanding called from Houston to send to my Momma for her birthday in Chicago several locs…read moresalmon breakfast lunch bagel dogs dinner turkey and more boys blueberry muffins coffees and more two days worth Manny the manager handled order and had it delivered Mom was surprised and loved all Great service and attitude and great food I came up and had some too next day for moms birthday Excellent Bryon

Worst customer service. I've been here a few times before but lately it's just not been as good as…read moreit was. When I was ready to place my order, the 2 employees working there were talking to each other, (and I was the only customer) then when they finally decide to take my order after waiting, I order one sandwich and she just turns around and starts talking again (in Spanish disregarding me) when I have more food to order. I won't say they were rude but they were definitely not friendly. Never coming back.

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Grounded Coffee Bar

3.9(96 reviews)

1.9 mi

Cute coffee shop with plenty of seating. Many people were there enjoying their coffee and chatting…read morewith friends. Prices were on the higher side. I had a 16 Oz hot white mocha latte, $8 total. They did a cute design on top but I would have preferred whipped cream. I'll take the cute design over nothing. It tasted great! I would come back!

Ordered a basic caramel latte, tastes like watered milk…read more... Too much milk, espresso was watered down, Not a good coffee taste. Doesn't matter how good the atmosphere is. It's lacking good coffee.

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The Great American Bagel

3.0(2 reviews)

7.8 mi

I love love LOVE this location. The employees are also very kind, my family and I are regulars here…read moreso they know our faces pretty well. In this order I actually went through DoorDash, and I was very VERY pleased. My chai was amazing, and our sandwiches are delicious. The packaging is what I'm coming on here to share. The bagels were placed in the bag properly and were snug. They supplied us napkins too which a lot of places don't do! Everytime I visit here, I leave with a smile and a happy tummy.

I went to American Bagel for breakfast yesterday and ordered a B.L.T. bagel. Very friendly staff…read more However, I arrived at my destination only to find my lettuce was wilted, old, and had black spots on it. How do you give someone old lettuce at all, but especially on a bagel that costs that much? I went as a treat because it had been a while. Now I'm going to check every order before I leave, so I can get my money back right then and there. I was thoroughly disappointed and disgusted. I hardly ever leave reviews, but I had to this time.

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Great American Bagel

3.8(41 reviews)

9.6 mi

My partner has been coming here for ages, but this was my first time…read more When I entered, I asked about the ingredients in the cheddar herb bagel and the cucumber shmear. I was happy to learn that neither have garlic or onion! So, I ordered a cheddar herb bagel, toasted, with cucumber shmear, and avocado. It was delicious! The bagel was crisp on the outside, but soft on the inside. My partner got a sausage, egg, cheese on an everything bagel. He loved it, as usual. I also ordered a spiced chai. It came out pipping hot but once it cooled enough that I could drink it, it was delicious! Highly recommend! They have a shared parking lot with a few other places, but it was easy to find a parking spot. You order at the counter, and they prepare your bagels, so that when you get to the cash register, they are ready for you to take. If your drinks aren't ready yet, you can take a seat at one of the tables and they will bring them to you. The people working here seemed like a family. They were kind and answered all of my questions. I will definitely be back.

I got here like 15 minutes before closing and they still made me a breakfast bagel sandwich. I was…read morehere to get a Too Good To Go order and wanted a sandwich to eat right when I did the pickup, It was a really good sandwich! I also really enjoyed the selections of bagels I got too! I love how themed it was for valentine's and also they had some cute 'dog bones' you can buy for your pup!

27.7 mi•River North, Near North Side

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Schneider Deli

4.4(225 reviews)

I had to get food, (particularly chicken soup) for a sick friend of mine who was stuck in a hotel…read morein Chicago and it was very hard to find a place that had chicken soup who would deliver it to the hotel. (I am in Las Vegas ) Unfortunately the delivery service the Deli usually uses quits before 2:30 and so I couldn't get it delivered. I called the Deli to ask if they had a different service and the owner said, he would take it there himself to my sick friend THAT KIND OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IS WHAT WE NEED MORE OF! Small businesses give a damn and I love that this owner was kind enough to go all the way over to the Warwick Allerton to personally deliver her chicken soup and tuna, which by the way she said was absolutely fabulous!! When given an option I will pick a small business over corporate America any day... And this owner just gave me another good reason why. Kudos to a business owner with pride and concern.

I was only in Chicago for 24 hours, just to see the yanks at Wrigley but I was able to bounce into…read moreSchneider Deli for a late breakfast and boy am I glad I did!! I grabbed a pastrami, egg and swiss on a plain bagel.. It was perfection, like they wrote the manual, like I was in midtown manhattan! The bagel was warm and crisp and soft and the pastrami was marbled and rich. There's only about five tables in the place. The staff is friendly. Awesome little deli!

Schneider Deli - Schneider Deli @ Ohio House.600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL Jewish Deli Fresh Breakfast Lox Pastrami CornedBeef Bagels & Sandwiches. Cool!

Schneider Deli @ Ohio House.600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL Jewish Deli Fresh Breakfast Lox Pastrami CornedBeef Bagels & Sandwiches. Cool!

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Great American Bagel

5.0(1 review)

10.2 mi

I often wonder to myself how i became overweight. It's usually after I have finished eating a…read morepepperoni Tomazzo bagel, followed up by a chicken parmigiana Tomazzo bagel. You cant eat just one. Thats science people!!! They are just too good. From plain Tomazzo to Jalapeño Tomazzo, to....ok ok so i have a Tomazzo addiction. Its rough but i get through one day at a time. They do have other flavors (32 types)...actually alot of other flavors like Sun-Dried Tomato Basil and Banana Nut. But why would you eat those when you can eat a glorious Tomazzo bagel?!?! They also have a decent selection of bagel sandwiches (24 different wiches), including breakfast food, and enough flavors of creme cheese (over 14), you'll never get tired And for you bean heads, they also have a selection of starbucky type drinks, ya know double latte mocha choco lego grande expresso diet chia something or other. TOMAZZO!!!!

Schmaltz Deli

4.0(967 reviews)

23.0 mi

Schmaltz Deli clearly has their processes down, no nonsense…read more You enter and a big sign greets you -- pickup on the left, dine in on the right. Love it, nobody getting in my way, no confusion! Placing my order was quick, menus everywhere, helpful staff ready and waiting! The sandwich had fresh, cold, crisp ingredients. Even the mustard had freshness to it... you can tell it hasn't been sitting in the fridge. Solid spot! I look forward to trying more menu items!

In light of Rosh Hashanah, we were looking for Jewish places to eat and came across Schmaltz Deli…read more We never knew there was a Jewish deli in the area and boy were we missing out. As soon as we walked in, we knew it was going to be a great experience. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor tables available as well as a traditional deli counter. They also have a drive thru! You can choose to order at the counter or be seated with a more traditional restaurant-like service. Our waiter was young but very professional and provided great recommendations. To start, they bring a complimentary bowl of bagel chips (a unique twist and a great way to repurpose old bagels). For my meal, I had a half American sandwich with a bowl of matzo ball soup. It was simple but delicious. On our way out, we stopped at the deli and ordered a few rugelach. They tasted so fresh! My favorite was the apricot flavor. Definitely hope to be back real soon to support such a great spot! Shana Tova!

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Dawn L.

8 years ago

Just had one of their breakfast sandwiches and coffee through the drive-through window. Very fast service on my way to work which is important and very friendly service. I can also recommend the lunch here because the other day I had a Panini and it was delicious. I highly recommend the drive-through if you're in a hurry but they also have a nice dining room . read more

Adam E.

7 years ago

Luke, the owner, has done a great job with my catering. There was a great variety of sandwiches, all cut apart for sampling. Great to taking into offices for lunch n learns. He is doing a lot of deliveries for hospitals too. Highly recommend and support his business. read more

Jerry S.

8 years ago

Best sandwiches and bagels I've had anywhere. The coffee is great too. For some reason their bagels are fantastic , never tasted bagel this fresh. The service was great too! Employees were friendly and very helpful. read more

Michael L.

7 years ago

Another great breakfast, just had a sunrise supreme and I'm telling you it's one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, And I just noticed they have chicken Parmesan I'm coming back for lunch read more

Carisa C.

3 months ago

Extremely RUDE AND IGNORANT female workers!!!! I would never in my life go back to this location even if it was free. Horrible customer service! Don't not go to this location ever! read more

Bonnie C.

7 years ago

Quick service, great staff and very clean eating area. Menu has several choices for breakfast and lunch.

Christopher S.

591

7 years ago

I love their Turkey Club! Everything is always so fresh! The staff here are always prompt and courteous! read more

Nelly A.

7 years ago

Great variety of food, friendly atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend. They even have a drive thru!

Jessica G.

7 years ago

A little pricey, but sandwiches are good.

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