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    Upper Crust Bagel

    3.9 (88 reviews)
    InexpensiveBagels, Delis, Sandwiches
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Miranda L.

    Upper Crust's Bagel does not disappoint! Their Northbrook location is a bit smaller than Deerfield but has all the same delicious offerings! I got their Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a Garlic Bagel. The sandwich never looks large but the flavors burst in every bite! The Garlic Bagel was the perfect choice for me but they have a bunch of sweet and savory options. My husband got the Corned Beef, Egg & Cheese Sandwich on a Supreme Bagel. His had a thick layer of meat which was absolutely delicious. Love this bagel spot and already looking forward to my next visit! Be sure to give them a try!

    Chorizo, Egg and Cheese on plain bagel
    Nicole C.

    Tried the chorizo egg and cheese bagel and it was so delicious!! Employees were super kind and got our bagels out quick. Definitely a hole in the wall type of place but I will surly be back and recommend this place to others. They even gave us two complimentary bagels to go which was very kind.

    Lox, Egg and Onions Bagel
    Aude L.

    We ordered a couple breakfast bagels - one lox, eggs, and onions, and a bacon, egg, and cheese. We were pleasantly surprised that they fried everything fresh for each sandwich since a lot of places just reheat pre made egg patties. I'd give their bagels alone a 4/5. Good flavor and very fresh, but lacking in some of the chew and texture that others have. However, the rest of the sandwich filling were super over salted yet lacking in flavor. My lox sandwich had an off putting slimy/watery texture. Put sandwiches would have benefitted from some spices, maybe a sauce, avocado, or cream cheese. They just needed a little something else besides over salted eggs. The portion size was pretty solid though!

    Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel
    Ben G.

    I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Upper Crust Bagels is the best restaurant in Northbrook. This unassuming bagel shop located in a strip mall off Dundee has real New York-style boiled bagels, as well as made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, cold cuts, lox, and various house-made salads. Their sausage, egg, and cheese is unreal. Bacon, egg, and cheese is a close runner-up. So freaking delicious. I'd have it for breakfast every morning if I could. The staff is polite and hard-working. Always nice chatting with them when I come in for some egg bagels. Top notch bagels at a reasonable price.

    FRESH BAGELS!
    Alex R.

    SOOO FRIENDLY! Thank you so much for always making my mornings SOOO MUCH BETTER! The guys that work there are VERY HARDWORKING, FRIENDLY, and PROFESSIONAL! The store is always clean! The cook(s) ALWAYS know how to make my mom's bagel! She's a very picky person, so I'm happy I can swing by pick up breakfast for both of us. Their tuna is AMAZING!! My ex husband and I LOVE LOVE their simple chicken noodle soup! It's soo simple, BUT the taste is definitely different and addicting. I will keep coming here! PLUS, my dog was waiting for me in the car, and now the guys ask about my princess (Reddit Marie) every time I go and pick up my order. HOW THOUGHTFUL! I mostly go with: scramble eggs, turkey, cheese, on a multigrain bagel. Mom's Gracias!

    Lox with chive cream cheese on a supreme bagel!!

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    As always, our fish trays were awesome! Great bagels too! Pick up was very well run.

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    The corned beef hash was gross. Looked like it was canned. Bagel was good but inedible because of the hash.

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    Stellar New York bagels! Come early for the best selection as they do sell out. We are mostly fans of the bagels vs the rest...

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    I pass two other bagel shops to get here at least four times a week. Great staff, hand cut lox and fresh bialys and bagels! #MyGotoBagelery

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    Great choice for breakfast or for lunch. Fresh veggies and meats, hard working crew and yummy bagels. Definitely a place to check out

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    Their homemade tuna is as good as it gets and their breakfast sandwiches are delicious

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    Grill House

    Grill House

    3.9
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    0.3 mi
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    We drive past Grill House all the time, it has been in Northbrook for a long time (I just found out…read morethat it's been here for 9 years), however, this was the first time that we ever visited, and I am happy that we finally did! My husband and I wanted a quick and good dinner one Sunday recently, and we picked Grill House after I read some good reviews on Yelp.  Although it's a casual, fast-food-style restaurant, the menu is surprisingly extensive, with a wide variety of healthy Greek dishes. It was definitely helpful to look over their menu online before we visited, because the menu board inside could be a bit overwhelming.  I guess I still looked quite confused when I saw 2 kiosks in front of the ordering counter.  A staff behind the counter offered to help, and I just ordered directly with him.  Later of the evening I discovered that he's the friendly owner Gus. After placing our order at the counter, we were given a table number, and our food was delivered promptly.  I ordered a Chicken Souvlaki Plate ($17.50 at the time, it's now listed online for $18), while my husband ordered a Filet Mignon Souvlaki Plate ($25.50).  Each souvlaki plate included a soup or salad, rice and potato (1 piece), a side of veggies, and pita bread in a paper bag.  It was a generous amount of food! We both chose the lentil soup, which was served piping hot in a nice ceramic bowl with a lid. It was flavorful and comforting. My chicken souvlaki was tender and juicy, never dry, and both the rice and potato were delicious. We were both impressed with the quality and value of the meal. I ordered a lemonade, which is considered a fountain drink ($4.00) and comes with free refills, though I couldn't even finish my first glass. My husband would have ordered a glass of wine if we hadn't had plans afterward, so we were happy to see that Grill House also serves beer and wine for a future visit. The service was another highlight. Everyone was warm and welcoming; a special shout-out to Kevin, who was very attentive and checked in on us several times.  When I was taking photos around the restaurant, the owner Gus greeted me again, which was a nice personal touch. The restaurant itself was bright, clean, and inviting. There's also a pleasant patio for those who prefer to dine outdoors. We will definitely be back to try more dishes from their extensive menu.  I am glad that we finally gave Grill House a try!

    Redoing my review from a few years ago. Their food is outstanding, and the staff are great. Great…read morelamb chops and mashed potatoes.

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    Once Upon a Deli

    Once Upon a Deli

    3.5
    (43 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Once Upon a Deli is just a couple doors down from Once Upon a Grill, so when you place your order…read morepay attention. Luckily they're literally on either side of the Dairy Queen. My experience with this location was not good. We placed an order online. It was placed a little over an hour before the scheduled pickup time since I was heading to the suburbs for an errand and would pick it up on the way back home; pickup time was 8:30. My errand took a bit longer so but I arrived around 8:40 for pickup (at Once Upon a Grill; they must get it a lot because they pointed me to the Deli). When I got to the Deli and let them know I was picking up an order I placed the man looked confused, asked if I placed an order, then walked down and looked at something and said to give him a few minutes, during which they cooked my order. So the order placed an hour before pickup was 20 minutes late because they don't check their system. I learned later that they open at 8-about 40 minutes after the order was placed--but whatever system they use has controls for when to take orders and when to stop online order taking. If they're going to allow folks to place orders before the shop opens for pickup after, they need to either update the schedule for the online ordering system to not accept orders before opening, or they need to look and see what if anything has come in. Really disappointing because this made me running late for work. And it wasn't helped at all by the attitude of the folks working there. Not a sorry, not an excuse or explanation, nothing. And even with that indifference I was going to buy a dozen bagels and some cream cheese, but the guy just tossed my order on the counter when it was done without a word. So, I left. There are better bagels elsewhere anyway.

    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!

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    American Sandwich - Sausage, Swiss Cheese, Egg, on an All-Season Bagel
    American Sandwich - Sausage, Swiss Cheese, Egg, on an All-Season Bagel
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    Fry the Coop

    Fry the Coop

    3.8
    (290 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    First time coming here. I've passed by for over 2.5 years and finally decided to grab dinner…read more I actually like this place - the menu is simple. The space and seating is large enough. I have no complaints. I ordered the beef tallow 10 piece wing which is automatically dry rub as seasoning - my fave! I upgraded to add in a fry and beverage. The wings and mild seasoning were great. The fries were hearty and not greasy at all. I would've asked for a more crisp fry but that's it. My only "complaint" would be to give two sauces for a 10 piece wing.

    I have to come to Fry the Coop more often. I really enjoy their chicken sandwiches. They are made…read moreto order, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. You can order different levels of spiciness. If you don't like spicy chicken, order the 1st level. It's not spicy at all. I order level 2. I've tried level 3 and it was too spicy for me. I find level 2 to be perfect, has the kick I enjoy, but not overly so and blow out my taste buds. We went when they had their $5 hot chicken sandwiches in honor of National Hot Chicken day. Not surprisingly, it was very busy. They still put out good food and EXCELLENT service. Everyone was so nice and they all handled the flow of people very well. I was so impressed. One of the managers, came around to the tables to tidy up and check in on all the guests. I have to remember to come more often!

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    Double fried Beef Tallow fries, served with pipping hot Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
    Double fried Beef Tallow fries, served with pipping hot Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
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    Bean Bar

    Bean Bar

    4.5
    (91 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    I have been excited about the addition of Bean Bar to our neighborhood in downtown Northbrook for a…read morewhile.  We finally had a chance to visit together before we went to the Art in the Park the Saturday of the Mother's Day weekend!  It totally justified all the hype! Given it was a Saturday, there was an annual art fair in the Village Green close by, and the Mother's Day weekend, we expected it to be very busy, and it was justifiable so.  There was a rather long line placing orders at the cashier, but it moved quickly.  There were many laminated menus for us to read while waiting in line.  The cashier was friendly, patient, and helpful in answering questions.  Our daughter ordered an Avocado Toast and a Berry Zen Refresher.  My husband and I found that a good idea, and each of us also ordered an Avocado Toast, although I had hoped that I got different types of dishes to photograph, lol.  Husband had a Cappuccino, and I had a large Iced Pistachio Latte (oat milk).  This simple brunch came up to $77.34 with tip, and it's worth it. All 3 Avocado Toasts were perfectly made.  All the ingredients were very fresh, although there wasn't a lot of seasoning, the taste of each ingredient worked well together to achieve a delicious dish.  I especially liked the over easy egg and the crispy edges of the warm toast.  My Iced Pistachio Latte was very good without being too sweet. Although the food and drinks were the star, the ambiance was so pleasing and relaxed that totally elevated the entire experience.  The dining room with high ceiling and chandeliers was spacious and beautiful.  There were many different types of seating for patrons -- big comfy couches, regular tables, high-tops, small booths, conference rooms with long table and chairs, small private rooms... not to mention about the large sheltered patio with many tables and seats!  As I have mentioned, we went at a busy time, there were not a lot of tables left for dining purposes, we opted for a high-top.  Even though the venue was almost filled to capacity, it still felt very airy and comfortable.  I could just chill there happily for half a day with my latte! However, there were small hiccups that fortunately did not ruin our first experience there.  My husband's and daughter's drink came out almost instantly after we sat down, but I had to chase down a staff (there's no servers except for the staff who delivered the dishes or cleaned tables) to tell him that my drink was missing.  I told him that it's supposed to be cold but with no ice.  He immediately got me a Pistachio Latte but with ice.  The cashier lady had specified no ice on when she placed the order for me, I talked to her about this and she offered to make me a new one, but I had already had a sip and didn't want to put the drink to waste, so I just kept it.  I later scooped out all the ice so that it did not dilute my drink, and it was good.  I must mention that the food came out in just 5 minutes even though the place was busy. Our high-top table wobbled when we used our knives and forks to cut the toasts, not a very big deal, but the restaurant could easily have that fixed as I am pointing it out now, It's one of the high-tops under the BB sign. This brunch kicked off a very happy Mother's Day weekend.  I was in a very good mood going to the art fair from Bean Bar.  We will definitely return to try the many other items on their menu.

    The ambience is incredible here! What an eclectic, artsy vibe. I feel like I'm in Chicago when I'm…read moreat the Bean Bar. I love the brick walls, high ceilings, and the wide variety of seating areas - both indoor and out. Staff here is wonderful, very friendly with top-notch service. I ordered the avocado toast with no egg to make it vegan, and a latte with oat milk. The latte was perfect, but I didn't love the avocado toast. Bean Bar is the perfect place for both personal and work gatherings... or to just hang out by yourself.

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    Strawberry Matcha Latte & plain croissant
    Strawberry Matcha Latte & plain croissant
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