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    Upper Crust Bagels

    4.1 (144 reviews)
    InexpensiveDelis, Bagels, Sandwiches
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Kristen D.

    I took a chance on this place for lunch and I'm thrilled that I did. What a fantastic experience. A traditional family owned east coast deli experience. So many delicious things to choose from - bagels, smoked fish, various salads, meats, cheeses, and more. I picked up the corned beef hash (excellent, but would like a bit more crisp), and a salami sandwich on a Supreme bagel (very tasty; a perfect bagel packed high with toppings, but difficult to eat). I ordered online for pick up and immediately headed to the store. My order was ready when I arrive (within 10 minutes of ordering). I would be back in a heartbeat if I lived closer.

    Miranda L.

    Easily being added to my Chicagoland top bagels shortlist to visit! Upper Crust Bagels is a small bagel and deli shop that has some mighty good flavors. I visited on a Sunday, late morning, and didn't have to wait long at all to order. The staff hustle to turn orders around to free up space inside. I ordered the Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Sesame bagel and my fiancé ordered the Herbed Multigrain with Lox Cream Cheese. While the filling may not look to be a lot, the flavor really burst to life while eating. I will be thinking of my Bacon, Egg & Cheese bagel all week; it was that good! We both left feeling impressed by the fresh flavors, speedy service, variety of flavors/offerings, and down to earth staff. I highly recommend checking out Upper Crust Bagels at either their Northbrook or Deerfield locations. You will NOT to disappointed!

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    Arthur H.

    This place is hustling and bustling on a Sunday morning. We always saw this place from the outside and didn't look like much, but when you get inside it's a whole other world. Tons of options of bagels and fillings, including lox and onions, chorizo, eggs and cheese, etc. They also sell fish and deli meats by the weight - feels like you're in New York City or something. We got the chorizo eggs and cheese breakfast sandwich, which was delicious. The lox and onions sandwich was good too but maybe even better deconstructed to really taste the lox. All in all, we want to try this place again soon - so many options!

    The best in Chicagoland. Great service, bagels, and lox. Upper Crust has been a staple in my family for years. Looking forward to coming back!

    Einstein Bros., A bajers-dozen bagels (13) are $14, and 6 bagels with a half pound of lox cream cheese, $12.
    Ron K.

    I'm sorry, I'm done. Long-time Upper Crust customer almost gagged this morning seeing the establishment raised it's prices. A dozen bagels, TWELVE BAGELS, now $17.50. That's more expensive than Once Upon A Bagel in HP. Maybe their using small diamonds rather than sesame seeds now? Unless consumers write it call, day something, you can expect a $20 dozen pretty soon. Blew family out of your door gang. Sorry, not sorry. The Baker's Dozen from Einstein Brothers at $14, are far better bagel at a far better price.

    Onion Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber & Red Onion   Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel
    Karina A.

    A hidden gem in Deerfield for fresh & delicious bagels. This local shop serves deli, bagels, cookies, amazing banana bread, breakfast sandwiches & more! I ordered a Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an Egg bagel, Cinnamon Raisin bagel with Strawberry cream cheese & Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion & Scallion Cream Cheese on a Onion bagel. They were all delicious & had the perfect amount of cream cheese & toppings. The service & staff are great, make sure to get there early because it gets packed!

    Phaedra W.

    My husband and discovered this place early afternoon this past Saturday. I wasn't sure what to think, because it's a bit of a hole in the wall with the entrance at the back of the building. It's a small space with tons of local traffic flowing in and out. Several reviewers have said that the staff is rude, I'd just call it indifferent. It was hard to catch the eye of anyone to place an order. My husband and I ordered breakfast sandwiches - I ordered the turkey pastrami with egg and cheese on a whole wheat herb bagel and he had the brisket with egg and cheese on an everything bagel. Now think about it, they didn't toast the bagels or ask if we wanted them toasted - I guess we will have to request this next time. The bagels were very good and the meats on the sandwiches were tasty as well. The establishment was busy and a big confusing as to who was in line or being helped. We made it through though, and did enjoy our mid-morning breakfast. Out breakfast sandwiches were around $6 each, but their other regular sandwiches run around the ten dollar mark. They have a variety of meats and deli salads to choose from, bagels and Challah, and a few sweets like black & white cookies and rugelach.

    Michael W.

    I've been here 9 years and never knew this place was here, what a hidden gem. Stopped by midday on a Saturday to grab brunch. I opted for the corned beef egg cheese on an everything bagel, it was delicious. This place I would say is NY style, and does a swift business based on traffic in and out. I parked just outside the shop at one of the table chairs provided and enjoyed my meal in nice weather. There are plenty of yummy options to consider for future visits.

    "The Sesame" is a delicious Turkey and Swiss sandwich.

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    4 years ago

    Best bagels around. From 3-4pm during the week days only, you can get a baker's dozen for about $9 or $10. Best chive cream cheese too.

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    4 years ago

    Always great bagels and fish and spreads Friendly service and fresh and tasty food. Great baked goods

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    3 years ago

    What happened to there prices. Bagels which are small. 1.99. Wow. Talk about greed

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    4 years ago

    Loved this place! Incredible selection of foods and bagels. Attentive to the customer!

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    3 years ago

    We love Upper Crust! Definitely try out their lox bagel. Wish the bagels were a little bigger. Customer service is always great!

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    3 years ago

    Can't go wrong with the bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich! Always made fresh and so tasty!

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    3 years ago

    Great customer service, Quick with getting orders out. Fresh bagels with great assortment of bagels and spreads. Plenty of parking.

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    5 years ago

    My favorite place go here and get anything it's all good , soup , tuna, bagels cookies incredible service thank you!!!

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    3 years ago

    Great bagels, hand cut nova and sweet relish tuna salad!!!...always our "go to"..great trays!!!

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    5 years ago

    LOVE the bagels here. If we ever host breakfast gatherings at home my family knows they are coming from Upper Crust. Always happy!

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    6 years ago

    Tuna sandwich on a bagel was so good! Tried it with the upper crust tuna salad and the celery tuna salad. Definitely recommend both.

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    4 years ago

    Fresh and good but not the best I've ever had. Kinda pricey. Would try lunch specials as they seem very reasonable.

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    4 years ago

    Food is great, the staff and owners are all friendly service is perfect Try the oatmeal pancakes.

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    4 years ago

    Food is delicious but prices have increased over the years. Not worth $28 for two bagel sandwiches

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