Chicago Bagel Authority

955 W Belmont Ave, Chicago
(773) 549-1982

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Koby Tavel

Super nice employees. The bagel itself was so-so but the fillings were yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Andreas Kobryn

For a first-time legit bagel sandwich, this place was kick-ass, and the people working here were very friendly. 10/10 would recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Belmont

Jeff Enz

Chicago Sandwich Authority with bagels

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sameet Sapra

Not a fan of steamed bagels - why does a cold bagel sandwich need to be wrapped in aluminum foil? There’s no heat to steam it.

I got the eternal sunshine which was disappointing, I just didn’t like how it came together.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Mary Hildebrandt

This is my go-to for steamwiches. I can't get enough. They load those bagels up with yummy stuff! Also, the cookies are 🔥🔥🔥 I just wish they stayed open later into the evening.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dirty Swede

Spike Jackson

Love this place, staff are friendly and Halle was super informative, that reflects with the vibe. Ended up bumping into a guy who taught me how to make paper cranes while I got to eat a delicious bagel!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free bagel available

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Clayboy

Giovanni Estrada

My first time here as a southsider.. did not disappoint! Was looking for a quick bite and stumbled upon this place, as its under the red line. The bagels were too good and the environment was cozy! Really enjoyable. Thank you guys (:

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Green Beans

Breakfast sandwich Bagels are too expensive and way too small

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Mark Williams

Ordered dozens (bagels) twice and got shorted each time. Called them right away the first time and got refunded. Called them the second time and they promised a refund, but never delivered on that.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Drew Hoffman

I got there first thing on Sunday morning. The store was empty and it took 15 minutes for two sandwiches, half a dozen bagels, and two cream cheese containers totaling almost $60. The bagels are all stale.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

CSW 10 Minutes

I got two bagels with cream cheese and asked for them toasted. The guy said " we don't toast, we do steamed". I said "sure, what the hell". I didn't know if this was a Chicago thing, so I was happy to try it. I used to work in a bagel shop and enjoy high quality bagels.

Verdict? Steamed bagels suck. They're soggy and unpleasant to eat. I understand they have a gritty Chicago pastiche going, but let's get real. A toaster costs $15. It would vastly improve the experience for anyone who wants their bagel toasted.

Arkadiy Gertsman

I had to wait 15 minutes for a bagel with side of cream cheese, which I think is a bit long. The bagel was okay but smaller than I'd hope for.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Stormy Kara

Huge selection of bagels in a super cool spot right next to Belmont.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

L R Temp

Bacon egg abs cheese was good but nothing extravagant.

Jonathan Fergus

Ordered pick up off 2 sandwiches. As I watched orders numbered 20 later than mine get picked up and after asking multiple times, I come to find out my order was bumped with no apology or attempt to make it right. Also had to speak to the manager to get refunded.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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