Big Apple Bagels
561 N McLean Blvd, Elgin
(847) 697-9730
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Best bagels in the area, hidden gem for sure! Their bagels and cream cheese are one of a kind and their muffins are always so fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dozen Bagels, Muffins
I got the northern bagel breakfast sandwich. Absolutely delicious!
Service was good and very quick.
Peach cheese muffin was sooooo good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Muffins
The food and service are good but I found a piece of metal baked into my banana nut muffin today, 1/11/26. Looks like maybe a piece of equipment broken.
Hands down the best bagel I've ever had! Can't wait to come back and try more!
They could do some updating to the interior. However, if you like bagels and cream cheese....it's the best. I've been going there for years.
My faves are the swiss melt bagel with olive cream cheese or for a sweeter tooth, apple pie bagel with pineapple walnut cream cheese.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
They sell yummy sandwiches and strawberry cream cheese here for their delicious bagels! Come check them out!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good place but I was a bit put off on my last visit when a gentleman came inside carrying a small dog. He came through the line and then walked back to the kitchen area and was speaking to an employee. I love dogs and appreciate service animals but this felt inappropriate. Dog was held in his arms at counter level. He should've stayed away from service area and had employee come out to lobby area to visit. Not sure I'd return.
Also there just after 9am on a weekday and bagel choices were limited.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
You gotta try their apple pie bagel. That's so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great bagels, sandwiches and bakery goods.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just came here for the first time and it was incredible!! The bagels were fresh and full of flavor. The strawberry cream cheese was perfect! Drinks were so yummy! I can’t wait to come back here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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One of my favorite lunch spots. Always busy at lunch, but worth the short wait
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I like big apple bagel because they have great prices great bagels and nice and friendly big apple bagel employees
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Big Apple Bagels is a surprisingly immersive experience for something that could have been ordinary. From the moment you walk in, the aroma hits(fresh, warm, inviting) like they’ve bottled the essence of a morning in New York. The staff are unexpectedly thoughtful, greeting you by name if you’re a regular, and guiding you through options without pressure. Each bagel is perfectly chewy, toasted to just the right degree, and paired with spreads that feel handcrafted rather than mass-produced. I ordered a classic with cream cheese, and it was balanced, rich, and comforting in a way that made me pause mid-bite. Even small details(like the freshness of the toppings and the temperature of the coffee) are executed with care. Sitting down to eat, I felt like the shop cared not just about food, but about creating a genuine little moment of satisfaction. Big Apple Bagels turns a simple breakfast into something memorable, and I left thinking I’d come back not just for the bagels, but for the experience itself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Muffins, Lox Bagel, Cheddar Herb Bagel, Egg \u0026 Cheese on a Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
Love the service and the sandwiches!
I love coming here in the mornings.The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. The bagels are always fresh and delicious. Ive tried some of their breakfast sandwiches. The Breakfast BLT on an everything bagel and the Northern Omlet on a jalapeño bagel are probably my favorite! Definitely recommend for a nice fast breakfast!
They also have lunch! I haven't tried it yet but I don't doubt its equally as delicious as breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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