Lefty's Righteous Bagels
827 Chicago Ave, Evanston
(224) 714-2245
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Everything Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
Eggy Vedder with Vegetarian Sausage
Vanilla Cream Cheese
The Billy Corgan
2oz Schmears
RBG Sandwich
Deli Salads
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Recent Reviews
Fantastic bagels! Make sure to come early if you want to get your hands on these incredible Montreal-style bagels. The first time I came at 12, only to find out that they were completely sold out. I tried coming back at 11 on another day, and even then, a large portion of the bagels were gone, so I’d recommend coming even earlier. This spot brings Montreal to you with rugged stone walls, fun portraits, and friendly patrons. You can also watch the bagels be made right in front...
I only bought bagels and cream cheese so can’t comment on the sandwiches or coffee. Had heard these were Montreal style - true in variety perhaps but did not have the chew nor the slight sweetness of Montreal bagels. They’re also a bit pricey. I tried rosemary and poppy. The flavored cream cheese was decent.
I can’t even begin to tell you how great the bagels and macaroons are! If you love a cheesy bagel try the kerrygold-best bagel I have ever had. It’s not a NY bagel so you can’t really compare apples to apples like some have mentioned in reviews, and yes you have to put your own cream cheese on (a pet peeve of mine too but small potatoes and probably some to keep bagel more fresh if you’re not eating right away)…. but the bagels I’ve had so far are great. The place...
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