If I lived in the area I’d be a regular here. Great vibe & an even better breakfast bagel. Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Bagel
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Unfortunately, the quality, consistency, cleanliness, and service have noticeably declined under the new ownership. What was once a five-star destination for deli and bakery items no longer meets the same high standards.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
WHITE KNIGHT
I recently discovered *Once Upon A Bagel*, and it turned out to be so much more than I expected. While working on a project, a friend brought over some food that looked incredible, and when I found out it was from this spot, I had to check it out. What I thought was just a simple bagel shop turned out to be a hidden gem, offering an array of classic foods you don’t find much anymore.
The bakery was outstanding, the deli impressive, and the hot food section full of delicious options. I decided to try the matzoh ball soup, and I have to say, it was the best I’ve ever had. Having tried legendary spots like Wolfie's in Miami and Rascals, I can confidently say this soup topped them all.
If you’re craving great breakfast, lunch, or some nostalgic classics, I highly recommend stopping by *Once Upon A Bagel*. The place is extremely clean, well-staffed, and serves high-quality food. I can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Keith O'Herrin
Legit Jewish deli. Pic is the pastrami ruben
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Mok
One of the freshest tastiest bagels I have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leyla Rezaei
The best chicken panini so far. Not overly filled with different things, just the right amount. The chicken noodle soup was OK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Henning
Go here. The bagels are some of the best in the Chicagoland. The bagels do go quickly so it's worth your time to get there earlier than later. Make sure you grab their cream cheese as well. Really, everything is good here. Local institution.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lori Wasserman
The lox plate is amazing! Everyone on the team is nice and hardworking! You should try this place if you haven’t! Once upon.”we make people happy”
Kid-friendliness: They are so kind to the kids! They even gave a kid a fist bump!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Soup, Nova Lox Plate, Corned Beef Sandwich
Maeve Williams
the best people, & the best bagels. treating myself to a lox sandwich, soup, or blueberry bagel from here is my favorite form of self-care as a NY-er with very high standards ??✨
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristin M.
I love this place! Super great atmosphere with unbeatable food.
DELICIOUS bagels. Highly recommend as they are always fresh baked
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carly Schuyler
Don’t use the online system, they simply cannot prepare an order in less than 30 minutes time. Will never go back.
Michael Djuro
Bad customer service, orderd have a dozen Asiago cheese bagels, they gave me all plain, when I called in to complain they insisted I ordered plain when it clearly says on the receipt Asiago cheese 1st time ordering here and my last.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David Aksland
Used to be great. Not so much anymore. Been going here since they opened many years ago. Ordered lunch for myself and my folks and three items were wrong or missing. Most importantly, the bagels just aren't that great.
George Zakharia
This place is pretty neat! Plenty of public parking all around, no charge. Busy joint, and a little cramped, even at opening time on a Saturday.Bagels are great. Pretzel bagel can be salted or unsalted. Obviously enough, the salted option is very salty! Tasty nonetheless. Pumpernickel is delicious! I preferred the chive and onion cream cheese spread over the lox spread. The French roast coffee was very good! You also are given an option for styrofoam cup or glass mug with endless refills. Much preferred to the house blend. Poached eggs cooked to perfection. Neat joint and vast menu. I'd definitely return.
If I lived in the area I’d be a regular here. Great vibe & an even better breakfast bagel. Loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Bagel
Unfortunately, the quality, consistency, cleanliness, and service have noticeably declined under the new ownership. What was once a five-star destination for deli and bakery items no longer meets the same high standards.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
I recently discovered *Once Upon A Bagel*, and it turned out to be so much more than I expected. While working on a project, a friend brought over some food that looked incredible, and when I found out it was from this spot, I had to check it out. What I thought was just a simple bagel shop turned out to be a hidden gem, offering an array of classic foods you don’t find much anymore.
The bakery was outstanding, the deli impressive, and the hot food section full of delicious options. I decided to try the matzoh ball soup, and I have to say, it was the best I’ve ever had. Having tried legendary spots like Wolfie's in Miami and Rascals, I can confidently say this soup topped them all.
If you’re craving great breakfast, lunch, or some nostalgic classics, I highly recommend stopping by *Once Upon A Bagel*. The place is extremely clean, well-staffed, and serves high-quality food. I can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Legit Jewish deli. Pic is the pastrami ruben
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the freshest tastiest bagels I have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best chicken panini so far. Not overly filled with different things, just the right amount. The chicken noodle soup was OK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Go here. The bagels are some of the best in the Chicagoland. The bagels do go quickly so it's worth your time to get there earlier than later. Make sure you grab their cream cheese as well. Really, everything is good here. Local institution.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lox plate is amazing! Everyone on the team is nice and hardworking! You should try this place if you haven’t! Once upon.”we make people happy”
Kid-friendliness: They are so kind to the kids! They even gave a kid a fist bump!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Soup, Nova Lox Plate, Corned Beef Sandwich
the best people, & the best bagels. treating myself to a lox sandwich, soup, or blueberry bagel from here is my favorite form of self-care as a NY-er with very high standards ??✨
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! Super great atmosphere with unbeatable food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
DELICIOUS bagels. Highly recommend as they are always fresh baked
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don’t use the online system, they simply cannot prepare an order in less than 30 minutes time. Will never go back.
Bad customer service, orderd have a dozen Asiago cheese bagels, they gave me all plain, when I called in to complain they insisted I ordered plain when it clearly says on the receipt Asiago cheese 1st time ordering here and my last.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Used to be great. Not so much anymore. Been going here since they opened many years ago. Ordered lunch for myself and my folks and three items were wrong or missing. Most importantly, the bagels just aren't that great.
This place is pretty neat! Plenty of public parking all around, no charge. Busy joint, and a little cramped, even at opening time on a Saturday.Bagels are great. Pretzel bagel can be salted or unsalted. Obviously enough, the salted option is very salty! Tasty nonetheless. Pumpernickel is delicious! I preferred the chive and onion cream cheese spread over the lox spread. The French roast coffee was very good! You also are given an option for styrofoam cup or glass mug with endless refills. Much preferred to the house blend. Poached eggs cooked to perfection. Neat joint and vast menu. I'd definitely return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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