I recently visited this bagel parlor and tried their lox bagel. While it wasn’t bad, it also wasn’t particularly memorable. The bagel was fresh, and the lox had a decent flavor, but the overall experience felt slightly above average. It’s a good option if you’re in the mood for a lox bagel and happen to be nearby, but it’s not the kind of place that will blow you away.
One thing to note is the inconsistency with the cream cheese. My bagel had a very light spread, and I found myself wishing for a little more. On the other hand, my partner’s bagel had way too much cream cheese, which completely overpowered the flavors. Being a small café, it has a cozy vibe, but the quality could be a bit more consistent. It’s a decent stop for a quick bite, but there’s definitely room for improvement.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Bagel with Cream Cheese
James Gregory
Every time, the team are all friendly, professional, and timely. Great work all around!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike LaCroix
The mexican fries are awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Dorris
Nothing but great experiences with this shop! I love the atmosphere and customer service is excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noemi Oglesby
The sandwich and bagel I had was delicious and fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G F
One of the many local Winnetka eateries. I really enjoyed going here with a friend of mine when I was on vacation there. Very friendly people and delicious food.
Parking: As the location is in the downtown area of the village located off to the end of one of the buildings areas there was parking in front relatively easily and just around the corner as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco with Cilantro Lettuce Tomato Onion and Cheese
Kristin M.
Usually I go to the highland park location, but this restaurant was super cute! Really similar to what is in HP, but has a much more open floor concept with large windows. Food is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cary Brown
0NCE UPON A BAGEL is decorated with raw bricks and cute signs. The people behind the counter are as nice as can be.
Their bagels are light and fluffy. This is not a New York style bagel, with a crisp crust and a dense interior. But it's good. There is no vegan cream cheese.
You serve yourself coffee.
Everything is ADA compatible. There is a ramp at the entrance.
Vegetarian options: Bagels are vegan No vegan cream cheese
Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is ADA compatible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Sandwich
s h e
What used to be a welcoming environment with the highest quality goods is no more. The prices have increased and the quality decreased. The service is complete chaos. Really unfortunate to see this great place decline.
Rose Martin
Great bagels with lots of cream cheese. Yummie, when we are in town, it's a must stop.
Best al pastor tacos I've ever had, best bagels I've ever had, quick and friendly service. HUGE menu selection. Adorable spot worth visiting. I drive an hour to get here on occasion just for old time's sake, because that's how good this place is.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagels, Bagel or Bialy with Cream Cheese
Thomas Perrella
One of the best delis on the North Shore. Bagel and Lox sandwich are one of my favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lox and Bagel
Howard Rehs
We go out of our way to get bagels and whitefish salad from this shop. Among the best we have had.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagels, Bagel or Bialy with Cream Cheese
Scott McGowan
Good deli sandwiches
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Rueben
Stacey Bergland
The bagels are good, lots of Hispanic food varieties but I ordered soup - which comes with a bagel - and it was cold. The service is mediocre but the location is good. Worth a bagel, but not much else.
I recently visited this bagel parlor and tried their lox bagel. While it wasn’t bad, it also wasn’t particularly memorable. The bagel was fresh, and the lox had a decent flavor, but the overall experience felt slightly above average. It’s a good option if you’re in the mood for a lox bagel and happen to be nearby, but it’s not the kind of place that will blow you away.
One thing to note is the inconsistency with the cream cheese. My bagel had a very light spread, and I found myself wishing for a little more. On the other hand, my partner’s bagel had way too much cream cheese, which completely overpowered the flavors. Being a small café, it has a cozy vibe, but the quality could be a bit more consistent. It’s a decent stop for a quick bite, but there’s definitely room for improvement.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Bagel with Cream Cheese
Every time, the team are all friendly, professional, and timely. Great work all around!
Food: 5
Service: 5
The mexican fries are awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing but great experiences with this shop! I love the atmosphere and customer service is excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sandwich and bagel I had was delicious and fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the many local Winnetka eateries. I really enjoyed going here with a friend of mine when I was on vacation there. Very friendly people and delicious food.
Parking: As the location is in the downtown area of the village located off to the end of one of the buildings areas there was parking in front relatively easily and just around the corner as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco with Cilantro Lettuce Tomato Onion and Cheese
Usually I go to the highland park location, but this restaurant was super cute! Really similar to what is in HP, but has a much more open floor concept with large windows. Food is great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
0NCE UPON A BAGEL is decorated with raw bricks and cute signs. The people behind the counter are as nice as can be.
Their bagels are light and fluffy. This is not a New York style bagel, with a crisp crust and a dense interior. But it's good. There is no vegan cream cheese.
You serve yourself coffee.
Everything is ADA compatible. There is a ramp at the entrance.
Vegetarian options: Bagels are vegan
No vegan cream cheese
Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is ADA compatible.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Sandwich
What used to be a welcoming environment with the highest quality goods is no more. The prices have increased and the quality decreased. The service is complete chaos. Really unfortunate to see this great place decline.
Great bagels with lots of cream cheese. Yummie, when we are in town, it's a must stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagels
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Best al pastor tacos I've ever had, best bagels I've ever had, quick and friendly service. HUGE menu selection. Adorable spot worth visiting. I drive an hour to get here on occasion just for old time's sake, because that's how good this place is.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagels, Bagel or Bialy with Cream Cheese
One of the best delis on the North Shore. Bagel and Lox sandwich are one of my favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lox and Bagel
We go out of our way to get bagels and whitefish salad from this shop. Among the best we have had.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagels, Bagel or Bialy with Cream Cheese
Good deli sandwiches
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Rueben
The bagels are good, lots of Hispanic food varieties but I ordered soup - which comes with a bagel - and it was cold. The service is mediocre but the location is good. Worth a bagel, but not much else.
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