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    Bagels By The Book

    4.2 (190 reviews)
    Closed • 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Miranda L.

    Stopped into Bagels by the Book when in the area. They had a great variety of bagel and cream cheese options. Beyond this, they offer bagel sandwiches, bowls, avocado toast, lunch sandwiches and beverages. I decided to skip on getting coffee but got the Old Standby Bagel Sandwich (bacon & swiss cheese) on a Garlic Bagel. I enjoyed the size and flavor of the sandwich but was a bit expensive at $8. They had plenty of seating inside and offer wifi if you wanted to work there. Even on a weekday, this spot was busy! It also seems like the perfect spot to cater bagels from for work or to take some to go for home. Tip: Their bagel flavors come in gluten free options for an upcharge!

    Cassady H.

    This is a charming and delicious little breakfast spot! I loved the ambiance, the mural on the wall is beautiful and features some of my favorite prolific individuals. They also have a little party room if you wanted to host a small gathering. The bagels are great! Fresh and delicious, with lots of variety. The cream cheese options are phenomenal as well! I had a strawberry bagel with feta cream cheese and it couldn't have been more perfect. Toasted just right and liberally topped with cream cheese. Service was fast and friendly, bathrooms were individual style (my preference) and clean. I can't wait to come back and try some more bagels!

    Karyn M.

    When you do things "by the book," it's meant that it's done strictly by the rules. I found in my visit that Bagels By The Book doesn't seem to operate like that and that's entirely a good thing. I'm an early riser and unfortunately it seems, the rest of the world isn't. Bagels By The Book (BBTB) opens most days at 6:30 am so that's a good 90 minutes before most breakfast places open. So that's means I can bring a platter in to the office (unworthy coworkers) when most times I have to purchase the day before. Although I came in for a bagel, my eyes were drawn to the bowls. I ordered a Boho Breakfast Bowl -- 2 egg whites, avocado, arugula, tomato, pesto drizzle, and everything cream cheese balls -- and I could have potatoes or riced cauliflower! I chose the cauliflower. The muffins, breakfast sandwiches, and of course, the bagels, all looked pretty good! I will purchase bagels or muffins for my next business meeting. There is a separate meeting room in the back (book club anyone?) and very awesome mural along the wall. Bagels By The Book -- check it out :)

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    Alexandra A.

    BUSY BUSY BUSY! This place is a hot commodity in Libertyville. Bonus for it not being in the downtown area making it extremely easy to find parking. Service was decent. I waited about 15 mins to get my order, but again, it was filled with customers dining in and carrying out throughout my time there. I got a cheddar jalapeño bagel with veggie cream cheese and a coffee. Flavor of the bagel was delicious. It was a little under cooked to my liking but still pretty good. The cream cheese was OK. It had the consistency of a thin spread vs a thiccccck cream cheese that I typically prefer. Coffee was standard, they have a self serve station that has syrups that you can use without an up charge.

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    Brian C.

    Good bagels my friend picked the breakfast with egg cheese she said it was tasty. Bacon nice and crispy. I had the lox and cream cheese. It was good. Love the texture of the plain bagel.

    Santa Fe Breakfast Sandwich. GF bagel, Scrambled Egg, Jalapeno, Jack Cheese, Bacon, Avocado, Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese.
    Kristen D.

    Great place to stop in for a quick bite to-go or to sit down for a meeting. I've been in a few times in the last couple of years - great breakfast sandwiches and priced well for what you're getting. Love that they have a gluten free bagel available. They even asked while I was ordering if it needed to be toasted in a gluten free toaster. I appreciate that level of care. I got the Santa Fe breakfast sandwich and it was fantastic. Loaded with fresh sliced avocado and thick cut bacon. Paid just over $10 - which felt like a good value for what I received. My critiques would be that I wish there were a bigger variety for the GF bagels. I would have loved an Asiago bagel! Also, the sandwich needed more cream cheese. It may have made the GF bagel feel less dense, dry, and crumbly if it had been spread on the top piece as well. I ended up taking off the top of the bagel to eat the sandwich and that was fine. They look to be expanding into the space next door. Looking forward to seeing what is to come.

    Greek Freak & Big Shoulders Dark Roast with Oatmilk
    Karen C.

    First try of Bagels By the Book!! Staff was helpful. Cafe is charming with outdoor seating. It did not disappoint! Thank you!!

    Greek Freak (turkey and feta)
    Stalkerkitty B.

    I tried the Greek Freak. It was good. The restaurant was loud and it was hard to have a conversation. But it was lunchtime and the place was very busy.

    Asiago Bagel
    Rick V.

    This is my favorite local bagel restaurant! The bagels are so fresh and the service is quick despite long lines. The atmosphere is relaxing with a faux fireplace in the back.

    A Spinach Bagel With Hummus
    Steve A.

    Came to this place in Libertyville to get bagels of course. It's located in a plaza with a Panera Bread, and I'm glad to have not gone there. Bagels By The Book was much better. Has a shit ton to choose from. There's both savory and sweet bagels, as well as lots of spreads and toppings for the bagel sandwiches. A good place in the morning, or whenever it happens to be open for bagels. It also has pretty okay coffee. The bagels are why people come though. It's about $2 for a bagel. Lots to choose from, including an Oreo one. Add a spread or topping on it for a few bucks. Has lots of cream cheeses. There's also hummus. Great place mostly to get bagels. It has a lot of unique flavors. There's also tons of cream cheeses and other toppings.

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    Bagel was good was had the THINNEST spread of cream cheese. :( For the price you gotta respect the shmear!

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