Cozy cafe! There's a selection of bagels and sandwiches. Lots of seating available in the next room. Many of the seats are communal tables. It would be a good place to work or read a book. Noise level was low. I got the treehugger which is a mushroom focused sandwich. I enjoyed the diced up mushrooms mixed with the larger mushroom pieces. The sandwich was delicious, and the spinach tasted fresh. Recommend if you like veggies. read more

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Finally tried Beans & Bagel after yoga. Grabbed a plain bagel with nothing on it and it was fresh and tasty. We also tried the chocolate frosted donut and it was one of the better donuts I've ever tried. Also tried a small chai. I enjoyed the chai. Services were friendly. The interior was well done with plenty of room. read more

Beans and bagels is such an amazing spot. The baristas were so friendly. The shop itself is the true gem. Filled with books and games it's warm and welcoming. Great place to spend a cold morning in Chicago. The bagels are wonderful and the coffee is delicious. Don't skip a stop in. read more

Overpriced & not worth the price. Service was not great. Didn't like the atmosphere. Wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

Really yummy bagel sandwiches and coffee. Cozy and friendly atmosphere too. It's in a nice quiet part of Lincoln square so I always enjoy walking there read more

Love the ambiance in here and the bagels are great (NY Bagel & Biali sourced). Coffee is so tasty. Majority of the disappointment comes at the end of their menu. This is a pro-meat establishment. Vegetarians and Vegans be warned you will not find much in the way of accommodations (we're used to it), certainly not a dollop of nondairy cream cheese, that's for sure. However, the classic hummus bagel, is an option of course. Meanwhile their pals down the street (Eco Flamingo) providing vegan cream cheese by the ounce from a local vendor. Maybe a collaboration could happen someday, lest we forget this is a pro-meat cafe. Ridding the name of one of their popular sandwiches 'When Pigs Can Swim' would be a nice start. Call me sensitive, but I don't find a name rooted in harm and death funny, maybe that's just me. Food is good, but behind the scenes this place doesn't seem as "eco-friendly" as marketed--what's new. read more

This was a cute and comfy coffee place. My latte was yummy & their turkey sausage was very peppery & delicious. The seating area was a nice place to relax while enjoying breakfast. You could even smell the spices as they mixed them for their unique chai blend. We'll definitely stop by again next time we're in Chicago! read more

GREAT FOOD AND PASTRIES yum ! buuuut maybe not the place to go for your beverage needs. nice people, lots of locals who love their product. my latte just wasn't very good, BUT the people and food we got made me forget. GREAT BAGELS read more

Unreasonably slow for even the simplest orders. It's almost a feat to be that slow. Some staff are friendly but some seem annoyed with any requests. Food is okay. Donuts are good. At least the donuts are good. read more

Coffee is ok. Service painfully slow - make sure you've got time. My order was one regular coffee via the app. Showed up, went to the window to let them know I was there. App said it was ready but they said they still had to make it. Waited twenty minutes outside. Nothing. Went in and waited in line. Told them I was checking on it. Was told I needed to tell them I was here (which I had previously) but that they'd make it now (with a sigh). So I watched them pour it from the tank where it'd been ready the whole time and hand it to me. In retrospect would have been worth forgetting my money and walking elsewhere. read more

Good neighborhood spot, the staff is friendly. Bagels are consistent, drip coffee is really tasty (and I usually doctor mine up but I don't have to here) I love having a spot in the neighborhood to grab my round bread with a hole in the middle read more

I was running errands when I was bagels and had to stop to try them. I got the everything bagel with cream cheese and blueberry jam. I was wondering why the blueberry jam was on the side and I had to spread it but I am assuming it's because it is already pre-proportioned. I didn't kind and the bagels were good. I'm glad I stopped by and super happy that the staff was friendly and answered any questions I had. This is a to go ordering places so everything happens at a window. read more

Beans & Bagels - everything bagel with cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Beans & Bagels is best enjoyed on a Sunday morning. I feel comfy staying a while which is my favorite type of coffee shop. I usually order an oat milk latte with vanilla (the oat milk is made in-house, very oat-y but I rock with it), and a bacon breakfast sandwich. I also respect their dedication to sustainability bc more businesses should do the same. I honestly think the only people who wouldn't enjoy this are people who want a fast cheap coffee above all else. Both have their place but why try to make beans and bagels something it's not? lol read more

Chocolate hazelnut croissants are amazing! This morning (and once before) I had the serendipitous timing of arriving when these had just been made. Light, flaky pastry topped with hazelnuts and filled with chocolate. Heaven. Grab a napkin! My daughter and I have enjoyed the iced maple lattes. It might be seasonal; I'm not sure. Friendly staff. As of Sept 2022, it's still a walk up to the outside and order situation. Not open inside yet. Beans & Bagels seems to be a popular neighborhood coffee shop which operates its business model in accordance with their values of sustainability, which is admirable. If you order an iced drink, save the cup and bring it back for next time! read more

Beans & Bagels - Exterior from the near-front of line - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Incredibly kind and sweet employees. & some of the BEST bagel sandwiches in the city. I always loved coming here when it was just a window, and now that it's opened up I am tempted every morning. Super cute inside, an EPL table up front, free chess boards and magazines to use. There is even a take-a-book-leave-a-book! Also, my personal favorite: no distractingly loud music. It's just people hanging out. Love this place! read more

Coffee was amazing , my food was completely wrong though . I ordered when pigs fly and got a bagel with raw fish? , when I called to speak to someone the phone number is not even associated with the coffee shop . :( but the cold brew and pastry's were great . read more

My favorite coffee shop near me. I love bringing my own cup and getting a cold brew and a pastry. I get something new to eat each time and I am never disappointed. read more

After multiple visits and orders, the coffee just doesn't improve. On my most recent and final visit I ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk and it was terrible. Served in a small paper cup for almost $6 the coffee was hot, bitter and flavorless. Poured the coffee out but recycled the cup for germinating seeds so at least I got that. read more

Beans & Bagels - Walk up window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There are a number of independent coffee shops In Lincoln Squire. This is a good one, but not a great one. First the negatives. One, their coffee is so just so. When my wife and I recently came here, and she ordered a small latte and I ordered a cold brew My cold brew was good and had a strong caffeine content. However, its hard to mess up cold brew. I tried my wife's latte, but it wasn't good. It was a bit tasteless. Two, the the food we tried was good, but with room for improvement. My wife got a donut that was from Do-rite Donuts. Kudos to them for stocking a good local donut brand, but obviously you can't give them credit on how good the donut was. I got one their house made croissants, the Jalapeño cream cheese croissant. The croissant itself was good, but I wish it had more jalapeño flavor and was spicer. Third, they expensive. For one (very) small latte, a cold brew, a donut and croissant the total was just under $20.00. Now the positives. One, I enjoyed my cold brew and it had a lot of caffeine. Iced coffee and cold brew are my favorite morning drinks, and they make a good one. Two. I like their environmental commitment. My cold crew was served in a reusable aluminum cup, and if you bring the cup back (or your own cup) they will offer you $.50 off your drink. Also the straw was biodegradable, reusable and sturdy. Three, I love the atmosphere. It's on a corner of a prototypical Lincoln Square tree lined street. Also, along the sidewalk outside the coffee shop there were many wooden benches, some even built around some lovely trees. I enjoyed sitting on them eating my croissant and drinking my cold brew. In sum, this a good coffee shop, not a great one. I wouldn't make this your first or only destination for coffee, but just one of them. read more

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In moving to the neighborhood, I was excited to hear that there was a local coffee spot. It is a walk up spot and close to the Brown line. Seems to be quite popular given the regular line of people. I've tried it twice now, both times ordering a latte. Each time I have been greatly disappointed. The taste is awful. Others for whom I've made try it agree. The donuts and other to-go food items look good however. read more

Beans & Bagels - Oatmilk vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had fun reading the negative reviews about this place and I gotta say, the majority of them are consistent with my own experience. I live in the neighborhood and sometimes I walk by on my way to train, I am forced to get coffee. Definitely a woke place operated by a bunch of entitled hipsters. Very slow and they always have a line that seems to form only when I am about to get to their window. Missed too many trains to work because of their slow service. When I weaken and buy donuts, they often place the chocolate side facing the bottom of the bag creating a messy situation in the train later. Then they have the nerves to ask for tip. Sigh. Then there is the bring your own mug or be content with a small ass paper cup bullshit...I am constantly walking around downtown with a mug because of those guys... ok, that is mild first world problem but very unnecessary. They are usually polite. I wasn't a fan of their coffee in the past, but they recently changed their brew and for now, I am a fan of the fruity note, does not taste very strong though. Hope they stay in business and hope they sort out their issues.... Stop being weird . read more

I asked my husband to grab me an oat milk latte from a nearby coffee shop while he was out and he stopped at Beans & Bagels because they always have a long line and seem to be popular. He let me know the barista warned him the oat milk was unsweetened, but I'm not one for sweet coffee. Boy was I surprised when I took a sip of lukewarm drip coffee or maybe an americano with a splash of oat milk in it. This was a $5 drink but in no world can this be called a latte. This was watery and weak and completely lacking the presence of any milk. I would take a second look at the products your using and the education you provide to your baristas in how they talk about the coffee they are serving so people are not misled. read more

Beans & Bagels - "Oat milk latte" ?!?!?! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this fun bagel shop on Rockwell. They have some great murals on their outdoor walls that kids enjoy. Their bagels are delicious, the staff friendly, and cream cheese is ample. Give this off the beaten track a visit. read more

I love these guys. I don't agree with every single aspect of their sometimes goofy politics, but I absolutely love their commitment to their beliefs, and the fact that they'll put them ahead of profits. That's righteous and worthy of respect. Also, they have the absolute best whole bean selection of any coffee shoppe in the Midwest (yes, I've checked). No one else comes close to the sheer variety of quality beans they have on hand at any given time. I also love how their idiosyncratic ways (no gluten free bagels --quelle horreur!!) make certain denizens of this bougie hood clutch their pearls/check their Fitbits. read more

Good bagels, amazing croissants. My favorite thing here is the everything croissant. Has a pillowy herby cheese filling.

Ignore the bad reviews and treat yourself to a delicious bagel from a neighborhood entrepreneur working hard to nourish the community with food and spirit. It's a bagel shop. It's not that serious y'all. The bagels are divine, the cream cheese is creamy and the staff are precious. We plan to make this a weekly stop. read more

I ordered a tree hugger sandwich and got a ham one instead. I can't eat it either cause I'm a vegetarian and i can't find a number to call and ask for a refund I will say that I really liked how they used compostable packaging. Just v disappointed cause I was really excited Update: they felt bad about what happened and gave me a refund! I'll still be sure to check my order next time before leaving read more

Beans & Bagels - Ham and cream cheese sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The donut I ordered was fabulous. The latte was expensive TINY and not delicious. No ambiance because they have never opened back up after Covid. Happy other people are willing to order and stand outside in the cold to keep this business in the neighborhood. It's time to welcome people back inside! read more

I still remember when you used to be able to sit down at this place and eat yogurt from a store-bought container in one of their hard wooden chairs and lean on a wobbly table inside a real room with walls and floors. It was great because when you had to go to the bathroom, you'd be told that you couldn't use it because it was off-limits to paying customers. Then you'd get so disgruntled and belligerent that you'd go anyway, climbing your way through the janitor's closet, and you'd try to pee extra loudly because you wanted the jerk-butt owner to know that you were disobeying his draconian rules. After that, you used to be able to go up to a real counter where you'd see an employee who was about five days away from quitting like all the others, and you'd ask to buy an everything bagel. The fed-up but kindly person behind the register would tell you they were all out, and then you'd ask for an onion bagel, and they were always out of those too. Lastly, you'd just try to get your hands on a plain bagel but no dice. Sometimes the jerk-butt owner would be somewhere nearby, arms folded, scowling, waiting to scold you for even THINKING that they would have more bagels at this ungodly hour of 11 am on a Saturday. "We can't order enough bagels for everyone! It's wasteful! Don't you know that there are people starving in Africa?!" Okay, totally... I'M THE WEENIE! Can I just have the beans then? One. You were allowed to have one bean. Those were the days. Now? Oh, it's so much worse! read more

How do you charge ten bucks for this bagel? So overpriced. I always forget that I shouldn't come here. read more

Beans & Bagels - Breakfast bagel. $10. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's a bit on he expensive side, but not out of the norm for this part of the city. Bagels and donuts are good - donuts are from Do-Rite, which are exceptionally tasty. Coffee is fine. Some of the "Covid theater" going on is a bit much. The inside is closed (walk-up only). Staff are all in gloves/mask. They have the standard card reader and ipad for paying, but they keep the ipad behind the counter, so you get this semi-awkward exchange where they ask you which tip percentage you'd like to choose. I could deal with all of that, but the gloves are a bit much. Unless they're changing them in between customers (which I don't believe is happening), it doesn't do any good. read more

This place is right around the corner from our friend's place - and the bagels are SO good! They have a veggie sausage that is super good! And the everything bagel is dream worthy. They also have oat milk for those avoiding dairy! And they have awesome artwork on the building exterior! read more

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Great local coffee shop. Employees are friendly. Their Lox Bagel is one of the best in the city. They also make their own oat mile in house which is delicious Note to self. Don't go at 10am on a Saturday morning. You will have to wait in line for an hour but it's worth the wait. read more

Not going back here. The wife and I chose this place due to good overall yelp ratings. It soon became clear that the good reviews were not reliable. We arrived at 12:30. The menu at this place looks like it was produced only after the receipt of a Freedom of Information Act request. Most of the menu items were blacked out with black tape. In other words, during the lunch rush, most items were blacked out on the menu. There were only two kinds of bagel available, plain and wheat. I ordered the lox special. It was reasonably good. There were very few other customers but it took 15 minutes to get our order. The wife ordered the mother jones. Of course, the kitchen was out of pesto. The cashier offered to use mustard instead, but that didn't make it on to the sandwich. The wife specifically asked for no onions. There was at least an entire onion that she had to pick off the sandwich. This is a problem since onions make her sick. See photo of what no onions looks like. The bread also tasted burnt/bitter. read more

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Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Great selection of bagels & pastries. Definitely recommend the homemade vegan corn patties if you're getting a breakfast sandwich! read more

Love the bagels here but what's the deal with the awkward transaction at the end? Basically putting someone on the spot to feel forced or obligated to leave a tip. Asking the customer "What would you like to leave here?" Doesn't seem right. Let the customer decide that on their own. read more

I love this coffee shop it's the place you want to go if you want to escape Starbucks. I love that menu food and drink menu is simple unpretentious. The people here will greet you will a smile, not make you feel rushed and make a good recommendation if you need one. It is tucked on the corner at the same block as the Rockwell brown line stop. This area in Lincoln square makes you feel like you aren't in the city anymore as the train passed by the street with the cute shops around. The area where you can sit down and eat is not connected to the cafe. If you do eat in they will bring it to you but to access the area you have to go outside and go next door. You will see several tables of people working remotely on any given day and a piano in case you want to play. It makes me feel like I'm in someone's living room and cozy. I wish the hours were longer. If you are tired of Starbucks, I definitely am then come and check this place out for a different more relaxing vibe. read more

I love their recyclable cups but went there for bagels and they didn't even have any. Coffee was okay service was nice and friendly Very cute location read more

The food at this place is great, coffee is okay, service is terrible. This place is SO slow and so inefficient. It should not take 15 minutes to get a coffee and 30 minutes to get a bagel, especially when they only take one order at a time and there was little to no line. Staff is rude, inefficient, dimwitted, and have no customer service skills. Mobile order is a joke as well. Takes double or triple the time shown on the app. There is no pick up area so you are at the mercy of the staff to remember to bring it and off it to you. Also I don't understand why they do not let customers inside. All other businesses in the area are back to functioning "normally." This place has so much potential, and could be doing so much more business, but lack the processes and intelligence to be able to do so. read more

Got 30 minutes to wait? Then you're in luck, this is the place for you! In all seriousness, they need to hire more kitchen staff, stop offering online orders or reorganize their order workflow, because there are some serious bottlenecks happening here that can't be ignored. For instance, why throw a to go order for 6 bagels--which just requires throwing them in a bag-- into the cooked food order window queue? The 15-20 other people waiting for their orders showed a miraculous amount of Midwestern patience (or quiet annoyance). If this was the East Coast, this place wouldn't still be in business as the complaints would be loud and frequent. I was looking around for the hidden camera and my $100 for being on MTV's Boiling Points. read more