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    Big Apple Bagels

    4.5 (108 reviews)
    InexpensiveBagels
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Alexandra A.

    3.5 but rounding up. Woah... place was PAAAACKED on a Saturday morning. I stopped in not realizing there is no indoor seating. This made it difficult for my group to enjoy our bagels but we did the best we could. They do have a high table along the window so we used that to put our stuff down and stood while eating. We did get really lucky with only 3 people ahead of us to order. After that it was game over, the line was out the door and there was absolutely no room. It's a place where you grab and go. Noted. Service did take some time since it was extremely busy. Staff members were organized-ish, they took orders on a shared notebook and then went to the next customer. When my order was being prepared I had to remind them again of what I wanted. I tried a jalapeño bagel toasted with vegetable cream cheese. Cream cheese was delicious - salty, flavorful and thick. The bagel was good flavor wise, I would probably order it again but I am interested in trying others. I wish it was more on the thicker side but overall very tasty. Tip - there is a 3% charge if you're using a credit card. To avoid this I recommend paying with cash.

    Asiago bagel + jalapeño cheddar cream cheese + bacon + egg + cheese
    Sagarika G.

    We were craving bagels and decided to check out Big Apple Bagels near us. When you walk in, you can smell the fresh, delicious bagels! There is no seating inside so this is a to-go place. The service was quick and the food was prepped fresh right in front of you! The menu has a bunch of breakfast bagel sandwiches and lunch sandwiches. They also offer A TON of cream cheese options which I love! We got 2 breakfast bagel sandwiches - one was an Asiago bagel with jalapeño cheddar cream cheese with bacon, egg, and cheese. The other was an everything bagel with scallion cream cheese with bacon, egg, and cheese. Both bagels were absolutely amazing! The actual bagels were toasted to perfection, they tasted so fresh, and the inside was soft while the outside was crispy. The eggs inside were fluffy and yummy and made for the perfect breakfast sandwich with the crispy bacon. The cream cheeses were SO GOOD! I loved the jalapeño cheddar flavor - there was a slight hint of spice while also being perfectly creamy and flavorful. The scallion cream cheese was iconic with its green onions mixed with plain cream cheese. We were so impressed with this quick bagel shop and can't wait to go back and try more of their bagel and cream cheese combinations!

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    Great bagels! Fresh breakfast sandwiches. Good selection of bagels and quick service. The morning classic is my favorite

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    Great bagels, a lot of flavor variety (bothe bagels and cream cheese) with good service.

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    Simply stated Big Apple has the best bagels in Naperville. They are generous with toppings and everything is fresh and delicious!

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    3 years ago

    Best bagels in Naperville. Love the food and love the people there. Lox with cream cheese is my favorite but all are fantastic.

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    2 years ago

    Best bagels and best service! I drive out of my way to go here and it's the only bagels I'll eat!

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    Terrific people running a terrific shop. Place rocks! Just keep in mind that it is cash only.

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    Best bagels ever especially Asiago. They have so many varieties of Bagels and cream cheese already in containers .

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    Great service, great food, great prices! love this place and the staff! Friendly vibes all around. 6/5 stars!

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    We got 2 breakfast bagel sandwiches - one was an Asiago bagel with jalapeño cheddar cream cheese with bacon, egg, and cheese.

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