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

I bought two bagel sandwiches: a sausage egg and cheese on an everything bagel, and a bacon egg and…read morecheese on a sesame bagel. I have travelled a lot to include New York City, so my comparison will be against those. The bagels miss. The crisp chewy texture just isn't there. The everything bagel was too salty. The inside of the bagels are fine... not great, fine. The egg, sausage and bacon are cooked fresh so that is a huge plus. The interior is nice. It is open, and with the separation of the ordering and dining areas, it helps with the noise. They seem to do a lot of carry out as you'd expect. The service is counter service. Anyway, for the area it is a decent bagel. If you are looking for a New York bagel, this isn't it.

This place is hopping! It was a Saturday morning around…read more10:30am that I arrived. There had to be 15 customers that picked up or ordered in the eight minutes I was there. I ordered the Fox with a Twist for $10.49. I got a garlic bagel, I would try something different, probably everything or salt. I also kept the plain cream cheese and I would sub that next time. I really liked the turkey, there was a lot of it on the bagel. $10.50 is a lot for a bagel sized sandwich, but there was a lot of turkey. I enjoyed the bacon and pickled jalapeños. I could not taste the tomato but was glad it was there, but I was disappointed with the caramelized onions. There were not many, and they had almost no flavor. The sandwich also needed salt, something to draw out the flavor. I also got a French toast bagel for my son. It was served warm. That was $2.49. I heard about this deli because it was used for a catering event I went to. The bagels are delicious!!! The best around. The bagel hole idea is also clever, great snack for a catering tray. I would grab a bagel if I was in the area, but not sure I'll repeat the sandwich at that price point without a bit more punch of flavor.

Finally visited Elle's Deli & Bagels when passing through the area! This spot is a little out of…read morethe way for me but the high reviews got my attention. The inside is small but cute with an ordering counter, to-go items, merch, etc. There isn't anywhere inside to sit and enjoy but bagels are nicely wrapped to carry out. While waiting for my order to be ready, the staff were hustling to keep up with taking orders, preparing food, and were constantly bringing out fresh bagels to refill flavors. I ordered The Basic B with crispy bacon, egg, and cheese on a Garlic Bagel. The bagel was extremely fresh and I could taste the garlic flavor infused into the bagel itself as well as the topping. The eggs were fluffy and the cheese added the perfect, melty flavor. My husband got the Everything bagel with Lox cream cheese. He said he could taste the fresh salmon flavor in the cream cheese and their everything bagel house seasoning had a good mix of flavor. Overall, I am so happy I finally got to try Elle's Bagels! This is clearly a neighborhood favorite as it was consistently busy when I visited. The pricing was very fair, everything was fresh, and staff were very kind/patient. Highly recommend coming out to give them a try!

Amazing bagels! Great variety and always fresh. Would definitely recommend you try them if you…read morehaven't already. You will not be disappointed!!!

Left Hand Bagels are FANTABULOUS!!! Best bagels I have ever had and now that they are made on the…read morespot at the Farmer's Markets makes them even more delicious - fresh and HOT out of the oven. These bagels are NOT to be missed - trust me - I know my bagels from the east coast and these delights need to be sold everywhere. I LOVE that you use all natural and fresh ingredients and you are a veteran making a difference. Chuck - you ROCK!!! Thank you for sharing your talents.

I have tried them triceps at the BG farmers market as well as the brick.and mortar location. The…read morebagels do not fail to deliver on flavor. I wentnwith a mixed half dozen at first farmers .Market and all were delicious. Large and delicious. Recently I tried the chive and cucumber cream cheese and was very pleasantly surprised. Service at farmers market was super quick and a bit slower at store due to.patrons.

Today the service was good and everyone seemed on their game . I also went early so there was no…read moreline . They have the best bagels and I loved my lox sandwich with everything. The healthy pancakes were hearty and delicious. I wish they didn't put the powdered sugar on top . Also the syrup doesn't seem real so next time I'll just have them as is . You can taste the cinnamon they put in there . We got a seat by the window which was nice .

First time there and omg! I love it! I love their bagels! The service is immaculate!! I will…read moredefinitely be coming back to try the whole menu!!

Big Apple Bagel is a really solid spot if you're looking for a quick, satisfying breakfast or…read morelunch. The bagels are fresh and have that perfect balance--crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There's a good variety of flavors and spreads, so it's easy to find something you'll like. Service was friendly and efficient, and the staff kept things moving even when it got a little busy. The coffee paired well with the food and did exactly what you need it to do. The atmosphere is simple but clean and comfortable, making it a nice place to sit down for a bit or grab something to go. Overall, definitely above average for a bagel spot, and I'd come back again.

Super busy location on Highland Park. This family owned business began in 1982 and now has 5…read morelocations. Food is fresh and flavorful and their menu is extensive. This location is not that big so it can get crowded as customers wait for their food orders. You take a number, order and wait for your food. There are a few tables in the back for seating. They serve breakfast everyday but Monday plus they offer a wide variety of fresh cream cheeses,fish, meats,cheeses,and homemade soups and sandwiches. As I waited for my bagels and cream cheese,I noticed a steady flow of regulars . I can't wait to go back and try one of their New York Deli sandwiches.

First time stopping in and the variety of bagels is impressive. Took points off for service which…read moreis efficient but not friendly. We ordered lox cream cheese spread and it was such a bright pink we were sure it was strawberry spread. In addition to bagels they sell bagel balls and skinny bagels, soups and a huge variety of spreads. Sadly the only gluten free bagels were packaged Udi's.

Carry out only located in downtown Lake forest. Parking is street parking but there is a parking…read morelot nearby, it's not hard to find a quick spot to hop in and out and you can place orders ahead of time online. This location is a bit less crowded than their highland park one with the same quality. We came by to get one of their hot Ruben's and some bagels and it always hits the spot. On these cold days their matzo ball soup is the perfect warm bite! All in all they are quick and efficient so you're in and out, be sure to order online if you're in a hurry!

This was my first time visiting Once Upon a Bagel, and it did not disappoint! I enjoyed a HOT…read morepastrami on a hoagie. The flavors were delish and it came out fresh! I had to wait a bit, but I know that good things take time! I also enjoyed a side of cole slaw and took a chocolate chip bagel to go for breakfast in the morning. I can't wait to come back again!

Best bagels in Chicagoland are here in Skokie. Old school mom & pop ambience. Great prices great…read morebagels & bialys

Check out. text door NY Bagel & Bialy ! It's become a fact that your bagels are disappointing to…read moremany at numerous locations . I complained months ago because our cinnamon raisin bagels had 0-3 raisins and very little cinnamon . It seemed to be better but last dozen we had had brown bits of something : cut up raisin pieces ? , poor flavor and were tough It's not been good . Where going on here ?

It was very busy and the staff was SO friendly! I got…read morebagels and sandwiches to go. I got in line right when opened (third in line) and was there for 30minutes. I'd recommend ordering online as many online orders went out before the in store customers. The garden veggie schmear and whipped honey butter were really good! The cinnamon raisin bagel was lacking flavor, no cinnamon in my opinion. Ordered a few other flavors and it was hard to tell which was which as they were pretty basic. The everything bagel was good. The egg sandwiches were great with the herbed omelette, would recommend!

Service was great! Everyone that helped us out were very sweet…read moreOrdered two of "the classic," one with no onion. They came out really quick! The labneh and spring herb schmear went so well with the lox! Portions were filling and the lox were big pieces too. Cold brew was good and didn't have the sour aftertaste. Their matcha latte on the other hand was not good. It was very light and pale in color, it lacked the actual taste of matcha and only tasted of sweetened milk with a slight matcha end. Other than the matcha, everything else was great!