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!

This place is excellent!…read more I was in the area for a volleyball game and wanted a quick snack. There aren't many options for bagels, but this one has good Google reviews so I gave it a try. Their pastry and tea selection is outstanding; I went with a cinnamon crunch muffin + Indian chai tea. They had a selection of coffees and breakfast sandwiches but I stuck to the sweet stuff. Highly recommend

Homemade cream cheese? Amazingly fresh bagels? I wish I lived closer because this would be a daily…read morevisit for me. Giving 5 stars for the bagels alone!

Big Apple Bagels is great and haven't been disappointed. The bagels are fresh and the different…read moreoptions and the different cream cheese options are great. Haven't had a bad one yet it's a great stop on the way to work. I have looked at the menu one of these days I'll actually get more than just a bagel they have so many options to add to a bagel. The staff is polite and right on it every time.

I only give this place a (1) star rating because I cannot give it any lower. I am in Dubuque this…read moreweekend for a baseball tournament and I will tell you right now you're in the middle of HELL. I initially went to Einstein's Bagels / Caribou Coffee to get a Nova Lox Bagel and a cup of coffee. I was informed that they no longer have fresh bagels everything they have is premade. Naturally I googled bagel shops here in Dubuque and a Big Apple Bagel came up. I've been to these before although not at this location so I really wasn't expecting anything great as it was. I go in and ask the girl for a Lox and Bagel. She replied that she did not know what that was and what I like something else. I actually find this kind of funny because whoever was rolling the bagels really needs to take a class on how to do it correctly because they resembled horseshoes and not a bagel. The manager of the location chuckled and stated they ran Einstein's bagels out of business and I simply replied I surely don't know how because you guys also don't have a clue. If you're looking for a good bagel in Dubuque it just simply does not exist and quite frankly most of the food here is garbage. Go far away and I mean very very far away.

Purchased the egg white everything bagel. Was good. Messy, but expected. I also purchased the…read morecaramel cold brew, but that i was not impressed with. The staff was very friendly. Would return for sure.

Great Place - prefer over others! Love love love it!!!…read moreV Egg White, Sundried Tomato on Bagel - Superb

I'm so grateful to fellow Yelp friends for pointing out this cozy bagel shop. I should have asked…read morewhere the name came from because I only saw good guys here. They have several flavors of gluten free bagels, squeal! The service is so welcoming and considerate about allergies. We shared a Bee Sting breakfast sandwich because this is how it is described on the menu "One of our most popular sandwiches! Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Scallion Schmear, and Heaven's Hot Honey. You can't beat this combo!" Omg it was scrumptious! You can pre-order and drive thru to pick up or park in the adjacent lot and walk in. You can customize everything so check out their website ordering menu ahead of time. The coffee was really tasty too. There was a constant flow of patrons early on a Sunday morning. There are only two tables inside so we took our order to go. I'm already dreaming of what I'll try next and who I will bring with to enjoy these really delicious bagels in Geneva.

This bagel shop is located in an old house. It's tiny with only a few seats inside and outside…read more They have one of my favorite strawberry cream cheese with real strawberry chunks in it, but it's only a seasonal item so I wanted to come by before they were out. I ordered a sesame bagel with strawberry cream cheese. As I was eating it, I started to wonder why it tasted like cinnamon, and then I noticed there were nuts in it. I realized they gave me the cranberry walnut cream cheese (I didn't notice right away because the color was still slightly pink and the flavor was fruity). It was good so I still ate it, but it was a bit disappointing to not get what I was looking forward to. We told the employees before we left, and they apologized and said they'd remake it, but I had already eaten the entire bagel so I told them no it's okay. We mainly just wanted to tell them so they'll be more careful. Some people have allergies, and I can't imagine if I unknowingly ate something I was allergic to. They sell tubs of the strawberry cream cheese for $8, so we purchased one to take home. I like that they always have new types of seasonal coffee creations and this time I got an iced coconut mocha. It was really good!

Wonderful bagels! I can't believe that I haven't written a review. I thought that I did…read more This place is like a NY deli but next to the FOX RIVER and super nice staff. They close by 1pm so you have to get out there early. I'm sad that I live so far away. My son who lives in Batavia is the one who told me about Jake's bagels. Delicious bagels with lots of varieties of cream cheese. I love the everything bagel and the salsa cream cheese, the onion cream cheese. There is seating inside as well. If you sit outside you can sit and look at the Fox River. Such a cute place.

I always try and hit a local bagel place when I am in a new town.... Jake's did not disappoint.!!…read more Perfect service. Cool vibe. Fireplace and river views..... Oh, and the bagels were awesome! See photos. Good skin, good density, great taste. I always get my bagels double toasted with butter. Complete bonus: homemade rice crispy treats!! The prices were extremely reasonable...... like I wish they would raise their prices.... Will stop again when I am visiting the area....

Tasty bagels at a more than fair price, with fast and friendly service. I like to go for their…read moredeluxe bagels, especially the chipotle cheddar or the kalamata olive rosemary, but I've liked every one that I've tried. I also like the bagel chips... when I can get them (they sell out a lot). The only thing that could be better is the parking, but that's unavoidable on Main Street. Also, not their fault that there's construction blocking off a couple spaces next door.

The bagels here are top tier delight! Having such a wide variety, including sandwiches, schmears,…read moreand a few other options makes this a great place to stop if you live in town or are passing through. Only issue, depending on how you like your bagel, is if you ask for a toasted bagel perhaps get it double toasted as it can still be soft inside. Probably a result of how fresh and thick each handmade bagel is. Lastly, the building is a calm and quiet vibe.

YEAHHHH BABY. Go-to breakfast spot if you're not in a rush. Their bagels are so fresh and hearty,…read moreand I love that you can mix and match the bagels and cream cheese! The service is always pleasant, and the wait time is non-existent. It's a very pretty place inside, and they always have interesting looking coffee specials. Y'all HAVE to try the frosted bagel bites, they're to die for.

This used to be a really good place to get bagels. They even had a pop-up bagel stand at NIU. But…read moresomewhat recently the place has gone downhill. My last two experiences solidified for me that I'd rather go to Einsteins. My second-to-last time there the guy working put one of my bagels in the toaster after I clearly stated I didn't want them toasted. I repeated this when I saw the bagel go into the toaster. He reached into the toaster and pulled the halves out and threw them in a bag partially toasted along with the other bagel. He didn't wrap them. I asked for two sides of cream cheese. He gave me one. At the check out I told him I needed the other side of cream cheese. He went back and got it. I also said I wanted them individually wrapped as usual. He reluctantly un-bagged them and wrapped them. His coworker sat at a table visiting friends. Then this last time I went in the same worker went to ring me up at the register while someone else prepped my bagels. The guy stopped part way though ringing me up, looked at his phone, started texting, and walked into the back. Not a word from him. The other guy came over and actually rang me up -- turns out the amount the texting guy charged was wrong. I said: "Your coworker walked away in the middle of ringing me up." His response was: "Yeah, I don't know what he's doing." This was at 11:30a. And almost all the bagels were gone, the ones left looked like flat blobs. So yeah. Not going here anymore.

This Einstein's is located within Loras College. This may be why their bagel selection is smaller…read morethan other locations I've been to. I usually go with an onion bagel, but since they didn't have onion, I got an Asiago bagel with sausage, egg and cheese and the chive and onion cream cheese. The sandwich was nothing special. I actually wish I had gone more simple with just a toasted bagel and cream cheese. There is plenty of seating. It might be because of the snow outside, but the foot traffic seems calm for peak morning hours on a college campus.

I came in by chance after getting my nails done with some friends. I walk in and smell heaven on…read moreearth. I ordered the cinnamon sugar bagel with plain cream cheese. It was amazing. I now come back several times a week to fill this craving. Paired with the milk chocolate hot chocolate it's delicious and I recommend to everyone who asks where they should try.

Our bagel sandwiches were so good, I didn't even take a picture!…read more Excellent bagels and the staff was so nice! Would definitely be coming back!

We're very lucky to have this cute bagel shop in the community. Everything is baked fresh, and they…read morehave a great selection of options here. There's something for sweet or savory lovers. Their options of cream cheese are also amazing. Service is always fast, so don't let any long line discourage you. The quality of everything here is 5/5. I just sometimes find the value not always hitting the mark. Some days my bagel sandwiches have more substance inside, some times there's less. When they make your sandwiches hearty, the price is justified. When they don't put as much inside, it's hard to justify the value because you know you've gotten better made sandwiches. Their coffee is also very overpriced for what it is. It's not good enough to justify over $5 for a tiny iced coffee, especially when they're using a corporate brand coffee. Wish they'd find some local coffee, then the price would be more justified. Regardless, the taste is always spot on. Just wish they had hash browns!