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    Paulina A.

    I had HIGH hopes. I was back home for the weekend and wanted to start off a Saturday morning with a cup of coffee and a savory breakfast sandwich. Place was empty and that should have been a clue. The lady behind the counter came off a bit strong and seemed to be getting impatient with me asking questions about the menu. I shrugged it off, no big deal, this better be a damn good sandwich. She warmed up and ended up being nice as our interaction progressed. Placed an order then walked next door to get some coffee. They were terrible and I feel terrible for saying that. I just got the egg bagel breakfast sandwich (cheese, sausage and egg) and wow...I took three bites and tossed it after that. It just tasted completely opposite of what a local sandwich shop could offer. The egg bagel tasted so strange, I also got the lox sandwich and the salmon appeared to be cooked, not like the classic fillet of brined salmon, which can sometimes may be smoked. Not sure if the spot just opened, hopefully it'll improve with time.

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    Zoe G.

    Solid little Jewish deli. Great for pick up as there are no actually seats. Their egg salad is wonderful and great to bring home for a midweek lunch. Their sandwiches also look amazing but have yet to try them.

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    Katherine S.

    Went on a Saturday morning for a bagel breakfast sandwich. Got the sausage, egg and cheese on an everything bagel and added chive cream cheese to it. You definitely get your moneys worth! Lots of egg and sausage. I thought it was delicious, the staff was super friendly and I would definitely go back again!

    NaywriChi W.

    Ahh! This used to be Diplomatic remember that? Had the Spicy Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice. It was very good; had a little kick to it. *PS. Soft Opening til early Aug. and full menu after that.

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    Humza K.

    Got The Rachel. Overall a very good sandwich. The thousand island dressing and the sauerkraut come together for a nice tang. The service felt very welcoming. Will be coming back to try more items, especially the NY Bagel and Bialy bagels they have in stock!

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    1 month ago

    Highly recommend! Great bagel and lox, friendly guy behind the counter. Neighborhood gem.

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    2 months ago

    The lox bagel here is delicious. I ordered mine on an egg bagel not toasted with chive cream cheese. It's yummy..

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    1 year ago

    Helfelds Food is top quality! The Owners are super friendly too. Just waiting for them to add YooHoo to the mini fridge

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    3 years ago

    Nice dude and decent whitefish. But are they baking bagels on the premises every day or throughout the day? I don't think so.

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    2 years ago

    Finally got a chance to try this deli a couple months ago. Service was good, we had a re

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    3 years ago

    Delicious bagels and sandwiches! Highly recommend a visit to Helfeld's in Wicker Park!

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    3 years ago

    Great addition to the neighborhood! Tasty traditional offerings and friendly service!

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    3 years ago

    The father and his daughter are so sweet! And awesome bagel! Can't get better than that :-)

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    3 years ago

    Got a few breakfast bagels and i would def recommend going here! Super satisfying and full of flavor!

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    2 years ago

    really love this place. the folks who work here are always friendly, fast, and have good music playing! and delicious sandwiches of course!

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    New York Bagel & Bialy

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    I'm extremely thankful to have a friend who introduced me to this bagel spot. Definitely a top 2…read morefavorite of mine. I haven't been to the location but have had these bagels consistently for over 10 years. The texture and flavor of the bagel is everything a NY bagel is and should be. Fluffy on the inside, somewhat crispy on the outside, and oh so thiccccccccck! Their cream cheese?! Ugh! Don't skip on it, seriously everything about this place is perfect. My go to selection is the egg bagel with chive cream cheese. It's chef's kiss and hits the spot. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME!!!!

    If you're expecting this to be interchangeable with the franchised bagel places that have spread…read moreacross the country, recalibrate now. This is not that. I've been going to New York Bagel & Bialy for over 50 years, and places like this operate on a different clock, a different standard, and frankly, a different philosophy of what a bagel is supposed to be. Timing matters. If you show up after about 8:00 AM, your odds of getting bagels at their absolute peak--still warm, properly textured, with that slight resistance on the outside and softness inside--go up significantly. Earlier can be hit or miss depending on the batch cycle, but once they're in stride, this place delivers. The essentials are all here and worth your time: poppy seed, sesame, everything, and especially the bialys. The bialys alone are reason enough to make the trip--properly done, with the right chew and depth of flavor that you simply won't find in mass-produced versions. Don't overcomplicate it. Grab a dozen. On your way home, stop and pick up a couple packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese and some smoked salmon a jar of capers, a Bermuda onion--whether here or even from Walmart--and you've got a meal that outperforms most brunch menus at a fraction of the cost. This isn't trendy. It's not trying to be. It's something better: consistent, old-world, and still doing it the right way. If you're going to call something a bagel, the standard is not branding--it's process. That's why New York Bagel & Bialy on Touhy stands apart. They actually do it right: kettle-boiled first, then baked in rotating ovens. That single decision--boiling--changes the entire structure. It gelatinizes the outer starch layer, locks in density, and produces that thin, glossy crust with real chew. Without it, you don't have a bagel--you have bread with a hole. The rotating ovens matter too. They deliver even heat, which means you get the correct balance: a slight exterior crisp with a dense, elastic interior. No puffiness. No sponge. No collapse under toppings. That's the difference here. Most chains optimize for speed and shelf life, so they steam or shortcut the process. Many local shops land in the middle. This place doesn't compromise. If you care about what a bagel is supposed to be--not just what it's called--this is the benchmark in Chicago.

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    Schneider Deli

    Schneider Deli

    4.4
    (208 reviews)
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    Great lunch/breakfast spot with fast service and simple/fresh sandwiches…read more The oven roasted turkey sandwich was great, tasted like something my grandma would make me (in a good way). Will be back.

    I really want to like them so much more than I do. If there were a continuum from hipster deli…read more(think Mile End) to traditional deli (Manny's, 2nd Avenue, etc) Schneider would on the hipster side of center. Two of us shared a half pound pastrami on rye with a side of hash browns. The rye was pretty decent but the pastrami was sliced far too thick and the meat was lean. That is not a good thing when it comes to pastrami and I attribute the lean meat to the deli catering to its hipster-ish audience. Although the flavor was decent, the sandwich was dry and difficult to eat. We disagreed on the generously sized pickle. One of us thought the flavor was just right, the other not so much. We both agreed on the hash browns. It's a no-go. They were well fried but entirely unseasoned. I understand the lack of schmaltz but there was no onion or salt or anything else. Waffle House has nothing to worry about. (IYKYK) Service was fast and polite. The space is tiny, but it works. Prices are okay for this area but if you want traditional deli in Chicago, go to Manny's.

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    The Bagel Restaurant and Deli

    The Bagel Restaurant and Deli

    3.5
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    This diner has a huge, comfortable dining area which isn't immediately apparent from the street…read more The menu has tons of choices and there is a daily special menu also. Our server, Brenda, was hilarious and sassy in the best old style Chicago way possible. Even if the food had been poor we would have left smiling. I had a bagel breakfast sandwich which came with a side of fruit, tomatoes or hash browns. The hash browns were seemingly totally lacking salt but that was easily remedied with table salt. The bagel sandwich was excellent with a generous scrambled egg and nicely toasted bagel. Brenda even brought hot sauce anticipating that I might want it which I did. One thing that has to be noted is the (not good) value factor. The Bagel Restaurant is really pushing limits on pricing. 7.75 for a fruit cup, 4.60 for a cup of juice etc etc.

    The Bagel is truly an iconic establishment in Lakeview East neighborhood. Historically it is a…read morepillar to the LGBTQ+ community, offering a space for those to gather that didn't have families to see during the holiday times. Today, it stands strong with an extensive menu and friendly staff providing the same welcoming environment that started it all. Most recently I ordered the Chinese Chicken Salad, which is huge and super tasty. Their fountain soda comes with free refills, which is always a perk to me. I left happy and full at the end of my meal. If you're looking for a classic diner, I couldn't recommend it more. I'll be back soon!

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    Gotham Bagels - South Loop

    Gotham Bagels - South Loop

    3.9
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    3.3 mi
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    Stopped by Gotham Bagels in South Loop and had a pretty good experience. Service was fast and the…read morestaff was friendly. I really liked that they have both indoor and outdoor seating, gives you options depending on the weather. I got the lox bagel on an everything bagel. The flavors were there but the bagel itself was a bit too hard for me, kind of took away from the whole thing. Definitely want to come back and try the lox on a different bagel because I think it has potential. Also got the matcha latte and that was really good, smooth and not too sweet. That's something I'd absolutely order again. Will be back to give it another shot.

    I wanted to try the famous Gotham Bagels while I was in Chicago, and luckily this location was…read morewithin walking distance of my hostel. There was a short line when I arrived, but it moved pretty quickly. I ordered a jalapeño bagel with cream cheese along with a latte. The bagel was absolutely delicious, and the latte was great too. My only small disappointment was that they don't offer "for here" cups, even if you're staying to enjoy your coffee. Inside, there's only a small amount of seating with a few high-top tables, making it a decent spot to study or get some work done if you can grab one. They also have a larger outdoor patio along the sidewalk, which looked like a great place to sit on a nice day.

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    Steingold's of Chicago

    Steingold's of Chicago

    3.8
    (180 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    You'd swear these are the most seeded and topped bagels you've seen. Their poppey bagels are so…read moreseeded they look like a cocoa powder dusted donut, same with the sesame and everythings. I don't know what technique they do it get or keep so much topping on them, but it's a pleasure to have too much rather than not enough. They service beer here which makes it slightly unbreakfasty and their bagel sandwiches used baked eggs rather than griddled/flat topped or from a pan. Keeps them fluffy, but I prefer mine a little runnier. Service is very good, friendly, not rushed or fake hospitality. They cure their lox in house which to me feels more tender than other places, probably just a lower, longer heating or a gentler cure. Excellent schmear, a not heavy handed when scooping (respect the schream cuz). Prices are pretty good considering the care and love they put into the bagels (hand rolled, multiple proofs). They have crunch, chew, density, but air pockets. Chef/owners def put thought into the menu with flavors like zatar, dilly ranch deviled eggs. Dr. Browns sodas. Baclava cappuccinos. White fish on bagel chips, Bagel dog is such a simple combination of not just the everything bagel seasoning, but the dough as well. And the mustard pairs better than had they added schmear (sorry Seattle dogs, i'm not a fan, i only like my cream cheese in philadelphia sushi rolls, lol) . The pizza bagel needs more toppings like pepperoni, sausage becuase then it would eat like a normal size bagel bite. The challah bread on the rachel really is more well rounded than the reuben. It's something I've been recreating back home. Giard cream cheese, cmon ya'll are really hitting the nail on the head for a Chicago bagel shop. I guess that's why there are 3 locations now. The Haystack with apple butter works better than expected, but also works with a chive cream cheese sub, no ketchup needed (if you do go with the harissa ketchup from the yada yada). BEC with a side of salted tomato and harissa ketchup is amazing. If everything was 10% more like toppings wise this would be amazing, but they always seem to skimp on something whether it's the schmear, pickels, salad. I feel like i was haggling for my meal sometimes. Prices area little high for most items, but of great value for others. It's busy in the mornings, but lines move long and only once did I have to wait for a fresh batch of anything despite some large orders ahead of me. It's a 20 minute train ride, but worth it. Prime location near Wrigley.

    If you're looking for the best za'atar bagel or lox sandwich in the city, this is the spot. I've…read morebeen going to Steingold's for years and continue coming back here despite all the new bagel stores popping up. Definitely recommend the Za'atar Bagel with Lox, Pickled Cucumbers and Chive Cream Cheese! Also, their Nutella Rugelach is to die for!!! Steingold's has a ton of unique flavors and the staff is extremely nice so they can definitely help out what best to go with when you get there. They have a ton of casual and clean seating inside, as well as outside space during the summer at a first come first serve basis. You can either order at the counter or through a QR code too!

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