I bought a bag of "everything bagels" at Riverside, Illinois' Farmer Market last week. They are…read moredelicious, flavorful and contain a short list of wholesome ingredients....not a long list of sinister ingedients. They are soft, have a nice consistency and are wonderfully seasoned on top also. I intend to go back and buy a different flavor as the owner has a variety. I have had so many bland bagels in the past and these are WONDERFUL! 4 1/2 Stars!! Susan B.

As a former New Yorker who relocated to Chicago over 20 years ago I was disappointed to leave NY…read morestyle bagels behind. I am thrilled to find them now at the Riverside Farmers' Market. These are the real deal and delicious. What I have been searching for for years.

Everything is delicious…read more The people are super cool and nice to work here It has a nice dream setting with the trains coming by There's plenty of seating while you wait for your train or just picking up a beverage

What a nice local spot and conveniently located on the Brookfield Metra stop! Great customer…read moreservice and even better Pistachio Latte. If I lived nearby, this will definitely be a regular place for me. Looking forward to the next time I'm here! The price was about $6 for a medium latte. Quiet, cozy vibes, everyone getting ready for the next train. Thank you Loca Mocha, see you soon. Personal Review: 8.2/10

What can I say about this magical place. Yes I'm a bagel snob and this place meets me just where I…read moreneed it. Bagel taste, texture, just the right amount of chewy and plump. Service is good and music hits the spot with coffee and a bagel (bacon scallion cream cheese) is everything.

I'm from Jersey. Been here for 8 years and I've been to multiple bagel shops. These are definitely…read morebetter than 99% of the places I found. This place was recommended by a chef from one of the colleges. My score wasn't based on the bagel but a breakfast sandwich. Taylor ham is a food group in Jersey. It's fried with egg and cheese on a toasted bagel. The meat I got was definitely old and it was cooked in a toaster oven. It was so undercooked. Not worth the trip. Don't serve a dish you don't know how to cook.

Very good authentic "boiled first" bagels. It is going to save me a trip to Skokie for a decent…read morebagel!

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.

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.

It was my first time going there. I had a Turkey breast and Swiss sandwich on Rye with potato…read moresalad as a side. It was so good! Definitely my new go to lunch place. Next time I'll bring home some bagels and cream cheese.

I love this place. The buttered toasted cinnamon raisin bagel for $2.89 made my morning…read more Sandwiches, bagels, deli meat and egg salad. Is this heaven? The customers are friendly and all awaiting their bagels. Walking in makes me happy. Go get You some happiness.

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 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.

This was my very first stop after landing in Chicago on my first visit. It was the morning time and…read morethe service was good overall, though it felt like it was missing a little extra warmth or energy. We ordered bagel breakfast sandwiches for the whole family, and they were a delight. Reminded me of the ones I had in New York last summer. My friend also got a plain bagel with cream cheese and really enjoyed it, which says a lot for keeping things simple. The inside was well lit and clean, though the décor was pretty generic. All in all, a solid bagel stop and a comforting way to kick off a Chicago trip.

I ordered the chicken Caesar wrap with jalapeños and avocado on the side. This was super delicious…read morepaired with a small soup on the side. The staff made the experience very welcoming. They were super friendly and very helpful. Overall the food was reasonably priced and I will definitely be coming back again.

Okay for a food place in the airport this is the place that you can get something at a relatively…read moregood price. My bagel and spread was about $5.. more than I'd like to pay, but cheaper than any coffee I'm sure. I ordered the cinnamon sugar bagel with strawberry spread. It was delicious. They did not skimp out on the strawberry spread.

Busy but worthwhile spot to get breakfast at Midway. I love their Asiago bagels. Service is…read moreefficient. Just wish this franchise had more non dairy milks. Almond milk is meh.