If I lived a little closer to this place, I'd probably be obese. Not too much of a critic on service, the Cashier was pretty chill when I always go. but holy shit these bagels are good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a tiny little place, but I don't mind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Poor arrogant service. If they make a mistake on your order they quickly get rude. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Terrible vibe behind the counter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I stopped here on the way home from a workout for a quick bite. That stop went from a one-off into a routine visit every Saturday. The bagels and cream cheese are very good. The space itself is very small, not ideal if you plan on dining in. Overall this is probably the best bagel you'll get in Oak Park. read more

We tried The Daly Bagel while visiting some friends in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On a Saturday morning this place was completely packed, with a line stretching out the door.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The temperature inside was also approaching "oven-like" with the heat actually being worse than it was outside in the Chicagoland summer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bagels that we ordered ended up being very good. That goes for both the bagels and the spreads. The service was a little on the slow side - it took several minutes of waiting for our food to be ready. read more

The bagels are great. Neat variety of flavors of both bagels and cream cheeses. To me, top 3 jalepeno cheddar bagel I've ever had, like anywhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small shop. There is seating, but it's really more of a to go spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I do like the workers and the service is mostly solid. Today i asked the man at the counter for a shamrock latte. Not usually my thing but it was up on their menu i guess from this past weekend. What size? Large please. What milk type? Whatever's not extra. But how many shots in the drink? 2. Okay, I'll have an extra shot please. Total pre-tax for the drink was $11.50. After i got the drink and looked at the receipt (small petty thing: don't list "printed" as a receipt option if you can only email or text), i asked the barista if an extra espresso shot was really 3.75. She said, "well, actually it's a double shot, so...". So there's actually 6 shots in my drink? And i guess that's how they justify $3.75 for an extra shot. I guess it's north Oak Park, and maybe the assumption is that people in that neighborhood wont blink when a drink costs that much. But from a place that I've visited for bagels numerous times, this coffee misdirect is inexcusable. I could see it from a big national chain. But not here. Oh, and i just opened the jalepeno cheddar bagel that i was really excited about and got...not that. So not a good day for Daly Bagel. The 4 stars are because most visits are not like this. read more

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First trip to The Daly Bagel was delicious! I got the vampire bite on an everything bagel and it was packed with flavor. They offer a Daly commute special for a bagel with regular cream cheese and regular coffee for $5.25 till 10 am. I went on the weekend and the line was pretty long. It was delicious but just plan to have the time to wait in it! read more

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The bagels are good and the coffee is ok but it's not worth standing in line for 15 minutes.

I'm from Jersey. Been here for 8 years and I've been to multiple bagel shops. These are definitely better 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. read more

Daly Bagel was just a one-minute walk from our Airbnb, and I'm so glad we decided to try it out! This place has a fantastic selection of bagels, from classic options to unique specialty creations. I went with "The Obvious" bagel, and it didn't disappoint. It came piled with lox, cream cheese, pickled red onions, fresh tomato, crunchy cucumbers, and a sprinkling of capers - everything you'd want in a perfect brunch bagel! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We took ours to the park, and it was the ideal way to enjoy a delicious, casual brunch in the sun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend for bagel lovers! read more

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I come here for their breakfast sandwiches on a bagel, or their day old bagel bags and their awesome cream cheeses. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place itself is very simple, like a cafe. Not much seating. But it's all comfortable and open.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is always stellar. But be aware that it may take them a few minutes more than you expect when they are busy. This is definitely my go-to bagel place in the area. read more

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

Really tasty bagel which is, for some reason, hard to find in the Chicagoland area. They have a big variety and lots of fun flavors of cream cheese. We ordered two lattes and they both were made incorrectly (mine was missing the flavor, my partner's was made iced instead of hot) so I bumped them down to 4 stars. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other offerings and hopefully my drink(s) will be made correctly. read more

Neighborhood bagel must do. Bike parking and on street parking available. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is a little cramped at the counter with the entrance, but looks like they have done it that way for a while so it works for them.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The white petal Arnold Palmer is the best I've ever had. They have vegan bagels and cream cheese. They also have a vegan bagel hotdog. There is something for everyone, including coffee from a local shop. read more

Outstanding flavor and bagel texture. I tried most of the flavors and the sesame is my favorite. read more

For sure this has to be the best place to get breakfast around here because it's always busy. It always has a line going out of it. The Daly Bagel is no doubt a popular place in the morning in Oak Park. Get a coffee and a bagel, and a few other things here. Lots of bagels for sure and lots of things to put on top of these. Came in the morning as usual because that's when it's open of course. It can seem like the whole town is here. This isn't a regular stop but I always make sure to come when in town. It's that good. The coffee is the other reason why people come here. It's $2 for a strong cup. The bagels are the main things though. It's about $2 for a bagel. Of course no one wants a plain bagel, so add in a couple more bucks to get a spread. Has lots of cream cheeses. Lots of herb flavored ones. Among the flavors is the Tofutti, a totally non dairy choice. The bagels are loaded with the spreads and toppings, so you get a lot. Good place to pop into in the morning except for the wait to get in. It's closed Mondays. The bagels go fast so come early to get the freshest, and top these with cream cheese options including ones for vegans. read more

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I've always seen a line out of Daly Bagel and was curious what drew such a line to a tiny bagel shop...and today I finally learned why. WOW. The "obvious" bagel (lox bagel w/ red onions + capers + cream cheese + tomato + cucumbers) was a burst of flavors with each bite. I got a garlic bagel and added an egg. I would definitely order the obvious again but without the egg. The bagel is STUFFED and they're generous with the cream cheese, capers, and lox!! One thing is that the bagel doesn't come cut in half so I cut it at home. Next time, I'm going to make sure to ask for it to be cut - just makes it easier to eat! One minute the shop was empty and then the next, there were like 10 people lined up behind us. There's definitely a reason why! I will be back!! read more

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Fresh bagels and a delicious white petal Arnold Palmer. Very slow with bagel making. You can watch them make the bagels. read more

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This is probably one of the best bagel shops I've found in the Chicagoland area. The staff is always super friendly and if you're here on the weekend the line will probably be out the door. Their various cream cheese options are nothing short of incredible. Especially the Pesto Cream Cheese they have had as of late. Hoping they make it a permanent member of the collection. Also be sure to grab a coffee! read more

The Daly Bagel is so lovely! Our coffee and bagel sandwiches came out promptly despite a decently long line. Servers were kind, efficient, and asked us all the relevant, clarifying questions. The actual dining area here is a tad on the small café side but is perfect for parties of about two, maybe three. There's also some tables placed outside near the sidewalk if weather permits. My one qualm about seating is the lack of placement for strollers. If you have a baby, perhaps opt for a travel stroller or carrier. Bagel sandwiches came out hot and delectable! I personally love a ton of cream cheese, and this place didn't disappoint. There's plenty of street parking in the area, but just be mindful of signs. read more

What did I get? Everything Bagel with a side of "Chicago" Cream Cheese (like a chicago hot dog in cream cheese) Price? $5.48 Review (10 Words or Less): Soft, chewy bagels for a reasonable price. Other Notes: All cream cheese is whipped. Can get a bagel + coffee for $7 if before 10 am. read more

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Amazing bagels but the coffee and customer service is hit or miss. They don't seem to train employees on the espresso machine. The lattes I got recently were worst than Starbucks. read more

Nowadays I pass through the area weekly for one of our cats' weekly injection appointment. "The Daly Bagel" is always busy at around 11am to 12pm on any given Saturday. We would have come here more often for bagel sandwiches and coffee if we could make the crowd disperse when we show up (jk)! I also notice that this is one of very few coffeeshops in this side of Oak Park. With that being said, I can't really blame on the business. I can tell the bagels are baked fresh daily and their sandwiches are solid. Seating is quite limited, with a number of small tables and chairs. Service is usually not particularly fast but adequate. During summer and early fall, outdoor seating is set up and allows more patrons to enjoy their food outside on the neighborhood street. However, I can't help and feel discouraged when the line is out of door. Umm...I see...getting a bagel sandwich and a cup of cold brew is such a luxury and I will never take it for granted. Speaking of the bagels, you can order a variety of bagels and buy their tubs of cream cheese to take home. Or they can make them into sandwiches. I have had the "obvious," with lox, red onion, tomatos and capers. For the beef lovers, they have "the dude," with roast beef. The toppings are customizable and be sure to tell the staff if there is anything you would like to omit. They brew dark matter coffee and you can't go wrong with it. "The Daly Bagel" can potentially earn a full-score rating if I figure out when to come in on a day without seeing anyone else, just myself, so that I can calmly sit down and quietly indulge inside. Oh well, this may not happen any time soon yet I'm very hopeful... read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Business was super small inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The worker there was fixing to close so a couple of tables were being folded closed. they had done this while we were ordering our food. Giving the table over the register area. I thought it was a little rude. The food was alright. I was expecting the bagel to have more favor...the bagels were hard after being toasted. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was extremely dirty. There was a half bagel on the floor and a bunch of crumbs everywhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wouldn't go back there. Recently tried the onion roll on north ave - and I have nothing bad to say about them. Give them a try. read more

New York style bagels in Chicagoland...it's a win! The bagels are great. And the Chicago style cream cheese is amazing. Everything we tried was great. There are only two little tables that seat 2 and a bench for waiting inside. Outside there were 3 more small tables. The weather was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our time outside eating bagels and chatting. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in to grab a bagel sandwich and the Daly was there to serve us. We arrived 20 minutes prior to closing so many of the bagels were sold out, which wasn't a problem for us. The hostess greeted us and was super helpful during our experience. I ordered the Obvious which is a nova lox bagel and my boyfriend ordered the knuckle sandwich which is a pastrami base bagel sandwich. This was the pick of the month so it may not be on the menu all the time. While we weren't able to sit in and eat we did explore the shop and noticed that do have some vegan options for those that want to explore that. I got The Obvious on a vegan everything bagel. They also sell vegan bagel dogs. In their fridge, customers can buy containers of various cream cheeses to take home ranging from goat cream cheese to rhubarb to Buffalo chicken. Definitely homemade and it's cool to experiment at home with different flavors. The nova lox was a great sandwich and not dry at all. The added pickled onion which was a new flare for me but it added a different flavor profile to the sandwich. The knuckle sandwich on a garlic bagel was delectable. Very cheesed up so there were no complaints there! For $23 and two bagel sandwiches, I'd say it was a little pricey but worth a treat. I wouldn't go here all the time though. Definitely will be returning read more

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My husband is from NY and these bagels passed him and his family's bagel standards! As a dairy free individual I also highly appreciate their options. They typically have quite the wait but I would say worth it if you're looking for a truly authentic bagel - a rarity in the Midwest! read more

Great bagels, friendly staff, and ever changing bagel sandwich specials. Love breakfast and lunch specials. Speciality cream cheeses are delicious. read more

First! Call ahead for pick up @thedalybagel in Oak Park, IL - the line is worth the wait but why? This place has GREAT BAGELS! It is also really cute, has good coffee, amazing pastries, and a kind welcoming staff! I had The Obvious on an everything bagel- perfect! More cream cheese than you could wish for, lox , and all the capers!! My stepdad had the Sweet & Tart and it was just that sweet from the honey and tart from the goat cheese cream cheese and apple. read more

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I went to the Daley today, hadn't been there since Covid. I was surprised: for a small coffee and a bagel with cream cheese it was $8.80. I got 6 bagels and a container of cream cheese to go and that was $22.27. So for 7 bagels, cream cheese and a small coffee, it was $31.07. The young lady and gentleman at the register were very nice and helpful- could not have been better! As for the bagels- the bacon maple had really no taste and the berry basil cream cheese had no taste at all and wasn't thick like cream cheese should be--more like the consistency of whipped butter but not even that thick. It seemed more like Mayo. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop is comfortable- nice atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Unfortunately, at these prices, Daly will have to be my fond Covid memory- back when the bagels and cream cheese were really pretty amazing. read more

I visited this location 2 days in a row. Yesterday, my experience was a really good one and I would have given 4 or 5 stars. I ordered the Rise and Shine sandwich with provolone cheese and chicken sausage. They had a sample of the lemon lavender bagel (and can I say yum). So this was the bagel I chose to complete my sandwich. I also ordered an additional 1/2 dozen bagels to go. Very good sandwich and experience. I'm not sure if it was due to the time that I visited; around 11am, but the service was quick and very friendly. I was in a hurry and did not have a chance to take pics. Fast forward to today...it was around 9 am and this place was very busy, but I did not mind waiting as I was still reeling from my experience from the previous day.... I ordered the same sandwich, but switch to pumpernickel bagel (I have learned today that I hate pumpernickel ) to try something new. I also ordered a dirty chai tea latte with oat milk. Can I say this was the worst drink I ever tasted... and I have taste a lot of coffee and tea drinks. I had to drive another mile to one of my favorite coffee spots to get the taste off my palate and get a dirty chai that taste the way it should! I didn't check my sandwich until I was almost back home. I did not see the cheese, so I went back to the restaurant and informed them that my sandwich was missing the cheese. The young lady at the register was friendly and apologized. She opened the sandwich and then walks over to the other young lady that was making the orders (who clearly seemed overwhelmed) to show her. Mind you that the sandwich is now opened by 2 people. The young lady with a slight attitude walks over and shows me where the supposed cheese is on the sandwich and is so melted that you cannot tell it's there. And proceed to hand it back to me...Really??? I proceed to walk it over to the trash and ask if it can be remade. They remade the order, but was not happy about it. I'm not sure if I will return. I think every experience should be a good one and not have to visit an establishment several times to like it. read more

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This is the best bagel place in the area, there's always a line out the door and they use the top quality of ingredients. The staff here is amazing, specifically Alex he made my day with his fantastic service - I've never had someone serve me so quickly - he runs the show keeping the line moving fast. The latte he made me was just as good as the one I got while visiting France! It's definitely worth stopping in if you're in the area. read more

Both the bagel sandwiches and coffee were nothing extraordinary. They both lacked flavor. If you are nearby and need a bite to eat, it's fine, but wouldn't go out of my way to go there again. Although the workers were very nice, we waited a long time for our order. It's nice inside but not much seating is available. Thinking this is more of a favorite for those who live nearby. read more

I rarely do updates on reviews because at most places I visit, there are few changes. But after my experience here this weekend, I felt compelled to write one - so here goes... I've come back to Daly Bagel a few times since my first visit and review. The food remains good and the employees are still nice - so on that end, all is well. But what is unsettling is the way the place is set up. There's not a good "service flow" - there's a somewhat small area in front for guests and when it's busy - which is not uncommon, things get kind of bunched up. In the past couple of months, I've considered going there to pick something up on my way home from work (I work overnight), but have decided not to because the wait can be long; longer than it should be for the number of people in the place. Things came to a head for me this past Sunday. I came in and was 3rd "in line". As I'm standing there, I decide to get some cream cheese spread, which is to the left, away from the counter. I stepped over there for about a minute - grab my cream cheese spread choice, turn around and now I'll be 5th in line. Ugh, but it is what it is - still better than had I waited until I ordered and stepped over which would have stalled the ordering area. So I get to the front and make my order. I set the cream cheese on the counter for it to be put with the other items I'm getting. I order a deli sandwich, two bagels and two chocolate chunk cookies. I see one of the deli people getting cookies from the display. I pay my $29+ bill and step to the side. A bag is put down for me. Cream cheese is still by the order area, so I say something. Here comes the sandwich - they put it all in a larger bag - off I go. I get home, start to eat my sandwich and as I empty the rest of the bag I see there are bagels in the bag they set on the counter, but my two cookies are no where to be found. I could've gone back, but I'm tired and just want to go to bed. Pretty frustrated though. They need to remove the couple three places they have to sit and eat and flatten out the service area so everything is in a step by step line and one has their whole order in place - maybe with the exception of the sandwich(es) at the end of the counter. And with those, when it's they might consider giving people numbers to put on their cars and running the finished sandwiches out to the cars to reduce the congestion in the restaurant. The cream cheese and beverages refrigerators should be at the start of the line so people can easily pick them up before they place their order. It's just too much of a clusterflume in there - especially if there are first time guests that are unfamiliar with the place and their offerings. I will return - but not nearly as often as I would given the disorganized ordering circumstances. read more

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I have to maintain a gluten-free diet, so this 5-star review is given by of the 2 teens and 1 husband who live with me and who have been eating nothing but Daly bagels since 8:30 this morning. 3 meals. Several snacks. All bagels, all day! My husband biked over, waited in line for 45 minutes this morning, and scored a dozen bagels: lemon lavender, cinnamon sugar, and plain. Plus two cream cheese tubs. Coffee and juice available as well. Great neighborhood location in NW Oak Park. Huge fan club here in Oak Park so plan to arrive early and wait in line, for now. You can order ahead, on-line. Special shout out to the team at Daly Bagel for successfully opening your shop during a global pandemic!!! I can't imagine. Great job!! I wish I could try them, but I totally understand that gluten is vital for bagel making. read more

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The bagels are tasty and it's poppin on the weekend. This was my first time- friendly staff but they didn't do my order right and I didn't realize it til I got home. First they lost my drink order so I waited 20 minutes til I asked, they were apologetic and that's not a problem. But I was really disappointed when I got home to enjoy my cheddar chive bialy with sweet onion cream cheese. Instead I found I was given a room temp cheddar jalapeño bialy with no cream cheese. Bummer. I picked off all the jalapeños and the bagel was very delicious so I would go back, but probably not on a weekend. read more

My husband and I stopped in during the morning rush for a quick breakfast date. What's that saying? 'Third times a charm.' That's how many times it took to get my order right. After observation, I noticed that someone was in training. I feel that information should have been divulged to me after the second time my order was made incorrectly and maybe offered something for the trouble. What I ordered was The Obvious, obviously! I love lox and bagel. My modifications were an Asiago bagel, garlic and herb cream cheese, and raw red onions, no tomato. What started as a rocky relationship, may grow into something great because that sandwich was amazing! I love how all the flavors blended well together and there was just the right amount of ingredients. read more

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I love the Obvious bagel. I had it on an everything bagel. We also took home some bagels, and I had the pretzel bagel and plain cream cheese the next day. Both were so good. I love the bagels here. My only complaint is the restaurant flow is a bit awkward, and I always feel a bit claustrophobic and don't know where to stand to get my food. It feels a little slow, maybe because my husband ordered one of the hot sandwiches. But we will still come here for the delicious food and stick to the weekends when we have more time to kill. read more

Picked up a Rise and Shine & The TLT for about $14 on Sunday morning. My husband enjoyed the Rise and Shine (I enjoyed the bite I tried) & I loved the TLT (shown in photo) a complete mouthful! We showed up before the crowd & it took about ten minutes to prep. As soon as I got my food there was a bit of a line forming. There is outside patio sitting (it's just some wire tables on patchy grass) that gets the job done. read more

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My 300th review!!!!! YAY! What a great place to share this with. We have been wanting to check this cute bagel spot out and finally did! The decor is adorable and I love how big the menu was on the wall is. The associate at the register was kind and wearing a mask. The space is small inside and there was a sign on the door to only have 3 people inside at a time. There was plenty of room to stand on the sidewalks outside and wait. We got a dozen bagels to-go: 3 of the everything, 3 of the Asiago cheese, 3 of the onion, and 3 of the cinnamon sugar. I learned that the bagels are NY style boiled then baked. They are SO fluffy with the perfect texture. Hands down, I think these are the best bagels I've had. To go with them, we tried the veggie cream cheese and the Chicago-style cream cheese. They had a big fridge on the side of the register that housed all the cream cheese for easy grab and go. They were both creamy and packed with flavor. I also got a house roast coffee to go and all around, had a great experience. If you're in the mood for some mouth-watering bagels and cream cheese, get your butt over here and try them out! Street parking is a breeze and you won't regret it. read more

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