I order breakfast here from time to time on my way to work. Ordering ahead is key for me as it's pretty tight in the morning. As always, my bagel/sandwhich and coffee are ready when I arrive at pickup. I never finish a whole sandwhich and usually save the other half for lunch. My kids also love their bagels as well and refuse others. Definitely on our rotation! read more

The Great American Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered through delivery as I was craving a lox bagel ever so badly haha This turned out to be the worse bagel & salmon I've ever tasted. I tossed the entire thing out. The salmon was old and browning. The bagel was tough. I was sooo sad! read more

The Great American Bagel - Lox & Cream Cheese Sandwich - Bagels Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got a bacon avocado bagel sandwich with chorizo on an everything bagel. FIRE! Quick and friendly service. Shout out to Maryann, she's so sweet! I'd come back cause the customer service was awesome. They also had these bagel bone treats for dogs. How fun!! lol read more

The Great American Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I finally stopped by The Great American Bagel after passing it so many times on my morning walks with my pup--and I'm so glad I did! It was a sunny Saturday and the place looked inviting, so I wandered in to see what all the bagel buzz was about. First impressions? The shop is super clean, which is always a plus in my book. Most of the staff were warm and welcoming, though I have to say the cashier felt a little cold. Maybe she was having an off day--hey, we all do. It didn't ruin the experience, just felt a little "meh" compared to the rest of the team. Now, let's talk about that *lox cream cheese* and *scallion cream cheese*--TO. DIE. FOR. I'm talking creamy, flavorful, and absolutely hit the spot. I could eat those by the spoonful (don't worry, I didn't... yet). Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area. I'll be back--next time with my dog waiting outside and a toasted bagel in hand! read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday morning for a quick bite and I got the Lox bagel. For being a bagel spot, this unfortunately fell short for me. My lox bagel looked sad and very bare-minimum, especially for the price. There was very little smoked salmon. Unfortunately, I don't think I'd come back - there's another spot in the neighborhood I prefer. read more

I ordered some bagels and they both came completely wrong. I got a regular bacon egg and cheese and it came with sausage and the bacon that was barely cooked and the bread was soggy. My other bagel also had only ham and cheese and the ham was grey. I called to see if I could get a refund and whoever picked up the phone had an attitude. And that's not the first time the employees has had an attitude for no reason. Honestly i enjoy this place a lot but the employees made me not like the place. I don't think I'll be back read more

The Great American Bagel - Bagels Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Don't let the intense awnings fool you, they have a wide and delicious bagel selection. And they have vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options including impossible breakfast sausage, plant based eggs and gluten free bagels. Fast service, got my order to-go. Would go back! read more

Yiiiikes. I was in here all of 5 minutes and watched them mess up 3 orders including mine. They have like 7 employees back there and no one knows what they're doing. The order taking/paying process is so confusing. Woof. read more

Ordered the apple cinnamon bran bagel and was expecting a lot more from the flavor. It barely tasted like apple.

I've been here twice. I love the customer service and that they're open early. The bagels are delicious especially the spinach. I recommend not getting it toasted to me it was burnt so the sandwich was not as tasty. I wish they had one one dairy free cream cheese spread. I will have jelly on my sandwich in mean time. They do offer impossible breakfast sausage. They have a cooler full of in house cream cheeses. The service time is quick. The chili was very hearty with reasonable pricing overall. The Jambalaya is awesome so rich is flavor and spicy kick at end of each bite...there were clams, chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage inside! I so loved it...the customer service is not the same everyday of the week it depends on employee working. The sandwiches do not taste the same depending on the cook; the eggs are microwaved. read more

The Great American Bagel - Spinach Bagel Ham Egg Strawberry Jelly - Bagels Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Three and a half stars but bump to four simply because this is so close to me that it's easy to pop in and get some bagels. The Asiago bagel is really good. Their sweet bagels are never overly sweet, which is nice. Their cream cheeses are great! I usually get the vegetable cream cheese with the savory bagels and I get blueberry or apple maple sugar with the sweet bagels. I've had the breakfast bagel sandwiches and they are decent but I prefer buying the bagels and just cooking the eggs at home. There are a few more flavors I want to try. read more

Bagel was fine and really reasonably priced for the city. The place in general feels like something from the suburbs or a rural area. Not really the kind of place you'd want to hang out in though, unlike most coffee shops in the area that have really nice atmosphere and comfortable seating. HOWEVER, the staff is WONDERFUL. I had issues connecting to the wifi and I think literally every staff member working at the time helped me in some capacity to try and fix the problem. Idk if they ever figured it out but A+ for effort. Id much rather go to a "middle of the road suburban type" restaurant with nice friendly staff than a fancy pants city restaurant with rude staff. read more

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Big spot! Service was quick! The person working mentioned the crunch and tomato bagels would be a $2 up charge. I ordered a few Asiago, after they are in the bag she mentions those were also a $2 up charge and it was too late. Cream cheese was also expensive. $6 for cream cheese. Bagels were average. They don't slice them or toast them. read more

I've lived in Lakeview neighborhood for awhile and always passed by the Belmont Ave location but never stopped in. Decided today to give it a try! The staff is so friendly there and the food will definitely delight too! had a poppy bagel with the vegetable cream cheese and it was delicious! They have many different type of fresh sandwich options and other goodies to take home too including all the cream cheeses and fresh fruit cups! Thank you again for such a nice experience and I will surely return again soon!! read more

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This is a warning to be mindful of the differences between locations for any chain. The Turkey Club Panini sandwich I ordered from the Great American Bagel at 1154 West Madison was bland, slapped together trash. Previously I had ordered the same sandwich from a different location and it was delicious. Freshly toasted, buttered, individual slices of bacon. This time it looked like it was made with a cheap 3D printer (see pictures). Like toy food children play with. read more

The Great American Bagel - Turkey Club Panini - Bagels Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A really solid place to grab a bagel! They have tons of bagel options and they all look so fluffy and fresh. I had the egg and cheese breakfast bagel with bacon, on an Asiago bagel and it was delicious and filling! The scrambled egg omelette was a thick, fluffy, and even layer, sandwiched between two fluffy and cheesy bagel halves, along with a layer of bacon and melted cheese. Took the bagel sandwich to go and when I opened the wrapper about 30 minutes after picking it up, it was still warm! Great wrapping!! Will definitely come back soon. read more

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Love love love sad I don't have one closer such a same !!! They are fast courteous and always a joy to visit this location

Best bagels ever. the strawberry cream cheese tastes like icing and the cinnamon apple cream cheese has apple chunks in it read more

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Stopped in this past Saturday, my husband is a huge fan of GAB, has been since he was little & we decided to introduce our one year old daughter to them as well! This was our first time at the West Loop location & we were pretty impressed with all the safety measures that were taken! They have a glass partition that separates the employees from customers. All the employees wear masks & gloves. They have hand sanitizer available, which is nice too! The bathrooms were super clean & had paper towels available, little things like this make it easier to take young kids out during this pandemic. The food was very good! Bagel Dogs are always my favorite GAB item & this location makes a "Chicago Style" Bagel Hotdog, and it was fabulous. (They have amazing pickles too!) My husband got a bacon egg and cheese on a strawberry bagel & he loved it! The staff was awesome, they gave my daughter a chocolate chip bagel & it was a total hit. We ended up buying a few to take home for her! We will definitely stop here again when we venture into the city! read more

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I like bagels from time to time, but am not a bagel fiend like some people tend to be. WIth that said, its always nice to have a nearby spot to get quick breakfast items from as well as soups, coffee/hot chocolate, and of course bagels. They have a nice bagel selection if you're into the diversity of bagels. They made some of the best hot chocolate I've ever drank. The ladies behind the counter were nice enough to let me try a piece of the french toast bagel as I was curious about it...I wound up actually buying a whole one which was delicious...pair it with strawberry cream cheese and thank me later lol! Staff is always cool and on point! read more

I came here for a classic bagel sandwich and got exactly what I wanted. I had the scrambled egg and cheese sandwich with bacon and cream cheese on an everything bagel. It was a good price for being in West Loop. The bagel wasn't toasted, which was probably a good thing since I ended up eating it an hour later after doing errands. Surprisingly it was still quite warm and soft. I can see it being good with hot sauce of your choice (I like Cholula). The tomazzo bagels caught my eye, I will have to try that next time I come. You can also buy tubs of their cream cheeses to go. read more

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the bagel sucks the service is sooooooooooooo bad no ambiance Plus the strawberry cream is soooo bad read more

I was in the neighborhood to check out an apartment complex that was across the street. I asked some tenants about this bagel shop and so I decided to stop in and give them a shot. I patiently waited my turn. Keep in mind I had never been to this establishment before so I did not know the protocol of where to stand as it wasn't marked off. When I saw the Ronan behind the glass counter I asked her if this is where I stand to order. The crabby rude woman snapped right back yelling at me about waiting a minute. She completely embarrassed me and disrespected me so when it was my turn and she asked me what I wanted I made a bee line for that door!! I refuse to allow myself to be shamed simply for asking questions. Wow! Could you imagine how this one treats her children. It's a solid no from me. If you're considering trying their bagels here's my advice. Run like your the last two monkeys boarding Noah's Ark and it's starting to rain!! No no and no!!! That's a hard no from me folks!!! Hopefully I bring their ratings even lower than what they are now. read more

Geeat bagel joint ... fast service ... surprising good for lunch as well. It may seem chaotic, but they do a good job of getting you in and out.... read more

honestly not good. ordered caprese panini and got the most underwhelming sandwhich. it wasn't even toasted and the bread tasted doughy as if it hadn't baked fully. barely any pesto was added & overall extremely bland. disappointed. also the people were kinda unfriendly read more

Poor customer service. I smiled at the attendant and she just glared at me. Waited forever for simple orders. Very disappointed in my overall experience. Food was just ok. read more

Perfectly acceptable bagels. Cream cheeses are plentiful and the lox sandwich with onions, capers, and tomato was particularly on point. Can't go wrong with the food or service here. (Coffee, however, meh.) read more

amazing bagels they have here!! i usually am not a big fan of bagels as they are a bit too dense for me. The bagels here are very fresh and tasty (more on the soft side). They have a variety of flavors to choose from, both the savory ones as well as the sweet ones are pretty good read more

Unquestionably the worst bagels I have ever had. I unfortunately bought two. I went at 8:30 AM, and my bagels were ice cold, as if they had just been thawed, and stale. Their marketing says "baked fresh daily"... put simply....NO WAY! I have gotten better bagels at grocery stores. I threw my second one in the trash. To make matters worse the service was lackluster at best. Two female employees standing in the back on their phones. When I did finally get served, one made a snide remark when I didn't leave a tip. Now I know why it was empty at 8:30 in the morning. I most certainly would not go back. read more

I work at a construction site down the block from this place, always enjoy going there during my lunch breaks. Great bagels, staff is always quick to ask what I would like to order, never had any issues there. The asiago omelette is my favorite. This place is definitely my first choice for where to eat out during my lunch breaks. I've never had it until I started working down the block, but now I can't go a week without it read more

The bagels are solid and this is a good place for an affordable breakfast on the go. There is a great selection of bagels, cream cheese flavors, and sandwiches. However, the coffee isn't great and after a couple visits with subpar coffee, I've learned to pick up a bagel and get coffee somewhere else or make it at home. With that in mind, service is quick and prices are very reasonable. read more

"Keep Calm and Eat A Bagel" I followed the sign's directions during a lull in time between classes and an event in the area. They have a pretty extensive assortment of bagel flavors with some very interesting ones that I had never seen before. It was fairly empty in the afternoon, a few customers in and out, but the bagels still tasted pretty good. I had a sun-dried tomato bagel with veggie cream cheese. The veggie cream cheese was basically carrots and scallions, I was hoping for some red or green peppers. And something, I think it was the bagel, tasted really peppery. Personally I like pepper, but I think it might be off putting to some people. The service was alright, not particularly friendly but decent. It was quiet, clean, and the food was decent. read more

The Great American Bagel - Sun dried tomato with veggie cream cheese - Bagels Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is close to where I work so sometimes I come here for lunch if I'm ready to pay a little bit more than I'd like to. The food is always good to me. The Midwest Moment on a cheddar bacon bagel is my go to. The service can be slow but I usually am never rushed so I take my time. The staff is friendly. Easy place to go to for lunch. Better options if I decide to go further out but this will do. read more

Great place to get a bagle to go. The bagel's are always fresh with a large variety. I get the egg and cheese. The couple that owns the story are extraordinary nice and kind. Look no further for your bagel needs. read more

Made my last trip. Impossible to get an order right. They constantly get confused about which bagel is yours. Total mess. Won't be back read more

Love their bagels... always fresh and they have a variety to chose from. The bagels are always soft.

I used to enjoy bagels from this location since they opened. I pre-ordered 6 dozen for pickup. I went to pickup my bagels and brought back home. As I was checking they only packed 4 dozen. Thank goodness, I live in the neighborhood I was able to go back immediately. I talked to Maria that I only received 4 dozen instead of my full order. She insisted she packed 6 dozen and asked me to bring back so she can check. Went back home and Brought back the bagels as exactly as how she packed. She saw it was only 4 dozen. She just said she will pack what was missing (2 dozen). Disappointing thing is that she didn't even apologize for her mistake. And instead of bakers dozen(13 bagels), she cheated and packed 12 dozen per bag. WTH.... This place used to be very friendly and welcoming. However, it completely changed. They are extremely rude, unwelcoming. read more

$4.58 for one bagel, with nothing on it. ONE BAGEL, no cream cheese, not a sandwich, a single bagel, 4.58! A few months ago my wife and I ordered some bagels here, a dozen, to bring to my brothers place. They asked if I wanted jelly with the order, they have grape and strawberry, and before I could answer, the manager said "We'll give you both." I was then charged for two jellys. Good to know the management can just order for you, and then you'll be charged for it. I've let that, and other things go, but yesterday when they raised prices, and it's now 4.58 for a single bagel, I'm done with this place. read more

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