TLDR; lots of unique delicious bagels! I went three times in three days! I visited Tilly Bagel while traveling for work. I grabbed a breakfast sandwich every morning I was in town and each one was excellent! My favorite was the lox with caramelized onion cream cheese on the Tilly crisp bagel. Be warned that the bagel was spicier than I anticipated! I also ordered the seasonal spinach artichoke cream cheese twice because it was that good! read more

I got pick up from here to avoid the line, which is always long on the weekend! The bagels were fluffy, and the cream cheese was dense. I got the sesame bagel which came with white and black sesame seeds. And I had the jalapeño cream cheese on it. My partner got the lox bagel on an everything bagel, and thought it was too salty. My child got a plain bagel with plain cream cheese and thought it was fine. I also got a cold brew and my partner got the banana foster cold brew which tasted like those little banana candies. It was interesting! Because of the line I did think it would be incredible, and it was good but I would not wait in that line. read more

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I love coming to Tilly's to stock up on bagels for the week! Everything here is so fresh and I love how you can see the bagels being made in the back. They have a great selection of classic bagels but my favorite is the weekly bagel flavors that they have. Some notable previous one are kimchi, Thai red curry, and gingerbread. They're all so good and you never know what you're going to get! Not to mention despite always being busy, the service here is great and they are all very kind. Do expect to wait in a pretty lengthy line, especially on weekends. read more

Best bagel sandwich I've ever had. The bagel wasn't dry and was incredibly soft. I got the crispy potato sandwich with chorizo and I couldn't recommend it enough! The staff were also really helpful when ordering. We did have about a 20 minute wait on a Sunday around 11 am and the wait was outside to control the crowds. read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - Crispy potato w/ chorizo w/ a garlic and cheddar bagel and caramelized onion cream cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Oh Tilly, get in my belly. Just another morning in the West Loop when I strolled over for the best bagel in town. Always fresh, I had my pick of their baking goodness. Daily special grilled cheese bagel for me, and get this- JPG giardiniera cream cheese. Shout out to Jim for yet another delicious partnership-bringing my favorite giardiniera to a bagel. Genius! read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - Grilled cheese bagel w JPG giardiniera cream cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tilly Bagel Shop is such a comfort spot on a snowstorm day -- open early as usual, warm and welcoming, with lots of bagel and cream cheese options. Online ordering for pickup is super easy, which is a big big plus in winter and for families w kids. We ordered the Crispy Potato & Chorizo sandwich (Tilly Crisp with Honey Vanilla cream cheese), the Veggie sandwich (Tomato Grilled Cheese bagel with Honey Vanilla CC), and an Egg & Cheese on the Chicago bagel with Caramelized Onion CC, plus a few extra bagels, cold brew, and a latte. Every bagel sandwich was a hit -- flavorful, satisfying, and comforting. We'd absolutely come back! read more

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My partner and I decided to stop by for breakfast since it was super close to our stay. Needless to say- such a friendly and comfy spot, especially on a rainy day. Food & drink: (4/5) I don't think I'm a huge fan of bagels in general but these were definitely one of the better ones that I've had! We got the garlic rosemary bagel with lox, and the bagel of the week (cardamom) with blueberry cream cheese. The bagels themselves weren't too dense, which seems to be the problem that I usually have. I did take off one point because I felt like the flavors weren't too stand-out. I probably wouldn't come back by myself but would enjoy it if my partner wanted to go again. Service: (5/5) The people here are also so friendly! You can feel the positive energy the moment u walk in. Love. Other notes: I'm not sure if this is standard but I really liked the area where you can add honey, syrups, and milks to anything. Where I'm from, these typically come with additional charge. read more

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Amazing bagel shop in Chicago. Fluffy and fresh made bagels. Really filled with ingredients. The Tilly Bagel has some spice to it with a good chili crisp flavor. The potato inside was like freshly made hash brown with its own good taste of its own and well seasoned. Caramelized onion cream cheese itself doesn't have the onion flavor, it tbh tasted like a regular cream cheese so doesn't shine through. Rosemary garlic bagel was also just a hint of Rosemary not very potent. Good texture. read more

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WOW! The new bagel the smoked brisket is incredible. Honestly one of the best bagels I have had. In order online and I'm able to pick up within an hour. I got the smoked brisket, tomato grilled cheese bagel, caramelized onion cream cheese and added a hash brown. The brisket is cooked incredibly, so tender. The added hash brown also was a game-changer. Please keep this on the menu forever, I am obsessed! read more

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Love a good bagel shop and Tilly's hits all the right spots. I went with a chicken cutlet sandwich on a CACIO E PEPE bagel. So good. The sourdough bread is more dense and filling than other bagels I have taken on. I also got some bagels to go. Love the unique flavors, service was quick, and the space is great. I'm already thinking of what I will get when I go back. read more

Service was great, so was indoor seating. But the egg and cheese was an embarrassment to egg and cheeses, especially for $9!! Cheese barely melted and egg was a sad patty, both very tasteless read more

Ambiance - small, cute, neighborhood bagel shop, offers sit down/standing area to enjoy food, also love that I got to see the bagels being made Service - weekends are usually packed, short line outside, i'd recommend ordering ahead online for pickup, 15 min wait outside + 20 min order/food ready Food - they definitely pack the bagel sandwiches with protein, the lox bagel sandwich was soooooooo good but the Chicago bagel was definitely harder/chewier than I expected read more

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The crispy potato with chorizo bagel was SO good. I picked the Cacio e Pepe bagel with jalapeno cream cheese and the combo was the perfect balance. The bagel was loaded with crispy potato and lots of chorizo which I appreciated. I love that you can really customize your bagels here. It was pretty busy on a Saturday AM but line moved pretty fast. There's seating inside but can be limited on weekend AMs, however, a walk around the block isn't bad too! Definitely stopping by again for my next bagel fix. read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was truly impressed with my bagel from Tilly's today! I tried their bagel of the week and added bacon and chive cream cheese and bacon. The bagel was delicious and the perfect density. Just the right amount of cream cheese and bacon was thick and cooked very well. read more

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We shared: 1. Chorizo egg cheese on everything bagel w/ caramelized onion cream cheese 2. Bacon egg cheese on tomato grilled cheese bagel w/ Sun dried tomato cream cheese Great flavor and chew in both bagels. I loved the fluffy egg. The recommended cream cheese for our breakfast sandwiches were very good. The only weak point was bacon - overcooked and dry. Friend's latte is comparable to Starbucks. No issues with service. Would definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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Got the crispy potato with chorizo bagel sandwich with hash browns, chorizo, scallions, and salsa verde on an everything bagel. Hands down one of the best bagel sandwiches I've had in a long time. Everything was hot, crispy, flavorful, and the bagel had that perfect balance of chewy and soft. It was messy in the best way. I also got a matcha but the way they do it is kind of a DIY situation. They hand you a plain matcha and send you to a little syrup bar to customize it yourself. Cute idea but not helpful if you don't know how to make matcha. I had no clue how much syrup to add and ended up with something that tasted off. Next time I'll probably skip the matcha or ask if they can just make it for me. Cool vibe overall though. Chill spot to sit and eat. The sandwich alone is worth coming back for. read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - Crispy potato with chorizo - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

stopped here on my way out of Chicago and I'm so glad I did! everyone was incredibly friendly, place was cute and clean, and one of the best bagel sandwiches I have had in a while. great size on the bagels as well! I also got a matcha and like that you could add your own flavor to taste. absolutelyyy recommend read more

Came here around lunch and got the chicken Caesar bagel sandwich and it did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and super quick with the turnaround of the sandwiches. So we were in & out. Now let's get into this bagel.. it was HUGE! And all the ingredients paired well with one another. I got it on a cacio e Pepe bagel with bacon & chive cream cheese. It was stunning! I could only eat one half because the sando is too big for just one sitting. Would recommend trying them out. read more

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Stopped by after seeing another location in the city that had quite the crowd. This location also had a line when we got there, but it moves pretty quick! The staff is super friendly and cool. I ordered an everything bagel with bacon, egg, and vegan cream cheese. The bagel itself was pretty thick!! It was yummy, but I think I could've gone without the vegan cream cheese, it almost felt like a big glob of butter, but other than that my bagel was good! Obviously you can't compare Chicago bagels to NY, but if you're looking for a good bagel this is it! Seating is limited, but it's a cute little spot. read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - Tomato grilled cheese bagel (left), everything bagel (right) - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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After living in New York City for 11 years and being inundated with delicious bagel options, this is what I was most nervous about moving back to Chicago. There are extremely limited bagel options in Chicago, but Tilly's was recommended by a northeasterner, as well as a few that were a drive out of the city. Tried Tilly's after a local workout class and it was fine! Relative to nyc bagels, it was fine. Relative to Chicago bagels, it was pretty good. They had good options for bagels, cream cheeses, and specialty sandwiches. I ordered everything bagel with scallion cream cheese (my regular) and was surprised that it was pretty decent. Would I go here again? Sure. But I also did just pack 8 bagels in my carry on from my recent trip to nyc, so I may be okay for awhile. read more

I've been to the south loop location many times and was in the west loop area so I had to stop in. The inside definitely reminds me of the south loop spot. We were happily greeted and our order was taken in no time. I went with the bagel of the week which was blueberry French toast with sausage, egg, and cheese along with honey vanilla cream cheese. We were fortunate to beat the rush and our bagels were out super fast. That first bite feeling is real. So good! read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - Blueberry French toast bagel with sausage, cheese, and egg with honey vanilla cream cheese. - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The staff were super nice unfortunately the bagel did not live up to the hype. The ingredients were fresh and the egg and sausage were seasoned well but the cacio e pepe bagel lacked flavor. The onion cream cheese had more flavor than the bagel. The texture was ok and it had an ok crust but i don't know if I'd be running back. read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - Sausage, egg and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am so happy this place opened up in West Loop. Chicago needs more bagel spots and this one is a great one. They have unique flavors of bagels and cream cheeses, as well as sandwiches. The location has seating and standing areas well. It is usually really busy on the mornings on the weekends so make sure to order ahead. read more

best bagels i've had in chicago hands down. twas by far one of the best bagel places ive been to, prolly takes second place after apollo bagels but still so slay id bend over for this place. the texture was the right amount of bouncy and the cacio e pepe crust omgggg. paired with literally the perfect ratio of cream cheese. this is a place i would go out of my way for if i was anywhere near the chicago area. i actually wanted to go here again the second time i went to IL but it was closed i genuinely was so sad. anyways i need this bagel again pls open in dallas. read more

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It was my first one trying Tilly Bagel and it was good, the wait wasn't too long and the staff behind the counter were so nice. I got the Caesar salad bagel with caramelized onions and Caio e Pepe bagel. It does get busy in the morning sometimes once I walked through the door. They do have a variety of bagel options to choose from and there's seating inside as well. read more

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I had a Amazing Experience at Tilly's Bagel Shop! My Coworker and I got greeted by the Manager Beth! She was friendly and outgoing! We had a Amazing Bagel Sandwhich! It was so Delicious, the Bagel slipped out of my hands and Beth immediately offered me a Delicious Hot Bagel!!! I highly recommend Tilly's Bagels! Beth's Customer Service was Outstanding!!! read more

High quality breakfast sandwich. Loved it and loved how you could personalize the flavors with your choice of bagel and cream cheese. read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best bagels in Chicago and that's not hyperbole. The fact that you can get a brand new bagel each week is just the cherry on top. The lox is some of the best I've had and each sandwich is loaded with ingredients. The service is great and you feel truly looked after by the kind staff. Can't recommend enough. read more

We stopped at Tilly Bagel Shop while doing an impromptu bagel tour. The lox bagel was incredible, fresh dill and capers with a good amount of lox. The bagel itself was chewy and thick. Out of all the places we tried, we rated this bagel number 1! Definitely will be returning read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They say that after you eat a 'real' bagel in New-York or Montreal, there is never going back... Well... it is true. For the past 10 years I was trying to find a bagel place that I can really enjoy, and feel as if I am somewhere on the east-coast. Tilly's renewed my appreciation to a local bagel-parlor! The bagels taste amazing and the texture is soft, airy with a pronounced crust. The right balance between chewy, gooey and well baked. I tried one of the house sandwiches the chorizo-egg-cheese which was nothing short of a scrumptious experience. I only wish they would have a place closer to Evanston/Rogers-Park... read more

Finally there is a place in Fulton Market for quality bagels and bagel sandwiches! Located right on Aberdeen, Tilly Bagel Shop features a variety of freshly baked bagels (Chicago-style!), cream cheeses, and bagel sandwiches. The bagels are soft and pillowy, but also have a great chew -- key characteristics for a high quality bagel! I got the lox sandwich with a garlic rosemary bagel and caramelized onion cream cheese, which was all delicious and super flavorful. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, and the interior is modern with a warm atmosphere throughout. Highly recommend and can't wait to visit again! read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - lox sandwich with a garlic rosemary bagel and caramelized onion cream cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped in and ordered a couple bagels to go. There is some seating and a small section of tables to sit at while you wait or eat there. The service was good and staff was helpful in deciding what to order. They had a variety of bagel flavors and cream cheeses. I tried the carmelized onion cream cheese but it did not have a strong flavor or many onions in it. Would try a different combination next time. read more

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Tilly Bagel shop is a Chicago must!! The west loop location is great, clean and friendly staff!! Unfortunately I came on a day the sold out of everything, but it doesn't take away from the most delicious bagels and sandwiches ever. I love the chorizo and potato. read more

If you are looking for a great bagel sandwich this is the spot to go too. Fast service but expect to wait in a line on a weekend. read more

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Delicious bagel sandwich!!! The bagels are everything they promise to be. I devoured the mushroom hot honey sandwich right at the front of the store. No line this time & it was sooooooo good. I love bagels. read more

Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Yummy breakfast bagel sandwiches, enjoyed the bacon more than the sausage sandwich. Bagels range from simple to gourmet. Staying on the simple side, I love the sesame/poppyseed bagel. read more

Service was great. The ambiance is nice with some seating available inside the place. The food was good and prepped quick from order. They have some unique bagel offerings and cream cheese flavors. read more

finding a good bagel in Chicago is like finding a seat on the L during rush hour... - I think for the metropolitan area of Chicago, this is a winner. there are obviously hundreds in the suburbs that seem to have a stronger bagel game, but Tillys comes in hot for the city. - loved the way the store balances interesting, seasonal, and exciting flavors while maintaining the basics to a strong degree. they have a chicago bagel with dill and mustard seed, a cacio e pepe, and a tilly crisp bagel -- along with other eccentric flavors and cream cheeses, of course, alongside the classics. maintaining that spunk without sacrificing the fundamentals that make a good bagel is rare. - the outside of these bagels have that crunch while keeping that thick fluff on the inside. a fabulous size that had your jaw working overtime - we split a cacio e pepe bagel with sausage, egg, and cheese (all bagel sandwiches come with cream cheese too!!! hallelujah!!) and a chorizo, egg and cheese on a Chicago bagel with caramelized onion cream cheese. - these were both fabulous. the chorizo was salty and oily and went perfectly with the mellow cream cheese, the fluffy egg, and that distinct American cheese flavor. - the only disappointment was the caramelized onion cream cheese, it really did not have that much flavor. it tasted like it had onion powder in it, but I can't say it was very special. I wish I had tried the seasonal Elote or the bacon chive to see if those had a little more zest. - a small place with about 15 seats. attentive and kind service at the counter where you order! read more

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I don't typically consider myself a breakfast person, it's rare I'll ever go out of my way to order it. But the chicken caesar bagel sandwich I ordered here was life changing. I got it toasted on a cacio pepe bagel with caramelized onion cream cheese. INCREDIBLE!! I went around lunch on a Friday & there was basically no line. The spot is super laid back, I just ate my bagel at the counter space that lines the window. read more

Tilly Bagel Shop - chicken caesar bagel - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best food ever ! I asked the guy there what should I get and I had the Cesar salad sandwich soooo good :) they were so helpful and the place is super nice . read more