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    Varietale Bagels & Coffee

    3.8 (39 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    Smoked Salmon and Sun-Dried Bagel
    Katrina M.

    I had mixed reviews about my bagel here. I got the smoked salmon bagel which came with sun dried tomatoes I should have just asked to be kept off. Since they were jarred in oil it made the whole bagel sandwich oily. I just wasn't a fan which skewed my opinion of the whole bagel, but I'd go here again and just change my order! Looks like a fun place to dine in as well.

    Amanda D.

    What a cute little place! Offerings are plentiful - both bagel sammies and coffee/lattes. I did get my food to go, and was a touch disappointed they used styrofoam as a packaging. I got a ham and cheese bagel. It was good; not the best I've ever had, but definitely substantial. It came with potato chips (not in a bag) and that was a nice surprise. I also ordered a muffin for later and that was the most dense, moderately hard muffin I've ever had. I take accountability for that though...I did order it at 1pm. The people at the counter were pleasant and the place was clean. Would venture over here again.

    Mocha with Oat Milk
    Shay R.

    Varietale Bagel & Coffee just opened in the area and when I visited it was bustling with people. They have only been open for one week but the vibe of the coffee shop is much needed in the area. The aesthetic of the shop is fresh, modern, and insta worthy. They have a few places you could take a cute photo but also are reminded that this is a coffee shop due to the variety of coffee bean bags throughout the shop. The staff at the coffee shop was so friendly! They greeted my group with a smile and happily walked us through the different options. I believe the owner was working on the day I visited because she walked around everyone's table to check in with every table to make sure we didn't need anything. I have been on a mocha tour so I ordered a small iced mocha along with a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel. The mocha came out very quickly and I could tell just by looking it had a nice mix of milk, chocolate and expresso. Typically when I order a mocha the main issue I have is that coffee shops will add either too much/little chocolate or milk. The mocha I had was a nice balance of both. I normally don't like the taste of the coffee so it was nice just getting a hint of the expresso without it overpowering the drink. The bagel sandwich was good. I wish it had a little more bacon but you can never really have enough bacon! If you liked cheese you will like it because it was very cheesy. I did enjoy that the bacon was not overcooked, it had a little crunch to it without being dried out. The bagel was good. Outside of the coffee and food they also play mellow music and offer free WiFi. They have ample sitting for different group sizes. There were a ton of two person tables along with two larger booth style sitting for larger groups. My one complaint about the shop is that they randomly decided to open the door when it was below zero to cool down the shop. That is normally fine with me but it was for 10+ minutes so the shop was freezing and took away my desire to stay longer to work. I can see myself visiting and working from the shop on a nicer day so it doesn't feel like I am sitting outside. I am still very excited Varietale opened in the neighborhood! This is going to be my new go-to coffee shop and study place (on warmer days).

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    Great bagel and coffee! Delicious baked goods. Store smells amazing as soon as you walk in. The service was really homey and kind.

    Fun plant wall!
    Peg P.

    What a great new little Cafe! We were about to run through Starbucks (because those gift cards just keep multiplying) but not excited about it, and then we spotted Varietale, looking all new and fresh and cute! Tasty locally roasted coffee in a cute storefront without long lines and a corporate overlord? Sign me up! We pulled a u-turn and ran in for a latte and an iced Chai. The Chai was not on the menu but the barista made it without missing a beat, and it was great. Not full of sugar like one finds at many other coffee shops. The spices tasted fresh and distinctive. The latte was -- and I pause here for emphasis -- pure, creamy, liquid joy. A real pleasure from the first sip to the last. We did not get food on this visit, but I look forward to coming back many times for coffee and light breakfast fare. Note: The café, while adorable, does not appear designed for getting a lot of work done. Not a lot of big, desk-y surfaces. But you could sit with a laptop or tablet and do some routine email or whatnot. Varietale has a more European vibe as a great place to relax and socialize. Which is something I can definitely get behind!

    Egg and cheese on a croissant
    Rosalba V.

    More than a coffee and bagel spot. They breakfast sandwiches are savory and always good. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. It's the perfect spot to chill and enjoy your coffee and tasty pastry or bagel.

    Bacon Bacon, Egg and Cheese Bagel

    Great bagel. Tasted fresh and was not fighting back when i took a bite. I got the bacon egg and cheese bagel and it seemed very oily. Tasted great, but not sure if i want my bagel to be too oily. Still great overall. Wish i could give this 4.5/5

    Kirsten E.

    Friendly service in a cute shop with good food and coffee! Had a turmeric latte and a guava and cheese croissant.

    Drip Coffee

    I ordered a large black coffee and it was only filled 3/4. The service is slow and the kitchen is dirty and not well kept. The prices are about the same as Starbucks, though the food is notably more expensive and mediocre.

    Sausage, egg, and cheese croissant
    Ranillo R.

    Came here on a Sunday morning to grab some breakfast. Asked for a recommendation from the barista and for the Ice Nutty Latte. Solid drink with some Nutella mixed in. I was a big fan of the croissant I got here. It was super fresh. Definitely would come back to get the sausage, egg, and cheese croissant again! It has a nice coffee shop vibe with plenty of seating here. The coffee shop has some Instagrammable backdrops for your coffee and food photos too. It also has free wifi which is nice. Would like to explore more of the menu next time. Service was great all around.

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    The bagels are okay. The coffee is pretty good. The service is pretty unfriendly and it's not super cozy. Okay for what you get though.

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    I asked for cream cheese on the SIDE and they put it on the bagel. Is it really that hard?

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    2 years ago

    Very yummy chai and salmon on bagel, and very cute inside. Support this local business!

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    3 years ago

    Love this spot! I come here often. Service is great and the snacks are delicious with a cup of coffee or chai! Buen servicio!

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    The food was bomb & everything is reasonably priced. I also really liked the atmosphere too

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    Their coffee is tasty and their pastries were all wonderful, all in the heart of Edgewater. Very nicely done, y'all

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    very over priced and very long wait. only had two employees working and still managed to get our order wrong.

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    The Chai was not on the menu but the barista made it without missing a beat, and it was great.

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    New York Bagel & Bialy

    New York Bagel & Bialy

    4.3
    (766 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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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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    Tilly Bagel Shop

    Tilly Bagel Shop

    4.5
    (284 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    We picked up Tilly bagels at the recommendation of my daughter who is a college student at SAIC. We…read morearrived on a Saturday morning and there was a line of about 10 people down the block. They manage the line and let a few people in at a time. We ordered at the counter, and the workers were super friendly and helpful. We ordered a couple of sandwiches for my daughter and her friend. They were out of vegan cream cheese, so they suggested avocado for my daughter's, and she loved it. My gluten free sister in law got their GF bagel with blueberry cream cheese. They can't guarantee there won't be cross contamination with the toaster, but she decided to risk it. She said it was the best GF bagel she has ever had. She ended up going back to grab some more on her way out of town. We also ordered half a dozen bagels to go and toasted them at our hotel. Overall I liked them but I wish they wouldn't have put fennel on the everything bagel. The bagels are huge. If you get a sandwich, you can probably share. There are a few tables inside as well as a cozy sofa area.

    The Chicago bagel with cream cheese was delicious. The combination of poppy seeds and celery salt…read moregives it a distinctive Chicago flavor that you don't find just anywhere. It's a simple idea, but it really works and makes the bagel stand out. The drip coffee, on the other hand, was just okay--nothing special and could be a lot better. One thing to keep in mind: if you're expecting a sweeter bagel, this probably isn't it. Chicago is known for its savory flavor profile, and that comes through in this bagel as well. The seasoning blend gives it a uniquely Chicago character that locals and visitors alike should appreciate.

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    Turkey bagel sandwich
    Love it and super happy with my bagel

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    Love it and super happy with my bagel
    Schneider Deli

    Schneider Deli

    4.4
    (206 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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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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    Schneider Deli @ Ohio House.600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL Jewish Deli Fresh Breakfast Lox Pastrami CornedBeef Bagels & Sandwiches. Cool!
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    The Bagel Restaurant and Deli

    The Bagel Restaurant and Deli

    3.5
    (662 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    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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    Roasted Turkey on Rye
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    Steingold's of Chicago

    Steingold's of Chicago

    3.8
    (178 reviews)
    3.1 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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    Steingold's Classic Lox (Cold)
    Steingold's Classic Lox (Cold)
    Brisket and Schmaltzy Potatoes

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