Chicago Bagel Authority is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

1. Chicago Bagel Authority

8.6
953 W Armitage Ave (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · North Side · 78 tips and reviews

Megan G.Megan Gates: The steamed bagels are the best in the Chi! If you havent had one, you gotta try it!

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: Awesome staff and huge list of bagels sandwiches all of which are amazing! Its definitely a must!! The Wrigley Fielder on a Bialey is my favourite!

Nina N.Nina Nirema: Best bagel shop in the city. Craving something savory? Chia Bagel. Something sweet? Banana Surprise. And the owners are incredible!

Chicago Bagel Authority is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

2. Chicago Bagel Authority

8.4
955 W Belmont Ave (at N Sheffield Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · Lakeview · 49 tips and reviews

Derek K.Derek Kucynda: There's so many different bagels sandwiches to try! (Try Dank'n'Eggs, Chicago Fire) - All delicious and cheap too! And they deliver too (and fast!!)

Kellen T.Kellen Terrett: Steamed Bagels are the best way to eat bagels, and CBA makes the best bagels in Chicago.

Dana J.Dana Jensen: The s'mores cereal treats are super good, the staff gives great suggestions, and there's plenty of room. Free Wi-Fi. The dank 'n eggs and koko's catastrophe are my favorites bagels.

The Bagelers Coffeehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

3. The Bagelers Coffeehouse

8.5
2461 N Lincoln Ave (at W Montana St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · North Side · 24 tips and reviews

Shelley J.Shelley J: Best bagels ever. Can't come here without getting an everything bagel with smoked salmon cream cheese. Really good coffee, too, by Counter Culture.

Cassandra C.Cassandra Cheong: I usually get their poppy seed bagel with garlic chive cream cheese until I tried the Everything bagel. OMG. It was so good! Love the wide variety of spreads & kettle bagels - & the chai latte too!

Kelly S.Kelly Schneider: Great local coffee shop! Their coffee is always delicious and their croissants and bagels are made in house! Try the chocolate croissant. Yummmm

NYC Bagel Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

4. NYC Bagel Deli

7.7
1001 W North Ave (at Sheffield), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · 31 tips and reviews

Maggie L.Maggie Love: Pure protein bagel is delicious, filling, and a great deal!

HollyHolly: Best bagels. Get the everything flat with light veggie cream cheese.

Andrew H.Andrew Hall: Best bagels in town, hands down. Sandwiches are no joke either.

Reno is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

5. Reno

7.9
2607 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Logan Square · 87 tips and reviews

Max B.Max Blekhter: come for the stumptown coffee (one of two places in chicago that serve it) and stay for the great bagels

Maria D.Maria Diaz-Camarena: The Lox bagel sandwich is soooooo delicious!!

Jenna K.Jenna Kowalczyk: Pizza is pretty good. The Hook bagel sandwich is absolutely fantastic though. Lox, artichoke cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, red onion...oh baby.

Beans & Bagels is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

6. Beans & Bagels

8.0
2601 W Leland Ave (at N Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews

Olivia D.Olivia Dirks: Don't be afraid to try something a bit different here. Everything they do tastes amazing. I tried an everything bagel with jalepeno cream cheese today and it was terrific!

Heather R.Heather Rudin: The most delicious chocolate croissants I've had outside France, and bagels that satisfy this New Yorker.

Christiana B.Christiana Basso: Awesome breakfast bagel sandwiches - try the zena warrior on an everything bagel. Yum!

The Bagel is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

7. The Bagel

8.4
3107 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · Lake View East · 75 tips and reviews

Nicole D.Nicole Duhoski: Love this place. I'm still on the hunt for a better bagel in Chicago, but it was better than most. Everything else is delicious. Matzo ball soup, corned beef, breakfast hashbrowns-yum.

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: If you only order a bagel at The Bagel you’re thinking too literally—and missing out on this deli’s true specialty, Kreplach, which are robust, beef-filled dumplings.

Cory T.Cory Tiffin: Best bagel in town. Best bagel in Chicagoland? Once Upon a Bagel in Highland Park.

Spoken is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

8. Spoken

8.2
1812 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
Café · Ravenswood · 18 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Same couple who've been running Beans & Bagels the past 2 years but they've finally been able to rename the place something original. Also kept the great coffee, sandwiches, and service.

MikeMike: A small coffee shop in the Lincoln Square area. Seating is limited. They brew Counter Culture coffee and have surprisingly good bagels with homemade cream cheeses.

PureWowPureWow: Montrose Brown Line: (Bagel + lox + cream cheese) + cappuccino = the most delicious way to start your day. Read more.

NYC Bagel Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

9. NYC Bagel Deli

7.1
515 N Dearborn St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · Near North Side · 42 tips and reviews

Candace B.Candace Baitz: Best bagels in Chicago!

Susie W.Susie White: Delicious breakfast bagel sandwich!

Scott N.Scott Newman: The pizza and bagels are absolutely awesome here and the staff are great!

The Great American Bagel is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

10. The Great American Bagel

6.7
1248 W Belmont Ave (at N Lakewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · Lakeview · 16 tips and reviews

Roxanne D.Roxanne Dávila: Everything bagel w scallion cream cheese and tomato = amazing

Ricky R.Ricky Rodriguez: The bagels are awesome and the coffee too

Alex R.Alex Rifman: Best bagels in Chicago.

Cafe Jumping Bean is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

11. Cafe Jumping Bean

8.8
1439 W 18th St (at S Bishop St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Pilsen · 66 tips and reviews

Pinch R.Pinch R: The black bean burger is absolutely delicious. The bagel with cream cheese, tomato and cucumber is a decent breakfast alternative

Lauryn B.Lauryn Blair: Bagel and coffee combo on the cheap! Great people watching from the table at the window

Tisa M.Tisa Morris: Morning bagel and coffee.

Jaffa Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

12. Jaffa Bakery

7.7
225 N Michigan Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Bagel Shop · The Loop · 11 tips and reviews

Duane W.Duane Wheatcroft: Best bagels in the building.

JulioJulio: Try a Bagel with peanut butter

David W.David Weathersby: Definitely try the breakfast bagel.

Dollop Coffee & Tea Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

13. Dollop Coffee & Tea Co.

8.2
4181 N Clarendon Ave (at W Gordon Ter), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Buena Park · 72 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Carroll: Coffee, bagel, and wifi in a comfortable leather chair. Nice way to spend an hour

Jim B.Jim Brule: Great atmosphere - and everything bagels!

Colby B.Colby Bechtold: One of my fav coffee shops around! The bagel with PB, banana, and honey is simple yet DELISH!

Morgan Street Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

14. Morgan Street Cafe

8.8
111 S Morgan St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Café · Near West Side · 36 tips and reviews

Bob H.Bob Heller: Awesome bagel egg and cheese breakfast sandwich!

Brian R.Brian Rosi: Great bagels!

Cullen H.Cullen Harwood: Nicest people in the world. Great coffee, love the desperado and the breakfast sandos

Hero Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Bagels in Chicago.

15. Hero Coffee Bar

8.4
439 S Dearborn St (Congress), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 11 tips and reviews

Cindy E.Cindy Ella: Had the Manhattan bagel and almond milk latte. Both were really good. The bagel was definitely fresh and the latte was made really well. They even brought a piece of bacon for my dog❤️

Tim C.Tim Chen: Excellent coffee and some unique food options (try the fig jam bagel!) and friendly staff in a casual environment (looks like a bar for some reason lol). What's not to like?

Gianna N.Gianna Nebbia: Breakfast sandwiches are great. Ask for extra ice in your iced coffee if you don't like when it all melts in just a few minutes. Tasty coffee!