The Bagel
| Address: | Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie, IL 60077, USA |
| Phone: | +1 847-677-0100 |
| Site: | bagelrestaurant.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 8AM–9:30PM 8AM–9:30PM 8AM–9:30PM 8AM–9:30PM 8AM–10PM 8AM–10PM 8AM–9PM |
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Tom Stam
This place is just GRAND! The interior is aesthetically pleasing, especially for what they are going for. Spacious but cozy, they have a large main dining area well-suited for a big lunch with friends. Alternately, they have smaller tables near the entrance for when you just want to sit in for a quick bagel and coffee while reading the Jewish Star. Whatever your schedule may be, The Bagel is a great place to stop. I know the bagel and cream cheese were more than satisfactory, though I just got plain, and I look forward to returning.
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Tasha LaJeanna
Arrived at 11am on a Friday for a late breakfast. I guess I missed my window for fresh breakfast as my corned beef hash was definitely reheated and too dry. The hash browns on the side were burnt and not even crunchy from the reheating and microwave. This is my second experience and not a repeatable one. On my first, I charged for cream cheese on my bagel and $10 for a pastrami omelet. The omelet was just that meat and egg folded. Large portions but doesnt justify the high price for low quality.
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Josh Korin
The Bagel is a total scene and you probably feel like youve stepped right into an episode of Seinfeld when you hit the door. The portions are huge and tasty. The service is better then you might expect and this location is really large. It does get busy on the weekends and you will almost certainly wait around the holidays on the weekend but if youre shopping at Old Orchard or in the area the Bagel is worth the trip.
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Gaye Durst
The food was excellent however the service was terrible, even with multiple servers for our large group. We asked in advance about separate checks, (weve since done this in other places with no issues.) then when we got there not only did the servers refuse to do so, the attitude was horrible! I recommend only going for take out or one check.
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Michael Weiss
Stopped in last week for lunch. Had a delicious corned beef and chopped liver sandwich and matzah ball soup. This is a staple and I come here monthly, I stick to the same sandwich rotation and have had about a third of the menu. They have great service and really friendly waitstaff, and I love their black and white cookies.
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Nancy Rosman
While the Bagel cant compare to its vintage days o other r long gone Chicago classic delis, the soups are still very good as is the corned beef....Stick with the basics, and add a chocolate phosphate...Unfortunately Jewish delis are a dying breed and the Bagel is one of the few in Chicago thats still in the game.
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A Private User
Matzah Brei is not on the menu, but with salami and onions it is terrific here. And I never made it to Mish-Mosh Soup, nor the Potato Pancakes, nor the real Corned Beef Hash, nor about a dozen items I wanted to try on the menu, not to mention the bakery.
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Lizette Penalber
What isnt good here? The matzo ball soup is huge! And I love the pastrami. Mmm. The waitresses are always helpful and sweet. Be careful passing by the dessert bar - I always stop for a chocolate covered marshmallow!
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THOMAS BARG
Service is excellent... Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner, whatever you want the food is Always Fresh. You are always welcomed and greeted with a staff that cares!!! T. M. BARG / Chicago, IL
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Nic Roth
Quite a unique twist on a menu here; there are lots of options for variety. Food is tasty and prices are reasonable. The atmosphere can be somewhat strange at times, however.
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Jacob Davis
Best chicken soup, quick "prompt" service, big deli sandwiches. Ive been to this and the one on Broadway in Chicago, this one has more seats - just about the only difference.
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Mary Ann Vitale
Great place... Do NOT expect to get a booth if you are single at a busy time... They will turn you away unless youre willing to sit at the counter!
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Betsey Sinclair
A little soup, a bagel w/ everything and youve got a great meal. Love this place, especially when its raining outside. It makes me feel cozy.
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The Reviewer
Prices are high but portions are huge. Service is great and the deli is great for salami, bagels, brisket and much more!
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Joe Roznai
Good home style food at reasonable prices. Friendly and prompt wait staff. Great deli food. pickles at the table.
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A Private User
Vegetarian chili and potato latkes - the perfect lunch on a cold, rainy December afternoon at Old Orchard.
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Diana Nicolau
Very bad interior, food options are like from 50s, I dont know how they still keep going this business
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Rick Martinez
Matzo ball soup is bomb, great sandwiches too. Corned beef is nice and the lox is amazing
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Nic Fury
Super friendly service. Very nice atmosphere. Good food at a decent price.
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Chris Schmit
Very tasty food and you cant beat getting unlimited pickles with your meal
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Pablo Rajczyk
Has been one of my favorite go-to spots for as long as I can remember.
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Colin Ryan
From breaky to lunch to dinner....solid all the way around. Top notch
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CreeperFeature
Great tasting. Highly recommend coming here. You wont be sorry!
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Geoffrey Smeltzer
You dont need a review. You know how good the Bagel is.
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Nevin Hofing
A real treat! Very good deli food-REAL COMFORT FOOD!
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Chris Asmar
Great food and prices! Awesome Ruben Sandwich!
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Sue Martini
The Best Chicken Soup and Deli Sandwiches
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Lamor Gatenio-Roer
Service is awful. Food is decent
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Rebecca J. Froman Freiman
Yummmm! The best grilled cheese!
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A Private User
Good deli food but overpriced.
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Kim H.
Always a good spot for lunch!
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Paul Jordan
Damn tasty corn beef on Rye.
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Keyur shah
Amazing chive cream cheese
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Jonathan Levy
I love the Mish Mosh soup.
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Mark Davidson
Enjoy the carry out deli
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Ben Ber
Overpriced and too loud
