Gotham Bagels

One of the better bagels I’ve had in my life. Big and airy with a nice chew and good crunch on the outside. Everything seasoning was on point and the pumpernickel was superb as well. Chive cream cheese gets and a plus. The sandwich my brother ate looked phenomenal. Only weak point from our order was their “famous” pickles were pretty weak. Not what I would consider a good pickle but to each their own.

Love this spot!!! Had it once and keep going back. Adorable location, friendly staff, deliciously indulgent bagel sandwiches, super fresh high-quality ingredients, and great lattes, to boot. Would highly recommend this place - order ahead to avoid the lines :D

Online only. It's very high quality, but every bite feels like a kick in the mouth. Tried both the seasonal Hudson valley (Roasted Acorn Squash, pickled beet and carrot salad, honey walnut cream cheese, cinnamon raisin bagel) and the yellow CAB (Cheddar, avocado, bacon, arugula, tomato & mayo) and both were sloppy and had too much going on. Glad I ate the pickle alongside the bagel because it would've been too grandiose stand-alone. Just seems like they're trying to outdo something that doesn't need to be overdone. Might grab a LOX & Cream Cheese one day if I'm in the neighborhood but would definitely not eat either of the two I tried again.

By far, the best bagels I have had in Chicago. They're delicious - clearly made with care by people who took the time to create a high-quality product. The sandwiches are terrific too - the details and caliber of ingredients are appreciated and worth the value (e.g., the hand-made cream cheese). As someone who still craves fresh-from-the oven neighborhood NYC bagels, this is the best I've had outside that city. And the staff couldn't be nicer or more helpful. After my first visit, I became a regular.