Gotham Bagels

It’s a bit of a wait but totally worth it. I pre-ordered about 5 days early because I have to drive a bit to get there and wanted to try their bagel of the month. Pickup was 10am it was ready by 10:15, and the food was absolutely amazing. Just finished bagel number two and pretty sure I can’t move for the next couple hours lol! Update: As you can see from the response to this review, the staff and folks here are forever amazing and kind, and it makes any wait for their amazing food worth it!

I've been a fan of Gotham since I was a college student in Madison, and I was so happy when we got a shop here and finally got good bagels in the city. The bagels are large and the schmears are generous. My only qualms are that they're pretty pricey and often a little too crispy/tough, not pillowy and chewy like the ones in Madison.

In my 37 years as a citizen of Chicago, I have not found a better bagel in the city limits. It should also be noted that their customer experience is first rate. When my wife came down with COVID and we could not go out to get bagels, the owner personally delivered us bagels during our quarantine. The bagels were delivered in a warm condition meaning they literally are selling you bagels that are fresh out of the oven (or however they make them). Best bagels this side of the Appalachians!