Once Upon A Bagel
Highland Park, IL · Bagel shop
- Address
- Once Upon A Bagel, 1888 1st St, Highland Park, IL 60035
- Phone
- (847) 433-1411
- Website
- highlandpark.onceupononline.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 8 AM
Once Upon A Bagel is a restaurant located in Highland Park, IL. It is one of 66 restaurants listed in Highland Park. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Highland Park city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #12 of 66 restaurants in Highland Park. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
Hours
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
Customer Reviews
I went here on mother's day 2025, for the first time. The place was a mad house in the best of ways! They had SO many pre-orders I knew I was at a great spot! I purchased a variety of bagels, 18, as well as lox, veg, & walnut raisin smears. All were fantastic! The smears all had perfectly sized pieces of their respective items. The price was also acceptable. I also noticed they smoke a lot of their own fish. I will be back many more times to keep trying new items!
I recently discovered *Once Upon A Bagel*, and it turned out to be so much more than I expected. While working on a project, a friend brought over some food that looked incredible, and when I found out it was from this spot, I had to check it out. What I thought was just a simple bagel shop turned out to be a hidden gem, offering an array of classic foods you don’t find much anymore. The bakery was outstanding, the deli impressive, and the hot food section full of delicious options. I decided to try the matzoh ball soup, and I have to say, it was the best I’ve ever had. Having tried legendary spots like Wolfie's in Miami and Rascals, I can confidently say this soup topped them all. If you’re craving great breakfast, lunch, or some nostalgic classics, I highly recommend stopping by *Once
Really disappointed in myself for paying $15 for a turkey sandwich in this economy. The sandwich was so basic. No mayo, no mustard. The lettuce wasn’t even shredded it was just large pieces that had been cut. I asked for salt,pepper, oil, and vinegar and they gave me containers of oil and vinegar and salt and pepper packets. How can you say it’s like a New York Deli if you don’t have oil & vinegar available/ready to just put on the sandwich. Very underwhelming.
So much more than bagels…..though their bagels are excellent! Great place for soup or a sandwich or a salad or almost anything 😉
Came in right after they opened and ordered a lot sandwhich on an everything bagel. It was so tasty, the cucumber and onions were so fresh and the salmon was delicious. Just a really really good lox and it was the perfect way to start the day
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