Once Upon A Bagel

Highland Park, IL · Bagel shop

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Highland Park
#12
of 66 restaurants
City Percentile
57%
rating percentile
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

Saturday8 AM–4 PM
Sunday8 AM–2 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday8 AM–6 PM
Thursday8 AM–6 PM
Friday8 AM–6 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Andres “Andy” G · May 2025

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!

★★★★★ 5.0 WHITE KNIGHT · Sep 2024

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

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Tiffany Barton · Apr 2025

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.

★★★★★ 5.0 ChrisVar · Feb 2025

So much more than bagels…..though their bagels are excellent! Great place for soup or a sandwich or a salad or almost anything 😉

★★★★★ 5.0 Luke Barbarich · Oct 2025

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

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ In Store Pickup ✓ In Store Shopping ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Coffee ✓ Breakfast ✓ Restroom ✓ Quick Visit ✓ Credit Cards ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Nfc Mobile Payments

Services

Bagel shopBakeryRestaurant

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