Once Upon A Bagel Lake Forest

Lake Forest, IL · Deli

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Lake Forest
#10
of 38 restaurants
City Percentile
35%
rating percentile
Address
Once Upon A Bagel Lake Forest, 268 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone
(224) 436-8028
Website
lakeforest.onceupononline.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Once Upon A Bagel Lake Forest is a restaurant located in Lake Forest, IL. It is one of 38 restaurants listed in Lake Forest. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Lake Forest city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #10 of 38 restaurants in Lake Forest. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Once Upon A Bagel Lake Forest

Once Upon A Bagel has been the premier Northshore deli serving wonderful customers since 1982.

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 Joan Peterson · Jan 2026

I really enjoyed the bagels and cream cheese selections and taste. I wish there was somewhere to sit when we were there but we couldn't wait to have one so we started eating our fav's right in our vehicle. It's definitely worth the trip to try some tasty bagels and any other selections you might favor. We'll be back for sure!

★★★★★ 5.0 CRABvomit · Apr 2025

Awesome staff - love the bagels and cream cheese selection! The soups are also very good! I still need to try more of the menu. I really like the pastries to! Free cookie days rock!! Thanks all

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Isabelle Richardson · Dec 2025

Unfair, Very disappointed. I went in 20 minutes before closing. I tell my order to the woman at the front, she looked at me with a blank stare and said the kitchen was closed. There was a customer checking out as I first walked in to the building and she received her food seconds after I turned around to leave. Clearly the kitchen wasn’t closed, if the woman in front of me got her food. I’ve been a fan of Once Upon A Bagel for a long time but after this unfair treatment, I won’t be going back.

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 P G · May 2025

Updated Review: I’ve lowered my rating for this business. The cake donuts were once fresh and delicious, but now they’re often thawed, which really diminishes the quality. While the bagel selection is decent, they tend to have more of a bready consistency rather than the lighter, chewy texture with a crisp exterior that true bagels should have.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 luna micky · Sep 2024

I orderd delivery it took sometime to get here and I ordered a Ruben burger with CAJUN CURLY FRIES.....you tell me if that looks like Cajun curly fries + it was oily. The burger was decent not worth $16 tho

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Restroom ✓ Quick Visit ✓ Credit Cards ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Free Parking Lot ✓ Free Street Parking

Services

Deli

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