Once Upon A Bagel- Winnetka

Best bagel I've had in a long time. The cucumber cream cheese is so fresh and good!!

First time here and I was highly disappointed at the fact that I stood inside for 8 minutes and no one took my order or even acknowledged me. The sad part is that no customers were there. The cooks saw me and everyone working there made eye contact with me but refused to assist me so I walked out. First impressions matter! Acknowledge your customers and treat them well. Definitely don’t recommend them.

Their salty pretzel bagels are the closest in taste to famous German Pretzels you get in Southwest Germany. All the other pretzels (in pretzel shape) they sell in Chicago area are fake. These bagel form ones are your substitute for the authentic taste

The bagel sandwich was good. There are a ton of options for cheese, bagels, and meat. I just can't justify $10 for it. The bagel itself was great it was nice and light compared to others I had. They also serve Mexican food here. I would stop by again to try something else or simply buy a dozen bagels.

I recently visited this bagel parlor and tried their lox bagel. While it wasn’t bad, it also wasn’t particularly memorable. The bagel was fresh, and the lox had a decent flavor, but the overall experience felt slightly above average. It’s a good option if you’re in the mood for a lox bagel and happen to be nearby, but it’s not the kind of place that will blow you away. One thing to note is the inconsistency with the cream cheese. My bagel had a very light spread, and I found myself wishing for a little more. On the other hand, my partner’s bagel had way too much cream cheese, which completely overpowered the flavors. Being a small café, it has a cozy vibe, but the quality could be a bit more consistent. It’s a decent stop for a quick bite, but there’s definitely room for improvement.