Big Apple Bagels

Friendly. Great price. Great quality bagel.

I’m not a huge fan of bagels but, I do enjoy a toasted bagel breakfast sandwich from here before heading to work. I get the bacon, egg and cheese with an everything bagel. Delicious. However, like most establishments they skimp on the bacon but, give you a decent portion of egg. The bagel is nice and fresh. The employees attitudes could be a little more friendlier but, I grab my sandwich to go, anyway and the 5 minutes is well worth waiting for on an empty stomach at 6:45 in the a.m. so, they can keep their thank you, come again, like they’ve been doing.

Sorry guys. I was not too thrilled with my experience here. A simple turkey sandwich on a toasted bagel with lettuce and tomatoes. There are two things which afford Big Apple with a one star review.
1. The bagel was like eating a refrigerator bagel from a grocery store. It was soft, flat, tasteless. From a bagel shop named after New York, the center of the bagel world, I expected more.
2. While sitting there eating, I took a good look around. Even if the bagel was good, I would still have been concerned with the cleanliness of the place. The floor was dirty and the table around me had not been wiped. And, there is one thing that shows me the care, or lack of, that any shopkeeper has is when their ceiling tiles are wet, stained. I mean, ceiling tiles are not expensive to replace — spend a few dollars to make the place at least look clean.
Now, the folks behind the counter were great — friendly and service oriented. But, I cannot forgive a restaurant that does not care about its look and cleanliness.

This place has THE BEST bagels. Eating these bagels has made my bagel standards way too high; I have a hard time eating grocery-​store bagels without wishing Big Apple Bagel’s delicious, fluffy, perfectly baked bagels were in my mouth instead. And the deliciousness-​to-​price ratio is very good. If I didn’t feel guilty about gorging on their bready goodness, I would probably eat these bagels every morning.

Delicious bagels and tasty cream cheese, Yum!

I was on vacation in Chicago last weekend, and stopped in for breakfast. I had a Swiss melt bagel and it was one of the best bagels I’ve ever had. The bagels are as close to homemade as you can get — not like those chains who produce them as if they were in a factory. It was soft, delicious, and cut by hand — not in one of those goofy slicers. It just felt like the guys who work there were taking the utmost care of my breakfast.
Another great thing about Big Apple is the coffee. I had the Michigan Cherry, and absolutely loved it. The coffee ran out right when I poured some, and they jumped right in and made some really fast for me. It was worth it — a deep, rich, cherry taste and smell.
Bottom line — great bagels, friendly service, awesome coffee!

The people that work here are always nice. I always get the toasted cheddar twist southern tradition with a little mayo, a bag of Jalapeño chips to spice it up and some OJ to wash it down. If your in a hurry to get to work call them for a carry out order and they will have it waiting when you get there.

Two words: Bagel Sandwhiches! LOL I was so indecisive about my bagel decision that it took like 45 minutes to make my selection lol. I was so excited when they handed me my bagel sandwhich — I failed to heed the cashiers warning — that it was a hot bagel sandwhich and I burned myself badly. Didn’t matter though, great experience, great bagel and I relaxed in the seating area for about 3 hours before I had to mow my first lawn — you’ll walk out with a smile!

Some people need their coffee fix. I, however, NEEEEEED my morning bagel sandwich fix and Big Apple Bagels always delivers! Located near the corner of Dundee and Landwehr in Northbrook, Big Apple Bagels serves up a fresh variety of delicious bagels and muffins daily!
Recommend: Northern Omelet on an Asiago Bagel (YUM!), Cinnamon Crumb Muffin, and Old World Hazelnut Coffee (to wash all of that deliciousness down of course!)
Avoid: Smoothies (they taste to frothy and powdery, ick)
Big Apple Bagels’ atmosphere is that of a typical little bakery. There are only about 5 – 6 tables but I’ve never seen the entire place full in the morning. Most of their business seams to be take-​out, in the mornings at least.
They sell a huge variety of bagels (and cream cheese), muffins, mini-​muffins, and coffee. They also have breakfast and lunch menus with a selection of sandwiches.
As far as service goes, it’s always been great! Everyday Maria (one of the owners) greets me with warm smiles, friendliness, and enthusiasm. Her positive spirit is definitely contagious and I always feel GREAT after leaving, especially with my hot and delicious bagel sandwich in hand!
If you haven’t tried a hot bagel sandwich at Big Apple Bagel before I’d recommend you stop by and try it out. At the very least Maria will having you walking away with a smile to start your day!