Mish mash soup. Delicious. HUGE. The glass bowl it comes in is a monstrosity. Approximately 2.3x bigger than your head. -Mike
Sweet and sour cabbage soup is glorious! -Giancarlo
Many great traditional Jewish food choices like Pastrami on Rye, but also a great veggie chili, and the do serve bacon. -Nina
Expect to have a brusque comment or two thrown your way. After all, the Bagel hasn’t survived all these years (since 1950) by being nice. -Time Out Chicago
If you order a bagel sandwich to go, be sure to grab some extra napkins. The sandwiches are delicious but can create a mess if you're eating on the go. -Jake
Try the chopped liver - The best in the Midwest -Kenneth
You're doing yourself a disservice if you fail to order the matzo ball soup. -BccList.com
Sunday is fried chicken day -Adam
Danny Grant, chef of 1826 Restaurant (coming soon), eats here on his nights off. He loves the Salt bagel w/ chive cream cheese. -Chefs Feed
Always a great breakfast! -Bill
The bagel was stale, eggs & bacon just flat out not good. Came here because the wait for Stella's was long... Next time, ill just wait. -Katie
Can't believe nobody's recommended the feta and onion omelet. Food of the gods! I'm hopeful that in another 50 years they'll be wheeling me in here for the F&O and Mish Mash Soup! -Inigo
Bagel sandwiches basically come with a 3-egg omelette on them. Get a side of hashbrowns because, why not? -David
The Boystown deli sells its potato pancakes for $2.50 apiece, but we bet you can't eat just one. -Time Out Chicago Kids
Breakfast sandwich. Do it. -Liz
Best bagel in town. Best bagel in Chicagoland? Once Upon a Bagel in Highland Park. -Cory
Sausage, egg and cheese on an onion bagle is the perfect way to start a saturday. Their b-fast sammys are a staple for me and my friends! -Steph
If you only order a bagel at The Bagel you’re thinking too literally—and missing out on this deli’s true specialty, Kreplach, which are robust, beef-filled dumplings. -GourmetLive
Get the pickles very nutritious breakfast -Christopher
Hangover cure. Potato pancakes with sour cream and applesauce. You're welcome. -Ashley
