Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2013 reviews

What Nicole W doesn't like about The Great American Bagel:
These aren’t bagels. These are just pieces of bland, warmed up bread. Ordered several different kinds of bagels and a few different sandwiches. All of the bagels were super bready — super soft to the touch, very light and fluffy. None were chewy or had a crackly crust or the micro blisters you get from boiling. None had any flavor.If you like pre-packaged, grocery store bagels — these will work. If you’re looking for... View all feedback. What Chase Hasper likes about The Great American Bagel:
A great spot to find a quality bagel or a simple breakfast sandwich. Their bagels are all made on site, and you can even see the room they’re made in! They’re definitely fresh and had some great flavors. The sandwiches were also good, keeping closer to your typical breakfast bagel sandwich. If you’re looking for something super whacky or unusual this may not be the spot. But if you’re in the mood for a real hearty an... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 148 reviews
Chase
22.08.2023 - 16:31

A great spot to find a quality bagel or a simple breakfast sandwich. Their bagels are all made on site, and you can even see the room they’re made in! They’re d...

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Annabelle
22.08.2023 - 16:31

The most delicious bagels I have ever eaten! Truly delicious. Service is great and what else can I say other than you gotta try this place!

S
22.08.2023 - 16:31

It's alright, I think this place depends what you come here for, the bagels themselves tasted alright, but personally I did not enjoy the bagel sandwiches here...

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Nicole
22.08.2023 - 16:31

These aren’t bagels. These are just pieces of bland, warmed up bread. Ordered several different kinds of bagels and a few different sandwiches. All of the bagel...

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Schelly
22.08.2023 - 16:31

I was gonna take a picture of my bagel but I ate it way too fast, that’s how good it is! Great staff. The French toast bagel is amazing.

Google
4.4 ★ from 431 reviews
T
23.01.2024 - 07:54

Great bagels even great workers love the food and love that the workers are friendly and make things easy

Vanessa
23.01.2024 - 07:54

Favorite bagels in Chicago. Always super busy, but employees are friendly and bagels are killer every time. Also have some vegan options (hummus Mediterranean b...

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Georgianne
23.01.2024 - 07:54

First time stopping in here today, the workers were so friendly and helpful our bagel sandwiches were delicious! I will definitely be back!

Lyn
23.01.2024 - 07:54

Staff are amazing. I love their breakfast bagel. The service is fast and always with a smile.

sheryl
23.01.2024 - 07:54

Pleasant staff, and atmosphere! Handled lunch crowd well. Excellent quality food!

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