"Like R&A, the bagels at Tilly Bagel Shop in the South Loop are sourdough-based and made fresh throughout the morning, a watchable activity thanks to a partially visible kitchen. Each bagel is fluffy and chewy, with a thin, lightly blistered crust. They come in interesting flavors like cacio e pepe or a rotating special like pepperoni pizza. The soft bagels seem designed to be ripped and dunked in the housemade cream cheese, which are equally delicious and creative—like the seasonal peach and olive oil." - veda kilaru, john ringor
