"Gotham Bagels is a to-go bagel shop that’s operating out of an Italian restaurant in Old Town. But don’t let the Inception-style restaurant within a restaurant plot confuse you, this place has excellent bagels. They’re big, soft, slightly chewy, and will shut up any East Coaster who complains about Chicago’s bagel scene. From a perfect BEC sandwich to the lox with cream cheese, everything here is fantastic." - adrian kane