Gotham Bagels - South loop

These other reviewers are insane. This place is really good. The sandwich is not lacking flavor, it's a great bagel, it tastes like a great bagel, it has crunch and squish, and the right amount of salt. No clue how this place has 3.8 stars. There's not an available seat in here, and there's hardly any standing room from people waiting. And it is not a long wait. And the price is not bad at all. And considering what $20 will usually buy you, which is not this, as I can't ever recall purchasing a delicious bagel and a uniquely curated and individual coffee experience such as this.¹ And the pickle is vaguely almost like a light-pickle, like some Asian styles of pickles. It's not as sharply vinegar forward in the distilled-white vinegar sharp way we experience so often as the brine experience in the US. This place is an experience of the world. And it's cozy in here. 3.8 stars, what th are these people on omg. ¹could also be the Chicago Magic to blame.

The bagels are super yummy and there’s a lot of great options! I got the spicy sausage and egg one and it was delish !! Not a ton of seating but they give the bagels in to go bags so it’s easy to take with you. They also have good coffee if you go on a cold day!

Pretty good but pricey! We’d heard a lot about this place on social media so we wanted to try. Glad we went, but these bagels didn’t knock our socks off like the ones we’ve tried in New York. Very pricey for just a decent bagel. Wish they put on 5x the amount of cream cheese that they did.

Got a lox and cream cheese sandwich on a sesame bagel with vegan scallion cream cheese. This place shares a storefront with Gino’s pizza and has a small seating area. Service was quick and the bagel was good, although it could’ve used slightly more cream cheese. Recommend if you’re in the area and need a quick bite.

I would easily consider bagels to be one of my favorite foods, and going to grab an iced latte and a fun bagel flavor is one of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday morning - so when I heard that the Gotham Bagels South Loop location was open, I knew I had to check it out! Gotham Bagels has been on my list for a LONG time, and it definitely did not disappoint! We tried a couple of their specialty sandwiches along with a classic sweet bagel to round it all out! My absolute FAVORITE from the meal was the Brighton Beach - the smoked salmon was perfect, the ratio of ingredients was incredible, and the flavor of the everything bagel tied everything together! I’d highly recommend checking out the South Loop Gotham Bagels location!

Tasty bagel and fast service. Pricy at around $16 for the vegan sandwich. Better atmosphere-it just feels like you’re in a closed pizza place-or more competitive pricing would make it 5/5

Friendly cashier and big selection of different bagel. Always fresh made. Prices can be seen also on their homepage (delivery service). If you like bagels I can recommend this store. I just missed one or two sweet bagel alternatives. Some places in- and outside available to eat in house.

A very nice bagel shop. The bagels are legit — perfect combination of crunch and squish. A large variety of flavors to choose from. Lox and cream cheese along with a variety of other sandwiches. Coffee was good too. Prices just about what you will pay anywhere in the area.

Delicious!!! Located inside of Gino's East pizza, Gotham Bagels is a hidden gem in Printer's Row. A variety of breakfast and lunch sandwich options. I really enjoyed starting my day with the spicy sausage, egg, and cheddar bagel sandwich. I was able to choose what kind of bagel I wanted, as well as how I wanted the eggs prepared (scrambled, fried, etc...). The sandwich was wrapped beautifully and securely, and comes with a pickle on the side. The iced matcha is one of the best matcha drinks I've had in Chicago! Evelyn provided excellent and friendly service. She was very patient and went over all my choices and options. You can order in person or online. On the weekend, it's online ordering only. The interior is decorated beautifully for the holidays. Check it out!

Killer bagel shop. Fresh and rolled bagels, fresh made cream cheese, and great sandwiches. Doesn't get much better. Although this spot is carry out only (for breakfast), it had a nice vibe as well as fast service. Will return

Pretty good! It was admittedly a little pricier than I thought, it was like $23 for a lox bagel and large iced latte. Still, a good breakfast imo. For those who've been walking in circles trying to find it like me, they share a building and front desk with Gino's East (521 S Dearborn). Inside you'll order and there's a teeny tiny little seating area to the left by the windows. A little hard to navigate if you're disabled or bigger bodied. A few things: - they don't take cash. - There's a little kiosk tablet you can order from (separate from the actual ordering desk) - Make sure to ask about their specials!! - I did not see any way for people with disabilities to get inside. It's simply a stairwell up. May need to call ahead and ask someone to bring it to you outside if your mobility challenged.

I get the lox here when my other go to spots are closed or busy. The bagels are great but I wish they were served warmed or toasted - it makes for a hard to chew bagel which might not be comfortable for everyone. My husband loved the sausage and doesn't mind the colder bagel!

I would easily consider bagels to be one of my favorite foods, and going to grab an iced latte and a fun bagel flavor is one of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday morning - so when I heard that the Gotham Bagels South Loop location was open, I knew I had to check it out! Gotham Bagels has been on my list for a LONG time, and it definitely did not disappoint! We tried a couple of their specialty sandwiches along with a classic sweet bagel to round it all out! My absolute FAVORITE from the meal was the Brighton Beach - the smoked salmon was perfect, the ratio of ingredients was incredible, and the flavor of the everything bagel tied everything together! I'd highly recommend checking out the South Loop Gotham Bagels location!

This bagel place is a hole in the wall literally - it is easy to miss but it is located in the pizza place next door if that helps. When you walk in there is a very small eating space and a counter to order at. The menu is a tad bit pricey but then again I don't know prices for new york bagel joints only chain joints. I have never had a new york bagel so I do not know how this compares but I will say this I got the pizza sandwich with pepperoni on a asaigo cheese bagel - the bagel was chewy and soft and had plenty of cheese. The sauce had a good flavor and wasn't overpowering.

I'll say I let someone in line influence me to get this. I had my sights set on the turkey but I went spicy sausage on an everything bagel. No sir. I'd give em another go though

Don't blink cause you might miss this gem! A group of us decided to come here for our post Hot Chocolate Run meal and it was a great decision. Gotham Bagels is located in the South Loop. Outside of variety of bagels they have bagel sandwiches, salads, potato latke, soup and desserts. They have sides such as potato chips made by Great Lakes Kettle. You can have coffee, latte, tea and soft drinks. Like I mentioned, if you blink, you can miss this place. It is a walk up location to place your order. There are seats in front of the pizza place that is just around the corner. The staff was friendly when picking up the order. We ordered ahead for a 10:15 AM pickup. It was ready about 10 minutes after the pickup time but we were in no hurry. Highly recommend ordering ahead! I have never had a Bagel from NY so I cannot compare. I got the One Egg Bagel Sandwich. I selected the Seasame Bagel. Overall, the bagel was a nice size and it was soft and chewy and I mean a good chewy. I've had bagels that were chewy but hard where you had to rip it with your teeth. The egg was scrambled, but you can pick how you want the egg cooked. The scramble was prefect and not over done. It had the right amount of salt on it. The price I paid was approx. $16 dollars for the sandwich, bag of chips and a can Pepsi. The bagel is filling and I didn't eat the chips or drink my Pepsi. If this is what a NY Bagel tastes like, I need to travel to NY to try! But in the meantime, when craving a bagel - I'll make my way to over to Gotham Bagel!

My favorite local place for a bagel. I wish I were more adventurous, but I always go for the Brighton Beach, it's a must for me. If I don't do the Brighton Beach, I just go for the typical bagel and cream cheese. For the Brighton beach, the salmon is super fresh and the toppings are always loaded, fresh, and add the perfect crunch to a bagel sandwich. What I like most about Gotham is the assortment of bagels and spreads. They have great bagel flavors, as well as a great cream cheese selection. This location specifically is super quick with the online orders, it's only a walk up, so I recommend you order ahead. I've picked these up for friends and family and although I always get the same bagel sandwich, I've heard great feedback about the OMFG bagel, spicy sausage bagel, and traditional bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. Staff is always super nice and courteous.

Takeout window inside of a pizza shop. Convenient location nearby our hotel. We ordered pickup from here and it was ready within a few minutes of our arrival. We ordered a sausage egg and cheese bagel, turkey bacon, egg white, tomato, and vegan scallion cream cheese bagel, and a strawberry cream cheese bagel. This place is a little pricey, but honestly the bagels are huge and they pile on the toppings. Definitely a good value. The bagels had great texture and the vegan cc on my bagel was fantastic. Only 3 tables to eat inside at. I would definitely come back here.

So glad to have them back open after their maintenance closure. Bagels as great as ever!

Food is solid, but omg it took forever. My friends and I went here around 11 am on a sunday and two of our bagels came out in around 20 minutes, the other close to 35. Didn't realize we were broiling our bagels on the spot. Place is pretty though and I liked the christmas decorations

Some of the best bagels in Chicago. Been going here for a few years now and they never disappoint. They are always quick and have nice folks that work there. I've had friends from New York try the bagels here and they said it's some of the closest bagels you can get in Chicago to New York ones. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a solid bagel place.

yummy bagels. they really load up the cream cheese here. small place can get cramped when busy. first time coming here (and in a rush) so i only got a poppy seed bagel with cream cheese. it was a really good bagel and they do not skimp on cream cheese! the workers were nice. need to ask for napkins tho as they are not included by default.

I love a good breakfast shop especially a bagel that can get me through the day. We came right when they opened and it took about 20-25 minutes to receive our food. There was a water station for free water. The inside was beautiful and clean and the cashier was pretty kind to us. We got a bacon egg and cheese bagel and it was sooo good. Please see the cheese pull so you know it was hot and fresh. I would absolutely come back next time I'm in Chicago

Should say add avocado spread not avocado because I certainly wouldn't have paid 4 bucks for some pre packaged spread. Bacon also tasted/looked nothing like picture. Bagel cold. Not great

Came across this hidden gem while working one day! I continuously saw people walking up to this industrial looking building and grabbing a bag! My curiosity was running rampant! lol! To the Yelp app I ran! Upon reading the reviews I knew it was time to take action! I ordered a spicy sausage,bacon,egg,and spicy aioli sauce! It was sooo good! Full of flavor! The spicy was just right!! It really could feed two people!

Visited a unique bagel shop in Chicago, where you order from one side of the building and have the seating area be on the other side. It was a bit different, never seen that before. I went for the OMFG bagel with a white chocolate mocha, and my girlfriend got a cappuccino. The food was as tasty as it looked! The bagel had great flavor, though it was a little salty--probably because I chose the everything bagel, which added a bit of extra seasoning. The hot food and drinks were perfect for warming up on a windy, cold day in the city. There was a bit of a wait, but the steady stream of customers shows the place is popular for a reason. It's a little on the pricey side, but definitely worth giving a try for the quality and experience

This is a new spot for us but as it was just across from the hotel so we decided to try them out one cold morning. This is a pick up only location so you order online prior to going or there in person via a QR code. It usually takes 15-20 minutes for your order depending on the time of day and items. I e had two hot venerates and 1 bagel sandwich but by the time we walked around a bit it was ready. (They text when the order is complete.) We went to the window and gave our name and got the order. I loved my spicy chai and the sandwich was huge! The bagel had a great amount of chew and was a bit pricey but considering how much was loaded on there it was worth it. I had a vegan cream cheese and veggies which almost could have been two meals, but it was so good I ate it all right then! We would for sure try this again and now that we know the process would order ahead. Very tasty and a fun spot for a bagel and beverage!

The presentation was 10/10 But when we both took a first bite into our everything bagels it was SO salty. All we could taste was salt and had to throw them away. Such a waste of $27 sadly won't be returning

I've tried several bagels in NYC, and found great bagels back home. These bagels are easily in the top 3 for best bagels. Zingy cream cheese, chewy bagels, and nice quick service gets this an easy 5. It was a pretty quiet location to eat as well.

Holy smokes Gotham Bagels is insanely delicious! I'm a big fan of a solid bagel with cream cheese and this spot surpassed my expectations big time. This location offers pick up orders only - simply pre order your goods online and grab it at their window once ready. There is no indoor seating however if you walk a whole 30 steps you can find an outdoor patio (outside of Gino's East) that has signs that Gotham customers are welcome to eat at. I had the Brighton Beach sandwich on an egg bagel with scallion cream cheese and woah...... MIND BLOWN! It was a ridiculously delicious hefty sammie that I devoured. I'm very particular when it comes to bagels and this place has made it to my top 3 bagel spots. My fiancé got the OMFG on an everything bagel and that was equally divine. Don't forget your caffeine! My fiancé and I tried 2 lattes - the bees knees and the maple cinnamon latte. Both delicious and hit the spot.

Ordered a lox bagel and didn't open it until I got home. All it had was capers, tomato and cream cheese. Paid $20 for a glorified cream cheese bagel.

Order: Lox and scallion cream cheese on a sesame bagel OMFG on an Asiago bagel Ordering from Gotham Bagels and picking up at the counter was simple and super user friendly! My friend and I ordered from home and our bagels were ready in about 20 minutes. The morning rush was fairly busy but the line died down by the time we came in before 10AM. Between the two bagels, I enjoyed the OMFG if you are looking for a savory sandwich to munch on. I liked the spicy aioli and all the crunchy fixings. For the Lox bagel, it was a good simple, light treat. The scallion cream cheese was generous and would be good as a take home side if you want to dress your own bagels at home. Overall, great breakfast bagel place! I will definitely be going back again to try other stuff on the menu.

A literal hole in the wall with such lovely service. Our gal was a gem and I felt like a local at a small spot with the real deal bagels and bagel sandwiches. We did breakfast Sammie's on sesame and holy crap that hot sauce is SO good and ordered an everything with cream cheese for a snack later and it was DELICIOUS. Don't get sucked in to any other bagel spot. This is the real deal, Batman.

Today is foodie day and my daughter wanted to start her day with a bagel. She just has so many positive memories with NY bagels, from all her NY travels. Quality/Quantity - Online order only. Pick-up window only. Stand in the street while you wait for your food. Pumpernickel Scallion Cream Cheese - Good, especially liked the pumpernickel dough. Everything Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese and Lox - We wanted this in pumpernickel also, but they already ran out of all bagels except the everything bagel?!?!? It still tasted good, but would have been better with the pumpernickel bagel. Atmosphere - Well, we are standing in the street, what if it was raining or snowing? Small shop, pick-up window only. Service - Good, they made a mistake on our first order and corrected it right away. I know so many businesses are going to online purchases only, but there are still many customers that struggle with technology, so it would be nice to be able to order at the pick-up window. Price - Expensive. Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 1999 and with your 5 locations.

This place is great, bagels are fresh and tasty, they are generous with the cream cheese. Only downside is that it's small space.

Very no nonsense bagel window in the south loop. Come here and they will carb you up. The place gets no points for ambiance since it's literally a back door of a restaurant in a back alley by a dumpster. However the service is quick and ordering online is easy. Grab and go online ordering. I'm a big fan of Gotham despite the steep pricing - the bagels have great chew and they use a different type of cream cheese than the usual Philadelphia. Glad I have an option in the loop.

Quite expensive for a bagel but it was huge, fresh and delicious. It's a pick up window only, there is no place to sit Duan and eat. Keep that in mind. I placed an order online and went to pick it up, it was ready in 5 minutes. Not sure how long the wait is on weekends but this was Thursday at 9am. Got the whole wheat everything bagel with vegan scallion cream cheese and cucumber. My mom had the same bagel with lox cream cheese and cucumber. We both enjoyed our bagels a lot. They were fresh, had a nice chew and good amount of cream cheese. The vegan one was amazing with a lot of fresh scallions. One of the best vegan cream cheese I had. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Will be back for sure

The bagels are amazing! Really resemble NY! However!!!! The coffee is not it, it has this weird unfinished after taste. The lattes aren't smooth and creamy as they were and I personally feel their cold brew tastes super artificial. If they fixed their coffee up a notch it would be a 11/10 place.

A very good bagel. This place is to-go only from a single pick up window on a side street. Felt vaguely Prohibition Era, like you needed the secret handshake. You can order online or order at the window. Food was ready at the time I requested with minimal wait. Tried a sesame bagel with veggie cream cheese and lox. The bagel is decent. Not quite NYC quality but pretty close. It's a water bagel, the crust is crunchy and the inside moist, chewy and a little sweet with a nice amount of sesame seeds. Veggie cream cheese is house-made and delicious. A little bit too much on the bagel for my liking because it's sloppy to bite into. 2 slices of lox round out the sandwich. For $14, far from a good value. It was good. But not $14 good.

Best bagels I've had. I had the raisin bagel and it was fantastic. Served out of a window in an alley makes it an adventure. Very cool place!

Great bagels, great coffee, yummy latkes, good service. Can now enter from Dearborn. Definitely recommend!

I absolutely love Gotham Bagels - one of the best bagels I've had in Chicago. This location is a walk up window just across the street from Harold Washington library. Their bagels with cream cheese is always a safe bet (egg everything and scallion cream cheese is my favorite) but their bagel sandwiches are fantastic. The OMFG, lox @ cream cheese, and pastrami & egg l are, as the kids say, *chefs kiss* The folks who work there are always super friendly -Gotham is a must!

This place is a hole in the wall - literally. All orders are made online and you pick up at a window on the side of the building. As a NYC-area native, I'm a big bagel fan. While I've yet to find a place in Chicago that truly meets the standard set in the NYC area, this place is the best I've found. Both pickup and delivery are fast and accurate. I love the pickles they make here, and always steal my husband's while he's not looking if his order comes with one. Overall, this is one of my favorite spots for weekend breakfast.

We were craving bagels this morning and found this hole in the wall spot super close to us so decided to talk a walk over! It's pick up only! Order through the window or online! If you're ordering at the location, expect about 15-20 mins while your food is cooked! We got an Asiago bagel with veggie cream cheese and a bacon, egg, and cheese on an Asiago bagel! So originally, my friend had ordered the OMFG sandwich, but they filled the wrong order and we realized this when we had already came back home. Nonetheless, the bacon egg and cheese was really good! Well balanced flavors and the consistency of the Asiago bagel was great! The veggie cream cheese was quite bland in my opinion. I would recommend getting the plain cream cheese over it for sure. Overall, it was a good experience. I would probably go back to try the OMFG sandwich since that's what we originally wanted!

I love coming here as a special treat every once in a while but even the exorbitant prices of the bagels I keep my visits to a minimum. It's super easy to order through the Toast app and pickup, and because it's just a window outside I can bring my dog with me to pick up the food. The lady who is at the window is so friendly. There can be a bit of a crowd on weekends with nice weather but overall I haven't run into pickup issues. I just wish the bagels were more affordable.

Had the spicy sausage, egg, and cheddar on a sesame bagel. it was great and so were the guys at the counter

Was in town for the day and was super stoked to see a spot with egg bagels!! Here's the short: egg bagels are my favorite; they're hard to find in the midwest so I usually get them shipped but prefer to buy locally when I can. It was super convenient to use their app to order a half dozen of egg bagels as well as sesame bagels. I took them home with me and ate them the next day! Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed by the texture. Couple of things were off -- you could tell it was a rolled and shaped bagel because it kinda of unraveled that way. Also, while sure it achieved that bagel chew...the texture was kind of like dry bread. Pick up window only!

I have been seeking a legitimate bagel shop for weeks and I am so happy Gotham Bagels came across my radar. They are located on the corner of Plymouth and Ida B. Wells next to the USA Vein Clinic. If you walk too fast you might miss it. Gotham Bagels only has a walk up window so you'll have to find seating ease where but it wasn't too hard to find a bench. I ordered the OMFG bagel the two times I visited. The first time I ordered it on an Everything bagel and the next day I ordered it on a Honey Wheat Everything bagel. Both times the bagels were delicious. The sandwiches are definitely a little more expensive than I normally would pay but I assumed it's because of the location (South Loop). After looking at the other locations menu it is just a pricey bagel shop. I didn't mind the price of the sandwich because I was able to get a solid two meals from the sandwich. I was surprised by how quickly Gotham made my sandwich. I got an estimate of 15 mins but it easily took 5/6 mins which was great! I can imagine it taking a little longer if I visited later in the day not within the first hour or two of them opening. On both of my visits there was line outside of the cafe but the line moved fast. Also, they serve Dark Matter coffee!

These bagels are pricey but oh so good. I wish I tried Gotham bagels earlier in my trip because I would have been getting one every morning. I love the (mandatory) online ordering system since it eliminates a line and allows for immediate pickup of your order ahead of time. Plus it allows you to customize your bagel at your leisure. Their asiago bagel is top tier. It's loaded up with cheese baked on top into a crust. All the bagels have a nice chew. Also highly recommend the chive cream cheese. That paired with smoked salmon on the asiago bagel, I could eat it every day. The only reason for 4 stars is I can't quite justify the price. Paying $15 for a bagel sandwich is a bit too much.

Really great bagels! It was a bit difficult to locate because it's kind of hidden but it's a walk up window you order at and wait for them to make your order. If you want faster service it would be best to place your order online and then walk there to pick it up. The bagels were really great and big!

Gotham Bagels is a simple window, so you order ahead and pick up at the window on Plymouth. But what they offer is incredible, Bagels that are fresh, soft and huge. You want genuine legit big city bagels, Gotham will provide that. It's called Gotham for a reason, these are not your normal size bagels, but they are ooo so good. When we ordered they said the Bagels would be ready in 15 minutes and they were. They included all the napkins and utensils you need and when they give you a spread they lay it on, I'd say lather it on, the butter the cream cheese was no joke, there was so much. Gotham has some great packages for corporate meals or meetings too, to make bagel sandwiches. Yes, they do have bagel sandwiches. Pastrami? You know in. They also have salads too. You may think the price is high, but for how big they are and the amount of spread you get, it's justifiable. If you love a good bagel or bagel sandwich, you can't beat Gotham, hands down this is a top quality bagel shop.

A bit tough to locate yet the bagel sandwich is good. I bought the beach bagel and it tasted good. A bit pricey yet not bad to try. In terms of the bagel, it is soft inside yet was a bit hard on the outside to chew through. May just be the beach style bagel sandwich. That though is such a nit picky thing, if need be to provide an honest review. The pickle wasn't astounding and perhaps average. I've had better robust pickles. Overall it's a good bagel, yet not something I'll buy again purely on cost. I can and will make my own bagel sandwiches, if and when that ever occurs. So given the last point. I don't ever think about making a bagel sandwich almost ever. So if you're looking for a good bagel sandwich or thought about making one, Gotham Bagels is worth a try.

One of the BEST bacon egg & cheese bagels I've ever had, if not the best!!! They are so friendly and the service is so quick, but never sacrificing quality of course. Their cold brew is also crazy good. Would recommend to anyone craving a 10/10 breakfast sandwich!

Nice little hole-in-the-wall for bagels and coffee. Ordering online is your best bet (and on certain days/times, the only way, so plan accordingly). The bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich is hearty and fresh. I like the cold brew coffee here. No seating. A great place to get something relatively quickly and to go. Can take it a few blocks east and eat at Grant Park.

OmFg!!! Was a big ass bagel and whooping price of $17. The sandwich can be shared by 2 people, lots of protein but lacks the flavor. I feel Like they might have forgot the aioli. I will come back for the service and maybe try a different sammiich!!! Not a bad spot though for good o'l nyc bagel style sandwiches.

Gotham recently relocated their South Loop location inside of the Gino's Pizza shop on Dearborn. They share a counter and seating area. I was disappointed because their bagels are so good that they really deserve their own storefront in our neighborhood. In fact, these bagels are about as good as they get outside the East Coast.

Great addition to the neighborhood! Walked up, scanned the barcode, placed our order. Was given a 15 minute pickup wait so we took a little walk. They only accept online orders so I would recommend placing your order online in advance if you don't want to wait. I love that they offer Dark Matter Coffee. I would much rather support a small business than Starbucks. I got a latte and my partner a mocha. They were out of half and half, so we subbed almond milk. I'm personally not a big fan of almond milk as it turns out, and the coffee was a little weak for me. They did froth they almond milk, I appreciated that touch. Noted that I'll be not getting lattes but his mocha was really tasty. We shared the Brighton Beach, no tomato with avocado - it was plenty of food for two. The components were perfectly balanced and was very good!