Great American Bagel-Free parking

Rattled off my very complicated bagel and coffee order to a young man with long hair. It was pretty busy, but he quickly got my order together, politely warning me about upcharges and giving me options I didn't know I had. My order was perfectly prepared. Thanks. Food and coffee were delicious, and I'll back the next time I'm in the area!

The Caucasian young female that works on Thursday around 3PM is ignorant and rude. She doesn't know how to provide hospitality or service with a genuine wholesome smile. The ambiance feels uncomfortable with a sarcastic cold uppity energy.

I’ve been eating at GAB for several years now and it is absolutely excellent. The bagels are fresh, borderline addicting, and the service is quick. Thank you Angel for all of your hospitality towards my family when we stop in. We’ve truly enjoyed our food and it’s always a great way to start the morning!

Complete rip off… My lox and cream cheese bagel didn’t have any lox on it. I basically paid more than $15 for a regular bagel. My garden salad had barely any items and no egg. They just loaded it up with croutons. Tried calling and the line would never connect and just beeps. I will never do business with them again

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 they lacked flavor for me majorly compared to other similar places, and I will not be coming back here. Prices are reasonable for bagel sandwiches, but then I'd pay a few bucks more at another place for more flavor.

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 and we’ll made classic, The Great American Bagel might just be your spot.

Delicious bagels, incredibly-kind staff, family-owned, what more could one ask for? I had to buy half a dozen and two types of cream cheese because they all looked so good! They were nice enough to toast my bagel while I sat for a minute to eat (my first meal at 4:30 PM!!) And then were nice enough to have donated two bagels to me that were going to be thrown away ! Now I can give one to someone on the street who needs some extra food. Wonderful establishment ! Frequent there if you can!❤️🧡💛

Found this gem last weekend for a morning breakfast in Lakeview. They have a variety of bagels and sandwich options including paninis to start your day. I was amazed by the size of their bagels. They were huge! I ended up getting an everything bagel Swiss with egg and sausage. It was very delicious and toasted perfectly. I kinda wish I ordered another one because it was so good. Also, they have 3 varieties of self service coffee. I had the French vanilla, and I thought it was good! Employees were super friendly and awesome. Service was fast and prompt. Will definitely come back again in the future. They have their own parking lot, which is awesome too. They adhere to covid protocols so no worries here. Give it a try!

Stopped by on Saturday, early afternoon, post breakfast rush. The place is staffed very well and you can tell it gets popular in the morning. I ordered the popeye omelet on sun-dried tomato. The bagel wasn't bad, it's definitely better than some national brands. It did feel a little dry that day. The popeye filling was good for a healthier option. Service was quick and the staff paid attention when I misspoke the bagel flavor at the register to confirm what I wanted.

The bagels are delicious and the people that work there are great. Get the chai. If you are sleepy add a shot of espresso.

Quick place to grab a tasty bagel. A large selection of different types of bagels. They do have a large area to stay and enjoy your bagel. Service is quick as well.

I was happy when I found this place! I had a toasted everything bagel with chive cream cheese. I also bought a Welch's beverage. It was perfect. I'm at an age where fast food just doesn't agree with me anymore. So I drove and drove thru the beautiful Lake View neighborhoods and accidentally found it. The store is really well stocked for take home too. They have a room where you can watch them making bagels. Fun.

Fabulous bagels- so warm and flavorful! And so many choices! The posh, top-shelf cheese and onion one is out of this world! The cost was higher than I expected, as my meal came to nearly $20 with sandwich, soda, chips, and tip. So I think this will be a special treat outing, but was sooooo good!! Friendly staff. Clean space. It was fun to watch the baker in action, too!

Being from Jersey my bagel standards are a little higher that's why my review is a little lower. The bagel was super thin and I got almost no cream cheese on my bagel. Would try again if I got a better smear but still a thin bagel

Decent bagel, but nothing too special and kind of thin. The sausage was a little better than the bacon. They do have some cool bagel types like cheddar herb. I have to say that Steingold's and TONY's were probably better.

Save your money. Overpriced & not even worth it, bagel tasted chalky just a miss for me all and all even the coffee tasted like when u go to church and they have the free set up, probably used powdered creamer too. All for over 20$ and to ask for a tip after is crazy.

The service here is amazing and the staff is always so friendly. Really some of the best service I've ever received on a consistent basis. The bagels are always fresh and flavorful. I love the cheddar onion bagel with veggie cream cheese. I really love this place and glad to see it's always busy. The white chocolate latte is also delish!

Absolutely an amazing experience! I have food allergies and our bagel maker, Dylan, did a great job! Wiping off the knife before each cut to minimize cross contact. Appreciate it greatly. Clean restaurant too with a lot of fun sauces to add onto your bagels. Overall a great place will be coming back! Good food too!

I ordered for delivery and they were perfectly on time and the bagels and cream cheeses were delicious! 5 stars for an easy and super smooth experience!

The bagels we tasty and well cooked. I was surprised to see a line midday at a bagel store to be honest. I'd probably come back early in the morning and get the hot next time. Honestly this place reminds me of a bagel store I worked at as a kid growing up in Long Island and that's a good thing cause the bagel business is competitive. But yeah taste and quality were great, nice loft to the dough and nice shiny crispy outside. They have a great variety of flavors of bagels and cream cheeses and a more extensive menu of sandwiches and other offerings such as party platters and catering. I'm always up for everything bagels and veggie cream cheese. Their in store cream cheese had a nice variety and adequate amount of vegetables. Little nuances. Definitely will be back.

Great, fresh bagels, with a variety of cream cheese options. Loved by here for years but only recently stopped in. Got the jalapeño bagel with jalapeño cheddar cream cheese. Perfect amount of spice but the star was the bagel. So fresh, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Outside of just bagels and cream cheese they also offer sandwiches, smoothies, and tubs of cream cheese to go. Fast paced staff, maybe 5 booths to eat inside and a handful of parking spots. Great bagel shop! I'll definitely be back!

I've gone here a few times, and I do very much enjoy stopping by for a bagel. The wait isn't too long and a pretty short walk from where I stay in the city. My go to is the Italian Trio on Asiago. The first time I went the bagel I would have to say was flawless, warm and full of flavor. The second and more recent time I visited this location I was somewhat disappointed as while the bagel I got was just as tasty as before, the meats inside were ice cold. I do still plan to come back many more times in the future for quick yet delicious bagels

I ordered a sandwich and they just never made it, even though there were like 5 people behind the counter. I work in food service so I get that stuff gets mixed up, it was just a bummer to have my order forgotten and have to remind someone. Not worth the price and the wait. Everyone was really nice though.

I stopped by the Great American Bagel yesterday and ordered a Popeyes Omelette on an Everything Bagel - it was delicious! The servings are so big that I could probably share this with someone else if I didn't eat it all by myself! :) There is parking provided for free; there are a limited number of spots, but there's always a spot available since people are constantly coming & going. Definitely worth it!

This bagel bakery has become a weekly staple for me and my son. On our way to swim practice, we stop by to fuel up. The staff always treats my six year old like a VIP and have remarked on how his bagel tastes have matured from a plain bagel with strawberry cream cheese to everything bagel egg sandwiches. This place has also handled the pandemic well. The staff are diligent about wearing their masks, they encourage customers to keep a safe distance and now that they allow indoor fining, they restrict it to every other booth. We look forward to coming each week.

This is the definition of a solid bagel shop: a plethora of bagel options, plenty of cream cheeses to choose from, and staff that hurries you along. Being next to my vet's office, this has become my go-to spot for a quick bite while I'm waiting. So far, everything has satisfied my random bagel cravings and I have yet to walk away feeling like I wasted a meal. Generous with the fillings and always made to order so you can truly customize. A surprising favorite was recommended by an employee- chocolate chip bagel with strawberry cream cheese!

Stopped by for a pizza bagel and was surprised at how much cheese was in it - there was A Lot! And they warmed it up in the toaster oven and it was large enough to share with my dad. It was Good to try!

Tasty fresh bagels. Lovely look into the bakery - coming while they make bagels is still one of my kids favorite things.

Nice staff! Great food! Usually a table to sit at while waiting. Call in if you do not want to wait.

Would love if they updated their store hours online. Walked in at 3:30 and told they were closed. Google and Yelp says they close at 4:30. Please update.

What can I say about The Great American Bagel! First off they make the bagels in house which makes them super fresh and tasty! If you get to know the staff they treat you like regulars! They even have dog bones for your dogs! Definitely make this place your go to bagel spot and you'll start to get that feel that your a regular!

OK. So my husband first introduced me to GAB when we were dating and he was living in the burbs. We would frequent the one in Elk Grove quite a bit. So many bagels and bagel spreads to choose from. That hasn't changed. But what's disappointing about this one compared to Elk Grove and other locations we've visited (Niles/Skokie and United Terminal 1) has to do with the amount of cream cheese they put in house on their bagels when you order a sandwich. To say they skimp is an understatement. I ordered 3 and at 3.49 each, they were all disappointing. Bagel packs are a good value, especially on Wednesday morning AND they are open early. But really, folks, figure out the cream cheese situation.

The bagels here are amazing and anyone who disagrees has something wrong with them. Always fresh, pillowy, melt in your mouth (didn't know that was possible with bread), with the best cream cheese, especially the veggie. Every time I come in here the staff are working hard, and the guy that makes the bagels behind the glass enjoys when you watch him, he gives a wave and smile. 10/10 on this place consistently.

Wow. I ordered three sandwiches today. All three were incredible. I have been looking for a good Tuna melt in Chicago for years. They are always served on lightly toasted bread, and no flavor in the Tuna. I received my order today, and gasped out loud how impressed I was. The tuna was so flavorful, and I got it on the cheddar jalapeño bagel, it blew my mind. I also ordered the California sandwich for my co-worker, she said it was one of the best sandwiches she had ever tried. 10/10. This place is insanely good.

Great place for cheap, good bagels. There are many options and they have "supreme" bagels with extra cheese like onion and asiago, and even one with bacon bits on top! Bagel with cream cheese and coffee special is around $4 with over 5 coffee choices like hazelnut, chocolate cupcake and cranberry. Quick and easy to get in and out there are tables that can fit groups of four, maybe six if you squeeze. Not the nicest environment in terms of seating, but you aren't gong here for a fancy breakfast experience. Pretty cool spot because you can see them making the bagels!

Bagel sandwich tasted horrible honestly and quite pricey but it was done quick. The sausage was bad and the herb and cheddar bagel was even worse. Maybe they're both an acquired taste.

Love love love this place. My agency moved in a few storefronts down and we've needed emergency provisions for our volunteers and GAB came through. The staff are always so warm and attentive. The food is so so good. I love the variety of flavors of both bagels and cream cheese. The sandwiches are delicious. I know I'll become a regular.

Found this gem last weekend for a morning breakfast in Lakeview. They have a variety of bagels and sandwich options including paninis to start your day. I was amazed by the size of their bagels. They were huge! I ended up getting an everything bagel Swiss with egg and sausage. It was very delicious and toasted perfectly. I kinda wish I ordered another one because it was so good. Also, they have 3 varieties of self service coffee. I had the French vanilla, and I thought it was good! Employees were super friendly and awesome. Service was fast and prompt. Will definitely come back again in the future. They have their own parking lot, which is awesome too. They adhere to covid protocols so no worries here. Give it a try!

Fresh bagels baby. Really enjoyed my E.C.S - egg cheese sausage, on everything bagel.

I thought the food was pretty solid here. This was my first time getting a bagel from Chicago and it was okay but really didn't satisfy my craving. I do appreciate all of the options though! I got a breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel which was decent but I wasn't a big fan of the breakfast sausage. I also got the chicken parm bagel which was yummy but could have been better if the chicken was breaded.

So again American Bagel is consistently good. Staff are very friendly. I love there Lox bagels. Lox is always fresh.

I am Obsessed with this place. I highly recommend trying a smoothie!!! Cinnamon Sugar Bagel all the way!

Best bagels you can find anywhere. They are actually "lighter and fluffier" than any bagel I've had anywhere before. Not the typical "dense" dough of a bagel. Great cream cheese selections (although they could invest in making light versions of the flavors), broad array of bagel flavors and a vast selection of sandwiches across breakfast and lunch varieties. Highly recommend this place.

Heading out of town after a nice stay and stopped in to get breakfast. Yummy bagel sandwich made fresh and fast. Guys behind the counter were nice, friendly and patient as we made our selection. Nice assortment of bottled drinks, hot coffee and soda drinks. On site parking and restrooms. Glass window surrounded bagel making area, which is always fun to watch.

Best bagels. Really fresh & yummy. Had a bagel sandwich, once as well, and it was great. Maybe I come at odd times, but relatively quick service.

Amazing bagel sandwich and a wonderful almond mocha. Maybe new management? Got my food fast and hot!

Staff is so friendly. Bagels are great, the variety is unmatched. Can't go wrong with this place on a weekend morning

Slow slow service and bad attitude from staff, especially a guy who i believe was managing the others. He was sarcastic, rude and doesn't know how to run a restaurant.

This EXTREMELY fresh, soft and chewy bagel was just what I needed to start a great day. Highly recommend this place! I enjoyed a sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese. The staff was super kind and prices were very average for a bagel and cream cheese. I will definitely will be again back soon.

Used to love this place but it has gone downhill. I was there last week and I don't mind paying $20+ for two sandwiches and we got a fountain drink. When I went to get some ice there was nasty grey sludge inside the ice dispenser. Those should be cleaned weekly because it's full of bacteria. I let the employee know and he just looked at me and tried to walk away. I asked him to come so I can show him, he walked over with me to the soda machine, stuck his hand in there, a bunch of gray mucous sludge came off on his finger and he said " there's nothing wrong with it". It was absolutely disgusting and if the employees don't care to keep it clean; there's no way I'm going back. Drink at your own risk.

Love their everything bagel. Especially with scallion cream cheese. This location also has an insane amount of beverages to choose from. Wish I could say more but in all the times I've been here that's the only thing I order. It's quick, usually never packed, lots of parking, always plenty of bagels and a variety to choose from. And that's all I have to say about that. Jackée

Ordered breakfast sandwiches for a group. We all enjoyed them. Good selection of ingredients.

Their bagels are packed with flavor, and they're big too, unlike Einstein. They pack on the cream cheese and they have a ton of flavors. I like the jalapeño cheddar. (See my pic) You can also purchase tubs of it. MMM tubs o' cream. They have a lot of sandwiches for a mid afternoon lunch but I haven't tried them out yet. Their coffee is fine, they have flavors like regular, hazelnut, french vanilla, and flavored creamers too which is a plus! No soy milk, I don't think. I really dig how they don't skimp on the goods here, and they're super friendly. I'm a fan! They have Belly, so I might start using that to get some deals since they are across the street from my new place.

Bagel was tremendous had the Hot bagel w/ Jalepenos Sausage & Egg - very fresh you can see gentleman making bagels through see through glass. Coffee watered down a tad but overall enjoyed would come back

So many choices how can I just chooo choo choose one!? I have never been here but I was looking for a breakfast sandwich and decided to come here because they have a parking lot & they sounded good. What an odd combination I know. Anyways, the place was clean and organized. There was a guy behind the counter who was extremely helpful and picked out some sandwich choices for me! I got the Spanish Omelet Bagel & the Asiago Sandwich. The asiago came on an asiago bagel ... dur w/ BIG slices of turkey, Swiss, eggs & roasted tomatoes. The Spanish came on a onion looking bagel with pepper jack cheese, sausage, egg, green and red peppers, and a side of salsa. The sandwiches at The Great American Bagel do not disappoint. They are ginormous & filling. I also grabbed a large coffee and orange juice. Everything was delish and I am so happy I stopped into this location. Other things that make me want to come back: - Lunch Sandwiches sound awesome - Plenty of bagel choices - Plenty of bagel spread options - && I would love to see the bagel making machine in action because when I came it was not turned on womp womp! I posted my gooey sandwich pictures for you to drool over ;)

Easy to get to. Right off the Belmont line. They have a huge selection of cream cheeses it was hard to choose from. I had a special cheddar bagel and chive cream cheese. He toasted it for me and it just melted in my mouth. The bread tasted very fresh.

One of our favorite breakfast spots!!! Their bagels are always super fresh with homemade cream cheese. They have a season pumpkin right now that's delicious. I've har their sandwiches on the Asiago bagel and it was amazing! My bf loves the breakfast sandwich w egg and bacon. Ill grab a smoothie every now and then too. The employees are always super friendly and very quick. Everyone should try!!!