Once Upon a Bagel
4.0
- 1888 First St.
- Highland Park, IL 60035
- 847-433-1411
A bagel bakery and deli restaurant with a view of the bagel-making process. House-made soups include chicken with rice, noodles, matzo ball, kreplach or "mish mosh" (everything). There're also breakfasts blintzes, omelets, pancakes, fried matzo, and more. Sandwiches include tuna and chicken salad, tortilla roll-ups, burgers, dogs, Reubens and pastrami. A dozen different bagels are discounted after 4 p.m. during Bagel Happy Hour.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- First and Elm.
- Parking:
- Free Lot, Paid Lot, and Street. Public underground garage with meters one block south. Enter from Laurel between First and Second. Free Lot: (behind restaurant)
- Public Transportation:
- Pace Bus: 213, 471, 472, 473. Metra Train: U.P. North Line, Highland Park station.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Through the front.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5:55 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 5:55 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday; 5:55 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Bagels and Kosher
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Deli
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering, Kids Menu, and On-site Merchandise. Full service and trays. Deli goods by the pound. No buffet.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 12
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Capacity: 100
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"A Classic!"
Sara from Streeterville - January 28, 2008
Having gone to literally every bagel shop in the Chicago-land area I can say that Once upon a Bagel makes if not the best, the second best bagel in...
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"Once Upon A bagel-A Fairy Tale of Deli Delights!"
Deirdre Brent from Highland Park - October 21, 2007
When I go to Once Upoin a Bagel, I feel like a princess. I'm greeted by a group of friendly, workers who all say "Hello Deirdre! How are you doing ...
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"i completely recognized the restaurant..."
rc from glencoe, il - May 22, 2007
i completely recognized the restaurant described by Leslie F white bread bagels mediocre food plastic utensils and not nearly inexexpensive en...
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