FAQs

About Our Bagels

What is a Chicago Style Bagel?
A hand-made sourdough bagel with a nice crust on the outside, but not too dense on the inside. The interior is fluffy with a good chew. All bagels are made fresh daily and take 24 hours to develop.

Why a Chicago Style Bagel?
Chicago deserves its own great bagels. These are NOT East Coast style. Instead of trying to imitate another region, we believe in celebrating what makes Chicago-based foods unique: hard work and unrelenting creativity.

What is your bagel making process?
Each bagel is naturally leavened with our sourdough starter, which contains whole wheat and rye flours. The bagels are made in small batches and rise overnight in a cool temperature before being boiled, topped, and baked the next morning. Each bagel is hand-dipped all around in toppings and then baked at a very high temperature.

What ingredients are in your bagels?
Bagel Ingredients: wheat, brown sugar, yeast, salt, & water.
CONTAINS: WHEAT

What ingredients are in your cream cheese?
Cream Cheese Ingredients: milk, cream, lactic acid, stabilizing gum, salt.
CONTAINS: MILK

Dietary Options

Do you have any vegan options?
All of our bagels (excluding any containing cheese, and our gluten-free option) are vegan friendly. We also offer vegan cream cheese (Violife brand, plain flavor, coconut oil based).

Do you have any gluten-free options?
Yes! We have gluten-free bagels available for sale at the shop. Please note that our gluten-free bagels are not made in-house and are supplied by Udi's brand.

Ordering

Can I order online?
Yes, online ordering is available for pickup or delivery. Note that online ordering may be turned off on certain days depending on walk-in traffic demand. CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE ORDERING

Can I order catering?
Catering ordering is now live! We require a 2-day minimum notice for all catering orders. Please see the catering order page for delivery zone information. CLICK HERE FOR CATERING

Our Locations

Where are you located?
We have three brick-and-mortar storefronts:

Storage & Freshness

How do I keep the bagels fresh?
Our bagels do not contain any preservatives, so they will age faster than a store-bought item. For best results, store bagels in an air-tight container or resealable bag at room temperature for up to 2 days. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month. We recommend reheating in an oven prior to eating.