What is the best Bagels restaurant in Gold Coast & Old Town?

Doma Cafe is our top pick for Bagels restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town, scoring 8.1/10. All-day cafe comfort with strong breakfast-sandwich execution.

Any insider tips for Doma Cafe?

Order one sandwich lane first—add a side only after it lands.

What should I order at Doma Cafe?

Bacon and egg bagel, asiago bagel stack, coffee drink of choice

When should I visit Doma Cafe?

Weekday mornings for the smoothest flow

Who should go to Doma Cafe?

Brunch people who want a calmer weekday pace

Any insider tips for Gotham Bagels?

Keep it simple—classic spreads and one topping hit best here.

What should I order at Gotham Bagels?

Smoked salmon bagel, cinnamon sugar + maple cream cheese, bacon egg & cheese

When should I visit Gotham Bagels?

Early morning for the best selection

Who should go to Gotham Bagels?

Bagel purists who want a fast, reliable fix

Any insider tips for Kapéj Coffee?

Pick one bagel sandwich—skip stacking multiple food items.

When should I visit Kapéj Coffee?

Mid-morning after the first rush

Who should go to Kapéj Coffee?

Coffee people who want a simple, filling bagel

Any insider tips for Cal's Corner?

One bagel and one drink—don’t turn it into a multi-item order.

When should I visit Cal's Corner?

Weekday mornings for the fastest pickup

Who should go to Cal's Corner?

People who want breakfast in under 10 minutes

Best Bagels Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

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Our Top Pick

Doma Cafe

All-day cafe comfort with strong breakfast-sandwich execution.

Notable Picks

#1 Doma Cafe

8.1

$$ Old Town

Vibes: Brunch Bliss Spots Business Lunch Power Players Group Dining Gatherings Hidden Gems Heaven

A neighborhood all-day cafe with Balkan-leaning comfort and a breakfast rhythm that rewards ordering one focused main and letting the kitchen’s execution carry. Bagel-based breakfast sandwiches show up as a frequent best-case move when you want something filling without going wide on the menu.

Must-Try Dishes: Bacon and egg bagel, Asiago bagel stack, Chicken Roma asiago bagel stack

What makes it special: All-day cafe comfort with strong breakfast-sandwich execution.

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#2 Gotham Bagels

8.0

$ Gold Coast

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Solo Dining Sanctuaries Brunch Bliss Spots Trendy Table Hotspots

A New York-style bagel counter that’s strongest when you stick to the classics: a properly toasted bagel, a clean cream-cheese lane, and a topping that doesn’t fight the chew. The room runs quick and compact, so it’s best treated as a grab-and-go staple rather than a long hang.

Must-Try Dishes: Premium Atlantic cold-smoked salmon bagel, Cinnamon sugar bagel with maple cream cheese, Bacon, egg & cheese bagel sandwich

What makes it special: New York-style bagels with a tight, classic toppings lane.

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Worthy Picks

#3 Kapéj Coffee

7.8

$ Old Town

Vibes: Hidden Gems Heaven Solo Dining Sanctuaries Quick Bites Champions Brunch Bliss Spots

A cozy Old Town coffeehouse where bagels function as the most dependable food lane—simple, warm, and built to pair cleanly with espresso drinks. It’s at its best when you treat the bagel as the anchor and don’t overcomplicate the order.

Must-Try Dishes: Prosciutto bagel, Everything bagel with egg and bacon, Plain bagel

What makes it special: Cozy coffeehouse bagel sandwiches in a work-friendly space.

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#4 Cal's Corner

7.6

$ Old Town

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Solo Dining Sanctuaries Brunch Bliss Spots Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance

A coffee-first breakfast stop where bagels show up as the most practical, grab-and-go move—warm, filling, and built for speed. Keep the order tight (one bagel + one drink) and you’ll get the best version of what the shop does well.

Must-Try Dishes: BIG BEC Brekkie Bagel, Brekkie Bagel, Bagel & spread

What makes it special: Coffee-first spot with a simple, satisfying brekkie bagel lane.

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