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Best Bagels Restaurants in Lincoln Square (60625)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: June 2026

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Our Top Pick
Oromo Cafe (Lincoln Square)
Bagel sandwiches built around distinctive spreads and health-leaning combinations.

Notable Picks

$$ Lincoln Square
A Lincoln Square cafe where bagels are treated like a composed breakfast—distinct spreads, clean builds, and a menu that leans nutrient-dense without feeling austere. The move is a signature bagel sandwich plus one of their house-driven coffee drinks, then take advantage of the patio when it’s open.
Must-Try Dishes: Strawberry cashew cream bagel, Green Power bagel sandwich, Goat cheese + cucumber + avocado bagel sandwich
What Makes it Special: Bagel sandwiches built around distinctive spreads and health-leaning combinations.

Worthy Picks

$$ Lincoln Square
A bagel shop built around thick, sturdy bagels and sandwich combos that lean filling rather than delicate. It’s best when you keep the order focused—one signature sandwich and one straightforward schmear—so the experience stays clean and satisfying.
Must-Try Dishes: Breakfast bagel sandwich, Lox bagel sandwich, House schmear bagel
What Makes it Special: Bagel-and-sandwich focus with big, sturdy builds.
$ Lincoln Square
A small neighborhood counter that’s best for quick bagels and coffee when you want a no-frills morning routine. Keep it simple—one breakfast bagel or sandwich, one drink—and you’ll get the cleanest version of what they do well.
Must-Try Dishes: Breakfast bagel, Breakfast sandwich, Hummus bagel
What Makes it Special: Fast, affordable bagel-and-coffee stop built for repeat visits.
$ Albany Park
A new, sustainability-forward cafe tied to the neighboring zero-waste market, where the bagel play is simple and satisfying. Treat it like a light-bite stop: a sourdough bagel with cream cheese (dairy or vegan) plus a drink, then browse next door if you have time.
Must-Try Dishes: Sourdough bagel with cream cheese, Sourdough bagel with vegan cream cheese, Raspberry matcha muffin
What Makes it Special: A zero-waste-leaning cafe with straightforward sourdough bagels and vegan options.