Best Bagels Restaurants in River North (60654)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Corey's NYC Bagel Deli
A small, bagel-first deli with New York–style water bagels and generously stuffed breakfast sandwiches at downtown-friendly prices.
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Corey’s NYC Bagel Deli has been boiling and baking New York–style bagels in River North since 2011, with a huge flavor lineup and steady crowds from early morning through lunch. High multi-platform review volume backs its reputation for consistent, bready bagels that carry generous schmears and breakfast combos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nova Lox Sandwich, The Benny Sandwich, Plain Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese
What makes it special: A small, bagel-first deli with New York–style water bagels and generously stuffed breakfast sandwiches at downtown-friendly prices.
8.4
Schneider Deli is a modern Jewish-style deli in River North where kettle-boiled bagels, lox, and stacked pastrami sandwiches anchor a tight menu. Opened in 2023, it’s already a go-to for breakfast and lunch thanks to fresh-baked bread, precise slicing, and warm counter-service hospitality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lox Bagel Sandwich, Hot Pastrami on Rye, Bagel Chips with Schmear
What makes it special: Modern Jewish-style deli where bagels, lox, and pastrami share equal billing.
8.2
Oud Coffee & Cafe is a Palestinian-owned coffee bar and bakery where knafeh, specialty lattes, and a full bagel section anchor a polished, photo-friendly space. In River North, it functions as an all-day stop for lox bagels, Asiago bagels, and sweet snacks alongside elaborate matcha and espresso drinks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lox Bagel, Asiago Bagel with Cream Cheese, Everything Bagel with Chive Cream Cheese
What makes it special: Design-forward cafe where Middle Eastern pastries share space with a full bagel lineup.
The Superior & Wells location of Goddess and The Baker is a fast-casual cafe where bagels, smoked salmon, and breakfast sandwiches share space with pastries and coffee. As a well-known local brand, it draws steady lines for brunchy plates and bagel-and-schmear orders in a bright, design-conscious room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rainbow Cake Slice, Macarons, Rainbow Cake Latte
What makes it special: Cheerful café from a local mini-chain with a strong coffee and cake program.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Decker’s Sourdough Bagels is a tiny River North shop focused on naturally leavened bagels with a crackly crust and soft interior. Still new with just a handful of reviews, it’s drawing attention for sourdough tang, simple spreads, and friendly service that feels more like a neighborhood pop-up than a chain.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain Sourdough Bagel with Plain Schmear, Sourdough Bagel with Smoked Salmon Spread, Everything Sourdough Bagel
What makes it special: Sourdough-only bagel shop turning out crusty, tangy bagels in a compact space.
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Middle Eastern–leaning corner cafe at the Gold Coast/River North border where breakfast burritos sit alongside matcha, pastries, and deli sandwiches. Regulars use it for a halal-friendly breakfast burrito and coffee before work or as a late-night takeout option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast burrito with eggs and turkey bacon, Burritos suizo with melted cheese, French toast flight for a sweet brunch add-on
What makes it special: Halal-friendly cafe where breakfast burritos share space with coffee drinks and Middle Eastern-leaning plates.