Best Bagels Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
West Town Bakery & Diner
Big-volume neighborhood bakery where bagels, cakes, and brunch share one counter.
Notable Picks
8.4
West Town Bakery & Diner anchors the neighborhood with house-baked bagels, pastry cases, and all-day brunch plates under one busy roof. Locals lean on it for breakfast bagel sandwiches, coffee, and cakes in a casual, family-friendly room that also works for quick meetings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast bagel sandwich with egg and cheese, Bagel with lox and cream cheese, Toasted bagel with veggie cream cheese and side hash browns
What makes it special: Big-volume neighborhood bakery where bagels, cakes, and brunch share one counter.
#2
Brobagel
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Trendy Table Hotspots
Brobagel is a dedicated Wicker Park bagel shop turning out New York–style, boiled-then-baked bagels with a crackly crust and dense chew. Morning regulars line up for simple cream-cheese setups and hefty breakfast sandwiches before the shop sells out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich, Vegan tofu scramble bagel sandwich with mushrooms and spinach
What makes it special: Traditional boiled-and-baked bagels from veteran bakers with decades of experience.
8.1
All Together Now is a wine shop, cheese counter, and cafe that bakes its own bagels for daytime service alongside sandwiches and natural wines. West Town neighbors treat it as a relaxed spot where you can grab a bagel in the morning and come back later for a glass and small plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
House bagel with cream cheese and seasonal toppings, Breakfast bagel sandwich with egg and cheese, Toasted bagel with charcuterie and cheese on the side
What makes it special: Hybrid bottle shop and cafe where house-baked bagels meet wine and cheese.
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Helfeld's Delicatessen & Catering is a modern Jewish deli serving bagels, lox, and piled-high sandwiches in a compact North Avenue space. Since opening in 2021, it’s become a go-to for breakfast bagel sandwiches and classic deli comforts in the Wicker Park–West Town corridor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bagel with lox and cream cheese, Egg and cheese breakfast bagel sandwich, Toasted bagel with pastrami or corned beef
What makes it special: Family-run Jewish deli with serious bagels, lox, and classic deli plates.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Steingold's Bakehouse in Humboldt Park is the production hub for Steingold's Jewish deli, selling bagels, babka, and baked goods directly to the public. It’s more of a counter and takeout operation than a sit-down deli, but locals make the trip for New York–style bagels with classic deli toppings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Everything bagel with lox cream cheese, Plain bagel with flavored cream cheese, Breakfast bagel sandwich with egg, cheese, and bacon
What makes it special: Bakehouse outpost of a popular Jewish deli, focused on bagels and baked goods.