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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

$$ West Town
West Town Bakery & Diner anchors the neighborhood with house-baked bagels, pastry cases, and all-day brunch plates under one busy roof. Locals lean on it for breakfast bagel sandwiches, coffee, and cakes in a casual, family-friendly room that also works for quick meetings.
Must-Try Dishes: Breakfast bagel sandwich with egg and cheese, Bagel with lox and cream cheese, Toasted bagel with veggie cream cheese and side hash browns
What makes it special: Big-volume neighborhood bakery where bagels, cakes, and brunch share one counter.
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$ Wicker Park
Brobagel is a dedicated Wicker Park bagel shop turning out New York–style, boiled-then-baked bagels with a crackly crust and dense chew. Morning regulars line up for simple cream-cheese setups and hefty breakfast sandwiches before the shop sells out.
Must-Try Dishes: Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, Bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich, Vegan tofu scramble bagel sandwich with mushrooms and spinach
What makes it special: Traditional boiled-and-baked bagels from veteran bakers with decades of experience.
$$ West Town
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.
$$$$ Wicker Park
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

$$ Humboldt Park
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.