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Best Trendy Table Hotspots Bagels Restaurants in Lincoln Square

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
R&A Sourdough
Sourdough-based, kettle-boiled bagels with real flavor-driven topping choices.

Notable Picks

$$ Lincoln Square Bagels
A Ravenswood sourdough bakery that treats bagels like a craft product—hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked onsite, with flavors (like za’atar) that stay savory and structured. The best orders lean into their lox-and-schmear builds or a breakfast sandwich, and the patio/takeout flow makes it an easy repeat stop when you want something more serious than a standard bagel counter.
Must-Try Dishes: Za’atar sourdough bagel, Lox & chive everything bagel, The Youngster bagel sandwich
What makes it special: Sourdough-based, kettle-boiled bagels with real flavor-driven topping choices.
$$ Lincoln Square Bagels
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 Breakfast, Bagels
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.