Best Bagels Restaurants in River North
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Schneider Deli
Modern Jewish-style deli where bagels, lox, and pastrami share equal billing.
Notable Picks
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
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Corey’s NYC Bagel Deli is a compact River North counter spot focused on kettle-boiled bagels, piled-high breakfast sandwiches, and lox-loaded specials. With hundreds of reviews and early-morning hours, it functions as a grab-and-go breakfast hub for nearby offices and hotels.
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.
8.2
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.
#4
Doma Cafe
8.1
A neighborhood all-day cafe with Balkan-leaning comfort and a breakfast rhythm that rewards ordering one focused main and letting the kitchen’s execution carry. Bagel-based breakfast sandwiches show up as a frequent best-case move when you want something filling without going wide on the menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon and egg bagel, Asiago bagel stack, Chicken Roma asiago bagel stack
What makes it special: All-day cafe comfort with strong breakfast-sandwich execution.
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.
This Goddess and the Baker location is a colorful café for coffee, layered cakes, and all-day café fare on a quieter stretch of Superior. Dessert cases lean playful with rainbow cakes and pastries, making it a flexible stop for a latte-and-slice break or a casual breakfast.
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.