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Once Upon A Bagel- Winnetka
1050 Gage St, Winnetka, IL 60093, United States
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Once Upon A Bagel- Winnetka
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Je
Review №1

Please stop using the worst kind of disposable containers for dine in (styrene)… not only is this harming the environment, the material melted with the heat of the omelet I ordered. Need wax paper or something between the styrene and hot food. Besides that, always enjoy going here! Thanks..

Gr
Review №2

I took a nice walk with my dog and just picked up some bagels to take home. The ladies behind the counter were all nice, bagels tasted fresh and kept well for a few days (last one molded on the 6th day, which indicates little to no preservatives). They satisfied my bagel craving!I’ll come back to try other menu items when I don’t have my dog waiting for me!

A
Review №3

Good bagels and pretty fast service for only having 2-3 people in the shop at once and waiting outside for the order. Even though the seating area is closed, theres a great park with picnic tables right across the street. Definitely enjoyed our lunch here but I would probably call ahead to order next time it seemed really easy and well organized for pickup orders.

Le
Review №4

Selection is borderline overwhelming, but food quality is superb. The bagels alone are worth the visit, but Id be open to exploring more of what they have to offer. Unfortunately the space is super tiny and doesnt easily handle the high demand, so Ive learned to avoid busy times of day.

Ry
Review №5

Large menu. Tasty food. Clean environment. Perfect place for brunch.

At
Review №6

I visit this place a lot since I work nearby. I got to say their customer service is always good and they keep the place well organized consistently. Rates are affordable and they serve large portions.

An
Review №7

Great bagels..Cookies were dry and not worth $8.

Ni
Review №8

Great local spot for a meal, dessert, or coffee. I usually stop in before I catch the train downtown. While the sign says they open at 8, theyre open before that on weekdays (other than Mondays, and Im not sure of the official opening time), which is nice for getting my morning coffee. Dont expect Starbucks selection if youre into specialty coffee, but do expect a hot cup of coffee for under $3.Ive only ordered food once (last night actually), but I will definitely return for food. I ordered a taco al pastor and a brisket sandwich. The taco al pastor was really good, similar to what I would expect at an authentic Mexican restaurant but with a twist. Its close enough to authentic (like what I would get in Little Village) to satisfy my craving, but the addition of diced pineapple adds a sweet and sour flavor thats a welcomed addition. The brisket sandwich was also good. Its simmered and served with a choice of bread (I got rye which paired well) and comes with a cup of au jus gravy for dipping. They have many other menu choices, including omelets and breakfast, desserts, and bagels (of course). Indoor dining is available, as is takeout.

Ma
Review №9

Friendly staff. Large variety of bagels, bialys, and other baked goods, as well as different selections of flavored cream cheeses. One of the best bagels in the Chicagoland area! Highly recommend! 5 stars all the way!

Po
Review №10

Great food, amazing choices and a playground and picnic benches make it a must for parents with little ones.

Ja
Review №11

Got gyros and a bagel with cream cheese/onion/tomato..., Really good job keeping things clean too!

Je
Review №12

Great breakfast options with a surprisingly good Mexican menu.

Je
Review №13

Delicious Jewish style Deli. I take my kids here for breakfast sometimes before school. We all enjoy it.

Da
Review №14

The taco plate is a reliably filling and delicious meal. Price has inched up but is still a value for how much food you get.

Sc
Review №15

This is what they served me for a corned beef sandwich. Pathetic!

pa
Review №16

Delicious place to stop by try the best bagel n cream cheese in town.great mexican menu too.best of all the park is right in front and can take my kids their to play.Botanic garden is 5 minutes away.

Is
Review №17

Very good food and bagels

An
Review №18

At the moment you arrive in that restaurant they give you a pleasant feeling. Very friendly stuff, it is a happy restaurant to go out with buddies or with your date. delicious cuisine, talented chef, decent cost and courteous service. Highly recommended.

Ro
Review №19

Best bagels in the area, we love taking the kids to Hubbard Woods, get bagels and then enjoy them at the park.

Co
Review №20

You guys are great, keep it up!

So
Review №21

Oh my gosh the bagels are good! Especially the pretzel bagels! They also had a wide variety of taco which are also amazing! You also only have to wait for like 10 minutes to get your food. BUT they don’t have anything gluten-free sadly.

Da
Review №22

We had the reuben sandwich and a matzo ball soup that we shared. Absolutely fantastic! The rye bread was fresh, the corned beef was wonderful and The Taste was incredible. They are also a part of Mean Taco and that food is fantastic as well. This venue is highly recommended and always consistently great. Service is excellent. I cant wait to eat here again. Dont think about it, just go eat there. I review The best of the best. Share and like.

Mi
Review №23

Great breakfast and the service is great.

Da
Review №24

I’ve had several of the lunch options, really solid experience with the food overall. This is a favorite local spot. Haven’t had the bagels yet.Edit: so I’ve had bagels, and they’re solid 👍🏽 breakfast options are strong, consider the multi-grain pancakes.

Ma
Review №25

Really liked it. It’s like a Mexican Jewish deli. Great, simple food and lovely bagels. Order at the counter to sit in or takeaway. I highly recommend the Huevos Acapulco.

St
Review №26

Great food and service

Ma
Review №27

I cant say enough good things about this place. I have been going here for years and have had some of my best memories hanging out with friends and eating OUABs amazing food. For the first timers the menu can be a little daunting. I recommend trying the Mexican food menu everything on there is amazing. Keep on keeping on OUAB!

Ga
Review №28

Great place. I eat here probably 3-4 times a month and always get a breakfast meal or tacos. Their tacos are really really good. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quick bite.

Mi
Review №29

Great place whether in Nb, Hp, or Winnetka! Healthy portions:-)

R.
Review №30

Bagels are pretty good and so are the tacos. They also have a good selection of various foods. Ill definitely be back, but i wouldnt say it is worth driving 30 for.

He
Review №31

Super cute place when stopping in this small neighbourhood, except the service was cocky. My husband likes to be the one that says, Its my first time here, what should I order?, I on the other hand do not. Once he says this to the cashier, hes was very, I dont know, this and that that and this, and seemed very annoyed by us. Incredibly disappointing when your excited to be in a small town and then excited to find a cute deli sandwich shop that your sure is the towns secret weapon. Which, btw, was. The food was amazing! Ill be going back to get a sandwich even though its 15 miles away from me. Hope that same cashier isnt there.

Tr
Review №32

Great breakfast. Recommend Country Omlet be used for 2 people.

Ch
Review №33

Good but pricey

Ro
Review №34

Fun place. What can you say? Deli and street tacos. Highly recommended

ML
Review №35

Never disappointed. A solid meal huge portions and amazing bagels. Frequent customers.

Ia
Review №36

Excellent breakfast options, stellar atmosphere. Great for group lunches, meetings, or a delicious meal!

No
Review №37

Didn’t realize there was a OUAB in Winneka but glad I stumbled upon it. Just as good as the others around the north shore; friendly and helpful staff, fresh and delicious food. Great spot.

Ro
Review №38

Proper bagels, friendly staff and quick service; only a recent 30% price increase on Monday taco special rules out a fifth star.Todays visit taught a valuable lesson. If one dines in at peak times -- weekend mornings, weekday lunches -- check before digging in to ensure the proper item was delivered as chef sometimes cant hear above the din.Catching on only after a few bites have been taken may result in a distasteful negotiation.

Ma
Review №39

Good and reasonably priced Mexican food with legit bagel and deli. It’s perfect.

Cl
Review №40

Looks so delish...you cant leave without a bag full

Ed
Review №41

Awsome restaurant great food, employees are friendly.

La
Review №42

Bagels are sub par. Kind of expensive for a sandwich. New York bagel and bialy on toughy is so much better. However, their Mexican food is pretty good and the tacos are fantastic. Star went from a 2 to a 3.

Ky
Review №43

Bagels here are amazing great for a mid-day snack :)

ia
Review №44

The food is great, but sometimes the service treats you like they could not care less about you. I just stood here for 15 minutes hoping someone would take my order to dine in, while watching a stream of people come in behind me to get served for carryout and being told it will be just a minute. Finally gave up.

Kh
Review №45

One of the best shrimp tacos ever!!

St
Review №46

Really the best tacos around. Very affordable. Friendly staff.

Ki
Review №47

We love this place. Its good to grab breakfast to go or for a casual sit down meal with the family.

Gr
Review №48

A hidden treasure, great deli, excellent food beyond a normal deli, delicious tacos too.

Ab
Review №49

Awesome place! Love their sandwiches and bagels!

Mi
Review №50

We sat and waited. They took our cash but never put in the order. Spoke with Management. He apologized and made our breakfast and gave us back 10 00. TY

ja
Review №51

Very nice small deli, good for young families

AA
Review №52

Great food BUT...a blt for $5.95 ok, a turkey sandwich $7.95...Turkey club is $8.95 an does not include a slice of cheese !@#$,??.Extra .75 cents. REALLY.EVERY club ive ever eaten includes cheese!!!Get with it if ur gonna charge a premium price!

Pa
Review №53

A homie neighborhood quick stop for breakfast.

da
Review №54

High quality food,all the timeVery consistent. And tastes excellent

Ad
Review №55

Ordered a patty melt, got an overcooked burger on non toasted sourdough bread with cold onions. :/Ordered an omelette, got something that resembled toast.Fries are usually a soggy catasropheRanch salad dressing is runny and tastelessChefs here have no idea what theyre doing.

Es
Review №56

Great service delicious food and bagels I mean The best bagels

Ro
Review №57

Amazing egg sandwich

ji
Review №58

This place has great food for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Er
Review №59

Friendly cafetería with authentic mexican tacos al pastor

Sh
Review №60

Crazy selection here. Big fan of the pastrami rueben boat.

Ke
Review №61

Yummy matzo ball soup and friendly service!

Ja
Review №62

The grilled boat is great! Does not come with sails.

Un
Review №63

Bagels were ok bagel sandwiches great

To
Review №64

Great quick and clean. Seating is limited.

Er
Review №65

Love their food esp the tacos plate..

Ol
Review №66

The fish tacos are great

Pa
Review №67

$20 for 2 bagles!!!!!! I didnt get a receipt. Avoid it if you can. Nothing special about this place.

Da
Review №68

Mmm

St
Review №69

Excellent food fast table serving

Ri
Review №70

Taco Monday is awesome.

ja
Review №71

I went there one day to order a lox and bagel and they asked me $11.85 for it?! At first I thought he was joking, but nope...total rooks

Ki
Review №72

Delicious lox bagels!

Mo
Review №73

Classic breakfast joint with lots of menu options.

br
Review №74

Average Jewish deli and Mexican type food

Al
Review №75

Not just bagels,,,good food all around.

Na
Review №76

It is a maze place!!

Sa
Review №77

Great tacos!!

An
Review №78

Pretty good

Ni
Review №79

Good nachos!

Ty
Review №80

Great food!

Da
Review №81

Good food

ra
Review №82

Overpriced not worth it

Le
Review №83

Dank Reubens

DA
Review №84

Perfect

An
Review №85

Awesomeness!!!

Ga
Review №86

Best Tacos!!!

La
Review №87

Love it!

Ne
Review №88

Excellent coffee

Be
Review №89

How delicious my friends !!!!! Cows !!!!

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:1050 Gage St, Winnetka, IL 60093, United States
  • Site:https://onceupononline.com/
  • Phone:+1 847-784-1411
Categories
  • Bagel shop
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–6PM
  • Thursday:9AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–4PM
  • Saturday:8AM–2PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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