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Big Apple Bagels

9.2 • Bagel shop
🥪 Breakfast Sandwich
🍳 Breakfast
🥯 Bagels
🥘 Food
🥪 Sandwich
Coffee
🧁 Muffins
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Bagel shop offers fresh New York-style bagels and warm bagel sandwiches with a variety of cream cheeses. Atmosphere feels inviting with a steady morning rush and limited bagel availability later in the day. Interior shows signs of needing an update but maintains a strong breakfast focus.
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People are saying

"I thought the NY style bagels here were the best."

"I loved the cheesecake muffins; they were the greatest thing ever."

"I found the coffee here to be fresh and amazing."

Good to know

1

Expect long lines around 9am on weekdays.

2

It's best to arrive early to avoid sold-out bagels.

3

Many bagel options may be unavailable later in the day.

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Big Apple Bagels
9.2
561 N McLean Blvd, Elgin, Illinois, United States
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