Tilly Bagel Shop
34 E Balbo Dr, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“Tilly is a Chicago institution for a reason: their everything bagels arrive generously loaded with creative combinations like chorizo, crispy potatoes, and lox, and the made-to-order system lets you customize every layer. The spot has mastered the art of the quick, satisfying breakfast without sacrificing quality, with a genuinely welcoming staff and a clean, family-friendly vibe that keeps locals and visitors alike coming back with their out-of-town friends.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We tried this bagel spot and had a great experience! 🥯 We ordered a chicken Caesar bagel and a lox bagel both on an everything bagel. The portions were generous and everything was delicious especially the lox which had plenty of salmon inside :) Service was fast and…
Hassle free bagels. Ordered online and was available when I came to pick it up. No whitefish salad so I had the crispy potatoes and chorizo on a toasted everything. They had an egg, cheese and sausage on a Chicago style. While mine was good, it didn't work that well…
I stopped by the shop today and had a great overall experience. The front staff was polite, welcoming, and engaging. My only suggestion would be for the kitchen staff to clean the toaster between items or consider having designated toasters for sweet versus savory bagels. I…
I stopped by the shop today and had a great overall experience. The front staff was polite, welcoming, and engaging. My only suggestion would be for the kitchen staff to clean the toaster between items or consider having designated toasters for sweet versus savory bagels. I…
Best bagels in Chicago! I bring all my fam and friends from out of town here and it never disappoints. My go to is usually the cheddar bagel sandwich with chorizo, egg and cheese and it always hits the spot. Love their weekly bagel of the week drops and their seasonal cream…
Great breakfast spot: Large bagels, generous cream cheese, clean store, friendly staff. You pick your sandwich, bagel type (toasted or not) and cream cheese. Plan for a line, but it wasn’t bad. They have a spot with water and cups. You can walk a few blocks to the park to eat,…
Crema Reviews
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