Crema's Take
“This is a genuinely social neighborhood spot where the real draw is the flexibility—a front room with energy, a quiet back room, outdoor seating, and enough games to keep kids occupied—making it the kind of place people actually return to meet friends rather than grab and go. The coffee (Intelligentsia) is solid and the breakfast sandwiches are reliable, though the bagels themselves are divisive enough that you should probably ask for them toasted and manage expectations about what you're getting. If you're in Wilmette and want a casual, family-friendly meeting place with good service and decent coffee, it delivers; if you're hunting for exceptional bagels specifically, keep looking.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Super cute place with quick, friendly service. The bagels are not good. They're more like bagel shaped bread. I guess one of the 3 times I tried them I should've asked for the bagel to be toasted. 🤷🏻♀️ Maybe that would have made it better. Nice place to visit for a coffee and…
Bagel Art is my go-to place to meet friends! You can sit inside in the action (front), inside where it is quiet (back) or outside. I bring my kids there - they have a few games to play in back. It is my go-to place to meet new people! It is conveniently located across the…
I was craving a bagel the other day and decided to give this spot a try. The staff was friendly and the service was quick, which I appreciated. I grabbed my order to go, but when I opened the bag in the car, I realized my bagel wasn’t toasted and was super hard to eat—especially…
Bagel sandwich and iced coffee were decent, but spending ~$16 on what amounts to a light breakfast has made me realize I should probably stick to sit-down breakfast spots in the future that offer better value. I cross-checked prices with a few local competitors, and these are…
Really, really good breakfast. Intelligentsia coffee is well-complimented by a wide variety of bagel-based sandwiches, lots of different toppings, and decent prices especially considering what you get for your money. They have lunch offerings that I haven't had a chance to try…
Crema Reviews
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