Chicago Bagel Authority, Lakeview
17 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood22 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 9 threads.
What people say, in short
Chicago Bagel Authority receives breakfast recommendations across its city locations, with Belmont specifically named. The steamed-sandwich style attracts fans, including endorsements of the Sausage Fest and Ron Swanson sandwiches. It also divides diners: some dislike the texture or seasoning, and one breakfast-sandwich commenter finds it unremarkable. The dish recommendations are citywide rather than all specific to Belmont.
Address
Chicago Bagel Authority - Belmont, 955 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Breakfast sandwiches, Sausage Fest bagel, Ron Swanson sandwich
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Chicago Bagel Authority, Lakeview, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/MK_170 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Recommends it, noting its steamed bagels differ from typical breakfast sandwiches but predicting the asker will like it.
- Mixedu/Snowmins in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Dislikes the wetness, eggs, and finds the bagel mid and expensive.
- Recommendsu/YellowBike27 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Suggests grabbing bagels there after getting off at Belmont, then walking toward the ballpark.
- Recommendsu/imminentsnark in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025taste
Says the bacon is chopped, a reason they keep returning.
- Recommendsu/Pepperoncini69 in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Names this bagel shop as one of their breakfast picks.
- Caveatu/fishesar in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025taste
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Mixedu/the_zodiac_pillar in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Says its only complaint is early closing; fondly recalls steamed bagels from a sister store.
- Recommendsu/onlyforanswers in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Praises it as very good and says its large menu has something for nearly everyone.
Show all 22 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Extra_Claim4648 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Says everyone should try the Ron Swanson sandwich.
- Recommendsu/Here4daT in r/chicagofood · Mar 2025taste
Says the eggasaurus has never let them down and is very good.
- Recommendsu/Lazengann86 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025variety
Mentions another shop on Belmont with a wide range of options.
- Recommendsu/FishSauwse in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Names it as the answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Flying_Saucer_Attack in r/chicagofood · Mar 2025
Says the Ron Swanson sandwich there is their all-time favorite Chicago breakfast sandwich.
- Recommendsu/External-Earth-4845 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2025
Places Cba on their best breakfast sandwich list, saying it really performs.
- Recommendsu/suilesor in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Likes CBA's breakfast sandwiches, finding them far better than a bagel with cream cheese.
- Recommendsu/mjswave51 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024taste
Says it's tough to beat nearby, especially for a weekend morning after a rough night.
- Mixedu/SunAccomplished1013 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Calls it a fine breakfast sandwich but says the bagels are poor and not worth a special trip.
- Caveatu/Embarrassed_Yard_586 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026taste
Says the steamed bagels are poor quality.
- Recommendsu/saucy_otters in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025taste
Says a specific bagel is their favorite there.
- Recommendsu/ShinyPennyRvnclw in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Simply agrees with the bagel-shop suggestion near Belmont.
- Recommendsu/farfle10 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Says the bagel itself is unremarkable but the breakfast sandwich is outstanding.
- Caveatu/anonginiisipmo in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Good only for a hangover morning; finds it lackluster and thinks the bread isn't fresh.
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