Gotham Bagels, South Loop
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Gotham receives breakfast recommendations across Chicago, including in the South Loop. Bagel sandwiches earn endorsements, with one diner particularly liking a latke, egg and sausage combination. Another breakfast-sandwich commenter reports inconsistent results, while a dissenter objects to the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich's price. These citywide recommendations are not all tied to one location, and value is not unanimously praised.
Address
Gotham Bagels - South Loop, 521 S Dearborn St Unit B, Chicago, IL 60605
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/TheBrew751 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Can't recall the name, but raves about a bagel stacked with latke, fried egg, sausage and a spicy ketchup.
- Recommendsu/Superrandy in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025taste
Says it can be quite good, though results are inconsistent overall.
- Recommendsu/BreakfastGirl6 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Gives it as a direct answer to the question.
- Caveatu/Intelligent_Way_8903 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025price
Hasn't tried it yet, but says the BEC's price is outrageous and vows to boycott the spot.
- Recommendsu/DickZapToaster in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Says they are a real fan of Gotham's bagels.
- Recommendsu/JonathanThrift in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Enthusiastically names the bagel The Rocky.
- Recommendsu/jillrus in r/chicagofood · Apr 2024taste
Listed under the breakfast heading; calls its bagels the top ones they have tried in town.
- Recommendsu/onlyforanswers in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025portion
Loves it and says the bagels are very large.
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- Recommendsu/johnnyslick in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Went for breakfast that morning; says the cost was reasonable and praises the bagels highly.
- Recommendsu/caramelizedapple in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Says Gotham's bagel sandwiches top the city and beat popular local picks; feels the cost is justified.
- Recommendsu/LeadingKey1056 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Names it as a simple suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Every-Geologist755 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Names it as a simple suggestion.
- Recommendsu/MeTrickulous in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Says the breakfast sandwiches are also good, replying to someone planning a visit.
- Recommendsu/No-Fault538 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025portion
Shares one with their partner for breakfast and finds the portion just right.
- Recommendsu/anonginiisipmo in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Names it as their pick for a bagel within the city.
- Recommendsu/ITSJUSTMEKT in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Names it as a simple suggestion.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.