Steingold's, Southport
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Steingold's receives breakfast recommendations across Chicago, with Southport singled out by a diner who strongly prefers it to Clark after trying both. Another breakfast visitor finds the Wrigleyville bagel middling. Bagel breakfast sandwiches also earn broader endorsements. The useful distinction is between those specific branch experiences rather than a claim that citywide praise settles the quality of every location.
Address
Steingold's of Chicago, 3737 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Steingold's, Southport, 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/No_Bowl_2108 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025
Recommends Steingold's, saying one is directly across the street; the branch is not named.
- Recommendsu/Visible_Window_5356 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025variety
Enjoys the pastrami-flavored mushroom option on its menu.
- Recommendsu/SmallerBol in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Names it as a simple suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Bearah27 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025
Names it as a suggestion and includes a website link.
- Caveatu/Repulsive-Office-796 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Strongly prefers Southport after a disappointing breakfast-sandwich order from the Clark branch.
- Recommendsu/1002003004005006007 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2025taste
Strongly endorses Steingold's and praises its bagels.
- Mixedu/HotDerivative in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024taste
Calls Steingold's among the closest to New York bagels in the city, but expects the Wrigleyville location to be chaotic.
- Recommendsu/armaghetto in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026taste
Says they liked it, a positive past experience.
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- Recommendsu/fandango1989 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2026
Named as another bagel-sandwich spot they would pick in Chicago.
- Recommendsu/zerofalks in r/AskChicago · Oct 2025taste
Says they love the four-cheese bagel.
- Mixedu/Halo_2_Standbyer in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024taste
Went on a Saturday, not too busy, but calls the bagel mids.
- Recommendsu/katatvandy in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Names Steingold's as a breakfast or brunch 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.