Beans & Bagels, Lincoln Square
10 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood, r/chicago13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Beans & Bagels receives Lincoln Square and Ravenswood-area recommendations for prepared coffee, beans and croissants. One visitor likes its multi-roaster drip coffee. Another finds a breakfast sandwich unremarkable, and a separate customer objects to takeout espresso rules. Walk-up and side-room reports describe different service experiences, so verify the setup before planning to sit.
Address
Beans & Bagels, 2601 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Croissants, Espresso, Drip coffee
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/uraniummusic in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026taste
Says Beans & Bagels in Ravenswood brews a solid cup and sells freshly roasted bags.
- Recommendsu/midnight_toker22 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026
Notes the spot is in Lincoln Square and agrees it is good.
- Recommendsu/ellefrmhll in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026ambience
Describes a calm visit where a customer played piano while others waited, prompting them to slow down.
- Caveatu/Prudent-Marsupial-42 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026taste
Visited once; found the sandwich unremarkable and the side room odd.
- Recommendsu/Flester_Guelbman in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Suggests it in Ravenswood Manor, unsure it fits the travel time limit.
- Recommendsu/drpollypoppet in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Names this spot near the Rockwell Brownline as their pick.
- Recommendsu/Bluegil333 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2026taste
Lists this Lincoln Square spot among cafes with solid coffee drinks, espresso and drip that avoid tasting like sugary milk.
- Caveatu/gepetto27 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026ambience
Agrees with the negative take on this place.
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- Recommendsu/vrcity777 in r/chicago · Feb 2025
Gives beans & bagels, in Lincoln Square, as their pick.
- Recommendsu/Flat_Cress3856 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024
Recommends this lesser-known spot as excellent.
- Recommendsu/blackestsea in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024taste
Recommends Beans & Bagels for croissants.
- Caveatu/Penguinman077 in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024service
Says this shop dropped its reusable-cup requirement and won't make takeout espresso, which they find frustrating.
- Recommendsu/mlke in r/chicago · Sep 2024
Mentions a Ravenswood Manor location, noting it is only a walk-up.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.