Once Upon A Bagel

Once  Upon A Bagel Once Upon A Bagel is a breakfast and brunch restaurant located on Gage Street, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Known as the NorthShore's finest deli, it is a great spot for bagels with their freshly whipped cream cheese, blintzes, bacon egg and cheese sandwiches with curly fries, and other classic deli items. They also offer monthly specialty bagels such as Dulce de Leche cream cheese on a churro bagel and Confetti Cake Bagels with Peeps Marshmallow cream cheese.

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October’s Cream Cheese of the Month: Pumpkin! 🎃🥯 Fall never tasted so good.
10/02/2026

October’s Cream Cheese of the Month: Pumpkin! 🎃🥯

Fall never tasted so good.

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to all who observe. May your day be filled with reflection, peace, and renewal. 🤍
09/21/2026

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to all who observe. May your day be filled with reflection, peace, and renewal. 🤍

Wishing a happy and sweet New Year to all who celebrate. 🍎🍯 We’re especially grateful for our wonderful community and th...
09/12/2026

Wishing a happy and sweet New Year to all who celebrate. 🍎🍯 We’re especially grateful for our wonderful community and the families who have made Once Upon a Bagel part of their traditions over the years.

Shanah Tovah! ❤️

✨ Rosh Hashanah is almost here, let us do the cooking! ✨From starters to sides, hearty mains to sweet desserts, our holi...
09/04/2026

✨ Rosh Hashanah is almost here, let us do the cooking! ✨

From starters to sides, hearty mains to sweet desserts, our holiday menu is packed with homemade favorites to make your celebration stress-free, delicious, and truly memorable. 🍎🍯

📞 Call or stop by any of our locations to place your order (online ordering is not available for holiday orders):

📍 Highland Park: (847) 433-1411
📍 Winnetka: (847) 784-1411
📍 Lake Forest: (224) 436-8028
📍 Deli Northbrook: (847) 564-1411
📍 Grill Northbrook: (847) 562-1411
📍 Arlington Heights: (847) 749-1161

September’s cream cheese of the month: Harvest Apple Cinnamon 🍎
09/02/2026

September’s cream cheese of the month: Harvest Apple Cinnamon 🍎

Now accepting orders for Yom Kippur! 🎉Our homemade holiday menu has you covered, from starters and sides to main courses...
09/01/2026

Now accepting orders for Yom Kippur! 🎉

Our homemade holiday menu has you covered, from starters and sides to main courses and desserts. Let us make your celebration delicious and memorable!

Place your order by calling or visiting any of our locations:

📍 Once Upon Locations

Highland Park: (847) 433-1411
Winnetka: (847) 784-1411
Lake Forest: (224) 436-8028
Deli Northbrook: (847) 564-1411
Grill Northbrook: (847) 562-1411
Arlington Heights: (847) 858-7036

Please note: Online ordering is unavailable for holiday orders.

✨ Rosh Hashanah is almost here, let us do the cooking! ✨From starters to sides, hearty mains to sweet desserts, our holi...
08/25/2026

✨ Rosh Hashanah is almost here, let us do the cooking! ✨

From starters to sides, hearty mains to sweet desserts, our holiday menu is packed with homemade favorites to make your celebration stress-free, delicious, and truly memorable. 🍎🍯

📞 Call or stop by any of our locations to place your order (online ordering is not available for holiday orders):

📍 Highland Park: (847) 433-1411
📍 Winnetka: (847) 784-1411
📍 Lake Forest: (224) 436-8028
📍 Deli Northbrook: (847) 564-1411
📍 Grill Northbrook: (847) 562-1411
📍 Arlington Heights: (847) 749-1161

New month, new schmear. 🧀August’s Cream Cheese of the Month is Pub Cheese cream cheese!Creamy, cheesy, savory, and even ...
08/01/2026

New month, new schmear. 🧀

August’s Cream Cheese of the Month is Pub Cheese cream cheese!

Creamy, cheesy, savory, and even better spread on our toasted Pretzel Bagel.

Available at all locations all month long.

We’re back! 💙 We hope everyone stayed safe during the storms. All of our locations are open, the ovens are on, and we ca...
07/29/2026

We’re back! 💙 We hope everyone stayed safe during the storms. All of our locations are open, the ovens are on, and we can’t wait to see you.

Address

1052 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL
60093

To get to the breakfast & brunch restaurant on Gage Street in Winnetka using public transport, take the Metra Union Pacific North Line to Winnetka station. From there, walk south on Green Bay Road until you reach Gage Street. Make a left onto Gage Street and continue until you see the restaurant.

If driving, take the Edens Expressway (I-94) and exit at Tower Road. Follow Tower Road east until it ends at Green Bay Road. Turn right onto Green Bay Road and then turn left onto Gage Street. Parking is available on the street or in nearby lots.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

(847) 784-1411

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What people say

Once Upon A Bagel, located on Gage Street in Winnetka, is a breakfast and brunch restaurant that offers a wide variety of delicious options for any time of day. As part of the Once Upon Family of restaurants, it is known as one of the NorthShore's finest delis.

One thing that sets Once Upon A Bagel apart is their amazing homemade cookies, which are perfect for surprising someone or treating your team/class. They also offer bagel party trays that are great for gatherings. And if you're looking for something unique, try their May bagel of the month - a churro bagel with dulce de leche cream cheese!

But the creativity doesn't stop there - they also have monthly flavors of the month, like their April Confetti Cake Bagels with Peeps Marshmallow Cream Cheese. These are perfect for upcoming holidays, gender reveal parties, baby showers, bridal showers and more!

If you're in the mood for something savory, try their bacon egg and cheese with a side of curly fries - a perfect Sunday morning treat. And don't forget about their blintzes - a delicious option any day of the week.

Overall, Once Upon A Bagel is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for delicious breakfast and brunch options in Winnetka.