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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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Honoring the brave. Remembering the fallen. Forever grateful. 🇺🇸❤️Happy Memorial Day from your Once Upon A Bagel family....
05/25/2026

Honoring the brave. Remembering the fallen. Forever grateful. 🇺🇸❤️

Happy Memorial Day from your Once Upon A Bagel family.

We are closed today, see you tomorrow!

Mother’s Day is better when you don’t have to cook 🤍Grab catering from us and keep it simple, fresh bagels, spreads, and...
05/02/2026

Mother’s Day is better when you don’t have to cook 🤍

Grab catering from us and keep it simple, fresh bagels, spreads, and all the brunch favorites everyone actually wants.

Order ahead, pick it up, and enjoy the time with Mom (that’s the part she really cares about).

04/15/2026

Once Upon a Bagel is where bagels meet the most irresistible cream cheese creations ✨
From classics to unexpected flavors, every spread is made to turn a simple bagel into something unforgettable 🥯🧀

We have it all — come find your favorites 🌟

📞 (224) 436-8028
📍 Multiple locations — find yours!
Once Upon A Bagel
Once Upon A Bagel

A new month calls for new flavors 🌸Sun-Dried Tomato Bagel + Spinach Artichoke Cream Cheese.😋
04/03/2026

A new month calls for new flavors 🌸

Sun-Dried Tomato Bagel + Spinach Artichoke Cream Cheese.😋

Wishing you a Happy Passover!
04/01/2026

Wishing you a Happy Passover!

03/06/2026

Passover catering is here! 🤍

Matzo ball soup, veggies, Latkes, and SO much more - made fresh and ready for your holiday table.

Don’t wait until the last minute, visit one of our locations to place your order!

Pickup times:
April 1 (8am–2pm)
April 2 (8am–4pm)
April 3 (regular hours)

March’s Bagel of the Month is bringing the heat 🔥Spicy Pepperoni 🥯Parmesan Peppercorn Cream Cheese
03/04/2026

March’s Bagel of the Month is bringing the heat 🔥
Spicy Pepperoni 🥯
Parmesan Peppercorn Cream Cheese

Hello February💞This month’s flavors are Hot Chocolate Bagels and Toasted Marshmallow Cream Cheese. We’ve been excited ab...
02/03/2026

Hello February💞

This month’s flavors are Hot Chocolate Bagels and Toasted Marshmallow Cream Cheese.

We’ve been excited about these flavors and hope you love them as much as we do. 🥯🤍

Happy January! This months flavors are:Bloody Mary Bagel🍅Green Olive & Pimento Cream Cheese 🫒
01/03/2026

Happy January! This months flavors are:

Bloody Mary Bagel🍅
Green Olive & Pimento Cream Cheese 🫒

New Flavors for the New Year!Available starting tomorrow.
01/02/2026

New Flavors for the New Year!

Available starting tomorrow.

New Year’s reminder ✨ Open New Year’s Eve, closed New Year’s Day! Stop in before then 😊
12/30/2025

New Year’s reminder ✨ Open New Year’s Eve, closed New Year’s Day! Stop in before then 😊

12/16/2025

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.

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