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CBA - Chicago Bagel Authority

CBA - Chicago Bagel Authority CBA - Chicago Bagel Authority is a fast food restaurant and sandwich shop that serves up delicious and unique steamwiches, including their April special, the Red Flag. They also offer breakfast and brunch options such as Junior's Breakfast and catering services for events. Keep an eye out for their new fitness program, Body X Bagel Steam Fitness Training.

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CBA is sponsoring the premier of the independent film An Autumn Summer next Thursday at  Music Box Theatre. The Sleeping...
04/17/2026

CBA is sponsoring the premier of the independent film An Autumn Summer next Thursday at  Music Box Theatre. The Sleeping Bear is a limited release sandwich commemorating the release. Get one while you can! Also, join us next Thursday at the Music Box at 7:00!

SLEEPING BEAR

Michigan Cherry Chicken Salad
Muenster Cheese
Apple
Mixed Greens
Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Everything Bagel

Introducing, our real April Steamwich of the Month!THE BEN SALAMIJalapeño BagelSalamiBaconMuenster CheeseLettuceTomatoAv...
04/07/2026

Introducing, our real April Steamwich of the Month!

THE BEN SALAMI
Jalapeño Bagel
Salami
Bacon
Muenster Cheese
Lettuce
Tomato
Avocado
Gardineira Cream Cheese

Introducing, our real April Steamwich of the Month!THE BEN SALAMIJalapeño BagelSalamiBaconMuenster CheeseLettuceTomatoAv...
04/02/2026

Introducing, our real April Steamwich of the Month!

THE BEN SALAMI
Jalapeño Bagel
Salami
Bacon
Muenster Cheese
Lettuce
Tomato
Avocado
Gardineira Cream Cheese

Introducing our April 2026 Steamwich of the Month!The Fancy Feast!FANCY FEAST- Sesame Bagel- Lox Spread- Premium Tuna Sa...
04/01/2026

Introducing our April 2026 Steamwich of the Month!

The Fancy Feast!

FANCY FEAST
- Sesame Bagel
- Lox Spread
- Premium Tuna Salad
- Goldfish Crackers

A super ambitious Steamwich of the Month from December 2013! Memories…Poster by  ❤️
03/12/2026

A super ambitious Steamwich of the Month from December 2013!

Memories…

Poster by ❤️

Behold! Introducing our February2026 Steamwich of the Month!The SLOPPY STEAKRoast BeefSmoked CheddarPepper JackGarlic Ha...
02/04/2026

Behold! Introducing our February2026 Steamwich of the Month!

The SLOPPY STEAK
Roast Beef
Smoked Cheddar
Pepper Jack
Garlic Habanero Mayo
Pickles
On a Pretzel Roll

Let’s slop ‘em up.



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Introducing our February2026 Steamwich of the Month!The Sloppy SteakSLOPPY STEAKRoast BeefSmoked CheddarPepper JackGarli...
02/03/2026

Introducing our February2026 Steamwich of the Month!

The Sloppy Steak

SLOPPY STEAK
Roast Beef
Smoked Cheddar
Pepper Jack
Garlic Habanero Mayo
Pickles
On a Pretzel Roll

Let’s slop ‘em up.

CBA is closed today in support of families and communities terrorized by ICE across the country. Be better. ❤️See you Sa...
01/30/2026

CBA is closed today in support of families and communities terrorized by ICE across the country.

Be better. ❤️

See you Saturday.

IT’S A NEW YEAR! TIME FOR A NEW MESesame BagelEgg WhiteGreen PeppersRed OnionsPepper jackGoudaTomatoArugula SproutsAvoca...
01/08/2026

IT’S A NEW YEAR!

TIME FOR A NEW ME

Sesame Bagel
Egg White
Green Peppers
Red Onions
Pepper jack
Gouda
Tomato
Arugula Sprouts
Avocado
Veggie Cream Cheese

Our January 2026 Steamwich of the Month! Courtesy of .s.r.miller

Five-O
12/28/2025

Five-O

12/09/2025
Get it on!
10/17/2025

Get it on!

🚨 🚨 Our October 2025 Steamwich of the Month!THE CINNAMON RACHEL * cinnamon raisın bagel * cream cheese* onions* gouda* s...
10/01/2025

🚨 🚨

Our October 2025 Steamwich of the Month!

THE CINNAMON RACHEL

* cinnamon raisın bagel
* cream cheese
* onions
* gouda
* scrambled egg
* maple sausage

SERVED WITH MAPLE SYRUP

October is just around the corner…
09/26/2025

October is just around the corner…

Address

953 W Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL
60614

The sandwich shop and breakfast & brunch restaurant is located on W Armitage Avenue in Chicago. For those using public transportation, take the Brown line to Armitage station and walk east for about 5 minutes. Alternatively, take bus 73 or 74 and get off at Sheffield & Armitage, then walk west for about 2 minutes.

For those driving, there is street parking available but it can be limited during peak hours. There are also several paid parking lots nearby.

Please note that these directions are for the general area of W Armitage Avenue in Chicago and not specifically for CBA - Chicago Bagel Authority.

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 9:30pm
Thursday 7am - 9:30pm
Friday 7am - 9:30pm
Saturday 7am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8am - 9:30pm

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CBA - Chicago Bagel Authority is a must-visit for anyone looking for a delicious breakfast or lunch in the Windy City. This sandwich shop and fast food restaurant on W Armitage Avenue offers a wide variety of mouth-watering options that are sure to satisfy any craving. Their Steamwich of the Month specials are always creative and exciting, like the recent Banana Boat Wedding with its spicy habanero mayo and banana peppers. And let's not forget about the LYN-GNARLY, a May special featuring bacon, scrambled egg, Swiss cheese, American cheese, avocado, and chipotle mayo on a pretzel bun. The team at CBA clearly puts thought and care into every item on their menu. With friendly service and top-notch ingredients, CBA - Chicago Bagel Authority is definitely worth checking out.

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