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Tilly Bagel Shop

Sourdough Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese

Worth ordering: Bagelnamed in 13 reviews

Try the sesame sourdough bagel with vegan cream cheese.

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Top tips

  • Build a vegan breakfast sandwich with vegan cream cheese, tomato, avocado, capers, hash browns, crispy onions, and an Impossible sausage patty.
  • Good to know: Arrive early if you want a particular bagel variety; reviewers report that varieties sell out fast.
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  • Seating is limited, so consider taking your bagels to go or eating nearby.
  • Expect a line at busy times, though online pickup has been described as seamless.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Sandwich

People also mention hash browns.

Good for

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for fast service, good value and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Breakfast, coffee, takeout, quick bites

About

Tilly’s is a small, bright South Loop bagel shop known for chewy sourdough bagels, including sesame and garlic rosemary, with a few seats and a steady line. Vegans can build a breakfast sandwich with vegan cream cheese, vegetables, hash browns, and an Impossible patty; bagel varieties may sell out early, and reviews differ on the cream cheese’s texture.

Vegan menu

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34 E Balbo Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–14:00
Tuesday
07:00–14:00
Wednesday
07:00–14:00
Thursday
07:00–14:00
Friday
07:00–14:00
Saturday
07:00–14:00
Sunday
08:00–13:00

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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