"Quaint, peaceful, and tastefully decorated, Beans & Bagels brings everything desirable in a corner bagel shop to Ravenswood. With friendly staff, local art, and a library of avant-garde literature, B&B fosters the perfect space to crack open a book over a cup of coffee and a lox bagel. From the classical public radio echoing through the wood floored dining room, to the utilitarian stainless steel service-ware, consider spending your next quiet morning at Beans & Bagel."

"Absolute must go gem of a spot. Tucked away in the neighborhood right next to the brown line, serving counter culture coffee, pastries, bagels, and sandwiches. Everything was very delicious and of very high quality. The interior may seem small at first but there is a side seating room decorated like an old style map room or library with lots of vintage books, wood finish, and chess sets. The room has large format seating for groups or letting you sit with your neighbors. Definitely a must try!"

"The staff here are lovely—friendly, personable, and make the place welcoming. That said, the coffee and food haven’t really worked for me, and the donuts are extremely sweet. It’s a bit pricey, and just not quite my taste, but others may enjoy it more."

"Great experience here! Bagel sandwiches were so fresh. Wonderful space with original details to the building - you've got original flooring, books on display on theoretical chess, hardcover volumes of National Geographic from the 80s, this place is legit"

"Great food, awesome people, and now, impeccable vibes! I've been going Beans & Bagels for four years (since 2020) and they just opened back up on the inside post COVID, and it's a great place to meet friends, read, and enjoy a nice cup of tea with an amazing lox sandwich, my personal favorite. They also make their own pastries, so make sure to check those out!"