Barb City Bagels – American
The air at Barb City Bagels is thick with the irresistible aroma of toasted dough and savory spices, drawing in a morning crowd eager for a comforting, handcrafted start to the day. Golden, crusty bagels serve as the canvas for everything from silky Nova lox and cool cream cheese to zesty, egg-filled sandwiches that pack a flavorful, southwestern punch. It is a vibrant community hub where the bustling energy of the kitchen and the simple joy of a fresh-baked baker's dozen create a quintessential neighborhood breakfast experience.
118 East Lincoln Highway, DeKalb IL 60115 https://barbcitybagels.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Barb City Bagels
Dairy-Free at Barb City Bagels
Barb City Bagels in Dekalb has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Loaded Potato Salad, Chips and Baker's Dozen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Barb City Bagels
Barb City Bagels in Dekalb has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Loaded Potato Salad, Veggie Pizza Bagel and Cinnamon Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Barb City Bagels
Barb City Bagels in Dekalb has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Organic Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Barb City Bagels
Barb City Bagels in Dekalb has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Organic Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Barb City Bagels
Barb City Bagels in Dekalb has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips, Vegetarian Sandwich and Organic Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Barb City Bagels
Barb City Bagels in Dekalb has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Loaded Potato Salad, Veggie Pizza Bagel and Cinnamon Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Barb City Bagels
Barb City Bagels in Dekalb has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baker's Dozen, 1/2 Dozen Bagels and Organic Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Barb City Bagels
Barb City Bagels in Dekalb has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Organic Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Barb City Bagels
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Pasta Salad | 80.9 g | 48.5 g |
| Cheddar Mac & Cheese Pasta Salad | 67.5 g | 44.4 g |
| Pizza Bagel | 14.7 g | 43.4 g |
| Veggie Melt | 25 g | 39.3 g |
| Tuna Melt | 79.8 g | 31 g |
| Egg'Wich | 18.5 g | 30.1 g |
| Veggie Pizza Bagel | 7.7 g | 19.7 g |
| Vegetarian Sandwich | 9.8 g | 19.6 g |
| White Pizza Bagel | 0 g | 15.4 g |
| Loaded Potato Salad | 17.3 g | 14.2 g |
| Muffins | 122.2 g | 12.7 g |
| B.L.T. | 13.9 g | 12.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering steak and the intimate setting, which guests describe as a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Reviewers highlight the welcoming and attentive service staff who ensure a pleasant experience by checking in regularly throughout the meal.
Menu
Bagels and Cream Cheese
- Single Bagel: Hand-crafted, kettle finished, and baked fresh every day. Choice of flavors including Asiago, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Raisin, Everything, Garlic, Hawaiian, Jalapeno Cheddar, Multigrain, Onion, Plain, Poppy, Salt, Sesame, Sourdough, Sundried Tomato, or Whole Wheat. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- 1/2 Dozen Bagels: Six hand-crafted bagels of your choice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Baker's Dozen: Thirteen hand-crafted bagels of your choice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 8 oz. Tub Cream Cheese: Hand-blended cream cheese. Flavors: Cucumber Dill, Chocolate Chip, Garlic Herb, Honey Walnut, Strawberry, Sun-Dried Tomato, Salmon Spread, Veggie, Jalapeño, Mixed Berry, Green Olive, Plain, Scallion. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Office Pack: Includes 15 bagels & two 8 oz. tubs of cream cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Breakfast
- Egg'Wich: Egg and cheese sandwich on your choice of bagel. Optional: Ham, Sausage, or Bacon. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nova & Cream Cheese: Smoked salmon and cream cheese on your choice of bagel. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Spinach & Sausage Egg'wich: Spinach, sausage, and egg on the bagel of your choice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Santa Fe Egg'wich: Onion, tomato, green pepper, and egg with American cheese on the bagel of your choice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Signature Sandwiches & Salads
- #1- Smoked Turkey and Cheese: Turkey, sundried tomato cream cheese, swiss, lettuce, and tomato. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #2- Turkey Bacon Ranch: Roast turkey, bacon, cheddar, ranch dressing, lettuce, and tomato. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #3- Bistro Ham & Cheese: Ham, swiss, cucumber, lettuce, cream cheese, and honey mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #4- Three Cheese Roast Beef: Roast beef, garlic herb cream cheese, provolone, blue cheese, red onion, and tomato. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #5- Barb City Special: Ham, pepperoni, swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #6- Buffalo Chicken: Chopped chicken, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and buffalo sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #7 - Chicken Caesar: Chopped chicken, lettuce, tomato, parmesan, and caesar dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- #8 - Mediterranean Turkey: Sliced turkey, garlic herb cream cheese, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, black olives, lettuce, and vinaigrette dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Sandwiches
- B.L.T.: Bacon, lettuce, and tomato on your choice of bagel, wrap, or croissant. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Melt: Ham and melted cheese on your choice of bagel. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Tuna Melt: Tuna salad and melted cheese on your choice of bagel. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Melt: Assorted vegetables and melted cheese on your choice of bagel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Pizza Bagel: Cheese and sauce on a bagel. Options for Sausage or Pepperoni. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Pizza Bagel: Vegetables, cheese, and sauce on a bagel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- White Pizza Bagel: Garlic herb base with cheese on a bagel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, lunch
Veggie Sandwiches
- Vegetarian Sandwich: Choice of veggies including capers, banana peppers, black olives, and more. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Delite: Vegetarian friendly sandwich with choice of cream cheese or butter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweet Treats and Sides
- Chips: Variety of kettle chips or baked chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheddar Mac & Cheese Pasta Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Feta Pasta Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Pasta Salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Potato Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bagel Bite: Bite-sized bagel morsel covered in cream cheese frosting. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cookies: Chocolate chip or caramel apple oatmeal. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Muffins: Apple cinnamon, blueberry, cappuccino chocolate chip, chocolate chocolate chip, or glorious morning (carrot cake). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Fountain Drinks / Iced Tea: Coca Cola products and iced tea. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Coffee: House Blend, DeCaf, or Dark Roast.
- Blended Ice Coffee: Caramel, Cookies and Cream, Hazelnut, Java Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip, or Vanilla Latte. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Latte: Choice of milk: 2%, Almond, or Half and Half.
- Fruit Smoothie: Mandarin Orange, Mango, Strawberry, Strawberry-Banana, or Wild Berry.
- Organic Hot Tea: Peppermint Chamomile, King Crimson, Chamomile, Emerald Green, Earl Grey, or Breakfast tea. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Barb City Bagels
- Is Barb City Bagels dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Barb City Bagels has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Loaded Potato Salad, Chips and Baker's Dozen.
- What can I eat at Barb City Bagels on a dairy-free diet?
- Loaded Potato Salad, Chips and Baker's Dozen carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Barb City Bagels have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips and Vegetarian Sandwich.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Barb City Bagels?
- Italian Pasta Salad, at roughly 48.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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