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For 70 years

People have come to The Onion Roll to get what they can’t get anywhere else around -
authentic, delicious, Jewish deli food made the old-fashioned way.

History and consistency in the
Oak Park area.

History and consistency in the <br>Oak Park area.

We know that diners in the Oak Park-River Forest area and beyond want unique experiences created by local, independent businesses that care about quality.

With an ever-growing number of chain restaurants, it can be hard to find a place that’s truly special with the history and consistency to back it up.

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From breakfast to catering.

From breakfast to catering.

Whether you’re sitting down to a leisurely lunch with friends, grabbing a quick breakfast-to-go or catering an event, you deserve a memorable dining experience.

And we’ve been sharing that experience with generations of locals and visitors in the Oak Park area since 1954. So you know it must be good!

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We’re also famous for our old-school dining experience.

We’re also famous for our old-school dining experience.

When you walk in, it’s like stepping back in time to an old New York City diner complete with swivel stools, chocolate egg creams, servers who chat, and recipes that have been in the family for years.

Simply put, there aren’t many places like this left. It’s a little slice of delicious history that you can enjoy now. 

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Customer Reviews

Check out our most recent reviews!

Angela Colon-Hanrahan

Angela Colon-Hanrahan

My husband and I love New York style bagels. If you know, you know! The Onion is spot on with their fresh from scratch bagels at the cafe/restaurant. We fell in love with their great food, delicious coffee, and outstanding hospitality! Armando, the manager gave us a tour of the entire facility where deep behind the ... cafe you see an amazingly clean area where the female bakers are hard at work preparing the bagels from scratch. If you are ever in the Oak Park area or not, make a special trip to The Onion for a cup of Joe and their delicious New York style bagels! Read More

Chunique Bennett

Chunique Bennett

This place was recommended to me. I needed some where to take my virtual meeting. I was greeting and seating immediately. It’s very clean and cozy in here! The food came quick everything was great! Great atmosphere and hospitality!

Hannah

Hannah

These are the best bagels in the Midwest!!! I’m from Chicago but have moved to Alaska, and these bagels are SO GOOD that I have my parents overnight ship me these bagels from Illinois to Alaska monthly. They are divine and so, so worth it. As good as any bagel I’ve ever had in NYC! My favorite is the jalepeño cheddar. ... Cannot recommend The Onion Roll enough, do yourself a favor and go get yourself some 10/10 bagels. I would rate it higher than 5 stars if I could! Read More

Gabe Bennett

Gabe Bennett

Amazing bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel. And the corned beef was really good too. We will definitely be back.

Teresa Walsh

Teresa Walsh

Love this place!! Best lox sandwich and my eggs were so simple but magical.

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Visit Onion Roll for delicious comfort food in Oak Park.