Once Upon A Bagel Lake Forest Menu

Freshly baked bagel with smooth, creamy spread for a delightful start to your day.

Once upon's special recipe.

Hand-shaped, boiled, and baked daily, this sesame bagel is generously coated in toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch.

A bowl of our chef's daily soup selection, often featuring classic American flavors and seasonal ingredients.

Rich and creamy homemade cream cheese, ideal for spreading on bagels, toast, or pastries.

Freshly baked- crispy outside, fluffy inside

Sliced turkey typically paired with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, served on bread.

A creamy spread made with fresh chives, ideal for enhancing the flavor of bagels or sandwiches.

Sliced turkey and crispy bacon, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, served on toasted bread.

Typically includes zucchini, mushrooms, carrot, and onion, combined with egg for a savory side dish.

Made with whole wheat flour, this bagel typically pairs well with your favorite spreads or toppings for a wholesome and satisfying bite.

Enjoy our poppyseed bagel, generously coated with poppy seeds, offering a delightful crunch and a classic flavor that's perfect for sandwiches or spreads.

Hand-shaped, boiled, and baked daily, this sesame bagel is generously coated in toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch.

A classic bagel topped with asiago cheese, offering a blend of the bagel's chewy texture and the savory notes of asiago.

A traditional bagel swirled with cinnamon and raisins, offering a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors.

Enjoy the rich, dark flavor and hearty texture of our pumpernickel bagel, typically made with rye flour and molasses for a distinctive taste.

Our onion bagel features a golden-brown exterior topped with bits of real onion, offering a robust onion flavor.

Topped with bits of toasted garlic, our garlic bagel offers a savory and aromatic experience with every bite.

A soft bagel generously infused with plump blueberries, offering a touch of sweetness in every bite.

Freshly baked bagel with milk chocolate chips, offering a hint of sweetness in every bite.

Enjoy the robust flavor of our rye bagel, typically featuring a dense texture and a hint of caraway seeds. Ideal for sandwiches or your favorite spread.

A savory bagel typically featuring zesty jalapeño peppers blended into the dough and topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Hand-rolled and baked fresh, our pretzel bagel is sprinkled with coarse salt for a delightful twist on a classic.

Hand-twisted pretzel bagel, baked fresh without salt.

Coated with a blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, and onion, this all seasoned bagel offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures.

Sablefish, prepared New York style, typically includes a delicate, buttery flavor, perfect for a refined seafood experience.

Peppered sable, typically featuring a sablefish fillet seasoned with crushed black pepper, offering a rich and buttery flavor.

Grilled salmon typically glazed with BBQ sauce, accompanied by white beans, applewood smoked bacon, and kale.

Fried whitefish chunks, typically served with a crispy coating.

Herring typically mixed with a creamy sauce, often including onions and a hint of vinegar.

Herring marinated in wine, typically includes onions, spices, and vinegar for a tangy and savory flavor.

Swiss cheese typically features a mild, nutty flavor and is often used in sandwiches, burgers, and melts.

Typically includes muenster cheese, bacon, pickles, and herbs on buttermilk bread.

Classic cheddar cheese, typically enjoyed as a standalone snack or ingredient in various dishes.

Provolone cheese typically served in slices or chunks, known for its smooth, creamy texture and slightly sharp taste.

Breaded mozzarella sticks, deep-fried to a golden brown, typically served with marinara sauce.

Breaded and deep-fried pepper jack cheese cubes served crispy.

Choose extra lean or regular cut.

Once upon style fresh roast beef.

Roasted deli turkey breast.

Turkey pastrami, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, and mustard on marble rye bread.

Nothing better than some hard salami.

Soft all beef salami.

Delicious baked ham.

All beef bologna.

Once upon's homemade chopped chicken liver.

A single piece of cured salami, offering a robust and savory flavor.

Thinly sliced lean corned beef typically served on rye bread with mustard and a dill pickle.

Tuna, celery, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, black olives, and onions.

Mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green and red peppers, typically dressed with a light vinaigrette.

House-made tuna salad, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and black olives, typically dressed with a light vinaigrette.

Typically includes marinated chicken, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, often finished with a light dressing.

Grilled salmon filet on a bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions, topped with a balsamic vinaigrette.

Smoked whitefish, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil and vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, and balsamic vinegar.

Egg salad typically includes chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and seasonings, served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.

Chopped egg whites mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings, served on a bed of fresh lettuce with tomatoes and cucumbers.

Shredded cabbage and carrots, mixed with a creamy dressing.

Zesty medley of pasta and fresh vegetables make this satisfying pasta salad.

Crisp cucumber slices tossed in a light, refreshing vinaigrette.

A creamy spread made with fresh chives, ideal for enhancing the flavor of bagels or sandwiches.

Creamy spread made with fresh cream cheese, finely chopped cucumbers, and chives. Ideal for bagels or sandwiches.

A creamy spread made from fresh cream cheese and finely chopped vegetables, creating a colorful and nutritious addition to bagels or sandwiches.

Cream cheese mixed with high-quality lox, creating a savory and creamy spread. Typically enjoyed on bagels or sandwiches.

Jalapeño cream cheese typically includes fresh jalapeños blended into creamy homemade cheese, offering a bold and spicy flavor.

Blended cream cheese and sweet strawberries, offering a smooth and fruity spread ideal for bagels or toast.

Cream cheese blended with a mix of pickled vegetables, typically including peppers, carrots, and cauliflower, creating a tangy and crunchy spread ideal for bagels or sandwiches.

A toasted bagel filled with scrambled eggs and melted cheese, offering a simple yet satisfying start to the day.

Freshly baked bagel, generously spread with creamy butter.

A toasted bagel. with margarine.

Freshly baked bagel with smooth, creamy spread for a delightful start to your day.

Rye, wheat, or white.

A freshly prepared donut, typically includes a sweet glaze or sugar coating, enjoyed as a classic American breakfast treat.

Freshly baked, delightful pastry bursting with flavor and made with love.

Deliciously baked, classic sweet treat perfect with milk or coffee.

Sliced corned beef, typically served on rye bread, often accompanied by mustard and sometimes swiss cheese.

Sliced roast beef typically includes lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, served on bread.

Sliced pastrami typically accompanied by mustard and pickles, served on a French roll.

Sliced salami paired with creamy cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and a hint of mustard, served on bread.

Sliced turkey typically paired with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, served on bread.

Served on choice of bread with lettuce, tomato, and a pickle on the side.

Sliced turkey and crispy bacon, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, served on toasted bread.

Crispy Bacon, Fresh Lettuce, and Tomato on Toasted Bread

Grilled cheese on white, wheat, rye toast, or challah toast.

Creamy mixture of chopped hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and finely diced celery.

Creamy egg white salad mixed with chopped celery and light mayonnaise.

Tuna salad typically includes a mix of tuna, mayonnaise, and various crunchy vegetables such as celery and onion, served between slices of bread with lettuce and tomato.

With sliced lox,cream cheese, tomato, onion, and capers

Classic Caesar Salad with Crisp Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, and Signature Caesar Dressing.

A garden salad with turkey, swiss, and american cheese. with choice of dressing.

A bowl of our chef's daily soup selection, often featuring classic American flavors and seasonal ingredients.

Deliciously spiced and hearty combination of meat and beans