Welcome to Barb City Bagels!

Located in downtown DeKalb, next to Walgreens, Barb City Bagels is a newly renovated, cozy cafe that redefines the bakery experience. With our free wi-fi, toasty fireplace, and great food, you're sure to feel at home!

Barb City Bagels

Bagels and More
Breakfast Sandwiches

Served All Day!
Intelligentsia Coffee

Only the Finest
Lunch Specials

Build Your Own/Try Ours

About Barb City Bagels

The Family

On December 1st, 2014, Tim and Bobbi Hays bought the Chesapeake Bagel Bakery located in downtown DeKalb and began their adventure in the bagel business. With a passion for serv...

A New Bakery Experience

At Barb City Bagels we are more than just your typical cafe, we are proud to be a part of DeKalb's thriving downtown district. We offer a wide variety of delicious bagels, sandwiches, soups and more.

Proudly Serving...

Intelligentsia Coffee is an artisanal roast of coffee made in Chicago, IL. Unlike other coffees, the people at Intelligentsia make sure every aspect of their coffee is just what...

Published On: 2017-03-29

Barb City Bagels Voted in Top 10 Bagel Shops in IL

We appreciate the love coming from Best Things Illinois on Facebook! Barb City Bagels was voted 6th best bagel in Illinois! Here's a little about what they had to say - check out the full ar...

Published On: 2017-02-14

Barb City Bagel Voted in Top 8 Breakfast Places in DeKalb/Sycamore

Always thankful for the love, this time coming from The Daily Chronicle ! Barb City Bagels was voted 8th best place for breakfast in the surrounding area - stop by today and check out what the hy...