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Okay, I know this is a bagel blog. And you probably don't care about other delicious foods. But Hot Doug's has to be an exception, right? How could you not brag about eating duck sausage, rabbit sausage, beef sausage, pork sausage, and corned beef sausage all in one trip?! I balanced out this ridiculous brunch by eating a hummus bagel later on (pre-dinner).

Hummus Bagel

hummus on a bagel of your choice (sesame)

Pros:

good snack!

I was expecting the hummus to be kind of bland, but it was super good

Cons:

if you're looking for something filling, it's not this. only attempt after a trip to Hot Doug's

I'd call this a pretty successful day! 

Bagel Stars: 3.5/5

Rick is maybe one of my heros. This framed nonsense on the wall of Chicago Bagel Authority is what made me start this nearly 3 year long journey into bageldom. But in 4 days, I'm gonna be just like Rick!  My menu is all ready to be framed, my bagel creation ready to be created, and I'm having a bagel party at CBA to kick the whole thing off! 

Super exciting. But I gotta stay focused. A big bagel sandwich every day really isn't as easy as you would think. When this is all over maybe I'll go on a cleanse...

I was starving when I walked in to CBA. And I left feeling like I was gonna explode. All thanks to Rebecca for loading this sandwich up. Damn. It was really filling. 

Kool Jules

turkey, provolone, veggie cream cheese, sprouts, mustard on bialy

Pros: 

there was something sweet in it

there was something spicy in it

cheese + cream cheese is just awesome. try it.

Cons:

I'm sorry to be a baby, but I'm sick of bialys. This is the first time I've EVER changed my order, but I had to get this thing on a bagel. I just had to!

Is there any way to get on the news for eating a lot? I feel like there must be.. Bagel Stars: 4.5/5

Last breakfast sandwich! I feel like I’m getting close now. This is real.

The Puck

Canadian bacon, scrambled egg & American cheese on an egg bagel

PROS:

Very breakfasty. If you love hammy breakfasts, you’ll probably love this sandwich!

CONS:

I’m sorry. I’m really not a ham/Canadian bacon fan. I tried. It was too much. 

Other than it being pretty hammy, it was kinda bland. Not much variety in the flavors. Maybe it needed some hot sauce.

This one wasn’t really for me. Maybe for someone else though!

Bagel stars: 2.5/5

Bagels left: 7

Went to the Belmont CBA today. It's really hard to beat a place with a free digital photo booth. I don't know why I haven't taken my bagel in there yet for some pics. 

Bearded-man (who just shaved his beard) was working and made me a beautifully deluxe sandwich. As you can see from the pictures, he didn't skimp on the cheese. A+

Italian 

ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, italian dressing, banana peppers & onions on onion

Pros: 

I'm Italian. It's Italian. We got along. 

Yay banana peppers! It's been a while!

pepperoni hidden between the salami and ham. Meat-central

Cons: 

Slimy bottom

All done with Ham sandwiches! Bittersweet. So bittersweet.

Bagel Stars: 4.5/5