New York style bagels are a beloved classic, and this class in Chicago, Illinois brings the full experience to life from scratch. Participants mix and knead dough, shape it into rings, boil it the traditional way, and bake it until golden, all under the guidance of Baker Bettie in her retro diner themed kitchen.

Beyond the bagels themselves, the class includes a chance to whip up a custom flavored cream cheese with a variety of add-in options. No prior baking experience is needed, just an appetite for learning and a love of good bread. Guests leave with a half dozen fresh bagels and their own jar of cream cheese, ready to enjoy the fruits of their labor at home.

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: Must be at least 16 years old to participate.
• Experience level: All levels are welcome, no prior baking experience is needed.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: This is not an experience for young children.
• Dietary restrictions: Bagels are naturally vegan and a vegan cream cheese alternative is available upon request. This class includes wheat and dairy, and the kitchen regularly uses most major allergens, so gluten free or nut free accommodations cannot be guaranteed.
• Pets: This is not an experience for pets.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: 3 hours
• What's included: Hands-on instruction mixing, shaping, boiling, and baking a batch of bagels from scratch, plus a custom flavored cream cheese to take home.
• Who will be present: Baker Bettie or another instructor will lead the class alongside a small group of fellow participants.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: This is an indoor experience and will run rain or shine.
• Parking: Metered street parking is available nearby, and a parking garage is located close by as well.
• What to bring: No special equipment is required, all ingredients and tools are provided.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

• This class takes place in a retro diner themed kitchen space in the River North neighborhood, a short walk from public transit.

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 48 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 48 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.