Bagel Etc

BLG

5.0

Beautiful Interior, staff are very kind, & the food was amazing, definitely recommend getting breakfast here

AG

5.0

Bagel Etc. - breakfast with a little Leonard Cohen magic

If you're following Leonard Cohen's footsteps through Montreal, Bagel Etc. is a stop you absolutely cannot skip. Located directly across Saint-Laurent Boulevard from Cohen's former home, this was one of his favorite breakfast spots-& he was a regular here for years, often sitting at the counter with his coffee. (Le Journal de Montréal)

Walking in feels like stepping into another Montreal era. It's cozy, old-school, slightly quirky, & completely unpolished in the best possible way. This isn't some trendy brunch concept designed for Instagram-it feels like a real neighborhood institution.

& knowing that Leonard Cohen could have been sitting at that very counter, drinking his allongé & quietly working on his thoughts, makes the experience pretty special. There's something almost poetic about having breakfast in the same little place where one of Montreal's greatest writers & musicians once spent his mornings.

For us, this was less about checking off another restaurant & more about connecting the dots of Cohen's Montreal-his house, the neighborhood, the murals, & now the place where he liked to have breakfast.

If you love Leonard Cohen, music, history, or simply authentic old-school Montreal, put Bagel Etc. on your list. A small place with a big story.

Highly recommended - especially for Cohen fans.

Sofia

2.0

Don't go here. There are so many nice breakfast places in Montreal. The food & options were good, but the service was TERRIBLE. One of the servers in particular was so impolite, you wonder why she even works there. We were told this place was a classic & the owner seems nice but clearly he needs to take a look at how his staff treat customers.

Tom

3.0

My girlfriend & I were disappointed with our brunch breakfast plates.

For a place called Bagels Etc the bagels are not good & used to be better. They could at least source them from nearby St Viateur or Fairmount, or one of several better other bagel shops in town.

While disclosed on the menu, the plates suffer from a lack of fruit. Included potatoes & meat were standard as expected.

On the positive side, our server was good, aside from not bringing us condiments (minor) & the outdoor seating is very nice. No loud music so easy to enjoy a peaceful meal.

Farrah

5.0

Lovely spot. Great breakfast & vibe.

Emile-Frederick

5.0

Bagel etc truely deserves a 5 star review. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a friendly staff & had the pleasure of eating an amazing breakfast in a lovely atmosphere! Plus the prices are extremely reasonable, it clearly shows that they do not cut any corners. I will definitely return! Thanks team Bagel

Aaron

5.0

Very cool little spot for breakfast I found on my morning walk. Excellent, fresh ingredients, very friendly staff, & very accommodating. Will be back for sure, this time with cash (no credit, only cash & debit) 😀

Inder

4.0

Sweet little spot. Appreciated that they were open before 8am on a Sunday - I was the first one in & had quick & efficient service. Food & prices were decent. I ordered a classic breakfast. Coffee kept flowing without me needing to ask for it which i appreciated. I did ask for my potatoes to be crispy & they weren't, but they were still ok. Did enjoy the music selection as well - perfect chill Sunday morning vibes.

Angie

1.0

Although this place takes you to the 50 which I love , the service is really BAD! I order breakfast for take out the young waitress give me attitude because I was paying cash ! I used to love this place but will never go back

Dylan

5.0

Classic diner with laid back vibes. A great place to get some fried eggs & a bagel while you're bumming through one of the better neighborhoods in Montreal. Going thrift & vintage shopping? Go here for breakfast first!