Bagel St-Lo is widely praised for its homemade bagels, flavorful toppings, good coffee, and a warm, family friendly atmosphere that makes it a go-to brunch spot in Verdun; reviews highlight fresh ingredients, generous portions, friendly and attentive staff, and the option to dine in or take away, along with a charming decor and a strong local vibe, while some note that bagels can feel small for the price and that busy times and nearby bike lanes can affect parking; overall the place comes across as a reliable, quality choice with a varied menu, local products, and a welcoming, relaxed vibe that keeps locals and visitors coming back for breakfast and brunch.
Came here for weekend brunch with friends & really enjoyed the vibes, we sat in the outdoor patio section & it was a cold day so the staff offered comfy blankets which heightened the cozy atmosphere. Service was great, friendly & attentive. In terms of the food, I had the Pesto Benny & unfortunately could not taste any of the pesto - I also found the hollandaise sauce drowned out the dish.
What stood out the most was the service. Eva so patient & sweet on an extremely busy day. It was my friend & i's first time, & she explained options to us, allowed us to make variations ( which we made many!) & didn't make us feel like a bother at all. Staff kept checking in on us, filling our waters, & generally being so pleasant ! It's hard to find good service nowadays. The atmosphere was cozy & quaint. The food was just okay, but I will be back for how welcoming the staff was! Great options for takeaway & for local products too!
May 20, 2025
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Cute little spot, very cozy & at-home atmosphere. The breakfast bagels are good but not out of this world. Service was quick (pay before you eat), the place was busy but we were able to sit on Sunday early afternoon right away. If you're in the area, great option for a good quick sit down breakfast
🥯 Update: November 2024 I've been coming to bagel St-Lo almost as long as it's been open, so I've seen it evolve over the years. In the beginning, it was a cozy, popular local bagel spot where you could expect to see the owner herself every day. It became so successful that they expanded into the space nextdoor. Even through a global pandemic, the community stepped up to keep their favourite bagel joint afloat. Today, St-Lo is a bustling brunch & breakfast restaurant & permanent fixture in Verdun that practically runs itself. Here's the thing: over the years, I've evolved too. In the beginning, I tried tons of things on the menu. Then I became vegetarian, but I still had several options. Eventually, I became vegan, & suddenly I could have only one dish on the menu. What disappoints me is that in all this time, the menu has hardly changed. Sure, they redesigned the look & feel of it, & maybe changed a few details here & there, but I guess they figure why change something that works. Today, as I sat in front of my plate, looking at the SAME flat gluten-free vegan bagel they've had for years, stuffed with the SAME arugula, hummus & Alfalfa sprouts, with a side of the SAME (but almost imperceptibly smaller) plain bell-pepper-&-lettuce salad, topped with the SAME dressing (which now makes me think of that "Svbway sandwich smell"), garnished with ONE kalamata olive & ONE cherry tomato, as usual, I started to wonder if this might be the last time I ate here for awhile. I still love St-Lo, but there's only so many times you can have the same dish without getting fed up of it. I wish they'd switch up a few menu items made with local, seasonal ingredients, like they do with their seasonal soup. Un 2e choix végane serait bien apprécié en tout cas. 🙏🏻 🗓 Original review (2020) I love Bagel St-Lo. It's one of Verdun's hidden gems. Bagel St-Lo makes the sweetest, freshest, most delicious bagels in Montreal. In my opinion, they're even better than hot St-Viateur & Fairmount bagels. I buy half a dozen St-Lo bagels almost every week; I can reheat them in the oven a week later after having kept them only in the fridge, & they taste just as fresh, which I can't say for any other bagel I've tried, fresh or day-old. Bagel St-Lo provides compostable takeout containers, paper straws & spaghetti sticks to stir your coffee. They have two self-serve coffee stations with mismatched mugs. Their black coffee is great, & I love their almond milk lattes. Bagels are incorporated into just about every dish on the breakfast, brunch & lunch menu. The restaurant has great vegetarian options & some vegan & gluten-free options. I've tried & enjoyed meals on the spot & to go, & they never disappoint. They're usually just enough for me, but someone who likes a copious breakfast might not be entirely full. The restaurant decor is eclectic & fun to look at, & the owners regularly display local artists' work. The place is really cozy & has outdoor seating in the summer. Bagel St-Lo is so popular that they acquired the space next door & expanded their restaurant, so seating has doubled. It's a big win for local diners! The new counter space is trendy but fits in well with the casual, colourful space. I love eating out on the terrasse in the summer. The wait is rarely more than 5 to 10 minutes, the table service is fast, & the staff is always very friendly. It's no wonder the place is always packed!
Came in for a quick bagel & hashbrown. Got the egg, bacon & cheese on a sesame bagel. The bagel was great, had a good chewy texture with lots of sesame seeds. The hashbrown was good. The patio is covered & very cozy. They also have indoor seating. There are indoor seats by the window that are really cool. There were a lot of fun pictures & artwork scattered throughout the restaurant. Staff were friendly & service was quick. Would recommend!
First time here, me & my husband are very satisfied. The food is good, the atmosphere calm & cozy, you can feel the good vibes. The service kind, smiley & fast. The thing that I love the most is that is animal friendly, so you can seat outside & enjoy your meal with your lil friend 😊❤️ This morning we chose a sweet breakfast with a soft & buttery choco cookie, a nice almond cappuccino, a choco banana french toast & an amazing sweet mountain of fresh fruits. You could ask a gluten free or a vegan option. Thank you! We will come back soon to try other specialties!
This is one cozy place to have a fresh bite. The coffee is one of my favorite in Verdun, bagels are always delicious. Service with a smile. The corner spot by the windows with cushions is perfect for reading/studying or just look at the rain fall on a lazy Sunday. A must go to place in Verdun.
