Reviews describe Bagel St-Lo as a beloved neighborhood spot with homemade bagels, strong coffee, and a warm vintage vibe that feels welcoming to families and regulars; the Verdun location is often highlighted for brunch and casual meals. The bagels are praised for freshness, variety, quality ingredients, and textures, with notes on sesame and poppy seeds and flavorful cream cheeses or spreads; many say the bagels taste exceptional and that meals on site or to go are convenient. The staff are repeatedly described as friendly, attentive, and genuine, with many customers feeling remembered and well cared for even during busy periods, and the atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, charming, and sometimes lively with artful decor and a terrace. Beyond bagels, soups, salads, and brunch items are well received and considered good value, though a few reviews mention portions can be modest or substitutions pricey. Parking can be tricky due to street layout and bike lanes, but nearby streets offer easier options. Some comments caution that vegan or gluten free bagels may resemble flatbread rather than true bagels, and a small number note occasional inconsistency in bagel size or quality during busier times.
Honestly, be careful if you plan to go there; it'll ruin every other coffee place for ya. The only thing better than the food is the staff! Couldn't live without them now!
Je viens d'aller manger là bas! Un mardi au dîner. Service mega rapide. Le personnel est souriant. Aliments frais. Ils ont même une petite table de 2 pour les personnes moins sociables. Le repas a été servie en 2 minutes. Vraiment incroyable. Je recommande fortement ! 21$ pour soupe, bagel saumon & salades. Rive sud tu aurais payé au moins 27$ juste pour le bagel.
Passé sur l'heure du dîner pour emporter. La place est vivante. Le potage a fait du bien avec la journée froide. J'ai pris le diner bagel italien. En tout, un bon repas parfait pour le dîner. 👍
Small busy place with lots of people standing, waiting. It's pretty noisy too. Pretty typical neighborhood joint. Staff is super friendly. The food was good.
They are pet-friendly, even in the winter, which is nice (on the terasse)! Service is good, but since the concept is'unlimited coffee or tea,' you serve your own cup of coffee, & so the servers only give you your food. They're very kind, though ! The open terrasse in the winter is nice, but I wish they had it heated already. We asked the server to heat it when we arrived, but it never really got hot, & our puppy was freezing. As for the food itself, I'd say it's pricey for the quantity & quality of what you get. The bagels are good but nothing out of the ordinary. The sandwich itself is loaded, but for the price, you'd think it comes with a side or two, but it doesn't. Plus, I wanted to substitute the tomatoes for something else, but it was an extra anyway. The server was very nice in trying to help me find something that wouldn't cost too much to substitute, like peppers or onions, but I still think it shouldn't be an extra if you're replacing a veggie with another. Overall, food is okay. Service is good. The atmosphere is fine, but it could be better.
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
