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bagels(49) coffee(24) breakfast(23) fresh(17) cafe(15) verdun(14) brunch(13) quick(13) cheese(12)🥯 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!View more
I like their bagels & often bring them home. However, twice now, I've received only 11 bagels after ordering & paying for 12. I didn't realize it until I got home (who counts the bagels in the shop? ;))I wish they'd be more attentive-it's understandable once, but twice? I'd rather not have to count them each time...View more
Un des plus beaux café à Montréal. La bouffe est excellente & l'équipe est géniale. Ça vaut le détour.View more
Nourriture excellente! Il faut commander au comptoir & faire la file. C'est bondé de monde, le resto est victime de son succès. Il y a souvent une file d'attente.View more
Un véritable délice. Étant européen en vacances à Montréal, je me suis régalé. Je vous recommande le bagel burger & le kombucha pour boire. Service extrêmement sympathique.View more
I'm new to the neighborhood, & I stopped by for a quick bagel & cream cheese & was delighted to find a quality product at a very reasonable price & great atmosphere & service. I'll definitely be back for more?View more
La qualité de la nourriture était excellente. Cependant, le concept de commander & de payer à l'arrivée est discutable. Le service était adéquat, mais mes attentes étaient plus élevées compte tenu de la réputation de l'établissement dans le quartier.View more
I was not a fan of the food. The tomato soup was not good at all. It made me really sick. I had the turkey bagel & it was okay. The service was great.View more
Was a 4 star review, been a few more times & it grew on me, definitely a 5 star gem now. Impressively well done food for how fast you get servedView more
Awesome bagel sandwich (Californian) with soup & great Chaï latté, on the terrasseView more
Great coffee! I got a latte & it was perfect. Love their bagels & homemade cream cheese. If you like a sweet option the blue berry cream cheese is really good. If you like savoury then I suggest the chive cream cheeseView more
Une excellente adresse, la nourriture est bonne, le service est agréable, rapide & professionnel. Un lieu où j'aime retourner régulièrementView more
The bagel was delicious & the staff is very nice, too..!View more