Whether it's for breakfast, lunch or even after "last call", come and have a bagel of your choice with or without cream cheese and/or smoked salmon, ready to take out.
Fairmount Bagel Bakery is widely celebrated as a Montreal staple with fresh, chewy bagels in a variety of flavors like sesame, everything, onion and the playful Bozo, described by many as the best in town or even in the world. The scene is lively with lines that move quickly and a visible craft of bagel making in wood fired ovens, and many reviews note the option to take bagels to the cafe across the street to make sandwiches, though some visits mention miscommunication about sandwiches and payment issues such as cash only or limits on non-Canadian cards. The bagels are consistently praised for aroma and quality, and staff are frequently described as friendly, but a few critiques cite high prices, crowded conditions or an uneven service.
Best bagels in the world, no really the best in the world, if you buy some to bring home, a little tip, they are tricky to cut but if you warm them up in the microwave for 15-20 seconds (30 seconds from frozen) it will cut much easier.
Just lovely. The bagels are iconically Montreal. I had Le Jack, which was delicious. Just the right amount of cream cheese! While the place is busy, you don't have to wait long. You won't forget it!
May 12, 2026
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Overhyped with some pretty bad customer service. They don't take credit card, won't take CAD $20 bills & were very pushy. Said they had everything & it was all fresh but then when we tried to order different flavors we're told they didn't have any. Why even bother lying? The sesame bagel was way too sweet - think Chinese sesame bun sweet.
Note, below $10, they will only take cash. I only had old notes, which they rejected. Also only local debit cards accepted, but will take overseas cards for a fee. At that point, I left, without trying. St-Viateur win hands down with their immaculate service. For just over $8 for 2 bagels & tuna spread, they provided serviettes, a knife, & cleaned a preparation table for me, all with friendly smile, & accepted my overseas credit card without any fuss.
This place was really nice. The people were really nice. The vibe is really nice. But for the bagels? Hell no. I got the lox bagel I'm not sure what it's called but it was the most disgusting fishy tasting bagel I've ever had. I had hopes for the bagels but they're all just flat & hard not really good & it's doesn't look appealing. Now I'm not saying everything about this place was bad but the bagel was horrendous & for the amount I paid for it? Even more so. Prices here are out of this world for the smallest bite of something
May 5, 2026
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Delicious bagel sandwiches & drinks with oat milk. The inside seating is small, but very nicely decorated with the long history of the restaurant, which is nice to admire as you dine.
The bagel is soft & fresh. I had salmon sandwich. The salmi tastes smooth & delicious. Worth the effort. Also, we came in on a workday. The space is perfect & not crowded. Staff is super friendly.
Apr 29, 2026
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I'm a confirmed Fairmont man. Best bagels in the city, best bagels in North America. Well worth standing outside in line in Montreal January weather for. Need I say more?
Now I clearly understand why everyone recommends this place when it comes to bagels in Montréal. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the smell of fresh bagels. I tried the sesame & all-dressed bagels, & both were incredible. The outside is slightly crispy, while the inside is soft with a lightly sweet flavour. Eating them fresh out of the oven is a completely different experience. The variety is really impressive from classic sesame, poppy seed, garlic, &'everything' bagels to sweet options, there are plenty of choices.
