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.
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.
Apr 22, 2026
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I've been coming to Fairmount since I moved to the Plateau about twelve years ago, & it never gets old. Stopped in a few days ago on a Sunday morning & the wood-fired oven was going full tilt, filling the whole sidewalk with that smell before I even pushed open the door. Grabbed a dozen sesame bagels fresh off the line & they were still warm by the time I walked home. There's nowhere else in the city that comes close, & I say that as someone who has tried them all.
