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Fairmount Bagel Bakery

Mile-End
4.6$
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Fairmount Bagel Bakery produces iconic Montreal-style bagels through a traditional wood-fired oven process that ensures a distinctively crisp exterior and a dense, chewy interior. Each bagel is hand-rolled and boiled in honey-infused water before being baked on wooden planks to achieve a signature golden hue. The menu centers on these hand-crafted rings, which are available in classic varieties like sesame, poppy seed, and everything. Patrons often pair these fresh creations with high-quality cream cheese, smoked salmon, or capers available for purchase. The bakery functions as an essential purveyor of local culinary heritage, maintaining long-standing techniques that define the regional bagel profile. By focusing strictly on artisanal baking methods, the establishment remains a cornerstone for those seeking authentic, high-quality products that prioritize texture and flavor above all else.

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Fairmount Bagel Bakery is widely celebrated as an iconic Montreal institution, famous for its fresh, wood-fired bagels that feature a signature dense, chewy texture and a hint of sweetness. Visitors frequently praise the experience of eating them hot straight out of the oven, noting that the shop offers a variety of flavors and a charming, traditional atmosphere. While many reviewers consider these to be the best bagels in the city and a must-visit destination, others point to the limited payment options, specifically the policy of accepting only cash or Canadian debit, as a potential inconvenience. Experiences with service appear mixed, with some guests encountering friendly and helpful staff while others report feeling rushed or finding the environment less welcoming to tourists. Despite the lack of indoor seating and occasional long queues, most patrons find the quality and unique history of the establishment well worth the stop.
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Binoy
4.0

The everything/all dressed bagel with chive cream cheese is delicious. Coming from NYC, I'd specifically drive to this place just for that bagel.

Jul 25, 2026
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Claire
5.0

Had the pumpernickel bagel - ate it straight without cream cheese & it was wonderful! Highly recommend this place. Here from Tucson, AZ 🤠

Jul 19, 2026
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Sheryl
5.0

The best bagel I've ever had! We had the sesame seed bagel with cream cheese. It was perfect. There is no seating here, so we walked around & ate it. Then we went to the corner to the Italian place for a delicious treat & drink.

Jun 29, 2026
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Charlie-Kirk
3.0

What I Like 👍:
A) Fresh bagels if you order at the front.
B) They have cream Cheese & spreads for sale as well.
C) It has history & a one of the popular bagel shops.
D) Service is good. They are bilingual. French & English.

What I did not like 👎:
A) Some of the bells they give were a little burnt for me.
B) It's a not a bagel shop where they put meat or salmon etc. Many tourist think it's like a sandwich shop.
C) No credit. Only Canadian Debit or Money.
D) Pricey for my budget still worth it though.

Final thoughts 💭:
It's a good & decent bagel shop. Been here many times. Just improve on the bagels & customer sastifactoon.

God Bless you 🫵 🙏 God forever ♾?.

Seek & Repent. Jésus esta Rey 👑

Philippians 4:12-14 ✝?

Jun 14, 2026
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Jung
5.0

It's hard to beat their fresh out of oven sesame bagel. That's the one to have.

Try their sweet bagels too though. You won't find too many of them in New York so you might as well try them in Montreal

To appreciate the full flavor have them without cream cheese.

May 28, 2026
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Gita
3.0

stopped by a few days ago to grab some food & the actual bagels is good. however, the service totally messed up my order. i ordered a jack which is supposed to have salmon & onions, but when i got home it was literally js cream cheese & nothing else inside. it made me so mad because I was really looking forward to it

May 27, 2026
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David
4.0

Had the spicy bagel, was pretty good but still prefer NYC style. Cream cheese options are just standard Philadelphia.

May 26, 2026
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Sandy
5.0

Nothing beats a Fairmount bagel (or two!) in the park!
Service was quick in the early morning, we took half a dozen poppy-seed bagels to go & had fun with our cream cheese spread 🥯🌿

May 19, 2026
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Erin
5.0

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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2.0

A staff member at the bagel-only shop across the street told me I could bring the bagels to the café & they would make them into sandwiches, so I bought four bagels.

However, when I went to the café, they said they couldn't do that & that I would need to order again if I wanted a sandwich.

If the staff member wasn't sure, they should have said so instead of giving incorrect information.

The café did offer to cut the bagels in half, but without toasting or cream cheese, it was very difficult to eat.

If you want a sandwich, just order directly at the café. Overall, my first experience was disappointing.

Apr 3, 2026
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