Fairmount Bagel Bakery Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	Open 24Hrs
Tuesday	Open 24Hrs
Wednesday	Open 24Hrs
Thursday	Open 24Hrs
Friday	Open 24Hrs
Saturday	Open 24Hrs
Sunday	Open 24Hrs

Monday

Open 24Hrs

Tuesday

Open 24Hrs

Wednesday

Open 24Hrs

Thursday

Open 24Hrs

Friday

Open 24Hrs

Saturday

Open 24Hrs

Sunday

Open 24Hrs

Fairmount Bagel Bakery is described as an iconic Montreal staple, with wood fired ovens delivering warm, chewy bagels that are best enjoyed fresh and often taken to go. Reviews celebrate a broad lineup of flavors from sesame and everything to blueberry and sun dried tomato, with many calling the sesame bagel the standout and consistently excellent. Readers note the aroma and the hands on experience of watching dough being shaped and boiled in honey water before baking, which adds to the charm. The atmosphere varies in tone from warmly praised staff to occasional comments about slow or uneven service, and some notes about unfriendly moments. A common caveat is that the shop is cash or Canadian debit card only, with some posts noting no seating and lines that move slowly at peak times, but many still say the wait is worth it for the quality. Several reviewers declare it among the best bagels in Montreal if not the world, often preferring it to competitors and NYC comparisons, while a few say the quality can vary and freshness fades later in the day. Overall, the reviews paint a picture of a beloved institution where fresh, warm bagels, classic toppings, and a straightforward takeout experience define the visit, and where the ritual and taste keep locals and visitors returning.

Reviews for Fairmount Bagel Bakery

Food

Service

on Google4.6 (5900+)

*as of 2026-04-01

4.6 938 ratings

5★

75%

4★

13%

3★

2★

1★

Write your review

Reviews often mention

Display All fresh(66) sesame(66) cheese(62) cash(36) debit(30) viateur(29) shop(28) dozen(22) canadian(21) salmon(19) oven(18) garlic(17)

Review Summary

Page 3 of 3 - 52 Reviews

Ken

4.0

Bagels were good. A. It's disappointing you just get a small single serving of to-go cream cheese for your bagel.

May 5, 2024

on Google

Peter

5.0

Only a few people in line while other bagel shops are swamped. Very tasty. A slight hint of sour dough & a light flavor, nice light smokiness too. You can get cream cheese on the side but the bagels kinda squish if you try to cut them, so I would schmear on top rather than in the middle.

Apr 23, 2024

Pabotokki

Only bagels to buy. No sandwich or single bagel with cream cheese.

Apr 21, 2024

Shrek

Quick & easy! The garlic bagel had a nice crunch, it was flavourful & very tasty. But it's a bagel, what more can i say? Unfortunately it did not make me cream. The only thing creaming here was the cream cheese they provided :) I would definitely go again & try the other bagels!

Mar 29, 2024

Justin

As delicious as advertised & fun to order, in the tiny room full of stacked bagels & clear cabinets & square ordering counter. Busy & efficient operation. Kind staff. Jams & cream cheeses for sale too. Onion good but "Bozo" was awesome. Cash only.

Mar 18, 2024

Hind

We had sesame garlic bagel & whole wheat bagel with cream cheese It was very delicious It's amazing to see how they do the dough & the way they cook it Also it's really cool to smell the bagel being baked & have to taste some pieces to decide which one to get This place is a victim of its success hence why is always crowded so come early to wait on the line !

Feb 25, 2024

Peachachoo

Just another great review for Fairmount Bagel. They were sampling this cream cheese & guacamole spread when I went, & selling it in the coolers. We bought that & on their fresh bagels it was AMAZING. Worth going out of your way for.

Jan 28, 2024

Kayla

To me, a NY'er, theirs is the best bagel of Montréal. Tout garni/everything. & TreStelle cream cheese. Different from NY of course but wow perfect perfect perfect.

Jan 2, 2024

Rovik

Grab & go spot for freshly made Montreal style bagels - these are slightly sweeter & have more bounce than a New York style bagel & actually make for a great snack. Cream cheese & lox sold separately, no sandwiches available.

Dec 17, 2023

Nathan

On pensait qu'on pouvait prendre des sandwichs sur place, ce n'est pas le cas. Cet établissement vend les bagels uniquement, & des petites portions individuelles de cream cheese à étaler dessus.
C'est dommage pour nous, on aurait dû prévoir, mais les bagels étaient bons néanmoins

Oct 21, 2023

Frank

A must stop place everytime your downtown. Grab some.cream cheese & some.smoked salmon & forget about it

Sep 17, 2023

Dolly

Before I left Montreal, I needed to try these. When I got there, the line wasn’t as long & it moved pretty quickly. I went in & got a dozen bagels (blueberry, sesame, whole wheat & all dressed). I was also recommended the cream cheese (original) with the salmon spread. As I got to the airbnb, I gave it a try. It’s soft & thin - nothing compared to American bagels. When it’s toasted even better. I sliced each one & frozen them up. I have a good amount in my freezer.

Sep 4, 2023

SuggestionsMore

Le RAVITO Café-Buvette

Café buvette Magnolia

De Bons Petits Plats

InformationError?

Restaurants NearbyMore

La Belle Corée

Perogie Lili

La Khaïma Cuisine Nomade

Mirazu

La Buvette du Dep

Caribou Gourmand

Greasy Spoon

Balbastik

Le Roseline

Birbante

Suggested Articles

Mentioned in:View More

Restaurants in Mile-EndMore

Events NearbyMore

Related Links

Review Summary