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

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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.

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Nick

5.0

Definitely the best bagels I have tried, so fresh & warm, straight form the oven. I would recommend sesame one. I had as well a garlic bagel, but it was a bit too much garlic. Bring cash, they accept debit only from 10$

Jul 15, 2024

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Benjamin

They only take cash & debit cards, they were so kind to us oblivious tourists that they took the few dollars we had in USD & gave us bagels for free, so kind! The bagels were awesome & every else I went I'd see their bagels in restaurants & cafes. Clearly some of the best in the city. This was also my favorite neighborhood in Montreal, so it was great to eat a great bagel & enjoy the place

Jul 12, 2024

Tara

Delicious bagels & not too pricy in town 🥨 with different flavour options to choose. Freshly made & serve it warm. I tried their blueberry one, they made it with real fruits. Yummy! 😋😋😋 Take out option only btw, also they only accept cash or debit card.

Jul 9, 2024

Web

Great bagel place, crunchy yet soft 🥯. Looks to be popular with locals, we were the only tourists around. Everything here is for takeout. No foreign credit or debit cards, but accepts Ca debit.

May 29, 2024

Andrew

2.0

We visited the famous Fairmont Bagel shop today. The taste & texture of the bagels was fantastic! However, the service we received was very poor. The clerk (young & short, working at 13:27 that took our bagel order (28 bagels) was rude during the interaction. He interrupted our order to ask us verbatim "do you even have a debit card" & resorted to utilizing abrupt hand gestures during the interaction. I want to note there was no language barrier & our interaction was brief, in no way holding up a line. The product at Fairmont is phenomenal, but as someone who has worked customer service before, the bare expectation is to be civil.

May 18, 2024

Lindsey

Good spot to visit for tourists, as they speak English. The bagels here are very good. They only take cash or debit over 10 dollars.

Apr 8, 2024

The

Vraiment des bons bagels frais. Je conseille surtout les bagels sésames qui sont chauds & délicieux à manger nature. Prévoyez d'apportez une carte de débit ou comptant pour les plus petits achats.

Feb 17, 2024

Keith

They now take debit & credit!

Nov 21, 2023

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