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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Lionel

5.0

Les Bagels, la spécialité à ne pas manquer !

Feb 8, 2025

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Rami

Freshly baked has a wide variety of bagels my favorite one the sesame yami yami.

Jan 30, 2025

Peter

Le meilleur & de loin ! The best !

Jan 27, 2025

This top-rated Montreal bagel shop is very small & cash only. Our bagels would probably have been better warm, but still chewy & good nonetheless.

Jan 13, 2025

Jme

2.0

Le trou du milieu est plus large qu'avant. On en a vraiment moins pour le prix…

Breanne

The most mid bagel I've ever had. I make better at home. & they only hand you the bagel, there is no option for adding toppings or anything. Take out only.

Jan 11, 2025

Tyler

Smells yummy! Only pick up to take away & only Cash or Canadian Debit to pay. Not a bad thing we were just unaware. They were super nice though & so understanding

Jan 9, 2025

Dana

Far better than Viatour, go here instead

Jan 4, 2025

Mario

3.0

Comme habituellement toujours plein de monde en attente a extérieur mais sa vaut la peine attendre

Jenny

4.0

Only can pick up bagels & leave. Bagels were good, but nothing special.

Jan 1, 2025

Suzane

Amazing bagels! The everything bagel is perfectly made- the fennel, onion, poppy really come through in the best way. I also enjoyed combining their sesame bagel with sweet toppings.

Noa

Super bon meilleur bagel eve

Dec 31, 2024

Ana

Les bagels sont toujours aussi bon que quand j'y venais enfant avec mes parents! Le service & rapide & il y a beaucoup de choix! Comptant ou débit (au dessus de 10$) seulement.

Alex

The best bagel.

Dec 28, 2024

Hoang-Nguyen

Le meilleur bagel

Dec 25, 2024

Thanh

Always busy. Authentic Montreal bagel. They still use wood fired stove which imparts a slight smoked flavor.

Dec 22, 2024

Damiano

Love this place. Best bagels.

Dec 13, 2024

Nefertiti

Very cool to see , the wood stove was really cool. We got the sesame & the everything bagels. The everything was really good & tasted differently than another bagel shop we were at,I liked the everything bagel better here. Wish there was a little spot to eat your food inside but it's a bakery & still worth getting!

Dec 10, 2024

Roger

Meilleure place pour les bagels

Dec 8, 2024

Delicious bagels ! You can taste a touch of honey. Always warm & fresh out of the oven. Nice selection. Sesame seeds a must try.

Dec 4, 2024

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