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 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.
Très très petit endroit, pas beaucoup de place pour circuler, on ne peut pas manger sur place, c'est des bagels sans garniture. Attention ils ne prennent pas les cartes bancaires internationales, il faut payé en liquide
Nov 28, 2024
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Finally tried Fairmount bagel. It lived up the hype. The store is tiny yet full of character. The staff were nice & friendly. The bagels are delicious! We had St Viateur's bagels before. So we were wondering which one tasted better. We bought st viateur's bagels (which is around 5 min walk) to do a blind test. :D Fairmount's are slightly sweeter & firmer. They are also slightly smaller compared to St Viateur's. Eventually st viateurs won 2:1 after our voting :) but that doesn't mean fairmount bagels are worse. They are both good with their own characters. We will continue to get both bagels & debate which one tastes better for the foreseeable future:D
I think this is the best bagel in Montreal! Line moves quickly, & fresh bagels available 24/7. Just sad that they don't have a sit down area & don't make any spread sandwiches for you.
Fairmount Bagel est une adresse emblématique de Montréal qui perpétue une tradition bien ancrée. Les bagels y sont délicieux, avec une texture légèrement croquante à l'extérieur & moelleuse à l'intérieur, parfaitement équilibrée. La fraîcheur est toujours au rendez-vous, surtout lorsqu'on a la chance d'en acheter tout juste sortis du four. Le choix de saveurs est large, avec des classiques incontournables comme le sésame ou le pavot, mais aussi des options qui sortent un peu plus des sentiers battus. L'approche est plus traditionnelle que novatrice, mais c'est ce qui fait son charme : un respect des recettes authentiques, sans trop chercher à en faire plus. C'est un endroit où l'on revient pour la qualité constante & pour l'expérience simple mais satisfaisante. Que vous soyez un habitué ou un visiteur curieux, Fairmount Bagel reste une valeur sûre pour savourer un bagel typiquement montréalais dans toute sa simplicité.
Nov 25, 2024
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Incroyables bagels, surtout frais sortis du four avec un parfum de sésame qui donne l'eau à la bouche ! Texture moelleuse & possibilité d'ajouter du fromage à la crème pour encore plus de saveur (en supplément). Petit magasin sans places assises, mais parfait pour l'achat à emporter, ouvert 24h/24 avec un excellent rapport qualité-prix.
I walked three kilometers from downtown Montreal to Fairmount for some breakfast bagels. It was a nice walk, & absolutely worth it. Here at Fairmount you get freshly baked bagels, with cream cheese & marmalade (Bonne Maman). I enjoyed every bite of the bagels I took. Nice consistency, soft interior, & perfect with the toppings. Prices are amazing, service friendly. Card payment from 10$. Sensational, & must for every bagel lover visiting Montreal!
I don't really understand the hype. The sesame bagel was pretty flavorless. If you want cream cheese you have to buy a large container, way more than you need for one bagel. I didn't see butter anywhere. $1.25 for a flavorless bagel with no butter or cream cheese is not a good deal. The service was pretty unenthusiastic. The employees didn't really seem like they wanted to be there. It's a tiny store. With five people waiting to order it was pretty cramped inside. Personally I have no need to go back & recommend skipping it.
Fantastic bagels. We ordered them via Door Dash & they showed up still warm from being baked. The everything bagel is amazing. Super fresh & a must try
Nov 5, 2024
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They have a variety of flavours to choose from, & their bagels were so delicious & chewy! The only drawbacks are that the shop is so small & they accept only cash.
