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.
This isn't a cafe or place where you can eat; it's literally just a tiny bagel shop where you line up to get a bagel (& a spread) to eat somewhere else. We ate our onion bagels (the receipt said they were all dressed, but the sign we pointed to said onion) on the sidewalk outside. It's a nice little shop & a fine experience. That said, after having tried a couple different top-rated Montreal bagels, I think this style of bagel just isn't for me. The ones at Fairmount were a bit physically flat/dry &, in my opinion, lacked flavor. I found myself wishing they were saltier, which isn't something I usually feel about foods; adding butter helped, but only just barely.
Oct 19, 2024
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I got curious & like to know what's this hype about Montreal bagel so after hiking Mount Royal I decided to go to this place. Wait was very long & the inside store was small. The store only offer take out, so people just go in, choose what they want & pay. I just don't understand why it took so long, I really wish they have a system in place to make it more efficient, such as putting the available flavours on the window so people should know what they want once they're inside. Bagel itself for me nothing special, same as normal bagel.
A superior bagel! I got a blueberry bagel & I Hate blueberry bagels. But not this one, it was delicious. I also overheard that people come over from the U.S. & buy these bagels in bulk. That's how good these are; American food is excellent, but these are better! So stay in your home country & get a yummy bagel. They are not expensive at all, so you might as well get them in bulk too!
Oct 11, 2024
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Honestly maybe we got a bad batch but the bagel was way too chewy. Super cramped space to order, make sure you bring cash. Preferred st viteur personally.
Yam yam yam, je pense encore au Bagel tout garni de chez Fairmount que j'ai mangé il y a plusieurs semaine ! Vraiment délicieux, le meilleur que j'ai mangé ! 😋 Le service est très agréable & l'atelier sent délicieusement bon. Je recommande !! ☀️
24/7 producing traditional Montreal bagels for very fair prices. There are a large number of choices of flavours of both bagels & cream cheeses, smoked salmon & lox, making your one stop for an amazing breakfast! A must visit when in Montreal.
incontournable..... mais pas tant que ça ! Ok c'est bon mais c'est comme boire un café .... on peut en boire partout ! & bien pour les bagels c'est pareil ! je n'ai pas vu une énorme différence
