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Fairmount Bagel Bakery

Mile-End
4.6$
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Fairmount Bagel Bakery produces iconic Montreal-style bagels through a traditional wood-fired oven process that ensures a distinctively crisp exterior and a dense, chewy interior. Each bagel is hand-rolled and boiled in honey-infused water before being baked on wooden planks to achieve a signature golden hue. The menu centers on these hand-crafted rings, which are available in classic varieties like sesame, poppy seed, and everything. Patrons often pair these fresh creations with high-quality cream cheese, smoked salmon, or capers available for purchase. The bakery functions as an essential purveyor of local culinary heritage, maintaining long-standing techniques that define the regional bagel profile. By focusing strictly on artisanal baking methods, the establishment remains a cornerstone for those seeking authentic, high-quality products that prioritize texture and flavor above all else.

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Fairmount Bagel Bakery is widely celebrated as an iconic Montreal institution, famous for its fresh, wood-fired bagels that feature a signature dense, chewy texture and a hint of sweetness. Visitors frequently praise the experience of eating them hot straight out of the oven, noting that the shop offers a variety of flavors and a charming, traditional atmosphere. While many reviewers consider these to be the best bagels in the city and a must-visit destination, others point to the limited payment options, specifically the policy of accepting only cash or Canadian debit, as a potential inconvenience. Experiences with service appear mixed, with some guests encountering friendly and helpful staff while others report feeling rushed or finding the environment less welcoming to tourists. Despite the lack of indoor seating and occasional long queues, most patrons find the quality and unique history of the establishment well worth the stop.
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Joel
3.0

St Viateur is bette

Sep 25, 2025
on Google
Edward
4.0

Solid bagel, workers looked absolutely exhausted here. Did not like that they had a $10 spending limit for credit. Since we didn't bring any Canadian dollars not expecting them to have cash only businesses,we paid the tourist fee using USD.

Sep 24, 2025
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David
5.0

Best bagel in Montreal. I could eat a dozen.

Sep 24, 2025
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Mike
5.0

Small place which looks family run. It was really nice to see them making the bagels right in front of you. Cutting from huge chunk of dough, rolling to circle, boiling to baking
I had loaded & wife had blueberry which both tasted amazing. The sweetness of the honey comes through

Sep 22, 2025
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Tse
5.0

The best bagels in Montreal & which actually means, the best on the planet!!!

Sep 12, 2025
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Toula
5.0

Love their bagels.

Sep 12, 2025
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Bal
2.0

Not that good. Cold & bland bagels. St. Viateur is much bette

Sep 12, 2025
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Milad
5.0

The cheese bagel was sooooo good that I instantly went back & grabbed half a dozen of sesame bagels.

Sep 11, 2025
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Gunta
3.0

After hearing about this place, I was expecting something great. Bagel was small , cold & the added cream cheese was minimal but overpriced. There are prices for the bagels but not the toppings. It would be better to take the bagels home, warm them up & put on your own spread

Sep 11, 2025
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Jazmine
3.0

We were excited to try the hype of the Montréal Bagel, but we were unfortunately disappointed. The atmosphere immediately seemed tired & unfriendly, especially towards tourists. We had the salmon bonut & poppy bagel with cream cheese. The texture was more dense & the flavour sweet, but we expected fresh hot bagels as we could see them being made. However ours was cold & chewy. The toppings were hrs to eat being placed directly on top. There was no pricing displayed or instructions on how to order so we were forced to ask questions which was annoying for them. It was okay, I think they would be better warmed up at home with your own toppings. Not a bagel sandwich shop. Cash only or 5% foreign card fee.

Sep 11, 2025
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