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Fairmount Bagel Bakery

Montreal’s original wood-fired bagel tradition continues to define the heart of the city.

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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Louis
5.0

Take about 10 clients to make the place looking full. Fast service. Best quality bagel in town 👌. Ask for the warmest & take some cream cheese for a nice evening walk.

May 27, 2025
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DL
5.0

Always the best sesame bagels in the city… St viateur is good too but these ones seem to always last longer.
Try a pretzel too & the blueberry bagel. Can't go wrong !

May 25, 2025
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Bowen
2.0

Been going there for the last decade whenever I visit Montreal. The quality & service have always been great. Unfortunately, this time the service was sloppy. I bought 6 dozens of bagels. After bagging these bagels, I noticed I wasn't given plastic bags so I let the cashier know. She told me the plastic bags were already in the paper bags but decided to give me a couple more. I thanked her & left. Upon returning home, I realized she never initially placed any plastic bags. Even with the couple she provided, I was still 5 bags short. I had to bag them in some Ziploc bags & give them to my family friends. Not a huge deal but simply disappointed with the sloppy service especially I did my due diligence to remind her.

May 23, 2025
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TSM
5.0

Original store selling the best Montreal style bagels. Best eaten on the spot!

May 13, 2025
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Robin
4.0

J'ai testé & j'ai comparé.. par rapport à son célèbre challenger seul bémol pas de consommation sur place mais un choix très varié.
Je préfère cet endroit

May 9, 2025
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Aria
5.0

Classic bagel spot

May 9, 2025
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DarioUK
2.0

The place is a bakery specialized in bagels. Compared with the ones in New York, these are a bit thinner than that & the hole is larger. We have the one with garlic & classic with sesame. It was nice, nothing wrong on that, proce around $2 each. It was good.

However, they accept only cash or just Canadian cards. No sign of this at the entrance.

The lady who served us today was quite unpleasant: no smile, no customer service, didn't say thank you, seems like that we were disturbing her. I don't know, maybe she had a bad day, but from an iconic place that is marked a'must visit' in Montreal, i'm expecting something.

May 5, 2025
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Dominique
5.0

The best Montreal bagels

May 4, 2025
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Mona
3.0

The rosemary bagel wasn't fresh. I was disappointed. The sesame is always fresh. Great service though!

May 3, 2025
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April
5.0

Fairmount > St Viateur (though both are amazing!)

May 3, 2025
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