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 widely celebrated as a Montreal staple with fresh, chewy bagels in a variety of flavors like sesame, everything, onion and the playful Bozo, described by many as the best in town or even in the world. The scene is lively with lines that move quickly and a visible craft of bagel making in wood fired ovens, and many reviews note the option to take bagels to the cafe across the street to make sandwiches, though some visits mention miscommunication about sandwiches and payment issues such as cash only or limits on non-Canadian cards. The bagels are consistently praised for aroma and quality, and staff are frequently described as friendly, but a few critiques cite high prices, crowded conditions or an uneven service.
On n'y va pas pour l'ambiance mais pour leurs bagels. J'ai grandi avec des bagels pour déjeuner, dîner, souper & les fins de soirée bien arrosées. Bien avant que les Bagels de Montréal deviennent populaire. Sésame ou Pumpernickel (quand on est chanceux) à vous le choix. Même aux oignons. Avec ou sans fromage à la crème. Avec ou sans saumon fumé. Avec ou sans capres. Avec ou sans oignon frais. Délicieux à tous moment de la journée. Même nature, tout frais, tout chaud sorti du four à bois. Avec ou sa s beurre. À vous de les personnaliser. :-)
Google takes you to the bulk bagel location. The cafe is directly across the street. I enjoyed the firm outside & soft inside. I might not be a bagel connoisseur, but they were excellent bagels.
Mar 19, 2026
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Bagels were FAB. Great experience for other tourists looking to engage in the Montreal culture. Didn't know that you had to apply the cream cheese to one's own bagel, however, it ended up being OK. We got a bonut (with the cream cheese on top in the pic). you can only use cash or debit cards if you're from the US.
A classic bagel spot if you want those authentic Montreal style bagels, but they also have some unique flavors that you won't find elsewhere. The staff are really friendly & helpful so I highly recommend it!
Le bagel was nothing to write home about, if I'm being honest. I may be spoiled having lived my whole life next to Manhattan. Their bagels are really small & I was surprised when I asked for a bagel with butter & I was handed a bagel & a mini plastic tub of butter. I won't deduct a star because I guess that's just the Montreal style of bagel. The lady behind the counter was really nice & when you walk in you can tell why the joint has been around for so long, just like that Wilensky's place. It was a good experience, though. Just not my style of 🥯
I spent $69 on bagels & one container of cream cheese. I asked the girl if my cream cheese was in the bagel. She smiled & said yes. At home I see no cream cheese in the bagel. Great bagels. Pretty smile. No cream cheese in the bag. Wait! An update. I found the cream cheese - under the front seat of my car.
The owners, Rhonda & Irwin were so incredibly kind & accommodating. They also showed us the process of how they make their iconic bagels. So interesting, fun & delicious!
Best bagels in town! You have to try these! This place is open 24/7 36t days a year.
You ll find many flavours, my favourite is sesame! They arw always fresh!!!
