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.
Love this place! I was so surprised with their hours of operations, suits my cravings. Other than the fact you cannot pay with credit card It's my favorite place to get fresh hand made bagels. Strongly recommend!
Dec 18, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
We got the bozo (sesame/poppy larger style bagel). The bagel is sweeter than expected as I read they dip the bagels in honey water before baking in their 100yr old oven. We also got a regular size (mini-ish) chocolate chip bagel. They had lots of varieties, the bagels were fresh, chewy. They offer many tubs of cream cheese & lox but you add this yourself. Worth a try if you are in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way for them.
Un classique de Montréal qui se doit d'être visité.
Un endroit où je ne fais pas de détour pour aller mais où je m'arrête chaque fois que je suis dans le coin.
Petit comptoir à bagel (+ saumon , tartinades...)
Toujours aussi bon
Miam! je viens de découvrir le bozo bagel, plus gros (trop pour moi) mais on goûte mieux à la pâte que dans les petits bagels (parfois assez petits )
Le personnel est toujours correct , rarement accueillant & chaleureux.
Selon les moments de la journée , il peut y avoir de longues files qui avancent quand même assez vite.
Minimum 10$ pour utiliser une carte.
Petit endroit exigu pour commander , pas d'espace pour consomme
Checked this place out on a Montréal food tour. 3 people, 3 bagels. Mine was a plain sweet bagel. It was hard like a really stale cracker that would break your teeth. The other two were relatively normal but nothing special. Skip it.
