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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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Tara
5.0

Delicious bagels & not too pricy in town 🥨 with different flavour options to choose. Freshly made & serve it warm. I tried their blueberry one, they made it with real fruits. Yummy! 😋😋😋 Take out option only btw, also they only accept cash or debit card.

Jul 9, 2024
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Jj
5.0

Another tasty bagel, personally found it a bit drier than St. Viateur & not as warm (prob just a timing thing) but the seasoning on the outside was delicious. Line moves pretty fast & the inside of the shop is cozy, you're just surrounded by shelves of bagels which is great haha. Suggest you bring cash!

Jul 9, 2024
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David
5.0

This is the place to go for bagels in Montreal I was told. It didn't disappoint. Very busy place but exactly what I hoped it would be. Felt like I was in a bagel shop in New York.

Jul 9, 2024
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Tong
5.0

iconic & lives up to expectations

Jul 3, 2024
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Sobhan
5.0

I popped into this bagel shop to see what they had, & I ended up trying a bunch of different bagels. The blueberry & cranberry ones were my favorites-they were super fresh & delicious. The shop is tiny, so only a few people can line up inside at a time. The cashiers were really helpful & patient. Prices are fair, but finding parking around here is a bit of a challenge. The bagels were so good that I almost ate them all on my way home!

Jul 2, 2024
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Marc
5.0

Grand choix de bagels. Réputation justifiée

Jul 2, 2024
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V
2.0

Average bagel at below Average setting. Avoid

Jul 2, 2024
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Ryan
5.0

Very fresh bagels & incredible breakfast sandwiches. I really loved their smoked meat bagel

Jul 2, 2024
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Nick
2.0

Bagel I had was too mushy for my taste.

Jul 1, 2024
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Rajeev
5.0

Best Bagels in town.

Jul 1, 2024
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