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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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Ilona
5.0

It can get a little crowded & sticky inside, but it is never dull. Bagels are mana from Heaven. Parking can be a challenge.

Jun 25, 2024
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Yoanna
5.0

Cute place for a great bagel! We tried the Onion & All Dressed bagels, you could really taste the herbs on the all dressed bagel! Price is reasonable as well, about $1.40 per bagel. Would absolutely get again.

Jun 24, 2024
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Kaito
5.0

Tried their plane bagel & all dressed & they were both amazing! I'm used to eating NY bagels & bagels here tasted very different & I loved them. Definitely worth trying if you are a tourist. Bring cash!

Jun 24, 2024
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Jeff
5.0

Fairmount converted me to the Montreal bagel. Warm from the oven, friendly to first timers & a slightly sweet taste that keeps me eating them plain to enjoy that flavor.

Jun 23, 2024
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5.0

素晴らしいベーグルです。 セサミンとブルーベリーを食べました。クリームチーズも購入してホテルで自分でサンドしました。 セサミンは出来立て熱々でとても香ばしくてなにも付けなくても食べ出したら止まりませんでした。 ブルーベリーはブルーベリーの味や風味がしっかりしていてこちらもそのままでもとてもおいしく最高です。何も付けないでこれだけ美味しいベーグルには中々出会えないです。素晴らしい体験でした。滞在中3回訪れてお店の人もとても親切で丁寧でした。店員さんが常連客に少し待って貰ってベーグルを釜で焼いてる所を写真に撮らせてくれました。

Jun 19, 2024
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Glenn
2.0

Being from New York metro area bagels are not even close! They do not accept credit cards but will take your american dollar's as an even exchange. Seems a bit corrupt! Wait till you get home.

Jun 19, 2024
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Philo
2.0

This Sunday June 16 around 19:30 : rush & unfriendly service.

Jun 16, 2024
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Sean
3.0

Best bagels around, no doubt. Recently, I ordered a dozen & only received 11... didn't realize until later on. I've always had good experiences here, so hoping it was a one time thing.

Jun 16, 2024
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Joe
4.0

Good bagels, rude staff.

Jun 16, 2024
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Ropl
5.0

Alright no bagel expert here so I will give them a 5 stars based on them being the first bagel shop (1919) in Montreal. Came to this very smallish original store on Fairmount Ave, the most popular sesame bagel is 1.25CAD. WARM, smaller compared to US bagels, slight sweetness. Not bad. Then I went on to the other Montreal biggie St Viateur which personally I think it's better. BTW my hotel also serves Fairmount (6 in a plastic bag) which needed to be toasted to taste good.

Jun 15, 2024
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