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Fairmount Bagel Bakery

Montreal’s original wood-fired bagel tradition continues daily.

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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Ryan
5.0

Best bagels we have ever had. Glad we checked this out instead of going thlo the better know places.

May 31, 2024
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Marjan
5.0

I like the unique texture & flavor of the Montreal bagel

May 31, 2024
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Bhavya
5.0

Freshly made & delicious 😋

May 30, 2024
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Evgenii
4.0

Bagels are good but one of the sellers was quite impolite

May 30, 2024
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Yannick
4.0

Les bagels sont toujours bons & frais! Service rapide & efficace malgré l'achalandage.

May 30, 2024
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Web
5.0

Great bagel place, crunchy yet soft 🥯. Looks to be popular with locals, we were the only tourists around. Everything here is for takeout. No foreign credit or debit cards, but accepts Ca debit.

May 29, 2024
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Terry
5.0

Hot bagel thrown at you as fast as you can pay. We got both Fairmount St. Viateur sesame bagel & taste tested them & I'm giving an ever so slight win to Fairmount. If you're visiting MTL go & get hot fresh bagel.

May 28, 2024
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5.0

I am not a bagel person but when I went to Montreal, I know I gotta try their bagel. I was hungry after walking & decided that day was the day I will eat a carb full meal! I decided to go to Fairmount Bagel. There a long line leading to this ordinary looking building. Also, I found out that they don't serve bagel sandwiches so I was disappointed. I almost gave up but the guy in front of me said I'm in the right place. I'm glad I listened. I asked the guy at the counter if he could slice 1 bagel for me, he said no. But he offered to give me a knife. So I decided to buy 1 bagel (sesame seeds, his suggestion) & one of their special spread & sat in a bench outside. I also found out that he gave me a small cream cheese (how thoughtful). I was in love (with the bagel) on my first bite! My mouth is watering while doing this review. The bagel was warm with a hint of sweetness & saltiness, soft inside but firm & toasty outside. I am a convert! I like bagel now. My regret is I should have brought some home. Now back in Vancouver & craving their bagel. I also tired other bagel shops but I swear Fairmount bagel is the best.

May 27, 2024
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Sherrell
4.0

Fairmount bagel is a great place to get a Montréal Bagel! I am no Montreal bagel expert, I must say; but I do know a good bagel when I have one! They do not offer toasted bagels, which I was surprised about; but the sesame bagel tends to be fresh out of the oven so it is warm already! They have different spreads that they sell if you want to add some pizzazz. The space is small, so you will not be able to eat in at this establishment. They are not wheelchair accessible just as an FYI. You will get your bagel, a wooden knife, & a single serve of the spread of your choice. There are some parks nearby, so we took our bagels & enjoyed some sun & nature while eating them. The bagels we got were delicious l! But if they were toasted they would have been immaculate!!

May 27, 2024
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Marina
5.0

Crunchy, soft & SUPER FRESH, right from the oven bagels!!!! So good & you can't compare it with anything else, so unique in all the aspects. A MUST GO!!!! Staff was also very friendly to be. They are opened 24 hours. I had one sesame bagel & the other one was the blueberry. Both are on the sweeter side, they are not extremely big so you can definitely try more than one flavor. The price for the quality is out of this world. It's worth the walk or the ride!!!

May 26, 2024
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