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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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The
4.0

Pretty good but St-Viateur is better :

May 22, 2024
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P
2.0

It is just a bagel shop, no sandwiches. They are very busy. I honestly do understand the hype about this place or the rival.

May 20, 2024
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Andrew
2.0

We visited the famous Fairmont Bagel shop today. The taste & texture of the bagels was fantastic! However, the service we received was very poor. The clerk (young & short, working at 13:27 that took our bagel order (28 bagels) was rude during the interaction. He interrupted our order to ask us verbatim "do you even have a debit card" & resorted to utilizing abrupt hand gestures during the interaction. I want to note there was no language barrier & our interaction was brief, in no way holding up a line. The product at Fairmont is phenomenal, but as someone who has worked customer service before, the bare expectation is to be civil.

May 18, 2024
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Maddie
5.0

As someone who grew up on Jersey bagels, Fairmount Bagel did not disappoint. Quick takeout & easy to-the-point ordering. You get a bagel straight up & a tiny to-go pat of cream cheese. FYI, though, they'll charge 75 cents if you want any extra. Not the warmest of staff, but it is just a 24h takeout bagel counter. You can definitely taste the honey water bath essence; they are ever so slightly sweet. Crust was perfectly wood fired while the inside retained its softness. While smaller in size than a New Jersey/New York bagel, for less than $2 I can't complain.

May 18, 2024
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BR
5.0

Great taste & service.

May 18, 2024
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Edda
5.0

Perfect bagels. The hands down winners of the st viateur vs fairmount bagel debate. #sorrynotsorry

May 17, 2024
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Marco
4.0

Bagel shop only

May 15, 2024
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Bassam
5.0

The most famous bagels 🥯

May 15, 2024
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Tara
5.0

So fresh & the best montreal bagel. Everyone orders a dozen or more

May 15, 2024
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Steven
5.0

The only place you can get a bagel at 3am. always fresh.

May 14, 2024
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