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Fairmount Bagel Bakery

Mile-End
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Fairmount Bagel Bakery Mile-End, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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 authentic, wood-fired bagels that are prized for their perfect balance of a crispy exterior, chewy interior, and subtle honey-sweetness. Many visitors consider these to be the best bagels in the world, often recommending that guests enjoy them fresh and warm directly from the oven while wandering the neighborhood. While the establishment is frequently busy and limited in space, most patrons find the experience of watching the hand-rolling process and sampling the diverse variety of flavors to be well worth the wait. Although reviews occasionally mention mixed experiences with service speed, payment restrictions like cash-only or Canadian debit policies, and limited seating, the majority of visitors remain loyal to the bakery as a essential, high-quality stop in the city.
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Alexandre
5.0

I'm a confirmed Fairmont man. Best bagels in the city, best bagels in North America. Well worth standing outside in line in Montreal January weather for. Need I say more?

Apr 26, 2026
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Imogene
5.0

Now I clearly understand why everyone recommends this place when it comes to bagels in Montréal. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the smell of fresh bagels. I tried the sesame & all-dressed bagels, & both were incredible. The outside is slightly crispy, while the inside is soft with a lightly sweet flavour. Eating them fresh out of the oven is a completely different experience. The variety is really impressive from classic sesame, poppy seed, garlic, &'everything' bagels to sweet options, there are plenty of choices.

Apr 22, 2026
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Melissa
5.0

Ronda the owner was very nice & kind customer service & the bagels were fantastic. Would definitely go back.

Apr 21, 2026
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Michael
5.0

I've been coming to Fairmount since I moved to the Plateau about twelve years ago, & it never gets old. Stopped in a few days ago on a Sunday morning & the wood-fired oven was going full tilt, filling the whole sidewalk with that smell before I even pushed open the door. Grabbed a dozen sesame bagels fresh off the line & they were still warm by the time I walked home. There's nowhere else in the city that comes close, & I say that as someone who has tried them all.

Apr 21, 2026
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Veda
1.0

The Jewish juice was unappealing

Apr 20, 2026
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Chong
5.0

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Apr 20, 2026
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Lynn
5.0

Quoi de meilleur que de bagle toujours bon & frais.. c la meilleure place pour...

Apr 20, 2026
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Libby
5.0

Delicious bagels & amazing service!!

Apr 12, 2026
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Guy
1.0

Put a sign outside that you only accept cash or debit $10 & higher.

Apr 12, 2026
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Shahida
5.0

I don't actually like bagels but I had to try these famous ones, they were pretty good. I liked the everything bagel & onion spiced ones. The shop has very limited space so you ave to know what you're getting & be in & out, specially because there is always a line up. Server was very kind & patient with me figuring it out for the first time though.

Apr 11, 2026
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