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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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Kai
5.0

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Delicious bagels, many flavors. Stronger flavors include onion, garlic.

Apr 5, 2026
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St-Pierre
5.0

Un incontournable classique !

Apr 3, 2026
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Luke
5.0

Great montreal bagels in a classic shop.

Apr 3, 2026
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2.0

A staff member at the bagel-only shop across the street told me I could bring the bagels to the café & they would make them into sandwiches, so I bought four bagels.

However, when I went to the café, they said they couldn't do that & that I would need to order again if I wanted a sandwich.

If the staff member wasn't sure, they should have said so instead of giving incorrect information.

The café did offer to cut the bagels in half, but without toasting or cream cheese, it was very difficult to eat.

If you want a sandwich, just order directly at the café. Overall, my first experience was disappointing.

Apr 3, 2026
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Carole
5.0

Une institution du bagel montréalais, incontournable.

Apr 2, 2026
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Jonathan
5.0

A Montreal staple. It's hard to resist chowing down on a bagel when Fairmount is open all night. I got the all dressed, & it was the perfect representation of an authentic Montreal bagel. Dense & chewy with a hint of sweetness. It was crusty but not hard. Don't miss trying!

Apr 1, 2026
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Marie
4.0

Bons bagels mais devenu très chère….

Apr 1, 2026
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Lida
5.0

I drive from Toronto to Montreal for any reason, but first I go to Fairmont Montreal bagel shop fill two pockets of bagels. Start eating them hot. Then go there every day to get the hot & fresh bagels. When I leave Montreal my ritual is to go there again. Stay in the line up with all excited individuals. Get so many bagels as their varieties are amazing for my family & my relatives & friends in Toronto. That is my beloved bagel place! Thank you for being so good for all these years.

Mar 31, 2026
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Gregory
5.0

We enjoyed a very tasty breakfast bagel in the sit-down cafe location across the street from the bagle take-out only location.

Very fresh & tasty with a variety of sandwich flavour options. We enjoyed the breakfast bagel.

Mar 29, 2026
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Emily
5.0

So quick & delicious

Mar 27, 2026
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