Fairmount Bagel Bakery

David

5.0

I've heard about Montreal bagels for years &, finally visiting Montreal, made sure to stop off at Fairmount Bagel - one of the longstanding original bagel shops in the city. They offer a large variety of types of bagels (some, quite unusual), so you probably want to take a look at the menu before stopping by. Went by on a Wednesday morning about 10:30 & there was virtually no line. (They can get very busy). The bagels were warm, soft & outstanding. We got a couple dozen (they provide plastic bags for each set of 6). It is not a restaurant & there is no dining. They do sell a wide variety of spreads, lox, etc to take out. There is metered street parking, but make sure that you don't park on a block that is for residents only (you'll get an expensive ticket).

Drew

1.0

Mediocre bagels & nowhere to sit. Try the dozens of other nearby bagel shops instead & skip this overrated one

Burley710

5.0

Another legendary spot i had to check out.

Met an ol fella from Montreal shortly before my trip & he made it very clear this was a must. We made sure this was our last stop before making the trek back to NB, as we wanted fresh bagels for home.
I grabbed a bag of'yesterdays bagels', seemingly the best option if you want a large variety. I believe we got 18 bagels & a very nice assortment. My favorite was the blueberry vanilla.

While inside a customer who could clearly tell we were tourists leaned in & told me to order a fresh sesame seed bagel out of the oven with butter, & im so glad he did. Aside from cosmos this was one of the best things I had the chance to try while in Montreal.

I even brought back half a dozen bagels for the ol fella that suggested I go there.

Sandy

5.0

Nothing beats a Fairmount bagel (or two!) in the park!
Service was quick in the early morning, we took half a dozen poppy-seed bagels to go & had fun with our cream cheese spread 🥯🌿

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.

Olga

5.0

What a gem in Montreal! We had delicious breakfast at the cafe & bought dozens of bagels to bring home. The best bagels I have ever had. Very friendly personnel!

Jessica

5.0

⭐ 5/5 - A Classic Montreal Experience!
Went to Fairmount Bagel & loved every bit of the experience! There was a line, which is always a good sign 😄. I went for the standard - half a dozen sesame bagels - & it was perfect for my first visit.

The staff is super nice & friendly, & I ate two bagels while walking - they were the warmth I needed on the spot. Next time, I'll go a little crazy with my order, but this was exactly what I wanted for a first taste. Highly recommend!

David

5.0

Best bagel in Montreal. I could eat a dozen.

Milad

5.0

The cheese bagel was sooooo good that I instantly went back & grabbed half a dozen of sesame bagels.

Emma

4.0

Great bagel place, got a mixed bag of 2 dozen for family & we all loved them!

Keep in mind that they won't take any debit/credit that isn't Canadian, otherwise you can pay with US or Canadian cash.