"Kettlemans Bagel opened in Ottawa in August of 1993. When the business started, our mission was to make the best bagels you could find. By rolling, kettling, and baking traditional Montreal Bagels in a wood-burning oven using hand-picked hardwood, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the traditional quality of the food, we have become a food institution — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year — for over 25 years. However, tradition does not mean much if the authenticity is gone."
Kettlemans Bagel is described as a popular Montreal spot with fresh, handmade bagels and a wide variety of fillings, plus tasty cream cheese and good coffee, all in a clean, welcoming setting. The service is repeatedly praised for being fast, friendly, and patient, with staff often translating menus and suggesting great options. Watching bagels get made and the ability to customize sandwiches adds to the experience, and many reviews call the bagels among the best in Montreal. A few posts note occasional delays, out of stock items, or inconsistent quality, but overall the place is seen as reliable, with strong value and a lively atmosphere.
Bagel was hard as a rock… worst thing is I told the employee it was my first time there…never going back if this is your signature bagel then just close down..
don't get coffee here
they messed up our orders as well & we had to return & showed them this is wrong order
& finally got our mediocre breakfast bagel
We went for march break to Montreal & this place was near our hotel. We tried there smoke meat bagel & veggies n BLT all of them was delicious & Mr.Taha was so polite & patient as we don't speak French he translated all menu in English & suggested few good options.Must try place if you r visiting Montreal.
I ate a ham & cheese bagel here with the herb bagel. It came with a pickle which was a tasty bonus! Everything was delicious. The store was very clean & well stocked. The staff was polite & nice to us. The location is great & the store was super clean. I love the ambience of the restaurant.
Mar 25, 2026
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Took a little long to get my bagel but it was definitely worth it. The texture of the bagels were just exactly on point, it was almost like the flavours were having a party in my mouth. When they added stuff to the bagels to make it a sandwich, it was one of the greatest ideas since the invention of the lightbulb. The fact that you're able to watch your bagel get made just makes the experience 10 times better. Thank you Kettlemans Bagel for the amazing food & experience.
I went there this morning around 7ish for a bagel & coffee.... They didn't have any bagels ready. The shelves were all empty..... I don't think i need to say more about the irony ..
