"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.
I wana say that the night shift worker inthink is name is Ayouuub is so adorable , this person have so much good & positive energy , i like this place because of Ayouuu
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J'ai voulu commander un bagel aux couleurs des canadiens avec du fromage à la crème… pour me faire dire par la demoiselle à la caisse qu'elle n'avait pas la touche dans son système & qu'elle n'avait pas le temps d'aller avertir la cuisine. Elle m'a ensuite supplié de choisir & autre chose & quand je lui ai dit que je ne prendrais rien, elle m'a répondu merci en poussant un soupir de soulagement?
Honestly, I could eat their bagels everyday for lunch & never get tired of it. I ordered their smoked salmon everything bagel & everything about it was perfect. The ingredients fresh, & the bagel itself fantastic -- the dough was so soft & the outside so crispy. Thank you for the great meal!
I've visited the Bell Center location several times. It's quite busy, & the products are excellent. I recently purchased six bagels, which were placed in a paper bag. No plastic bag was provided unless requested. I think offering a plastic bag automatically, as some competitors do, would be more convenient. Additionally, the thin plastic bag provided is hardly strong enough to hold the bagels; I suggest using a thicker mil bag. Other than that, the products are very good.
I came here on a Sunday right before a show at the Bell Centre. The place was busy but service was very fast. The menu has a good variety of choices. I found the tater tots very salty but everything was fresh. I would come back here again & try out other menu items.
Just outside Bell center, great place to grab Montreal style bagels at affordable prices. I've tried one order of Cheese & egg sandwich for breakfast & I ended up ordering 2 more :) ! YUM! YUM!
While you wait for your order getting ready, you can watch efficient bagel production lines & everyone behind the counter is working with smiles on, it's just great sight!
May 3, 2026
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Super confused. It says 24 hours but I just walked in the restaurant & was turned away by someone sweeping & said they were closed. It's 1am on a Saturday?
I needed bagels to take back to Toronto & I didn't feel like trekking to St-Viateur or Fairmont, I was pleasantly surprised by the taste & quality...recommended.
