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Kettlemans Bagel

Authentic Montreal-style wood-fired bagels crafted fresh around the clock.

Downtown
4.2$$
OPENOpen 24Hrs
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About

Kettlemans Bagel specializes in the traditional Montreal style bagel, characterized by a hand-rolled dough boiled in honey-infused water before undergoing a crisp bake in a signature wood-burning oven. Each bagel exhibits a distinct chewy texture paired with a subtly sweet profile and a blistered, golden crust. The menu features an extensive array of cream cheese spreads, ranging from classic plain to garden vegetable and smoked salmon variations. Guests encounter an open-kitchen layout where the intensive labor of bagel production remains visible throughout the service. Stacks of freshly prepared sandwiches utilize these bagels as the structural foundation, often incorporating high-quality deli meats and crisp produce. This establishment prioritizes speed and consistency, delivering authentic, artisanal products that define a specific category of Canadian culinary heritage through precise techniques and wood-fired heat.
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Reviews for Kettlemans Bagel

Food
Service
on Google4.3 (1000+)
*as of 2026-08-15
5★
62%
4★
17%
3★
7%
2★
11%
1★
3%

Review Summary

Kettlemans Bagel is widely recognized as a top destination in Montreal for fresh, high-quality bagels that feature a perfect balance of a crispy exterior and a chewy interior. Many customers praise the restaurant for its generous portions, wide variety of sandwich options, and the engaging experience of watching bagels being baked on-site. While most visitors appreciate the clean environment and the friendly, efficient staff, experiences regarding service speed and food consistency can vary during peak hours. Overall, the establishment is frequently recommended as an affordable and welcoming spot for both breakfast and quick meals, especially for those attending events at the nearby Bell Centre.
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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.

May 2, 2026
on Google

Good service. Ayoub est trop gentil

Apr 29, 2026
on Google

Très bon connamon puff avec des chips service bar Ayiub , le staff est tres gentil

Apr 26, 2026
on Google

Bagel was hard as a rock… worst thing is I told the employee it was my first time there…never going back … Thank you for the quick response, I think you need to overhaul your staff… they don't care & it shows.

Apr 26, 2026
on Google

Super je me suis régalé il faut mieux venir ici que dans un fast-food

Apr 20, 2026
on Google

Love the sesame bagels & the coffee here. Nice casual place to relax & enjoy some food & drink.

Apr 14, 2026
on Google

Poor no gluten bagel foodie quality.

Service out of reinboursment

Trash topping tables

Surprise 18% tipped

Sandwich 18$ CAD

Week less efforts. Tires hungry held openned

Apr 8, 2026
on Google

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

Apr 5, 2026
on Google

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.

Mar 27, 2026
on Google

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
on Google