"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.
Un vrai coup de coeur!
J'ai récemment découvert ce resto où j'ai goûté un beagle (oui, un bagel revisité!) au smoked meat & fromage… tout simplement délicieux! La viande était bien juteuse, le fromage fondant à souhait, & le tout préparé devant moi, ce qui ajoute une touche artisanale super appréciée.
Le gérant, Mahmoud, est extrêmement aimable & toujours souriant. Ça fait vraiment plaisir de voir quelqu'un qui aime ce qu'il fait & qui prend soin de ses clients.
Le resto est super propre, l'ambiance est chaleureuse, & on sent que tout est fait avec soin. Une belle adresse à découvrir, j'y retournerai sans hésiter!
Great bagels, I had the BLT sandwich on a plain bagel it was great. Bagels are thin & great for sandwiches. Food was delivered in a fast & timely manner. I will be back again.
I have very mixed feelings about my experience ; we first went & asked for 2 Konscious sandwiches, which is labeled as vegan, & a vegan blueberry cream cheese bagel. I asked the employee which bagel they were using for those. He told me all bagels have eggs… I was confused because the Konscious sandwich is labeled as vegan !!!!! He wasn't knowledgeable & ended up asking his manager who was talking about the gf bagel. I looked online & it did say that the gf option was vegan… So we asked the Konscious sandwich & made sure to specify that we wanted the gf vegan bagel & vegan cream cheese. They weren't understanding, they were asking us if we wanted the nondairy one. Anyways, we ordered & then left without checking our order (big mistake). We received 2 Konscious sandwiches without cream cheese & with REAL salmon !! & a 3rd Konscious sandwich with blueberry cream cheese ?!? We kept everything & went back later. The employees weren't the same. We explained the issue & asked to speak to a manager. This time, the employee & the manager were very helpful, knowledgeable & kind. We ended up getting a refund & our order remade for free. They confirmed that the only vegan option is the gf bagel, the other ones either contain eggs or are cooked in honey water. So ! We were able to taste the sandwich, but I was disappointed in it. It is pretty tasteless in my opinion. & the bagels are very dry & sandy. I did like the cream cheese tho. But I won't go back.
They aren't quite NJ/NY-level of bagels, but they're still good. Have gotten a dozen bagels to take home & freeze, tried some of the cream cheeses, & bagel sandwiches to eat there. Pleasant dining area, big windows so you're right there on Avenue des Canadiennes, by the Bell Center. Very commercial, very consistent. Have always had very pleasant service & good experiences here. Watched them make the bagels through the glass. Bagels are always fresh. Never had a long line to order, always found a table to sit at.
Jan 9, 2025
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Not the best bagel spot, but a convenient choice next to Centre Bell. I tried the salmon bagel-decent, but not impressive. It had too much cream cheese & olives, which didn't really complement the flavors
