Reviews of La Fabrique de Bagel Montréal show a mix of high praise and some criticisms. Many describe the bagels as fresh with a wide range of cream cheeses and toppings, with jalapeno cream cheese and a pesto with salmon noted as especially tasty, and the coffee is frequently mentioned as good. Morning service is commonly described as friendly, attentive, and efficient, with a clean space and a warm, family friendly feel that suits a quick breakfast before classes or work, and the place sits in an indoor mall that some find convenient. On the other hand, some guests report inconsistent quality such as bagels that feel stale or not toasted, overreliance on pre made options, and prices that can seem high, along with occasional crowding or lines and uneven service. Still, the overall impression is that La Fabrique de Bagel Montréal remains a solid choice for bagel lovers seeking made to order options and a broad variety, especially when visiting early or looking for a quick, flavorful bite.
The sesame bagel was dry & did not taste fresh. But it did have a good sweet flavor. It was also more expensive than St. Viateur bagel!! Skip this one.
Had the salmon + avocado + dill spread bagel - fresh, creamy, & absolutely delicious. The egg & fromage bagel was also quite nice. Tried the blueberry + raisin bagel, which had a somewhat odd in-between flavor (neither sweet nor savory), but the strawberry + chocolate bagel hit the spot for a sweet treat.
Perfect place for a quick breakfast bite. Drinks are just so-so, but the bagels are the real draw.
Apparently, I was supposed to have Montreal bagels when I visit Montreal lol . So I did. & I'm glad I did hehe
I ordered the classic Smoked salmon bagel sandwich. This was great. Simple. A little salty, a little creamy. It was a great start to my day. I think this was better than the smoked meat sandwich somewhere in the city ahem. Hubby had everything bagel with jalapeno cream cheese. He said it was fantastic. It was spicy as it should be. Yum yum
C'est sûr que leur spécialité ce sont les bagels/fromage à la crème, & par rapport à ça, je trouve qu'ils les font super bien.
Mais toutes leurs autres affaires qu'ils offrent,'smoothies' maison (plus comme du jus mal filtré) & diverses viennoiseries sont de piètre goût... & over expensive pour le coup...
Je vous conseille donc de vous contenter de leur spécialité : les bagels & le fromage à la crème (celle à la fraise est ma pref).
Service clientèle un peu ordinaire & sec, mais efficace. Alors malgré que l'endroit soit toujours propre, il n'est pas très chaleureux. Je prends toujours take-out.
Mar 21, 2025
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Excellent bagel mais ferme trop souvent avant l'heure indiquée. La personne à l'intérieur nous regardait même pas. Aucune heure est indiqué à l'extérieur malgré que, sur tous les sites internet, il soit marqué que ça ferme à 17h
This has been my go-to bagel shop for lunch until now (Dec 2024), but they probably just lost a customer for a few reasons: I specifically asked for a "toasted sesame bagel with jalapeno cream cheese plus smoked salmon". Even though they confirmed my order with me twice (when I ordered & when I got to the cash), I did not receive what I ordered. My bagel was NOT toasted & I was charged extra cheese even though I got less cheese in my sandwich than I normally received in the past. If they advertised extra cost for the flavored cream cheeses, I'd be ok with the change... but they don't. This may be a one-off because I have normally enjoyed the food & service in the past, but if not.... Good bye!
