La Fabrique de Bagel Montréal offers an authentic Montreal bagel experience in a busy downtown setting, drawing visitors for breakfast or a light lunch and a chance to see bagels baked on site. Reviews note a wide range of cream cheese options and flavors, with some bagels described as fresh and flavorful and others as dry or premade and lacking in wow factor, while a few high price concerns appear across comments. Service quality varies from warm and efficient to slow or impersonal, and ordering flow can be confusing or the seating scarce in certain moments, though some visits benefit from friendly bilingual staff. The location inside a mall or the World Trade Center promenade provides comfortable seating for many, but others find the space limited or hard to locate, with some praising the overall ambiance and others focusing on the practicality of the setting. Overall, the reviews present a mixed but recognizable Montreal bagel scene where the value of the bagels and the experience depends on expectations for freshness, price, and service, and the place remains a notable stop for tourists and locals seeking an iconic bagel moment.
Great location in the historic World Trade Center covered promenade. Seating available in the promenade. Bagels are made on site - so many are warm out of the ovens. Recommend a classic bagel (Sesame or Everything) with one of the interesting flavors of spreads.
Bagels that were available were very good but didn't have everything i was looking for. Looks like once they run out, they don't make varieties other than sesame. Overall great quality.
Aug 22, 2025
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I beg you to have this salmon bagel. Usually I don't prefer to eat sesame bagel,but this salmon with avocado breaks my taste.
It's simple but so gooooood
We got the cranberry & chocolate bagel with cranberry & oranger cream cheese, & the sesame bagel with fig cream cheese. But we're toasted & unfortunately one side was a bit burnt on both, but that didn't compromise the taste. Bother were super delicious & I would totally recommend stopping by if you want to try some unique spreads not typically seen in a supermarket.
I have read good things about the bagels in Montreal, but was disappointed here. My sesame bagel with salmon was premade & not fresh. I asked for a fresh toasted bagel & was told they are premade &
heated when ordered. The bagel was soft & chewy & lacked flavor. The price for two was not a value at $26 CN!
I'm not even a bagel person, but I came here because of its reputation. Walked 20 minutes in the cold wearing just a T-shirt (with some stops along the way, of course).
We had one Americano, one juice, & two bagels-each sliced in half to share.
The chicken & cheese bagel was rich & flavorful thanks to the salty cheese. The chicken had a slight sweetness to it. Once the bagel was heated, the sesame aroma really came through. One bite, & you'd feel it was worth traveling thousands of miles.
The other half was smoked salmon & avocado. Since the salmon was lightly seasoned, it couldn't be heated, so the bagel itself was a bit hard-but with each chewy bite, the salmon & avocado danced through, like fish swimming freely. The sesame seeds added an extra layer of texture-cold but stunningly flavorful.
The mixed juice (raspberry & mango) wasn't too sweet-very drinkable. At $7, it's even cheaper than the $7.20'Three Brothers' drink at CoCo nearby. Who's still buying CoCo?
The Americano? Honestly, I had low expectations. I mean, what would you expect from a bagel shop? But it was surprisingly good-rich in oils, medium-light roast, with clear tea notes & a touch of fruity acidity. Truly excellent.
Also, while lingering at the entrance watching people chat outside the shop, I jumped in to ask which flavor was the best. A white gentleman complimented me:
'Where did you get your Hermès scarf?'
-'In Douyin,' I replied.
They are in RESO/Underground. This was our second time. We had toasted sesame bagels with regular cream cheese, juice & coffee. Very decent food & kind service.
Apr 24, 2025
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The shop is located in a beautiful building, which gives it an atmospheric vibe. They offer a wide variety of bagels, from ready-made bagel sandwiches to individual bagels with dips. I tried 3: the sesame bagel, everything bagel, & oat bagel, & they were all really good! However, as someone who is not a hardcore bagel fan, I did not find them particularly outstanding. I probably would not make a special trip just for them, but if I'm in the area again, I would definitely stop by to try one of their sandwiches.
I have passed by this Fabrique de Bagel inside le "Centre du Commerce Mondial", numerous times, an area that was created simply to be discovered. It is unique in its own way & if you are looking for taking breathtaking pictures inside a building, then look no further. Let's get back to bagels. There are bagels & then bagels. It was early morning on Saturday & the mere thought of sweet smell of freshly made bagel woke me up from my deep sleep. I went straight to the Fabrique de Bagel & the aroma of warm bread filling the air wrapped around me so softly, insisting that this must become a morning ritual. So many cream cheese variations - simply an "embarras du choix" that it took me over a minute to decide. I finally opted for the smoked salmon cream cheese on a sesame bagel. Service was very pleasant, fast & friendly. The bagel went through a revolving oven & eventually gets loaded with cream cheese. I think it was more like I ate cream cheese with bagel. The cream cheese was smooth, rich with the right hint of smoked salmon which melted perfectly in my warm bagel. There are a few tables & chairs that are close by that I can sit & have a bite to satisfy my craving. You will not look at bagels the same way, ever again. What I like about this place is the buzz, the cleanliness & the sophisticated atmosphere.
