La Fabrique de Bagel Montréal specializes in the traditional craft of boiling and wood-firing authentic Montreal-style bagels to achieve a signature chewy interior and blistered, golden crust. This establishment focuses on delivering a selection of dense, flavorful rings topped with honey-sweetened poppy or sesame seeds that anchor an extensive menu of deli-style sandwiches and spreads. Guests find an array of cold-pressed juices and fruit-infused smoothies designed to provide a crisp, refreshing accompaniment to the hearty bread offerings. The pastry display highlights buttery, flaky viennoiseries baked daily to ensure a consistent standard of quality across all items. A minimalist, functional decor allows the focus to remain entirely on the authentic production of these hand-rolled dough staples. Every component reflects a commitment to the foundational techniques required for producing genuine, high-quality Montreal-style baked goods.
La Fabrique de Bagel Montréal is widely appreciated for its fresh, high-quality bagels and a broad selection of unique cream cheese spreads. Many guests enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the convenient location within the World Trade Centre. While some diners praise the friendly and efficient service, others report inconsistent experiences ranging from professional to dismissive interactions. Opinions regarding the coffee are polarized, with some patrons enjoying it while others find it unsatisfactory. Although a few visitors note issues with pricing or occasional lapses in service quality, the establishment remains a popular destination for those seeking an authentic Montreal bagel experience in a beautiful, sheltered setting.
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!
Stopped by on a road trip to Montreal, after scouting around for breakfast/brunch spots open before 9am. They were quite busy this morning with a group of hotel guests in & out of a sports event, but the service was good & were accommodating with our many questions.
We got the three meat with cheese, prosciutto & brie, & salmon & cream cheese bagels. Honestly, I love Montreal bagels more than New York style & these bagels hit the spot!
The juices are also so good! Recommend the strawberry & banana or raspberry juice for a non-smoothie, non-caffeinated pick me up.
There's not much seating outside the storefront or inside the building.
As a New Yorker, I came in with high bagel expectations-& while the famed Montreal bagel didn't quite hit the same high notes, I can still appreciate its charm. These are not your oversized, doughy deli bagels; they're smaller, denser, slightly sweet, & wood-fired for a subtle crisp. It felt more like a junior version of what I'm used to, but that's more about style than quality.
What really stood out was the service-warm, attentive, & efficient. My bagel was served hot, fresh from the oven, & paired with a generous tea selection that made for a cozy, unhurried breakfast.
All in all, while the bagel itself may not have sparked a flavor revolution for this New Yorker, the experience was authentically Montreal: warm, welcoming, & full of character. Worth a visit for the cultural experience alone.
The bagel was very dry & lacked flavor. I was quite disappointed & didn't even finish it. It was also disappointing to find out that the bagels aren't made fresh-they're all pre-prepared, which really affects the quality.
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.
