Reviews describe La Fabrique de Bagel Montréal as a warm, cozy spot with fresh, chewy bagels and a wide range of cream cheeses and toppings that make for satisfying breakfasts and casual lunches. The service is repeatedly praised for friendliness and helpfulness, with staff noted for accommodating language needs and making guests feel welcome. Bagels are frequently called fresh and flavorful, with particular favorites including sesame with salmon, pesto cream cheese, and pumpernickel with figs, though several comments mention inconsistencies in quality and value, including bagels that were dry or overdone and prices that feel high for the portion size. The atmosphere, decor, and coffee are regularly highlighted as bonuses, and many reviewers say they would return, citing quick service, good vibes, and the sense that the place treats guests like regulars even when visiting as tourists. Overall, it comes across as a reliable Montréal bagel destination with strong staff, solid flavors, and a few caveats about price and occasional unevenness.
Something is out of whack here. A half dozen bagels & a spread used to cost ~$15. Now $27. Outrageous increase
Edit review: in 2026 the last two times ive gone the bagels were hard & went completely rock stale within 24 hours. The cream cheeses are admittedly delicious, but its not worth rolling the dice with the bagels.
Bagels & cream cheese are to die for!! & the service was so wonderful, they were so helpful & friendly! Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in Montreal.
Feb 8, 2026
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Came two days in a row because it was so good!! Staff was friendly & treated us amazing. Had two sandwiches both days because it was so delicious. I heavily recommend the pesto cream cheese as well!
Love the bagel vibes here. Best bagel in town. The honey & nuts cream cheese is just soooOOO good. Very friendly staff to family & kids. High recommended :)
The bagels were remarkable! We especially enjoyed the strawberry cream cheese & the salmon avocado. The service was immensely great from samples to recommendations. There was even a candy cane tree that the amazing lady tipped us on. Ultimately I would definitely recommend this restaurant. It has made me see bagels in a new perspective! P.S. the waitress was so nice!
We had a classic sesame bagel toasted with regular cream cheese. My son & I agreed it was delicious. Perfectly crunchy with slight sweetness. The server was great & practiced french with my son who is learning.
La Fabrique de Bagel de Montréal at Balfour is everything you want in a neighborhood bagel shop. The bagels are fresh, warm, & perfectly chewy with that signature Montréal-style flavor. I had a sesame bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, & capers, & it was absolutely perfect - fresh ingredients & generous portions. The staff were super welcoming & helpful, & you can tell they take pride in what they do. There's something really comforting about walking into a place that smells like fresh-baked bagels & coffee - it just feels right.
Visiting Montreal for a few days & staying nearby. Stopped in for breakfast early Monday morning & had an incredible experience. Everything was delicious & the staff were amazing! The front gentleman was extremely pleasant, explained everything to us & helped us navigate the menu. We had sandwiches, espressos & sides (smoothie, soup & bagel/cream cheese) & we all loved our choices. Highly recommend!
Over $10 for a stale bagel with cream cheese & a filter coffee. I wouldnt write this if the bagel wasnt obviously a few days old. If youre charging top dollar i expect top quality. The staff are professional.
Apr 7, 2025
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Good option for vegetarians: Had an egg & avocado sandwich. There were other vegetarian options including sandwiches, bagels, cream cheese, butters, & pastries.
First time trying a Montreal bagel. The staff were very friendly & accommodating to this anglophone. The bagel was delicious! I had an everything toasted with honey nut cream cheese. Yum!
Best bagels I ever had, & that's coming from a NYr. Such crunchy crust, with a soft doughy inside, the cream cheese was perfect too. The staff was also very nice, friendly & inviting. Can't get a bagel like this in SFLA 😟
I recently visited this cafe, & while my experience had its ups & downs, there are some highlights worth mentioning. The coffee is decent but nothing extraordinary. One thing that stood out was the inconsistency with the lattes-mine was overly foamy, more like a cappuccino than a true latte. Given the prices, I was expecting a bit more precision. On the bright side, the bagel sandwiches are fantastic! The BLT was a solid choice, but the real star for me was the salmon cream cheese bagel. It was fresh, flavorful, & definitely worth trying. Overall, while the coffee could use some improvement, the bagel sandwiches alone make it worth a visit. Just be prepared to pay a little more than you'd expect.
