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.
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.
It's a very cute place with great service just lacking in flavor all around. The ratings are right on par overall with our experience. The bagels are average at best, & the coffee is bad. I wanted to love it, it also felt way overpriced. I wouldn't go out of your way for this if you're visiting.
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.
I went today. My friend ordered a coffee & saw the man make it with old oat milk, she did not enjoy it as it had chunks due to the old milk. My coffee was fine. A worker claimed i could not have my water bottle since it was forbidden to have outside drinks. He also got upset when my friend & I used the bathroom at the same time, saying it was also forbidden, even though there was no sign indicating such & it is quite common for friends to use the bathroom together. Overall unpleasant experience. Wont be in a hurry to return
Oct 8, 2024
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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.
Great grab & go breakfast spot! All the options looked amazing I went with pesto chicken! Latte is good too water/ coffee came out really hot that would be my only criticism
My family & I were headed for Starbucks & saw this place on the way.... I'm so glad that we stopped, we got fantastic coffee PLUS some great Montreal bagels. All of this & the food was second to the AMAZING young lady who greeted & handled orders for a long line of customers & never stopped smiling!
Not worth the money. Bagels & smoothies were pre made. Bagel was cold but flavour wasn't bad. Smoothie had good flavour too but was lukewarm Coffee was watery.
