Le Trou draws praise for fresh bagels, especially the everything bagel, with a crispy exterior and a soft center, and for a friendly, inviting atmosphere; the menu is described as varied and often updated, yet some reviewers find the portions small and prices a bit high for the toppings, and note that the bagels can run out or the service can be slow during peak times, though many agree the quality and value are solid and that the place often feels like a warm Montreal staple worth returning to.
Love this little bagel joint. Fresh daily. Obsessed with the Everything Bagels. They're sandwiches are great! Love the atmosphere. Enjoy that they regularly add new items to the menu. I met Raphaelle in December & she was kind, inviting & goes above & beyond for her customers. She has great new & refreshing ideas & she is very passionate. I recommend this place 100%.
Good neighborhood bagels with that fresh, Montreal-style vibe - especially if you're grabbing them to go. The bagels I took home were really good later on, so we got to enjoy them for a bit longer.
That said, the menu is pretty limited, & I felt like the sandwiches were overpriced for what you get (tried the smoked salmon, breakfast deluxe & classic sesame & cream cheese). There wasn't enough toppings to justify the price, & by midday some key ingredients (like tomatoes) were already gone. Service can be a bit slow during busy times too, so be prepared for a wait if there's a line.
Overall solid bagels & a nice local spot (parking is a big plus!), but there's room for improvement in value & consistency of toppings/service.
Accueil simple mais efficace. Très bon bagel que ce soit sur place ou à emporter.
A noter toutefois que pour les prix du bagel au saumon au smoked meat, il y a peu en quantité selon moi. 13$ pour une fine tranche de saumon ou de viande c'est très cher payé… je suis resté sur ma faim c'est dommage.
What a delicious bagels!! I liked them so much!! Perfectly baked. The flavour was pretty good, I had a coffee too & was good too. I would definitely go back!
This was honestly awful. Charging $13 for an untoasted bagel with a smear of cream cheese & a single tiny slice of smoked salmon is ridiculous. The cream cheese tasted off, which only made it worse. Making a decent bagel is not complicated, yet this completely missed the mark. I wanted to like this place since it's right by my home, but I'd much rather drive & get a significantly better bagel at Solomos for the same price. Not worth it.
