Le Trou serves artisanal, hand-rolled bagels that prioritize traditional boiling techniques to achieve a distinctive, chewy texture and a lightly blistered crust. This establishment focuses on creating substantial sandwiches utilizing high-quality cured meats, fresh produce, and house-made spreads layered between freshly toasted bread varieties. A robust selection of caffeinated beverages complements the menu, with a focus on balanced espresso extractions and precision pour-over methods. The interior design emphasizes industrial minimalism, featuring functional seating arrangements that prioritize efficiency for quick consumption. Dedicated preparation spaces ensure that every item remains consistent in composition and flavor profile. By refining the intersection of classic bakery staples and modern sandwich craft, the venue establishes a clear identity centered on reliable, high-volume food production and technical mastery of dough fermentation processes.
Le Trou is widely regarded as a standout destination in Montreal for its fresh, crispy, and chewy bagels that frequently draw comparisons to the city's most famous institutions. Many patrons praise the delicious, high-quality ingredients used in their sandwich selection, highlighting the breakfast deluxe and smoked salmon options as favorites. While the atmosphere is generally described as warm and cozy with friendly service, some guests note that the shop can become uncomfortably hot due to the baking process and that seating is limited. Feedback regarding value and portion sizes is mixed, with some customers feeling that certain sandwiches are overpriced or lack sufficient toppings. Despite occasional inconsistencies in service speed or ingredient availability during busy hours, the overall sentiment remains positive, with many visitors considering it a must-visit local spot for an authentic bagel experience.
I'm from New York so I've had a lot of good bagels. I wanted to try a solid Montreal bagel & this place did not disappoint. The sesame bagel I had was crispy & chewy but light. I had the vegetarian sandwich version with a slice of havarti instead of feta - so good!! I loved the bagels so much I came back to take home half a dozen to freeze! They freeze well btw!
J'ai été à 3 reprises pour donner une chance à une entreprise locale près de chez moi. Mais ce sera la dernière fois. Le bagel saumon fumé manquait de garniture. La 2e & 3e fois j'ai pris des bagels à emporter, aux sésames. Ils sont devenus secs rapidement malgré qu'ils étaient dans un sac.
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.
Jan 25, 2026
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I went in today to buy a dozen sesame bagels & was told I could only take six because they needed to'save them for other clients.' I was a client, standing at the counter ready to purchase, yet was forced to take plain & poppy seed instead-neither of which I enjoy. The bagels themselves are just average, & with so many better (& more reasonably priced) bagel shops in Montreal, I'll be going elsewhere moving forward.
Their bagel made me realize how bad the Costco ones really are. This one had a perfect crispy exterior with great texture - not overly chewy like most. The smoked salmon paired beautifully with the sesame bagel, & every ingredient worked together flawlessly. Absolutely the best bagel I've ever had. I just wish I could find something this good in the U.S.!
Ok, real review time.. I don't write many reviews but reading the insane posts here, I had to set the record straight.. The SESAME bagel is nowhere near a "montreal bagel".. I didn't try any of the "sandwiches" which may be fine, but we're talking bagels here.... Sticking with a pure montreal bagel, this doesn't cut it. Take the trip to st viateur, Fairmount, bagel ouest in ddo or even kettlemans in a pinch. This was the second time I got bagels after being dissapointed with texture & taste when they opened. They may look like our bagels but they have the insides of a new York bagel. I knew the second I picked one up. That's fine if you like that, but it ain't what us bagel purists are about.. Please don't consider the SESAME as a representation of a "real" montreal bagel.. It's a hybrid at best.. Also, strangely the only bagel shop I've been to, to give 12, & not 13 (bakers dozen) when you buy a dozen...
My wife, kids, & I came here on our family trip. Great bagels. My wife had the sesame bagel with cream cheese, son had cinnamon/raisin, & I had the beer Parmesan bagel with ham/egg/lettuce/tomato. Owner was very nice & I would highly recommend this spot.
De passage à Montréal, je devais goûter un Bagel! J'ai pris celui au Saumon qui était parfait que ce soit au niveau du pain au sésame comme au niveau de la fraîcheur du Saumon!!! Si vous êtes de passages à Montréal ou êtes du coin, je vous recommande ce restaurant ! 🔥
These bagel were good, but barely toasted & barely had cream cheese. We had the sesame, everything, & cheese bagel. My favorite was the everything with salmon & cream cheese. am the biggest fan of bagel but I don't see the hype. For the price, tim hortons bagel are better.
I went near closing time so they didn't have the everything bagel so I settled for. Plain they have me for 4 plain &. 4 sesame seed ones for FREE! I'm a happy customer.
