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.
The bagels were absolutely delicious - soft on the inside, perfectly toasted on the outside, & topped with just the right amount of cheese. Every bite was rich, fresh, & flavorful. Highly recommend if you're looking for a satisfying & tasty snack!
& the coffee was excellent - rich aroma, smooth texture, & perfectly balanced flavor. It was freshly brewed & full of depth, giving a great energy boost. Definitely a must-try for coffee lovers!
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The staff at the bagel & coffee shop were friendly, attentive, & made sure everything was perfect. They greeted with a smile, served quickly, & made the experience warm & welcoming. Great service that makes you want to come back!
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.
Aug 30, 2025
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Thanks to all the previous google reviews I found & tried out this bagel place. & I was happy I did as these bagels were heavenly!! The bagel shop is not that big & is located in a nondescript lane with hard to find parking. But the first bite into the bagel sandwich put all my doubts to rest. By far the freshest bagels & sandwich ingredients, super soft & flavourful. Every bite was better than the one before it. Coffee could have been better but again I didn't go there for their coffee.
Absolutely delicious bagels! They make them right there in the shop. They are so tasty. Service was good too. It is kinda hot in there due to them making the bagels.
I visited three bagel shops on my recent trip & Le Trou was by far my favorite. Great balance of firm exterior & pillowy interior & the all dressed/everything seasoning was very flavorful.
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...
I had SUCH a good smoked salmon bagel here i'd probably live here if i could. It's a nice cozy cafe store with a couple of seats & a very rustic, warehouse vibe to it. Service was great, bagel was even better, glad to have listened to whoever recommended this bagel shop!!
