Glen Spence has been producing excellent bagels made by hand. Always fresh, its bagels are cooked in a wood oven which gives them their signature flavor sought out by enthusiasts.
Reviewers consistently praise M.T.L. Bagel for fresh, warm, fluffy bagels with a wide variety of flavors and toppings and for creamy, flavorful homemade cream cheeses. Sesame is often the standout, but banana chocolate chip and cranberry coconut are also favorites, and many say the bagels make the best bagel sandwiches in town; some note that a visit is worth the drive and that the shop is a neighborhood staple with a great selection. A few comments mention occasional inconsistency in dough or service and the space being a bit tight for dine-in, but the staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, contributing to a warm, casual vibe that keeps customers coming back.
Best bagels in town. Or ever.
Service people vary, some are quick & efficient, some are slower but the bagels are cheap & last long in the bag at home, compared to grocery store bought bagels. They're best warm, we get extra just to eat on the way home.
I bought bagels in a bag, & they were all cut up. They probably wanted to use them in orders, but they were clumsy! So when you buy bagels in a bag, check them for damage.
Best bagels in town. People drive from the east end for these bagels. If you go, ask for one of their bag. Every time you you go & buy at least a dozen bagels, you will get one free.
Sep 5, 2025
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The only place we went for bagels when we visited Montreal. We actually bought several sandwiches for the trip home because we knew we'd miss them that much, & a dozen to have afterwards. We'll be back!
I love mtl bagel! They are such lovely people & the bagels are awesome… this may be contentious but they may be better than both fairmount & st. Viateur. Don't believe me? Try for yourself
This bagel spot shares space & staff with a casual caribbean restaurant. The space is a bit narrow with limited countertop seating so not great for dine-in. The specialty bagels are of amazing quality & the variety is great, they have some Montreal classics, such as banana chocolate being my personal favourite. As well as some more inventive ones of their own, like the interesting Cranberry Coconut. A smoked salmon sandwich & a mixed 6pack ran me $24-25, so not wildly expensive but not affordable either. Service I received was ok, lady was a bit impatient with me but not to an offensive degree. This place is pretty far from where I live so it was a bit of a mission to get here.
