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St-Viateur Bagel & Café

Montreal icon St-Viateur Bagel delivers the city’s most authentic, hand-rolled wood-fired bagels.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$
OPEN7 am - 8 pm
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St-Viateur Bagel & Café produces authentic Montreal-style bagels boiled in honey-infused water and baked in wood-fired ovens. This specific process creates a distinctively chewy interior contrasted by a crisp, golden exterior coated in various seeds or spices. Patrons access a variety of handmade bagel flavors alongside spreads and deli-style sandwich options prepared with fresh ingredients. The establishment maintains a functional, high-traffic layout centered around the visible baking process where heat and aromatic smoke define the interior atmosphere. Beyond standard bagel varieties, the menu features prepared fillings and drink selections that cater to a casual, grab-and-go experience. The focus remains strictly on the technical execution of traditional dough preparation methods that prioritize texture and flavor density above all other culinary elements.

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4.51176 ratings
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*as of 2026-08-01
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St-Viateur Bagel & Café is widely recognized as an iconic Montreal institution, famous for its signature wood-fired bagels that are cherished for their unique texture, slightly sweet flavor, and satisfying chew. While the location is frequently busy and often requires waiting in line, most visitors find the fresh, high-quality sandwiches and warm bagels to be well worth the effort. The staff is consistently described as friendly, efficient, and welcoming, even during peak hours. Although some diners find the space tight and the pricing higher than expected, the overall consensus is that the authentic experience and delicious food make it a must-visit spot for anyone in the city. Guests should note that the restaurant primarily accepts cash or Canadian debit cards, so preparing accordingly is recommended to ensure a smooth visit.
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Ira
3.0

The line was down to the street corner we went elsewhere

Aug 7, 2026
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Syeda
2.0

So overrated! After waiting in line for ~45 mins on a hot tuesday noon, I was served chewy, hard bagels. Do not recommend.

Aug 7, 2026
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Esmeralda
3.0

The cafe is quite expensive ($14 for a cream cheese bagel?!) the line is also pretty long, I wouldn't say it's worth the wait.

Aug 5, 2026
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Dylan
2.0

great food but do not dine outside. they forgot our drinks & when i asked an employee if she was going to bring them she said she would & then they never came. i ended up waiting over 25 minutes with nothing & then my girlfriend went in to talk to someone. our drinks came out a minute later.

Aug 5, 2026
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Kelly
4.0

the bagel sandwiches are good, & it was nice to sit outside, but they forgot about our drinks. we waited for 30 minutes before i finally went inside & asked to get our drinks

Aug 5, 2026
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Charmaine
5.0

Very yummy tradition bagel, I'd recommend getting garlic & herb cream cheese with it.

Aug 5, 2026
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Mason
5.0

best bagel of my life! i didn't know bagels could be so delicious!

Aug 1, 2026
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SG
4.0

Les cartes de crédit y sont désormais acceptées

Jul 31, 2026
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Wisebum
5.0

Some people say they are the best, I like them second... But the fact that they have a café makes them the best choice.

The problem is the 45 minute line up!! Ridiculous. Victims of their own success. Even if you want to take out a sandwich, go to the end of the line! Take out for just bagels & tubs of shmear is the work around. Just as good... Lots of room to sit in the pedestrian street.

Jul 30, 2026
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Andrew
5.0

Long lines but the bagels were delicious

Jul 30, 2026
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