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St-Viateur Bagel & Café
Coffee Shop

St-Viateur Bagel & Café

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$
OPEN7 am - 8 pm
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St-Viateur Bagel & Café Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Since 1957, St-Viateur Bagel has been a central part of the culture and daily life of Montreal. Its legendary landmark bagel shop operates 24/7 and sells over 1,000 dozen bagels a day. St-Viateur Bagel was founded by Myer Lewkowicz who brought his now famous recipe from Eastern Europe. The art of bagel making means hand rolling each one and baking them in a wood-burning oven. The current owner, Joe Morena, with over 45 years of experience in the bagel business, ensures that the traditions at St-Viateur Bagel continue to be respected. Over half a century, this family business has grown to include 4 bakeries and 2 Bagel Cafés in Montreal. Come and visit us soon or order online today. St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal is located in the bustling "Plateau". The avenue is lined with trendy cafés, restaurants and specialty food stores, which contribute to the district's European flair. The café menu offers a number of bagel sandwiches, salads, and a wide variety of specialty coffees.

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Reviews for St-Viateur Bagel & Café

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Review Summary

Reviews describe St-Viateur Bagel & Café as a quintessential Montreal bagel experience, with fresh, wood-fired bagels that are chewy and slightly sweet and offered in many varieties, often enjoyed with cream cheese or smoked salmon and in simple bagel sandwiches. The sesame, rosemary-salt and poppy are frequent favorites, and the bagels are praised for their quality and authentic Montreal character. A common caveat is the long lines and wait times, especially at peak times, though staff are described as fast, friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere remains welcoming. Payment is typically cash and Canadian debit, with US cards not accepted at many locations. Most reviews say the experience is worth the wait and a must-visit for bagel lovers visiting Montreal, though a few find the hype a bit inflated or note occasional inconsistency in freshness or value. Overall, it’s a cozy, bustling spot where you can see bagels being made on site and leave with a satisfying, classic Montreal breakfast or lunch.
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PHENOMENAL BAGELS! The smoked meat & the Joe bagel were amazing! The atmosphere is POPPING despite the small space & staff super friendly! Would recommend, went twice on my trip!

Feb 10, 2025
on Google

Très bon restaurant. La nourriture était excellente pour un prix raisonnable. Les employés étaient sympathiques. Bref, je recommande! Malgré l'achalandage, j'ai reçu ma nourriture très vite, les employés sont très efficaces. Il y avait une longue file s'allongeant jusque dans la rue, mais malgré cela, ça m'a pris environ 8 minutes recevoir ma nourriture, ce qui vraiment peu considérant l'intérieur petit. Le bagel déjeuner au saumon fumé est délicieux & contenait une portion généreuse de saumon fumé.

Feb 9, 2025
on Google
5.0

Classic. Love it.
Saturday early afternoon wait outside for 2 ppl was about 25-30 min. Traditional is a must try. No credit cards - cash or debit only.

Feb 8, 2025
on Google

I love these bagels! The staff is kind & attentive!

Feb 8, 2025
on Google
5.0

Breakfast Sandwich was very delicious but kinda messy, still absolutely devoured & the flavour was 100000%

Feb 6, 2025
on Google

Very crowded with ordering, eat in & line up. Felt rushed to eat up & exit.

Feb 5, 2025
on Google

St-Viateur Bagel is a cozy spot with friendly, kind employees who create a welcoming atmosphere. The bagels are fresh, flavorful, & perfectly baked-truly some of the best I've had. A great place to enjoy a delicious bagel, genuine service.

Feb 3, 2025
on Google

Costumer service love it

Feb 1, 2025
on Google
5.0

A staple in MTL. Will always end my trip to MTL with St-viateur bagels

Jan 31, 2025
on Google

Amazing breakfast

Jan 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great bagels, fast service, clean place.

Jan 26, 2025
on Google

Beaucoup d'attente & un peu surcôté en dehors du classique bagel au saumon…

Jan 25, 2025
on Google
5.0

Amazing customer service by staff member Benjamin! Best bagels in Montreal.

Jan 25, 2025
on Google

Is good but what can I say!.....I live in NY & there's no better bagel than a NY bagel!

Jan 23, 2025
on Google

Delicious, & they were super chill too. They don't take US debit or credit cards, though. Just fyi

Jan 7, 2025
on Google

Very good but DAMN TOO EXPENSIVE !!!

Jan 6, 2025
on Google

Really tasty bagel place, had ~20 minute queue when we arrived. It is cash only (shown on their menus), so make sure to have some cash on you. Staff were friendly & service was pretty quick. Bagels are a bit denser & smaller than an NYC bagel, & you can order them with cream cheese or as a sandwich. Definitely popular but would recommend a visit! Might try the other original location next time as this one seemed like it was popula

Jan 5, 2025
on Google

The place was very crowded, & we had to wait in line. We ordered two bagels: the WOW! & the Club Bagel with pesto sauce. They were good, but honestly, considering all the hype, they were pretty average. I wouldn't highly recommend it as a go-to bagel spot.

Jan 5, 2025
on Google

Well duh. Obviously this place is amazing. Everything about it.

Jan 4, 2025
on Google
5.0

Best bagels in town !!!

Jan 4, 2025
on Google