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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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*as of 2026-02-15
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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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5.0

Great Bengals & cool setup. A little bit of a wait for a simple order.

Jun 11, 2024
on Google
5.0

Bagels were excellent. Odd that they dont take credit card. Huge NYC bagel fan..dont expect the same, but theyre amazing in their own way!

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

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Jun 10, 2024
on Google

Bagel romarin fleur de sel...un délice. A tester les bagels déjà fait maintenant .

Jun 9, 2024
on Google

The bagels were so fresh & yummy! 🥯

Jun 7, 2024
on Google

Tourists must pay cash, the only type of card accepted is the canadian one. But the food is actually very good, I loved this place.

Jun 5, 2024
on Google

Don't fuss about the long lines on the weekend, it moves very fast. The bagels are delicious! I had the traditional, which was amazing. The cream cheese is super creamy. The service is spectacular, they easily accommodated our family of six. We will be back!! Merci!!

Jun 4, 2024
on Google

A must when in Montreal. I got the salmon & capers which was recommended to me, it wasn't my preference but I wasn't mad! They have lots of options & different bagels, came by early for a less busy experience

Jun 4, 2024
on Google

C'était pas mal mais je trouve que les prix sont assez élevé un jus d'orange à 9$... mis à part ça l'endroit est pas mal pour goûter au bagels

Jun 1, 2024
on Google

As a devoted acolyte to the divine altar of the bagel, I relish the opportunity to take the pilgrimage to St. Viateur Bagel & Café. This sacred journey culminates in the divine experience of savoring their heavenly bagels, where each bite is a taste of perfection. They emerge fresh from the traditional wood oven & warm not just my body but my spirit. There is no smell like that of the boulangerie, no taste like the sweet bagel, & no solace like a bag of warm bagels from St. Viateur.

May 29, 2024
on Google
5.0

the bagel sandwich was tender & delicious

May 28, 2024
on Google
5.0

Montréal style bagels aren't my preference to be honest I much prefer New York style, BUT I won't give anything but 5 stars for the service super quick welcoming friendly & watching the staff hard at working making these bagels made me appreciate them more ! The in house cream cheese is good but hear me out ... you cannot skip this local one it's unreal better than any brand I've tried before

May 28, 2024
on Google

Felt like the staff was more trying to get through their orders than actually putting some effort into their bagels. This huge chunk of onion was in my bagel not even the end of it being cut off where to root was attached. The cream cheese was only spread on one side which made it go everywhere from the amount they put in. Spread it on both sides in my opinion would easily resolve the huge mess that came with the bagel. Friendly staff! Everything was freshly made, you can see the bagels being made in front of you & put in their bagel oven so you know it's fresh. Huge line for an ok bagel. Also make sure you have Canadian cash or Canadian debit card only. They don't accept visas. 2023 surely with the amount of business this place is generating they can afford to pay for credit card service.

May 28, 2024
on Google
4.0

Très bon bagel je recommande

May 24, 2024
on Google

Oh, this place has bagels!!

May 23, 2024
on Google

Best smoked salmon cream cheese bagel I've ever had. Please try with the rosemary bagel! I would come back to Montreal just for that bagel 🤤. I was pleasantly surprised to see sides with the bagels (pickles for the smoked meat & some melon slices for every bagel). The staff were kind. They also had merchandise for sale. I bought a T-shirt :)

May 23, 2024
on Google

Ordered bagels set with customized flavors, & luckily the blueberry flavor just came out of the oven! So amazing the texture! Please try the fresh one if you get a chance! Even bought a jar of salmon sauce! So happy experience! Also the staff here are all friendly!

May 20, 2024
on Google

Les bagels sont très bons mais plutôt cher, service à emporter assez rapide mais les options de paiements sont assez étrange (accepte cash en USD & CAD, mais pas de carte de crédit).

May 20, 2024
on Google
5.0

Delicious bagels + friendly people + indoor & outdoor seating = fabulous.

May 20, 2024
on Google

Inévitablement les meilleurs bagels de Montréal. Ici vous pouvez les acheter à emporter, ou consommer sur place les différentes recettes. Elles sont toutes bonnes , on est devenu accroc. Toute l'équipe est gentille & serviable. Les tartinades sont bonnes aussi. Mes pains préféré sont sel & romarin ou sésame.

May 16, 2024
on Google