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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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on Google4.4 (4800+)
*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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Good, but not amazing.

May 15, 2024
on Google

There are 2 locations & this has a sit down area as a cafe. The bagels are great. Freshly made & not too salty. Ordered 1 dozen to go & it is still good 1 week in!

May 15, 2024
on Google

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May 15, 2024
on Google

Classic bagel place in Montreal, sometimes there's a wait but not too long. Very fast service & very tasty !

May 12, 2024
on Google
5.0

Never disappointed

May 12, 2024
on Google
5.0

Loved the chicken breast bagel.

May 12, 2024
on Google

Must Visit place in Monteral!!! Recommend 100% Staff is so friendly too

May 7, 2024
on Google

There was a very long line to get a table but it was worth the wait. Delicious & fresh bagel sandwiches

May 6, 2024
on Google
3.0

Waited 15 minutes to get a barely-toasted bagel+cream-cheese for take out (on a Monday). The bagels are fine, average. Staff is nice.

May 6, 2024
on Google
5.0

Saw this place on Somebody Feed Phil (although I think that was a different location) & it did not disappoint. We preferred this to the other legendary Montreal bagel we tried. They have lots of different sandwiches to pick from, & their coffee is pretty solid as well. They also have cool merch. They don't accept cards, but accept both Canadian & US cash.

May 5, 2024
on Google

This place may have been an institution, but it's way past its heyday. Today it's overrated & doesn't deserve the hype it's garnered. The bagel itself is fine but all the sandwiches are lacking. Take the traditional for instance: the lox is barely super market quality, tomatoes are old & mealy, & theirs no sense of craft or proportions of the ingredients. Skip this place & find your bagels elsewhere.

May 4, 2024
on Google

It has a line up on weekends, but it goes fast. Loved the bagels & sandwiches

May 1, 2024
on Google

You cannot sit inside but the bagels are fabulous!!

May 1, 2024
on Google
5.0

Very tasty bagel. I still prefer NYC bagels, but this was probably one of the better bagels I had outside of NYC. FYI. Cash only.

Apr 28, 2024
on Google

Best bagel I've had & I've had A LOT of bagels!! Loved it here, busy atmosphere, very cozy, great food & friendly staff. 100 % would recommend

Apr 28, 2024
on Google

Un peu cher pour manger sur place, mais bon & frais, malgré l'ambiance & service style cafétéria. Personnel sympa. A+ pour les bagels à emporter.

Apr 25, 2024
on Google

Super endroit pour un bon déjeuner pas cher. J'ai pris bagel au bleuets avec crème au fromage pour 6$

Apr 24, 2024
on Google
5.0

Very high quality bagels! One of several Montreal must-have foods to get!

Apr 21, 2024
on Google

Amazing bagels! Crunchy on the outside chewy from inside. Fast service & a good place for a morning breakfast or brunch. Will be visiting again!

Apr 20, 2024
on Google
5.0

Delicious bagels, top-tier service. Tables were full when we got there but only took a few minutes to get seated. They were checking on the customers waiting customers & the service was very quick. Highly recommend

Apr 18, 2024
on Google