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St-Viateur Bagel & Café
Coffee Shop

St-Viateur Bagel & Café

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.5$
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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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Skip the line, grab one (or six) hot fresh bagels from the takeaway counter, a couple small pots of chive cream cheese- rip n dip, baby!!

Jan 7, 2026
on Google

No gluten free options. Only take Cad debit card, cash (USD or Cad). Bagels are freshly made, lots of varieties

Jan 4, 2026
on Google

It's just bagels. Nothing fancy. Don't get me wrong, the food was fine, service was fine. It just wasn't worth standing in line for 30 minutes for. If there wasn't a line I might have rated it higher.

Jan 3, 2026
on Google

Best bagels in town, must try. 🤌 Super soft & bit sweet, & freshly made! Loved the all dressed bagel.

Dec 31, 2025
on Google

Bagels sucrés ou salés excellents. De l'attente est à prévoir pour manger sur place mais le service reste très rapide.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google
4.0

Delicious & goes really well with coffee & orange juice. There was a long line outside, even in the freezing cold!

Dec 28, 2025
on Google

Visited as a tourist & had a wonderful experience. There was a wait which is unavoidable because this place is very popular, but even during the wait the staff kept people moving & informed. Excellent customer service, the best I've had in a while! I came with lots of family & a toddler & staff were so friendly & accommodating to a family. They even had a change table! The bagels were very tasty! I see why this place is so highly recommended.

Dec 26, 2025
on Google
5.0

Excellent Montreal Bagels. Cash only, worth a wait if you have to.

Dec 26, 2025
on Google

Famous cafe for bagel in Montreal 😍

Dec 23, 2025
on Google

Ca a l'air chouette. Malheureusement c'est un commerce dans lequel il faut tendre un bout de papier pour effectuer une transaction commerciale. Je goûterai une prochaine fois 😂 (peut être)

Dec 23, 2025
on Google
5.0

😋 yummy!!!!!

Dec 20, 2025
on Google

Best bagel shop in town!! If you're around, definitely come & try their bagels. They have cool merch too!

Dec 19, 2025
on Google
5.0

The best bagel spot in town, I always get a freshly made sesame bagel to go! They don't take credit card so cash or debit!

Dec 19, 2025
on Google

Tout est parfait chez Saint-Viateur Bagel.

Dec 2, 2025
on Google

Super expérience, les Bagels était excellent. L'accueil était vraiment personnaliser attentif & aux petits soins, je recommence vraiment que ce soit pour la nourriture ou pour le service

Dec 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

I love cinnamon raisin bagels & I was happy that St-Viateur's version of it is easily one of my favorites. It's way up there with Tal's Bagels (New York). People have said that Montreal bagels have a special taste & I agree. I'm glad we tried the ones from this place because the first time I tried Montreal bagels from a different place (from our trip last year), I was disappointed. But St-Viateur redeemed my opinion of Montreal bagels. My husband, whose not a bagel lover, thinks this one is really good - & that's saying a lot.

We waited for about 10-15 minutes to get a table but if you're taking your bagels to go, there's no wait at all. Also, this store only accepts cash payments or Canadian debit cards. There's a bank a few feet from the store so you can grab some cash from their ATM if you don't normally cash like us.

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

⭐? 5/5

Classic Montreal Bagel Experience

I stopped by St-Viateur Bagel for breakfast & went straight for their popular smoked salmon on a sesame bagel- & it was the perfect introduction to why this place is so beloved in Montreal.

The sesame bagel came warm & fresh from the wood-fired oven, with that unmistakable Montreal-style texture: slightly crisp on the outside, soft & chewy inside, & just a hint of sweetness. It paired beautifully with the smoked salmon, which was rich, flavorful, & balanced nicely by the cream cheese & traditional toppings capers & onion.

What I loved most was the simplicity done right. No frills, no over-complication- just incredibly fresh, well-crafted ingredients that speak for themselves. The staff was friendly, service was quick, & despite the constant stream of customers, everything felt smooth & welcoming.

If you're visiting Montreal or just craving a top-tier bagel breakfast, the smoked salmon on a sesame bagel at St-Viateur is a must-try. It's a classic for a reason, & I'd absolutely come back for another.

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

The traditional bagel is my best choice always, the only annoying thing is you have to wait outside for few

Nov 28, 2025
on Google

👍👍👍

Nov 21, 2025
on Google

Best bagel I ever ate

Nov 20, 2025
on Google