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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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Les meilleurs bagels à Montréal. The best bagels in Montreal!

Feb 28, 2024
on Google
5.0

Stopped in around 11 this morning. I was on my own & had luggage, which I was able to store by the coat rack which was nice. They have eat-in or take out, two separate lines. You're shown which table to sit at when you're in line, as it is counter style ordering. I ordered the smoked meat bagel sandwich & added some veggies which were free, to my surprise. Caramel latte was practically perfect. Staff were friendly, energetic, & the owner or general manager was on-site helping with the flow, as it was quite busy. I ordered a six pack of bagels to go after my meal, a mixture of flavours & was given both a paper bag & a plastic bag (appreciated since I am traveling). I even asked for a small sticker on my way out, & the staff were more than willing to give me a few. Would definitely recommend St. Viateur!! The only comment I have is to beware of the hours, as the "kitchen" hours are when they start & stop all sandwiches & meals (6pm).

Feb 25, 2024
on Google
5.0

A MTL Classic were you can enjoy the best bagels in Montreal. Love the bagels, love the vibe, easy, fast & delicious. We had the club bagel & the chicken with pesto & was perfect.

Feb 25, 2024
on Google

Don't kill me but I think Montréal bagels are mostly overrated except for this place. Which is honestly not the greatest ratio for a city, but this place still rules

Feb 23, 2024
on Google

Awesome place for not only bagels, but amazing sandwiches 🚀🚀🚀

Feb 22, 2024
on Google
5.0

Best bagel I ever had. Worth every cent paid 👌

Feb 21, 2024
on Google

Delicious salmon & cream cheese bagel!

Feb 20, 2024
on Google
5.0

Drove all the way from Ottawa just to slam a traditional lox. The freshness & flavour can't be understated. The tote bag & bagel merch alone deserves five stars! Merci beaucoup.

Feb 18, 2024
on Google

The bagel sandwiches were delicious! A must visit place in the city. Highly recommended.

Feb 17, 2024
on Google
4.0

If you're craving a bagel experience that's like a cream cheese avalanche, this place has you covered! Seriously, the amount of cream cheese on their sandwiches could build a second bagel tower. But hey, if you're into that kind of thing, go for it! Just be prepared to wait longer than it takes to watch a Lord of the Rings marathon. I mean, I'm pretty sure Frodo could've destroyed the One Ring twice in the time it takes to get your order here. On a more serious note, their bagels are fresh, I just didn't appreciate that I got a bitter aftertaste of burnt onion/garlic on my bagel but overall fine!

Feb 16, 2024
on Google

I have to admit that I think of the St. Viateur bagel as the more refined northern cousin of the traditional NYC bagel. It is more delicate; not quite as chewy, & a little bit thinner (so no need for the diet-concious to scoop out the middle. Mine was nicely controlled with sesame seeds. My "traditional had excellent lox & was piled high with tomato slices, onions, capers, & (of course!) wonderful cream cheese.

Feb 15, 2024
on Google

Eu gostei bastante :)

Feb 12, 2024
on Google

The food was absolutely delicious & the service was top-notch. Our server "gurpreet", was incredibly friendly & nice guy.

Feb 9, 2024
on Google

We came to try the bagels, here the bagels are freshly made but also filled with various fillings unlike their other bakeries. Tried the Joe bagel & the apple cinnamon cream & they didn't disappoint. There was a long queue outside so be prepared to wait. Service was quick & atmosphere was good. It's cramped inside, overall a good experience, worth going to try the food if you like bagels.

Feb 9, 2024
on Google

We decided to try the bagels, a specialty of Montreal, after seeing that this restaurant was known for offering some of the best. We were warmly welcomed, & chose three different varieties of bagels, all of which were delicious.

Feb 8, 2024
on Google

Always a pleasure to sit here & get a delicious bagel 🥯

Feb 8, 2024
on Google
5.0

Simply the Best in the world.

Feb 8, 2024
on Google

- Must try if you're in Montreal - Shocked that a touristic place won't take international credit cards, terrible idea - Bagel sandwiches are good - Manager (we think) was super rude, shouting & moving people around. Be prepared to be yelled at & wait long lines on busy weekends.

Feb 7, 2024
on Google
4.0

Les meilleurs Bagels mais le service n'est pas très chaleureux , on se demande parfois si ils nous ont vu ... mais si on veut des bagel frais il faut passer par la !

Feb 7, 2024
on Google

Des Bagel

Feb 6, 2024
on Google