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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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Très Bon bagels . Service impec . Excellent rapport qualité/prix

Nov 19, 2025
on Google

Fast & good

Nov 18, 2025
on Google

Excellent

Nov 17, 2025
on Google
4.0

This place was hyped up quite a bit on social media. However, I only found the place decent, for the cost & waiting time. Would probably not return again.

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

⭐ 5/5 - Absolutely Worth the Hype!
Tried the traditional sandwich at the St-Viateur Bagel Café on Mont-Royal & wow - it was super delicious. The bagel was fresh, warm, & perfectly chewy, & the whole experience felt like a Montreal essential.

The vibe is cozy, the service is quick, & the food genuinely lives up to its reputation. A must-try stop in the city!

Also, the staff were all so nice & friendly. Great job👏👏

For the record, I went on a Saturday & there was line so once i was in the wait was less than 5 minutes from the time I ordered.

Nov 15, 2025
on Google
5.0

We got the Breakfast bagel on Rosemary. Was delicious! Line was long but the front of house man was organized & timely in getting us a seat!

Nov 15, 2025
on Google
5.0

I have never been treated so well as in this place, the ones who prepare & the gentleman at the bar, unique! Thank you so much!!

Nov 11, 2025
on Google
5.0

If you know these bagels & their sandwiches, you know this is the taste of Montreal!

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

The bagels were amazing & lived up to the hype! One of the best bagels we had

Nov 10, 2025
on Google

Bagels were good but not to die for. There was a big line up we had to wait for but it wasn't necessarily worth the wait.

Chipotle cream cheese was very tasty but the rest of the items were good but not amazing.

To put it another way, if the store had no line I would go in. Otherwise I'd go elsewhere

Nov 8, 2025
on Google

We found that the staff were very friendly, patient, & helpful. The bagels were fantastic.

Nov 7, 2025
on Google

You can't go to Montreal & not go to St Viateur. Honestly. Poppyseed is the best one. Standard cream cheese (& butter) is all you need. Golden.

Nov 4, 2025
on Google
5.0

Had to get an authentic Montreal bagel & this was perfect. Lots of other places in town actually sell bagels from here, which i noticed in subsequent breakfast/brunch locations. If you love bagels, this is a must visit while you are in Montreal.

Note: bring cash here if youre from the US as they do not accept US cards.

Nov 3, 2025
on Google
4.0

The WOW bagel sandwich was pretty nice. The pavot bagel itself was so good on its own, it's the best bagel I've ever had.

Nov 2, 2025
on Google

Very dissapointed they dont accept american card

Nov 2, 2025
on Google

Service & atmosphere were ok, the bagel for me was just average. The dough itself was good, soft & tasty - but how did they manage to make ham or bacon & fillings so tasteless? Still worth visiting for the experience. I bet the fresh bagel are better if bought & filled at home.

Oct 28, 2025
on Google
5.0

Rico

Oct 27, 2025
on Google

Solid spot that's is worth trying. My brother & I came here in August & we had the traditional bagel sandwich (smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, onion, capers) & it tasted pretty good, everything paired really well together. The service was mixed; we had one particularly rude employee get annoyed since we misunderstood the'bagel vs sandwich line' but the others were fine. Overall atmosphere isn't anything incredibly special but it's a decent interior & the exterior has a nice patio. For someone who wants to check off the bucket list Montreal bagels, I would definitely recommend going here.

Oct 26, 2025
on Google

L'endroit est à la hauteur de sa réputation. Nous avons pris le bagel traditionnel (au saumon) avec le pain romarin/sel marin. Il était juste délicieux ! Nous avons aussi pris un bagel érable pomme (juste le pain) pour goûter c'était pas mal mais les arômes sont légers (question d'équilibre). Les prix sont hyper honnêtes. Il y a un large choix & du merchandising intéressant. Comptez 15/20min d'attente (la queue avance vite). Très satisfait d'être venu ici en tout cas !

Oct 26, 2025
on Google

Love these bagels! Shop is cash only, so come prepared. Coming from Chicago (& USA in general) we're used to NY-style bagels, but Montreal-style bagels are so much better. Chewy, slightly sweet, delicious. We ordered a sesame to savor, & also two bagel sandwiches- one BTL & one smoked meats. Amazing. Will return! The staff was efficient & welcoming & clear about what types of payment are accepted. Merch is so cute, we bought several things, including gifts for friends.

Oct 25, 2025
on Google