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.
St-Viateur Bagel & Café offers an iconic Montreal bagel experience with fresh in house wood fired bagels that are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, often enjoyed toasted with sesame or rosemary and sea salt and paired with classics like cream cheese or smoked salmon. Expect lively lines that move quickly, a few notes of variable service and occasional dryness or uneven fillings, and cash or Canadian debit payments at some locations, but overall the bagels are widely praised for their freshness and flavor and the experience remains a must visit for bagel lovers in Montreal.
Super bons bagels comme toujours, bon service ! Très bruyant & achalandé pendant notre passage peut être trop de tables pour l'espace disponible mais sinon au top !
May 13, 2026
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As a vegetarian, I was disappointed with the experience. The restaurant wasn't great value for money, & there were very limited vegetarian options available. We were told that all sandwiches could be made vegetarian, but they didn't deliver on that promise. A few ingredients were missing from all of our sandwiches, & we even had to send one back because the order was completely wrong. While a couple of staff members were friendly & welcoming, the overall experience was underwhelming. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this place for vegetarians.
A perfect night. The inviting vibe & great menu made for a wonderful meal. I loved the rich flavors & the expert cooking. The service was excellent, & the staff were so helpful. An unforgettable experience that I'll definitely be recommending to all.
This place made me understand what a good bagel was.
I've never been too fond of bagels, & have trued multiple spots in Toronto to repeated disappointment. While in Montreal & following all the local guides online, it said St.Viateur was a must-try bagel & for once, I'll agree.
This Mont-Royal location had a simple system for ordering & had great customer service for english speakers. They're patient with ordering & helping you decide between our bagels.
The quality of bagels is simply exceptional. Soft interior, great crust, & the bagel sandwiches you can order here are great as well.
Come order a sandwich, get some bagels to go & even freeze them at home if you want to preserve them.
If you're looking to try a Montreal bagel, just go to this St.Viateur location & you'll not regret it.
May 12, 2026
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Talk about an incredible old world culture & feeling you get when you first walk into St-Viateur Bagel. I bought a dozen sesame & a dozen poppy seed bagels to bring home to Oshawa with me. I can't wait to have my first bagel on Friday morning. 😁
We went in the afternoon so there was not a wait. We sat right down. They don't take foreign credits cards so you have to pay in cash or have a Canadian card. There is an atm around the corner & it was no trouble at all to get cash.
Best bagels in town! Keep in mind it's cash or debit card only. It's a little pricy for sitting down & getting a sandwich but it's delicious. If you're from out of town, it's an amazing spot to try out MTL bagels!
Lives up to the title: World famous Montreal bagel!😋 This is a must visit spot for bagel sandwiches when visiting Montreal. The smoked meat bagel was my favorite!
It's an alright elegantly prepared bagel sandwich but not worth the price.
I would say to just go to the original location & buy the ingredients there separately for a salmon bagel. I came on an early morning so there was no one & it was relaxing. However the location is basically just an ordinary sandwich dine in restaurant.
With the original it has a much fresher warmer bagel that is chewier & softer, & you get a unique & diy experience. Also going here you are paying way too much.
The bagels were fairly average & not very fresh, making them a bit tough & overly chewy. The prices felt slightly high for the quality, though that's somewhat expected for a tourist spot.
Grand Choix, du bagel à sa garniture. Commande efficace & livraison à table super efficace.
Jus frais & garnitures de bonne qualité.
Incroyable taille de four où sont cuits les bagels ...
Accueil agréable.
