Depuis 1957, St-Viateur Bagel fait partie intégrante de la culture et de la vie quotidienne des Montréalais. La légendaire boulangerie de la rue St-Viateur, qui opère 24 heures par jour 7 jours sur 7, vend plus de 1,000 douzaines de bagels par jour. Son fondateur, Myer Lewkowicz, a rapporté sa célèbre recette d'Europe de l'Est. Rouler les bagels à la main et les cuire au four à bois, c'est l'ancienne façon de faire et c'est l'art du savoir-faire. Le propriétaire actuel, Joe Morena, doté de plus de 45 ans d'expérience dans le domaine, s'assure que les traditions d'hier continuent à être respectées aujourd'hui. En un demi-siècle, l'entreprise familiale s'est considérablement développée et compte à ce jour 4 fabriques et 2 Bagel-cafés dans la région de Montréal. Visitez nous bientôt ou commandez nos bagels en ligne dès aujourd'hui. St-Viateur Bagel & Café Mont-Royal est situé dans le fameux cartier du “Plateau”. L'avenue a un air Européen et elle est renommée pour ses nombreux cafés, restaurants et fines épiceries. Le menu contient plusieurs sandwiches faits sur bagel, salades et une grande variété de café.
St-Viateur Bagel & Café est un incontournable de Montréal où les bagels frais, cuits au feu de bois et faits sur place, offrent une texture douce à l’intérieur et une croûte légèrement croquante, avec une large variété de garnitures et de sandwiches qui séduisent les visiteurs. L’expérience est souvent décrite comme conviviale et accueillante, même si l’endroit est petit et les files d’attente peuvent être longues; le service est généralement rapide et efficace, et le personnel est apprécié pour sa gentillesse. Les avis saluent la qualité des bagels, certains les considérant parmi les meilleurs de la ville, et apprécient les combinaisons simples mais équilibrées comme saumon fumé et fromage à la crème. Des critiques notent que le prix peut être élevé et que le paiement s’effectue en espèces ou par débit, certains visiteurs étant surpris par l’absence de cartes de crédit internationales. Beaucoup recommandent d’emporter plutôt que de dîner sur place pour gagner du temps, tout en affirmant que l’expérience vaut le déplacement et l’attente. En somme, c’est une expérience montréalaises emblématique qui attire les foules, avec des bagels délicieux et un charme authentique, malgré une certaine agitation liée à l’affluence.
I'm here to settle the long-standing debate: Fairmount Bagel vs. St-Viateur Bagel.
As someone who especially enjoys bagels as sandwiches, St-Viateur takes the win for me. The bagels are fresh, flavorful, & have the perfect texture-slightly crisp on the outside while still soft & chewy inside.
The prices are very reasonable, the service is fast, & the portions are surprisingly filling, making it a great spot for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank.
We tried both the Traditional & Le Steak, served on their all-dressed bagel, & both were absolutely delicious. The combination of the fresh bagel with the sandwich fillings worked perfectly & really showcased why this place is so popular.
This is definitely a spot I'll come back to every time I visit Montreal.
Recommended items: Traditional, Le Steak (on all-dressed bagel)
The BEST bagels in MTL! Great choice of sweet or savoury options. Very friendly staff. Small little place, so it gets very busy. Well worth the trip or any wait time. Best to go early. If you go closer to closing, (as we did on 2nd visit) they may be out of bagels (except in take out bags), & serving individual sandwiches on regular bread instead. You *want* the bagels! We loved both the cinnamon raisin, toasted, with strawberry cream cheese, & the lovely steak & caramelized onions on a sesame seed bagel. You get cantaloupe slices on the side, which is a nice touch. Very, very filling, & so good you'll want to come back for more!
Un endroit qu'il faut vraiment découvrir & expérimenter.
L'organisation & la rapidité du service sont remarquables. La gestion est impeccable, même lorsque l'on attend dans la file à l'extérieur.
Le goût des bagels est exceptionnel, avec une grande variété de sandwichs.
Tout est à la fois nostalgique, délicieux & d'une fraîcheur parfaite.
Managed to sneak in before the rush on a Saturday morning. It's a busy place, but the staff is super helpful for pointing you in the right direction (one counter is for just bagels, the other is for sandwiches, coffee, etc). The bagels are completely worth the hype, & they make some great breakfast sandwiches too. Worth stopping by!
Great visit to St-Viateur! Note that it's cash only, but they do accept both USD & CAD. The sesame bagel with cream cheese was excellent, perfectly crunchy on the outside & lighter than typical U.S.-style bagels, making it a great quick bite. The setup is well organized with separate lines for bagel sandwiches & for bulk bagel orders to go, which helps things move efficiently even when it's busy.
⭐ 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.
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.
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.
I prefer this location to Rosemont location, because it takes debit card as well as cash & has bagel sandwiches💯 there was a long queue during summer, but this time afternoon, no queue & fast serve!
& finally got sesame oil this time !!
Bagels itself doesn't charge extra tax unless it's a sandwich. LOVE IT ❤?
& somehow all dressed (everything) bagel is always warm hahah
We were staying in Drummondville while travelling back to Ontario from Nova Scotia & couldn't find Montreal style bagels near us, so we drove to Montreal the next day on the way home. It was easy to find with GPS. There was a line up but it went quick. I had the steak sandwich on an everything bagel & it was sooo good, definitely worth the drive. My wife had the chicken on a rosemary & sea salt bagel & again it was delicious. If you like bagel sandwiches you need to eat here.
Best bagels i have ever had.. loved the club sandwich & sesame bagel with cream cheese.. staff was very friendly & welcoming.. had a really good eat in experience .. worth the wait & long queue..
