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.
Overall, reviews consistently celebrate St-Viateur Bagel for fresh, hot, chewy Montreal style bagels and a wide range of bagel sandwiches and toppings, with many calling it a must visit and the best bagels in North America. The bagels are repeatedly described as coming straight from the oven, soft on the inside with a satisfying crust on the outside, and several flavors such as sesame and smoked salmon bagels receive high praise. While the product is the star, service quality varies: some visits feature friendly, efficient staff and quick lines, others note slower service or moments of rudeness, especially during busy times. The cafe atmosphere is described as welcoming and casual, with the aroma of baking bagels drawing people in, though parking can be tight and crowds can form. Location variety matters too, with some spots offering dine in and coffee, while others emphasize takeout bagels and deli items; still, the overall impression remains that the bagels themselves are consistently fresh, flavorful, and addictive. Repeat customers stock up when passing through, and the sandwiches especially those with cream cheese and salmon are frequently highlighted as excellent. In short, St-Viateur Bagel is widely regarded for high quality, handmade bagels that define the Montreal bagel experience, with a few caveats about service consistency and space during peak times.
I was warmly greeted & placed my order for some sesame bagels. They were fresh out of the oven & delicious. Prefer these over Fairmount bagels & have been eating them for a long time. Highly recommended.
Jan 19, 2026
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Fresh bagels, fast service, you can also have coffee, while the view is not great, but there are a few tables outside. Parking might be a bit difficult, worth a stop. It's always busy, always fresh
Damn good bagels seriously, these are on another level. I stopped by St-Viateur Bagel & Café in DDO & ordered the Bagel Marin first, fresh, warm, & loaded with that perfect mix of creamy & savory flavours. The bagel itself was soft on the inside with that signature chewy texture & just the right amount of crunch on the outside. It hit all the right notes.
It was so good that I couldn't resist going back up to order a second one, the Club Bagel, & honestly, no regrets. Packed with fresh ingredients, balanced flavours, & that classic Montreal style bagel taste that St-Viateur is known for. Every bite just reminded me why their bagels are legendary.
The café itself has a relaxed, welcoming vibe, perfect for grabbing a bite with friends or enjoying a quiet coffee & bagel combo. You can smell the fresh baked bagels as soon as you walk in, & it instantly makes you hungry.
If you love bagels or just good food in general, this spot is a must visit. Fresh, flavorful, & dangerously addictive, St-Viateur never misses.
So the famous St-Viateur Bagel shop now has a DDO location in the West Island. They also make sandwiches here, but unfortunately the kitchen closes at 2pm, boo! But you can still get fresh hand made Bagels & more till closing time.
Genuinely love their bagels so much. Big fan especially of sesame & all dressed. Plus they're made here so they're super fresh. The deli has lots of great options & toppings for the bagels. Be advised the main deli closes in the mid afternoon, although fresh bagels & dips are still available after that.
St-Viateur Bagels are awesome, but in the downtown/original location you can only get bagels & spreads in a container. At this location you can get hot bagels as they are constantly making fresh bagels, so generally you can always get a warm batch. This location has a sandwich area & the Bagel & Lox (salmon) is a solid choice. Convenient location just off the highway.
A tourist can't come to Montreal & not have St-Viateur bagels. I'm lucky to live here.
The Café is also a great place. They serve a decent variety of fresh delicious bagel sandwiches made right in front of your eyes. The service this far has been exceptional. Definitely a healthier & tastier alternative for breakfast or lunch. I recommend it.
Jul 29, 2025
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I went there with a concern & the gentleman that took care of me was warm, kind & informative. The bagels that I received were fresh, warm from their oven. After today's experience, I will go back
This...THIS is a Montreal bagel. For those of you who don't know, St-Viateur bagels are the tip top of bagel royalty.
If you've never had a bagel, it's a style of bread prepared into rings by hand where the dough is boiled briefly before it's baked! The result is a soft chewy bread that is good by itself or as base of a great sandwich!
Speaking of sandwiches, there's a separate component of the bakery that makes sandwiches using the bagels baked freshly that day!
If you went to Montreal & didn't have a St-Viateur bagel then you didn't go to Montreal.
