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.
Reviews consistently highlight hot, fresh bagels straight from the oven and a classic Montreal flavor, with a wide range of toppings and bagel sandwiches that draw repeat visits; the atmosphere is generally casual and welcoming, service is fast at times but can be slow or inconsistent and a few experiences mention rude or inattentive staff; the location can be busy with lines and parking may be tight, while some spots offer convenient dine-in or take-out and the bakery side adds variety; overall St-Viateur Bagel is seen as a must-visit for many, with many calling it the best bagels in Montreal or North America and praise for freshness, texture, and the ability to get warm bagels to go.
It's a bagel shop. A good bagel shop. Bagels are delicious, fresh, & when bought warm from the wood oven you can eat them without a topping. I will always go to St.Viateur, I used to go to St. Laurent Bagels across the street from Schwartz's but that closed down & that was the best ever Bagels & good bakery. I have a couple of observations about St. Viateur though: 1) the Bagels are more doughy, I mean a bit fatter, no not like the thick new york Bagels but certainly more'meaty' than the traditional Montreal bagel. 2) they don't have well trained barristas; they can use the machine well enough but the coffee is mid at best. Other than that, all good. Fix the Bagels or i'll have to go to kettleman's.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
