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.
Great place for bagels. Service was subpar. Not greeted well. Did not heat our bagels. Recommend going to the cafe area & not where the bagels are made for better service
Not our first time having their bagels! We love to stop & grab some when passing through the area. This was my first time going to this location, we choose it because we thought we would have an easier time with our camper van. The parking lot that they do have is very tiny, & there were two cars that were parked in the access way to talk & catch up, which delayed us several minutes. Other regular cars also struggled to menouver the limited space. Would recommend parking on the street beside the shop. The bagels themselves were great. They have 2 stands, one for just bagel purchase, & another counter for bagel sandwiches. You can see the bagels being made in front of you while you are purchasing them.
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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A cozy little place that's great for a quick lunch. I highly recommend trying their bagels fresh out of the oven - they're warm & extremely soft. Definitely worth a try if you're nearby.
Their bagel sandwiches were not bad but the bagel for those sandwiches didn't taste as good as the plain ones straight from the oven.
Overall, a nice spot with good bagels, especially when they're fresh.
Went here on Christmas Eve. Service was amazing. The two ladies that took my order were great at making recommendations. All staff here were very warm & welcoming. Tried the salmon bagel as this is what a friend had recommended. Also tried the jaws bagel which basically has a tuna filling. Enjoyed our breakfast. Really cool seeing the bagels getting made & really cool that there is a separate sections to place your order depending on your needs. Coffee was great. Would come here again for the coffee. It's our first time in Montreal coming from London. If you're a fellow Brit reading this, I'd recommend coming here if you're missing the English high street. Coffee is on par to cafe Nero. The tuna bagel is like a Greg's tuna baguette. The salmon one is similar to what we get at home. The bagels are crispy unlike the soft dense ones we are use to In London. Glad to have visited was comparatively a bit expensive. Service was amazing.
The Bagels here are delicious. Came here at around for pick up 2 dozens & the guy was nice. It was around 6:00PM. It was around late & I wanted Sesame Bagels & he said about 5-10 minutes for the fresh ones. So I waited for them & they are fresh & super hot. Even the bag & everything was hot. They are good & only in the W.I. I would recommend this place if you can't make it to the original location all the way to Mile End. Only downside is that this shop needs to hire employees that need to speak French & better English. I know it's a Canadian thing but it's true. Other than that it's a good bagel shop & I would recommend. It's franchise here & always good & on point. God Bless the owners & people who maintained this bagel shop for us.
Dec 8, 2024
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Delicious bagel breakfast spot. Highly recommended. The cream cheese Bagels are also yummy. The coffee is good too. We will be able to see the Bagel making too.
This location is a favourite to get our fix of authentic Montreal style bagels when we visit. It's really really fun to get hot out of the oven fresh bagels. They are so good. The inside has a lot of space with some seating. I haven't tried the sandwiches or other food but am guessing they'd be good as well. Definitely recommend any bagel from here!
