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.
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.
Busy place! There was a line up outside, but the staff were excellent in moving everyone through. Some people were getting bagels to go, others eating in & getting bagels sandwiches which were so delicious!
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.
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.
Our first Montreal bagel did not disappoint. A lovely chewiness that was hard to stop eating. The sandwiches we well done, with high quality ingredients.
Jun 27, 2025
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Stopped in for lunch & take home bagels. Ordered the typical bagel sandwich with salmon, cream cheese, tomatoes, onions & capers. Excellent!!! The bagel definitely met my expectations.
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.
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.
Service was fast & friendly. There was a variety of bagel sandwiches, salads & soups. I had the smoked salmon & I was not disappointed, it was fresh & bountiful! Also purchased fresh baked bagels to take home.
My first stop when I come back to Montreal.
Mar 9, 2025
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The bagels are super fresh, but if you order a sandwich from the restaurant, it's ridiculously expensive for skimpy servings of cream cheese & smoked salmon. The coffee is really bad.
As always, this place never disappoints. Amazing breakfast, loved the eggplant sandwich. It's nice to watch the live bagel making process & buying the fresh bagels for to go.
St Viateur makes awesome bagels & croissants of several types. My favourites are the sesame bagels with butter & the plain croissant. But don't forget to order their BLT sandwich. Oh Wow! Totally off the chart amazing! Can't wait to return.
