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.
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.
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
Sep 27, 2025
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Asked for rosemary & salt bagels. Instead they gave me some rosemary & salt but also mixed up the order & gave me raisin bagels which I didn't want & dislike. I only realized this when I came back home. Disappointed! Not going back there.
Les bagels sont excellents, malheureusement on ne peut pas en dire autant du service. Les employés ont toujours l'air extrêmement bête, voir même impolis. On a toujours l'impression de les déranger quand l'on y va.
Sep 22, 2025
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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.
