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.
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.
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.
Jul 6, 2024
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As someone who eats bagels in new york it takes a lot to impress me. Well, the bagels here were okay - but what really impressed me was the quality of the other items (salmon, vegan cream cheese, coffee) - not to mention the service. Friendly, quick & genuine.
Ma famille vient ici depuis plus de 30 ans & ce sera toujours mon bagel préféré. Maintenant que je vis aux États-Unis, c'est encore plus un régal de revenir & de déguster un bagel traditionnel au saumon fumé.
Hands down one of the best & most authentic bagels I've ever had. Traditional hand made, wood fired & packed bagels. Make sure this is on your list of places to go in Montreal. Don't forget to get an extra bagels for later & a cheeky one for the drive home.
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.
The classic sesame seed bagels are awesome & affordable. Let them cool before bagging them. They have decadent cookies. Fast service. Smells great! Careful of your footing inside entrance: the floor has give to it & there's a definite depression under the mat between doors.
Jun 9, 2024
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