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.
This morning I decided to go to St. Viateur bagel to buy the new bagel with no hole. Well I found out that it is a total rip off. The bagel is the same size as the regular bagel if not smaller. Get this they want $2.00 each. If this is not gouging then I don't know what is. If they want people to try them they should be the same price as the regular bagels with holes. Big disappointment!
Bagels as usual are awesome! & I've been buying bagels there forever. However, it would be nice if they smiled a little instead of looking like they hate their jobs. I asked for warm, hot off the belt plain bagels, as I have diverticulitis. It was like I was asking for something way out there. I give 5 stars for the bagels, & two stars for reception.
