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.
Reviews describe St-Viateur Bagel as an iconic Montreal staple baked in a wood-fired oven, delivering warm, crisp-on-the-outside and chewy-on-the-inside bagels with rich flavor. The selection spans sesame, poppy, everything, and other classics, with many noting the pleasure of watching bagels bake right in front of customers. The experience is typically grab-and-go, with limited or no seating and cash-only payments at some locations, and lines that can be long but move quickly. Overall, the bagels are praised for freshness and quality, making St-Viateur Bagel a must-visit for both locals and visitors, often regarded as among the best in Montreal despite occasional notes of variability.
I have to give credit to the woman helping me out here. I asked about the freshest bagel besides the sesame, & she didn't hesitate to feel every single bagel & let me know which were the softest. I ended up getting the pumpernickel since that was one of the softest ones, & it was decent. It was soft inside, but a bit too doughy for my liking, & I didn't really get too strong of a pumpernickel flavor or the signature subtle sweetness of a Montreal bagel. But that crust 👌 The bagel was pretty good, but the exceptional service is why I'll return.
Tellement déçu. Étant juste à côté, j'y passe régulièrement & à des moments différents, la qualité est irrégulière… ne surtout pas y aller en fin de journée, je viens de prendre 4 bagels, ils sont tous rassis… ce n'est pas la première fois
This is my first time in Montreal. I was looking for an authentic place to eat the best bagels in town. This place is a match. I loved the bagels & the way they have created the menu is smart. I have visited this place twice in straight 2 days. I have also taken some Bagels home for my roommates. The service is good & every staff member is so humble. Bagels are delicious, even the vegetarian options as well. The Wow bagel & Le coco one are my favorite. Atmosphere is there is very aesthetic. I will definitely visit again if I will be in town again.
Super quick & cheap! Good bagels if you like the doughy/chewy texture. The everything bagel was very flavourful - would recommend that. My friends got the rosemary & sea salt & they liked mine more!
The older gentleman working the register was so friendly & kind. He helped me with all kinds of questions & offered a freshly baked sesame bagel. It was the best!!!
Out go to spot for some bagels & coffee on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Never disappoints. I tried the one which had brinjal filling this time & to my surprise it was amazing. Juicy & tender brinjal!
