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.
The service is always rough but the bagels are the best. Always ask for the fresh bagels & always ask for freezer bags & always double check the order. They mess up all the time. Cash only too.
What can I say about this place-wow! The bagels are hand rolled & finished in a a wood fired oven. They were the most delicious bagels I have experienced. The staff were very knowledgeable & friendly. Please check them out.
A legendary bagel shop in Montreal, renowned for its hand-rolled, wood-fired bagels. Offers bagels with a perfect balance of chewiness & crispness, available in classic flavors like sesame, poppy, & everything. Definitely, a favorite for both locals & tourists. The shop's warm, inviting atmosphere & the sight of fresh bagels being made on-site make for a delightful visit. For an authentic Montreal bagel experience, St-Viateur Bagel is unparalleled.
There was a small line up but it goes pretty quick. For Montreal bagels lovers, this is a favourite, the bagels tasted good & firm as they're supposed to be. The store front is small & can get crowded especially at busy hours, however the service is excellent & they keep it moving along. I wish I was here when I did love bagels but not so much now. Still compared to bagels you get from grocery stores, these bagels are definitely way above in quality.
I've heard the hype surrounding St-Viateur bagels for years & although it was good, I can unfortunately say that I've had better. I'll start with the good things though, for instance the menu variety. I would recommend the Sesame Bagel without a doubt, easily the most reliable option & in my opinion a must-have. I've tried most of the flavors on the menu & another one that stood out was the Maple Apple. At the end of the day, there is enough variety to please everyone's preference. I would also consider this place as on option for large groups not only due to the menu variety but also for the cost-effective pricing. Taste-wise, for me, it did not live up to the hype. The overall quality was just okay: the taste was good but nothing more; the portion was quite small (big hole) & the texture was mediocre. For info, there was neither room for dine-in nor an outdoor area/terrace. Also, they only accept cash as a payment method. I reiterate that it was GOOD overall, however I expected GREAT considering the hype.
May 19, 2024
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We always go here for our bagels when in Montreal. We went early in the morning on a weekend day (around 8am). We got a dozen bagels expecting them to be fresh, but the batch we got was cold. Bagels were soft, so not day-olds, but they were also not recently made. Warm, fresh bagels are the best! We gave one less star because they were not freshly made.
Délicieux pains à bagels, attention n'acceptent que le cash Il n'est pas vraiment possible de manger sur place mais il est possible de manger son Bagel dans le café d'à côté
