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.
Nothing beats a bagel fresh out of the oven at St-Viateur Bagel. My favourite bagels in the world. Grabbed 18 sesame bagels ($1.25 each) on a late weekday evening. Cash only.
Take-out only. Always a line, but it moves quick. Worth it. Sesame is recommended- they're popular enough that when I bought mine, they were still warm; fresh out of the oven.
I grew up less than a block away from this place. & I grew up on their donuts. They are the most meaningful place as a restaurant to me. Ever & I think that everybody deserves to taste the best bagels in the world from saint viateur. They have always kept their prices low & will always be the best place to get a fresh snack in montreal
Great stop to try the world-famous Montreal bagel. Went by at 5pm today & they were still making fresh bagels; & even though the sweet ones I bought (maple apple & cinnamon raisin) were not recently made, they still had a super good texture & delicious flavour. Totally recommend giving them a try.
Just as a heads-up, in this location they sell for takeaway & only accept cash (there is an ATM in one corner).
I visited St-Viateur Bagel in Montreal & absolutely loved the authenticity! If you're visiting the city, this is a must-try spot for breakfast. The sesame bagel & everything bagel are both amazing fresh, warm, & perfectly chewy. Grab one & head over to Café Olimpico (or your favorite local café) for a coffee the combo is perfect. Highly recommend this Montreal classic!
Nov 4, 2025
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Was coming to a hockey game from America & wanted to try out the famous bagel store here. The bagels were very good & freshly made. The employees were friendly & spoke English. Parking was difficult to find & the business is cash only which made it very hard for exchanging American money somewhere beforehand. Bagels were fresh though & doughy, enjoyed the variety we purchased.
Have been wanting to try these bagels for awhile & was happy with how it turned out.
The line moves fast & the service is excellent. Got a variety of bagels with some cream cheese .
Everything was delicious & fresh.
Visite fin de journée malheureusement donc je n'ai pas trouvé assez de choix mais j'ai pu prendre 3 bagel = au sésame, au bleut & à l'oignon ! Meilleur quand c'est chaud certe. J'ai goûté à l'oignon il été bon. J'ai gardé le reste pour réchauffer le lendemain & le manger au pdj.
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These bagels are to die for ! Every time I visit Montreal I need to bring home at least a dozen of these delicious bagels . This place is legendary & I can't wait to get back for more .
I had a wonderful experience at this iconic bagel shop in Montreal. The bagels were incredibly fresh & flavorful - perfectly chewy with that signature wood-fired crispness. Watching them bake right in front of us, with thousands of golden bagels coming out of the oven, was truly a treat. The aroma, the craftsmanship, & the warmth of the place make it a must-visit spot for anyone in Montreal. Highly recommended!
