Depuis 1957, St-Viateur Bagel fait partie intégrante de la culture et de la vie quotidienne des Montréalais. La légendaire boulangerie de la rue St-Viateur, qui opère 24 heures par jour 7 jours sur 7, vend plus de 1,000 douzaines de bagels par jour.
Les avis décrivent St-Viateur Bagel comme une institution montréalaise, cuits sur feu de bois et offrant des bagels chauds, croustillants à l'extérieur et moelleux à l'intérieur, riches en saveur. La sélection couvre sésame, pavot, tout garni et d'autres classiques, et beaucoup soulignent le plaisir de voir les bagels sortir du four sous leurs yeux, une expérience mémorable. L'expérience est généralement axée sur l'emport, sans beaucoup de places pour s'asseoir, et le paiement en espèces uniquement à certains emplacements; les files peuvent être longues mais rapides à faire avancer. Dans l'ensemble, les bagels sont loués pour leur fraîcheur et leur qualité, faisant de St-Viateur Bagel une étape incontournable pour les Montréalais et les visiteurs, souvent considéré comme l'une des meilleures adresses de la ville malgré quelques remarques sur la variabilité.
I LOVED THIS PLACE!! So good, so fresh & sooooo flavourful! Came from Ontario, & this was on my list of food to try! Delicious!! (highly recommend the spicy everything bagel! Ahhh 🤤)
11 mai 2026
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Delicious bagels, living up to the hype. Tasted fresh! Don't seem to do any options with fillings, just the bagels on their own, which still taste really great anyway.
The BEST Montreal style Bagel! It's a living legend! You think you had Montreal style bagel before eh! Freshly baked ones you just bite outside the shop are the best way to enjoy & it's forever to remember but thankfully we could buy online! Checkout their merchandise too! Merci St-Viateur Bagel!!
I should have looked at the reviews more in depth. The plain & sesame bagels were great- warm & fresh. My spicy everything bagel- it was on par with a Vancouver grocery store offering. Tough, dry & unappealing. Not worth the trek IMO.
Felt really lucky to have a fresh batch of sesame bagel the moment I walked through that door. It was simply delicious just but itself without any filling.
20 avr. 2026
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This is the original location. This is the place to come to get hot bagels, maybe something to put on them & merch. They now accept credit cards. This isn't a cafe, for that go to their Avenue Mount Royal location. If there's a long line, you can go to their'backup' location a couple blocks east on St Viateur. The backup is still cash only & while they do have spreads & merch, it's really focused on the bagels.
This original location has some interesting articles & a pair of very rare limited St Viateur bagel Nike dunk lows.
It's worth getting whatever flavor is coming out of the oven hot, most frequently sesame. The warmth & chewy texture of a fresh St Viateur bagel is why you're here.
263 St-Viateur: the original (credit card, fresh bagels, spreads, merch, mini museum, a fast moving line)
158 St-Viateur: the back-up (fresh bagels, less likely a line, cash only, merch, spreads)
1127 Avenue Mont-Royal: the cafe whith tables & chairs, where you can order a bagel to be made for you.
I lived 16 years on esplanade street & st viateur, my daughters grew up eating the best bagel in Montreal. It's always been a great place,friendly people working there...& the hot bagel freshly baked is amazing & so good . When I go around that area, I try to get some bagels.. parking is not easy..but worth going around a couple of times looking for a spot.
If I were allowed to listen to one piece of music for the rest of my life, it'd be the Brandenburg Concerto. If I were allowed to eat one kind of bread for the rest of my life, it would be the sesame bagle from St Viateur of Montréal.
There are very few things in life more enjoyable than taking a couple of fresh out of the oven St Viateur seasme bagels up to the Mont Royal lookout or to the steps of Saint Joseph Oratory & just sit there looking down at my favorite city & eating my favorite bagel. If you time the bus schedules just right (55 southbound to Mont-Royal transfer to 11 up hill) you can achieve arriving at the lookout with bagles still warm!
It's a religion. One has to have experienced it to believe it. But once hooked, there is no going back.
For Newyorks bagel is sacred, but if there is anything taste or feel like fresh, just right texture, bite, warmth. - then this is it. Its heaven, all flavors are great, my personal favorite is sesame, onion, everything, rosemary & maple-apple. Now New York bagel will never taste the same.
If you're visiting Montreal & want a truly authentic local food experience, St-Viateur Bagel is an absolute must. This iconic spot has built a reputation that goes far beyond hype.
The moment you walk in, you're greeted by the comforting aroma of freshly baked bagels. What really sets this place apart is that the bagels are almost always warm-often straight out of the wood-fired oven. That warmth isn't just a detail; it completely transforms the experience. The outside has a slight crispness while the inside remains soft, chewy, & subtly sweet, thanks to the traditional honey-water boiling method.
Watching the bagels being made right in front of you adds to the charm. Whether you go for a classic sesame or poppy seed, or try something like cinnamon raisin, every bite tastes fresh & satisfying.
Pros:
- Consistently warm, fresh bagels straight from the oven
- Authentic Montreal-style bagels with a unique slightly sweet flavor
- Open 24/7, making it perfect for late-night cravings
- Affordable pricing for high-quality, handmade products
- A true local experience with visible traditional baking methods
Cons:
- No seating on this location, this is more of a grab-&-go spot
- Can get quite busy, especially during peak hours
- Cash-only at times
- Limited menu if you're looking for a full café-style experience
Overall, St-Viateur Bagel isn't just a place to eat-it's an experience. The combination of tradition, quality, & that signature warm bagel every time makes it unforgettable. If you're in Montreal, skipping this spot would honestly mean missing out on one of the city's most beloved culinary traditions.
This is definitely one of the best spot to go if you want to taste a Montreal Style bagel when in Montreal. Their bagels are really fresh & delicious! Highly recommended bagel shop!!
Quite simply the most iconic spot in Montreal for fresh bagels, no matter what time of day or night I've been coming here since I was a kid & now my kids come here too
