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St-Viateur Bagel
Takeout/Counter Top Pick

St-Viateur Bagel

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.6$
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St-Viateur Bagel Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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.

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Review Summary

St-Viateur Bagel offers a classic Montreal bagel experience with wood-fired bagels baked right in front of customers, a crisp exterior and chewy center, especially the sesame classic, and reviews praise fresh and hot bagels and quick in-and-out service. Some say the place is cash-only and takeaway focused, with lines that sometimes test patience, while others note the atmosphere can be minimal or unpretentious but the craft and aroma shine through. A few reviews mention bagels not always fresh or a bit hard, and a handful caution about the no seating policy, but most celebrate the iconic status, consistent quality, and the ability to watch the bagel making process. Many travelers say it is among the best bagels in Montreal, with others cherishing the experience enough to stock up for a long drive home or to share with family, and a note that a second store exists nearby to choose if something is not hot out of the oven. Overall, the place is seen as a must visit for wood-fired, freshly baked bagels, with devotion to the craft and a reliable, if sometimes crowded, performance.
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5.0

The only place in town..... For fresh delicious bagels.

Apr 13, 2024
on Google

Stopped by on a food tour & got an everything bagel, holy hell it was amazing. Fresh out of their wood fired oven. I've eaten more than my fair share of bagels over the years, including in NYC, & these ruined all other bagels straight up. From here on out, whenever I have another bagel I'll feel a bit sad it's not one of these. I'm staying an hour outside of Montreal & actually considering going into town just to buy a dozen to bring back with me. Maybe if I keep two they'll breed & make baby bagels for me to feast on... Okay, that's dark. Seriously, eat here.

Apr 8, 2024
on Google

I don't get the hype of these bagels, they taste pretty mediocre, maybe Montreal bagels aren't my thing. Staff was friendly & they gave me one right out of the oven so it was warm & fresh!

Mar 30, 2024
on Google

Amazing bagels, especially fresh out of the oven! This is only a bakery, but you can purchase fixings, i.e cream cheese & smoked salmon to make your own sandwiches at home. They do have a cafe location near Mont Royal where they will make sandwiches. It's unfortunate they choose not to tell us this when we visited. Ladies at the cashier were not kind & annoyed with our questions.

Feb 23, 2024
on Google
5.0

The original St Viateur Bagel. No matter how many times I've been there over the years I never get tired of watching them make the bagels, pulling them out of the oven, & eating them oh so hot & fresh. & of course taking a bunch home for eating later.

Feb 10, 2024
on Google

Exceptional bagels! Even after traveling 600 kilometers, they remain fresh & delicious. Regret not purchasing more. The service was excellent & friendly.

Feb 2, 2024
on Google
5.0

As good as it gets! Nothing beats a warm fresh bagel & a Cafe Olympico coffee. Heaven

Nov 28, 2023
on Google
3.0

Bagel is not as fresh as I expect from a bakery. I can get the same "freshness" in the grocery store, from a fraction of the price.

Nov 25, 2023
on Google
4.0

[review of my experience for this particular location] Simple store selling one item - MONTREAL-STYLE BAGELS :) This location only sells bagels so don't come here expecting sandwiches or drinks (go to the other locations). Bagels came out fresh - crispy exterior paired with a chewy interior. The sesame seeds on this bagel were deeply toasted, borderline charred, but this gave it an extra depth of flavor which we loved!! (we note other people might have felt this was burnt). Also ordered the maple apple bagel which was cold & a hard skip. Felt a bit stale & the maple flavor wasn't pronounced.

Oct 22, 2023
on Google
5.0

Got a freshly baked bagel & it was without hyperbole or exaggeration the best bagel I have ever had. Very friendly staff as well. CASH ONLY!

Sep 29, 2023
on Google