St-Viateur Bagel Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Monday	6 am - Midnight
Tuesday	6 am - Midnight
Wednesday	6 am - Midnight
Thursday	6 am - Midnight
Friday	6 am - Midnight
Saturday	6 am - Midnight
Sunday	6 am - Midnight

Monday

6 am - Midnight

Tuesday

6 am - Midnight

Wednesday

6 am - Midnight

Thursday

6 am - Midnight

Friday

6 am - Midnight

Saturday

6 am - Midnight

Sunday

6 am - Midnight

St-Viateur Bagel is described as an iconic Montreal spot with a wood-fired oven that bakes bagels fresh in view, offering classics like sesame, poppy and plain alongside a wider range such as all dressed, cinnamon raisin, rosemary sea salt, whole wheat, blueberry and pumpernickel. Reviewers praise the fresh hot bagels with a chewy center and crisp crust, and many say the aroma and taste are outstanding, worth the wait though lines can be long. The shop operates as a grab-and-go with little or no seating and is cash only, with an on-site ATM and packaging that encourages taking them home. Service is fast and friendly in busy times, though a few notes mention occasional uneven quality or bagels that are drier on some visits. The experience is described as a Montreal ritual, a must-stop for visitors, with bagels often called among the best in the city and the chance to watch the bakers at work in front of you. Location near transit makes it easy to reach, and many customers buy a dozen or more to take away, while some reviews compare it to other local bagel spots and say preferences vary. Overall the sentiment celebrates fresh, hot bagels, a classic flavor profile, a steady crowd, and a strong sense of tradition that keeps people returning to St-Viateur Bagel when in town.

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Matt

5.0

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

Nov 28, 2023

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Gil

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

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

Alex

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

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