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.
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.
There is nothing like grabbing a bag of hot bagels & devouring one 🥯on the step of the bakery. I feel sad for my friends who will receive theirs 9 hours later after the long drive home. Don't forget your cash & don't miss the portrait of Bill Shatner near the entrance. I even feel sorry for Captain Kirk💫& every expat of Montreal … too bad Mr. Scott can't fix the transporter to get him here every morning.
Les meilleurs bagels de Montréal!
On voit la fabrication & la cuisson c'est sympa.
Cependant aucun sourire & pas bon accueil, c'est dommage vu la qualité des bagels..
There's a comfort in returning to a place that gets it right every time. St?Viateur has that steady, unmistakable rhythm - the wood?fired oven working nonstop, the air warm with sesame, & trays of bagels coming out with that signature crisp exterior & chewy center.
Whether you stop in early in the morning or later in the day, the experience stays consistent: friendly, unpretentious, & focused on the craft. The sesame bagel remains the classic, but everything that comes out of that oven carries the same quiet confidence.
It's the kind of spot you find yourself revisiting without thinking - a small Montreal ritual that never disappoints.
Je suis cliente de cet établissement depuis 4 à 5 ans & j'adore leurs bagels ! Je fais même deux heures de route pour en prendre, & j'en achète toujours au moins 2 à 3 douzaines à chaque visite. La qualité a toujours été excellente & je continue d'apprécier leur savoir-faire. J'ai hâte de goûter leurs prochaines créations & de continuer à profiter de ces délicieux bagels !
It's NOT a NY bagel.
Rather small, dense & sweet.
Rosemary bagel was horrible & stale
Everything bagel was OK.
No offense to the owners, just definitely not to my liking.
Very friendly staff!!
Quick take & go outfit. Went in the afternoon & no queue. Looks like several regulars will drop by to buy a dozen bagels & drive back off in their cars. Daily staple. Enjoyed the salmon cream cheese bagel for 12.50. Loved it!
