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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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Reviews for St-Viateur Bagel

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on Google4.6 (8800+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

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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The bagels are really tasty & affordable. I did got onion, sesame & rosemary which some cream cheese (which you need to purchase extra). All of them tasted great, especially the ones being fresh out of the oven.

Please note that they only accept cash.

May 28, 2025
on Google

Le pro de Bagel.....

May 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

Very good bagel especially since they r freshly made here

May 26, 2025
on Google

My second time to drop in & just grab a bagel, add some cream cheese & a slice of salmon, most amazing way to eat a piece of culture when in Montreal. Absolutely love this place. The staff are always friendly & the bagels are most likely the best in Canada. Want to see my food stories, head over to my YouTube channel Junk Food Japan & let's go ! Subscribe to become a TOMODACHI & support the community!

May 23, 2025
on Google

Toujours les meilleurs bagels à Montréal. Imbattable!

May 12, 2025
on Google
5.0

Classic. Bagels are delicious & there is a wide variety of cream cheeses!

May 6, 2025
on Google

I used to live in Montréal. These bagels are the absolute best. Texture, flavor &

Apr 6, 2025
on Google

De super bons bagels & j'ai acheter du Vegé-Paté :)

Mar 30, 2025
on Google

Interesting place. They only make bagels here. You can buy additional add ons like cream cheese, smoked salmon, etc & assemble it yourself. So judging the bagel by itself, not bad. I still prefer a New York City bagel. This place also is cash only.

Mar 23, 2025
on Google

Bagel myrtille validé ✅

Mar 21, 2025
on Google

I love their butterscotch caramel bagel, pretzel bagel, & all dressed bagel. Definitely a must try!

Mar 10, 2025
on Google

Make your choice ... to go ;-) are really good these :) bagels..P.L.S !! it's easy to get in & out of this Unmissable Spot !!
Yummy Snack ... Wow , Very Nice *_*

* Here 0ffers all Customers Friendly Service & Nices 0nes Bagels , Could Be..The Most Delicious in All of MTL = For 0ver 67 Years....

^ - ^ it's a place ;-) Distinguished for Hosting Many Artists & Celebrities Such As :)
The Beautiful + Dua Lipa *_* Among Many 0thers.

*_* You'Ve Got Try These Good Bagels, Whose many aromas & Flavors to be Tasted .

Note : ) You'll also find collectibles or souvenirs to remind you of your visit... ;-) such as key holders , mugs, market bags, magnets & teddy bears, to name just a few...

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Faites votre choix ... à emporter ;-) Sont Vraiment Nices Ces :) Bagels..S.V.P !!
il est facile de se rendre & d'entrer dans ce lieu incontournable !! Wow , Very Nice *_*

ici offre à tous les clients 1 Service Chaleureux & des Bons Bagels ;=) Vraiment .. Nices .. Qui Pourraient être 1 des plus délicieux de tout MTL = depuis plus de 67 ans....

^ - ^ C'est 1= endroit ;-) Q' se distingue X Avoir Accueilli de Nombreux Artistes & des Célébrités Tels Q' :) La Belle + Dua Lipa *_* Parmi Tant d'autres.

*_* Il faut goûter ces bons bagels, dont les arômes & les saveurs sont à déguster.

Note : ) Vous trouverez également des objets de collection ou des souvenirs qui vous rappelleront votre visite... ;-) tels que des porte-clés , des tasses, des sacs de marché en toile , des aimants & des peluches, entre autres..

Feb 5, 2025
on Google

Excellent !!!

Jan 26, 2025
on Google
4.0

Quick & fast service but some of the sesame bagels were a bit burnt or over toasted

Jan 1, 2025
on Google

Bagels très savoureux

Nov 12, 2024
on Google

Best bagels in town & only 2nd best location with the best being their sister store across the street.

Nov 5, 2024
on Google

Les meilleurs bagel de Montréal

Oct 27, 2024
on Google

This is the place for warm bagel straight out of the oven in Montreal.

Oct 26, 2024
on Google

Best bagel in town, better, in my opinion, than the counterpart on Fairmount 😅 Fast & efficient, I'd recommend the classic sesame as they're fresher & authentic. All others are fresh but not out of the oven minutes ago. We'll priced. Don't need to splurge on cream cheese & other goods there, much more expensive than at any grocery store around the corne

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

Top bagel spot. Huge care for customers.

Oct 18, 2024
on Google