Bagels are by far my favorite breakfast/snack. I absolutely love fresh warm bagels with or without…read morecreme cheese! I love that Brossard Bagel accepts debit & credit, compared to most other bagel shops that only accept cash.

Finally got round to trying Brossard Bagel! Despite living in the South Shore, I used to travel to…read moreMontreal for my usual bagel fix. With curfews being in place, I thought about checking out some places closer to home and so glad I did! Brossard Bagel is the full package - proper bagel brick oven, a variety of sandwiches and best of all, a great selection of bagel flavours to choose from! They even have a range of sweet pastries, samosas, onion bhajis and Jamaican patties. We ordered a Bagel egg & cheese sandwich and a cream cheese bagel sandwich. Both flavours (everything seasoning and montreal steak spice) were delicious! Truly impressed! I think the only downside would be the price for the sandwiches. Compared to similar bagel stores in Montreal, their sandwiches are on the slightly steeper end. However, I will definitely be returning to try some of the unique, fruitier bagel flavours such as: banana & chocolate, strawberry and carrot & raisin! Available for pick up & also on UberEats. Great packaging.

Once again, went here during my vacation in Canada during July. I heard Montreal was known for…read moretheir bagels, so why not try it out. This location didn't have any seating which sucks cause it meant I had to eat elsewhere, but honestly not the biggest deal. It was a decently small place, had fridges on the right with stuff for your bagel, merchandise on the left, and in the front, the bagels and the area where they make the bagels. The workers are know their stuff and are quick to work with. Usually, when I ask whether something has egg, they have to go ask someone else, but everyone here knew exactly what was in their bagels. They told me which bagels didn't have egg, and they told me whole wheat (I think, it's been a while), and pumpernickel. Do with that what you will. One of the employees actually told me after that they've always wondered how allergies to food works. I told him how and then he proceeded to tell me how he wish he was allergic to eggs so he could be skinnier. This man just made this a five star review. My bagel tasted great honestly. It was nice and sweet, wasn't a small bagel, and was almost pre-cut. This satisfied my bagel expectations. Definitely a nice place to stop by and get a bagel. It wasn't too expensive and service is great and quick. Go try a bagel bro.

First of all, I'm a born and raised New Yorker. What does that mean, it means I know bagels. I've…read moreheard a lot of people claim the Montreal bagel is better than the New York bagel. Well, I had to find out for myself. The two bagels are very different. I may sound bias but the New York bagel is definitely better. That's not to say I didn't like the Montreal bagel, they're just not the same. The Montreal bagel tastes almost denser. We had the spicy everything bagel which is a first for me and a sesame bagel. Again, good. But I come from the home of bagels so it wasn't anything for me to write home about.

One if the famous bagel shops in Montreal. We didn't get a just- out-of-the-oven bagel but the…read moresesame seed bagel was still good. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

These are definitely my favorite Montreal bagels…read more As a NYC native, I think I am qualified to judge bagels. NYC bagels are definitely the best but these bagels are right up there as well. The biggest difference has to be the hint of sweet that comes from the honey. I did really like that hint of sweetness in my bagel. I was especially enamored with the poppy ones, the aroma and flavor of those were really punchy. The onion and garlic were also very aromatic. I also enjoyed these bagels as the natives do, ripping and dunking them in the cream cheese. The Tre Selle containers of cream cheese were lighter and less dense than the Philadelphia cream cheese I normally get with my bagels. Supposedly it's not a dense because it has less preservatives. I tried the bagel crisps and other items but the bagels are definitely the draw. I ended up grabbing a dozen for my trip back to the states. Fairmount doesn't have as many locations as the main competitor in the area and these is no where to eat in. This is strictly a grab your bagels to go, the ambiance is compact once inside.

I'm a huge fan of Somebody Feed Phil, and after watching Phil rave about St-Viateur Bagel Café--and…read moreeven do his signature happy dance over the bagels--I knew I had to try it for myself. I've eaten bagels my entire life and honestly never thought they were anything that special. But when we had the chance to visit Montreal, this was one of the first places on our list. When we arrived, there was a long line, and we waited about 35 minutes. Normally, that would make me question whether it's worth it, but this time it absolutely was. I ordered the smoked salmon with fig jam on an everything bagel, and it was incredible. The bagel was perfectly fresh, with a chewy interior and just the right amount of crispness on the outside. Combined with the smoked salmon and the sweetness of the fig jam, it was one of the best bagel sandwiches I've ever had. I rarely say this, but it was 100% worth the wait. My only disappointment is that I didn't have enough time to try their famous competitor so I could compare the two. I guess that just gives me another reason to come back to Montreal!

When it comes to Montreal bagels, St-Viateur and Fairmount are the two big players. St-Viateur has…read moretwo locations - their OG one and this one in the middle of Avenue du Mont-Royal. They have one line if you're looking to just get bagels to take away and a second line if you want sandwiches or bagels with anything on them. We wanted bagel sandwiches, so we waited in the second line. We were told that it would be about a 30 minute wait, but I think it was shorter than that. In the summer, they have plenty of seating inside and outside. I got the traditionelle (smoked salmon) on a sesame bagel (again, very traditional). They loaded it with so much cream cheese that it was seeping out of the bagel hole, which is too much cream cheese IMO. Additionally, the bagel didn't seem as dense or as sweet as I was expecting from a Montreal bagel. Now, don't get me wrong, this is a good bagel and given St-Viateur's role in the Montreal bagel history, you should get an SV bagel while visiting. But given their history and reputation, I was a little disappointed.

I visited Bbagels yesterday with my husband, sister and brother-in-law. We were greeted by the very…read morefriendly owner, who spent a few minutes explaining how the bagels were made and how to enjoy them. He went through all the variations and fillings. We ordered 3 of the smoked salmon bagels as he told us they were the best we'd ever tasted and if not, they were free. My sister opted for the egg salad bagel. They were outstanding! Very large portions (I saved half for later) and served open-faced. The café is very small, but we found a seat at the window for all of us to sit together. We all would highly recommend this cute little spot.

High quality boutique bagels…read more Subtracting 1 star as I couldn't buy just a dozen bagels. Made me buy 3 spreads with it. WTF ?

After having tried Montréal's iconic bagel places, was eager to go for a bagel at Kettlemans, the…read moreOntario chain's first Montréal location that happened to be (1) opened 24 hours and (2) a relatively short walking distance from my hotel. With large picture windows, seating, and bagel production able to be watched, it ended up to be a good choice. Chose Kettlemans Pumpernickel Bagel with Light Cream Cheese, a Cinnamon Puff, and a Coffee. The friendly attendant provided a pager while he prepared my baked goods. Kettlemans house coffees happen to be Lavazza, so selected the Dark Roast option. The great, super fresh Bagel also was half coated in Sesame. All was perfectly delicious at Kettlemans - plus sitting there enabled me to see one of their bakers rolling bagels, people watch, and charge my phone! Noted they had other enticing specialty treats that, had I not been on vacation with a full agenda, would have tried. Might consider next time trying their Sesame Bagel Dog! Definitely would recommend checking out this Kettlemans!

Visiting Montreal for the first time and the Canadian hockey club team stadium store. Had a long…read moreday of walking through this very large city, enough to build up anxiety in any common person. However, got close to the end of our day and saw Kettlemans Bagel store across the way from the stadium and decided to give them a try. They were not to busy at the moment, I'm sure when the hockey season is in play they get packed. The gentleman that took our order at the check in was nice and patient. I'm sure that it didn't help that we did not speak French, which seems to be the main language here in Montreal. I got the BLT and tots, the family got sandwiches as well and tots. They did have a little hiccup with our order, they forgot one of the tater tots. I let them know and they were super apologetic and made another fresh batch for us. They have an area where you can see them cutting up the dough and roll up the bagels to be made. There is an outdoor seating area (it's like a patio) or you can sit inside mostly barstools and a couple tables with chairs. The Bathroom you need to get the key from the counter, bathrooms were a bit on the dingy for being a locked up bathroom. The restaurant itself looked clean and well kept. The sandwich was good, bagel was a bit on the chewy side. Like I said the staff was nice which was the best part of the visit here.

By far the best bagels here. Crisp and the right density. Love that you can watch the bakers do…read moretheir business at the front of the shop. - Such fresh bagels - we watch them come out of the oven! - Tasty spreads - Great sandwiches Coffee was great. All around, win-win There was a piece of the original Berlin Wall not far from here. Very unexpected and amazing

More of a business morning spot than a tourist spot. And maybe that is why it was so good…read more The bagels were delish, the scone fluffy, and the cream cheese was just the right amount. Service was friendly and quick. There were tables, but the ambiance lacked a bit as most people took items to go.

This is listed as the Ste-Catherine location but I see some pictures of the one in Montreal Dorval…read moreAirport, which is where I was. Surprisingly good bagels for an airport food court restaurant! Very fresh and very tasty smoked salmon. Friendly service!

While on vacation, in June, I tried my first bagel in Canada…read more There was an impressive selection of cream cheeses and toppings, available. The bagels are smaller than a typical NYC bagel; that's not a bad thing! They were tasty and just enough for Breakfast. The place is clean and the staff cordial.

I love St-Viateur bagels. They are one of the most famous bagel places in Montreal. The…read morecompetition is Fairmount, which I have not yet tried, but because I like St Viateur so much, I have had no need to check out the competition. I went in and got a few bagels to go. Some of the ones I got were still warm in the paper bag I received....and many of these bagels are only about $1.50 CDN. What a steal. I got a few flavors, Everything, Cinnamon Raisin and Blueberry. Check out their factory and get some bagels to go.....they sell cream cheese and other spreads on site.

Had the sesame bagel, fresh and piping hot. No cream cheese needed! Chewy goodness that had a hint…read moreof sweetness (Montreal bagels are boiled in water with honey). These hand rolled bagels are made fresh in house in a wood fire oven. I've had fresh New York bagels before and the Montreal ones are waaaaay better! P.S. I was thrilled to learn that these bagels are available in the freezer section of my local Central Market