4.8
165 evaluations
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What guests say about La Fabrique de Bagel de Montréal (Balfour)

Customers really like the bagels, often described as fresh, delicious, and well-filled, with a good selection of sandwiches and drinks. The service is regularly praised as fast, friendly, and very welcoming, and the place is often seen as pleasant and clean. A few reviews do mention prices that are considered high for the amount, as well as occasional comments about dry bagels or coffee that was less well liked.

Summary based on 165 reviews.

Reviews / Ratings for La Fabrique de Bagel de Montréal (Balfour)

Photo of Gopal Chauhan
3 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

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Photo of Addi
30 May 2026
Source: Google
2.0

I don’t like writing a negative review and would usually opt to not say anything, but my wife and I were very disappointed. The bagels were dry and pretty bland and the salmon and avocado bagel was also just very bland. There was a bit of horseradish on there but one slice of fish and one slice of avocado for that price is insane. The staff were helpful though. In short: Very pricey for the quality and am surprised to see all of the high reviews.

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Photo of Tamir Levi
30 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The food was delicious and fresh. We liked it a lot. Recommend to everyone.

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Photo of jennifer giatras
29 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Absolutely delightful experience! The staff was so friendly and the food incredible! I’d give 10 starts if possible!

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Photo of Richard N
28 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Fresh Tasty bagels, wide range of choices. Great coffee.

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Photo of Bob Schell
24 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delicious bagel, and great options of flavored cream cheeses. Helpful and polite service

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Photo of Jessica Jenkins
24 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Wonderful spot and amazing bagels and drinks !

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Photo of Jennifer Shen
23 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent!! Service and food was phenomenal

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Response added on 23 May 2026
Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled that both our service and food were phenomenal for you. Our team takes great pride in delivering the best Montreal bagel experience possible. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Photo of Travis Morgan (Detention)
22 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Best bagel I’ve ever had in my life. Hands down!

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Response added on 25 May 2026
Thank you so much, Travis! That truly means the world to us! We put a lot of love into every bagel we make, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear that it shows. We hope to see you again soon! 🥯
Photo of Dana Livingston
22 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The handmade bagels and the service is incredible.

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Response added on 25 May 2026
Thank you so much, Dana! We take great pride in our handmade bagels and our team's hospitality, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to see you again soon for breakfast! 😊
Photo of fred gault
21 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent place to stop for a bagel and coffee!

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Response added on 25 May 2026
Thank you, Fred! A bagel and a coffee — the perfect combo! We're so glad you enjoyed your stop with us. Hope to see you again soon! ☕🥯
Photo of Nicolette Huibers
21 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great and very friendly service, nice presentation of the bagels and they were delicious. Also the fresh smoothy was delicious.

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Response added on 25 May 2026
Thank you so much, Nicolette! We're thrilled you enjoyed the bagels, the presentation, and especially the fresh smoothie! Your kind words truly motivate our team. We hope to welcome you back soon! 😊
Photo of Alessandro Pelosi
17 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

First encounter with Montreal bagel. Not as chewy as the American counterparts (yet, it's been a long time since a real New York bagel). Crunchy, a lot more than the one I am used to, or I bake. These have a distinct hint of sweetness. Surprisingly light. I loved it.

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Photo of Jessica Kolzow
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Loved it!

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Photo of Denis H Dutrisac
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent lox et cream cheese!

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Photo of Mike Lindsay
16 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

If you’re anywhere near Montreal and love fresh bagels, you need to stop at La Fabrique de Bagel de Montréal. The bagels were incredibly fresh, perfectly chewy, and packed with flavour. The owner is engaging and friendly and absolutely worth the visit. THE best bagel spot I’ve tried in Montreal. I’ll definitely be back!

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Photo of Lubna Salem
15 May 2026
Source: Google
1.0

“I’m very disappointed. None of the staff were wearing gloves while handling the food, and the employee prepared my bagel with bare hands. It felt very unhygienic.”

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Restaurant response
Response added on 15 May 2026
Hi Lubna, We understand your concern, but it's important to clarify that gloves can actually be a false friend when it comes to food safety. A person wearing gloves may think their hands are clean, but that is not necessarily the case — gloves are often not changed frequently enough and can become more contaminated than hands that are washed properly. Our team follows strict and regular handwashing protocols throughout the day, in accordance with Quebec's health and safety standards. This is a practice that is widely recognized by food safety experts as more reliable and more professional than relying on gloves. To this day, no customer has ever complained about our hygiene, and we take food safety extremely seriously. Thank you for your feedback. La Fabrique de Bagel de Montreal
Photo of Kristel Santiago
14 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I absolutely love it here! Each time I have visited Montreal, I have come here and the food is delicious and fresh, coffee is just righttt, and service is amazing!! Greeted so kindly every time, especially without being able to speak french, the owner of this shop is an absolute gem✨ 100% a must visit when you are in the city

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Response added on 15 May 2026
Hi Kristel, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're overjoyed that you love our bagels, coffee, and the warm welcome you receive every time you visit Montreal. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can't wait to see you on your next trip to the city!
Photo of Brian Miller
10 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great bagels and very good latte. I enjoyed this place and the good service, the bagel and latte combo is a very good deal for breakfast!

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Photo of Guy Bourgeois
10 May 2026
Source: Google
3.0

Very average. Boss was disciplining staff in front of patrons and coffee was undrinkable.

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Photo of Kyla kirschner
4 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great food and great service!!

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Photo of A L
3 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Had the bagel sesame with chicken and it was delicious! Also bought some rosemary sea salt bagels to take home and they were so good.

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Photo of Matthieu Dagenais
3 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great place !! Awesome ! Bagels are the best!

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Photo of Gregory McKenna
3 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Wonderful unexpected stop at very inviting bagel restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed the bagels and environment

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Photo of Sanaz
3 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

One of the best bagels we’ve ever had—absolutely worth it! The bagels were fresh, warm, and perfectly chewy with that classic Montreal flavor. You can really taste the difference when they’re made fresh. The service was quick and friendly too. We’ll definitely be coming back the next time we’re in Montreal!

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 06:00 - 18:00
  • Monday 06:00 - 18:00
  • Tuesday 06:00 - 18:00
  • Wednesday 06:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday 06:00 - 18:00
  • Friday 06:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday 06:00 - 20:00

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