La Fabrique de Bagel Montréal

No weekend in Montréal itinerary is complete until you’re introduced to the heart of the city’s culture and cuisine (cue drumroll please): the Montréal-style bagel. The Montréal-style bagel is distinctive, handmade and wood-fired. In contrast to the New York Style Bagel, the Montréal bagel is smaller, thinner, sweeter and denser. There are entire articles devoted to arguing why Montréal makes a superior bagel, but we’ll leave that fight to the experts and simply say this: a trip to Montréal is not complete with out a bagel and some schmear. If you’re bagel-obsessed, St-Viateur Bagel Shop and Fairmount Bagel are, hands down, the best spots in the city for an authentic experience. Both sell bagels fresh, 24 hours a day, and are located just a few blocks apart in the Mile End. If you prefer to stay closer to your home base in Old Port/Ville Marie, La Fabrique de Bagel is easy, local and personal fave.