Fairmount Bagel

Bagel shop · Mile End

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"The Absolute Best Bagels in Montreal New York City vs Montreal . Oh, the debate. In the ongoing Great War of the Bagels between the two cities, Montreal has always been the favorite contender, both among the proud locals and the tourists. Let's be honest here—Montreal wins, and there is no such thing as better bagels than Montreal bagels. If you agree with the premise of this highlight, then you might want to add this to your next Montreal trip: the Fairmount Bagel Bakery in the Mile End area. Founded by Jewish immigrant Isadore Shlafman in 1919, the knowledge was transmitted from generation to generation, and the family still uses the same methods even today. Everything is done by hand, and with love! It's very rewarding, as a consumer, to buy things locally and encourage an almost-century-old family-owned business. And in this case, it's double the reward: good conscience, and full stomach. What's not to like?"

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74 Av. Fairmount O, Montréal, QC H2T 2M2, Canada Get directions

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