Bagel Etc

I recently dined at bagel etc and it was fantastic! The service was incredibly fast, and the staff were polite and friendly. The 80's vibe added a fun and nostalgic touch. Most importantly, the meals were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Skidding through the Park of Portugal, we transversely approached this famous eat-spot, Bagel Etc. Once inside, quick attention and taken straight to a seat gave us a chance to get a look at the decor. What a grand place to get juices (mine, gracious grapefruit) and order a meal (mine, French Toast with bacon). Looking up, there was a classic tin ceiling, dark in its current form, as dark as the music man. See the pictures, and in one find the bullet hole (resulting from gun mismanagement by some angry girlfriend, further information not for publishing). It was nice here as the service was impeccable and not suffocating. Just the perfect atmosphere, given the place we were in and who was there before us ...

Visited Bagel Etc on Saint Laurent Street on a Saturday. The crowded ambiance and constant noise detracted from the experience. Despite a diverse menu, the food was ordinary, lacking any standout flavors. The coffee, unfortunately, didn't leave a lasting impression. Overall, an average brunch spot with room for improvement.

Really cool looking place with great breakfast options and delicious bagel sandwiches. Service was super friendly, staff is efficient and kind. Nice little place to come with friends and/or family and won't hurt the wallet.

i loved the atmosphere of the restaurant! went there for brunch with my friends. they have a good variety in the menu. i ordered their tuna salad bagel and it was tasty. my friend didn’t like the potatoes too much.

Never disappointed! Fresh, hot tasty food. Great service ! Authentic atmosphere!

Cool spot with good food. Start super friendly and fun. Outdoor seating was great.

THE BEST BREAKFAST IN MONTREAL. I mean that. Been coming to bagel for more than 5 years - it consistently delivers amazing food, coffee and service. Authentic staff, beautiful ambience and genuine vibes. A must if you’re in the city and wake up craving a delicious, hearty meal 💯

**Only accepts Canadian cash and Canadian debit** There is an ATM nearby. A cute little cafe serving an impressive menu of items! They also have sesame bagels from the local Joint so you can get your fix without going to the bagel shop. Service was quick, friendly, and helpful. They have a hot sauce bar you can pick from with about 15 hot sauces for your breakfasts.

Why am I obsessed with Bagel Etc? Is it the bagels or Howard the co-owner? Or that Leonard Cohen frequented this delightful red vinyl and zinc gem back in the day? All the above - heavy on the Howard delightfulness! Fabulous and enthused service got me quickly seated on a recent chilly Sunday afternoon. I was quickly offered a beverage (I stuck with water) and the extensive menu. As I forgot my glasses, I just asked for a classic: bagel with cream cheese & lox. Here they come with a side salad (dill or balsamic dressing) or potatoes. The bagel itself is a quirky delicious delight that from Fairmount Bagels. Not what you may be used to, NY style being quite different. Montreal bagels are made with a unique twist that includes finishing in a wood fired oven. They serve one type here: sesame. And it's yummy! Was there a bit too much dressing on my salad? Perhaps. Would I have like more lox and more capers? Definitely. But the fun and chill environment is why you're here, and the food is part of that - not fussy or overthought. Another funny aside about my experience here was that I did not have my glasses so I did not know (as I'm sure it's written on the menu?!) that this place is cash only! And I didn't have any Canadian money or my ATM card lol so ... very awkward! But charming Howard figured it out for me. But I digress.... What you want to do here is have a delightful bagel involved in your meal, in some way. Tip your kind and hard working waitstaff, and become a regular. TL/dr: Definitely a reason this has been a brekkie/brunch fav for 30+ years

Food was basic, but the atmosphere is where it's at. The feeling in there is vintage that takes you back to an old fashioned diner. One downside is cash or Canada debit only. If we wanted to use American dollars, it was the same dollar price as the Canadian, no exchange on it. We paid via cash using their ATM. Lines were long but it was good enough for a breakfast.

Amazing food, great service!! Solid atmosphere and cute breakfast experience. Only qualm is they don't accept foreign credit cards. Other than that the portions here are fantastic and a great deal for the location--lots of fancy places around.

Wow just dependable wow. Keep serving bagels and etc, you do it so well thanks from Montreal

A beautiful sunny Day with a friend and went to sit at a terrace and have a nibble. This place has been here for a gazillion yrs so it has been awhile Love the decor of the 50's/60's old style diner. We were both quite famished so we both decided to have the Chilli burger. Served with home potatoes and small side of coleslaw. Service was okay but the owner would greet everyone and asked if we enjoyed our meal. It was a good ole hearty meal On a beautiful day which It ended it with a Cappuccino ... Off to Billbouqet for dessert down the street.. lol...

Best place ever!!! I showed up 10 minutes late and the owner was so kind he still gave me a bagel. Best montreal trip ever will definetly return hopefully on time. I love the hospitality incredible manager. Best manager of all time please give him a raise!!

Came back to my favorite brunch spot 29 years later after moving out of Montreal. Just had the basics a cafe au lait, pancakes and fruit and all was very good. Still great!

Fabulous bagel smoke salmon red onion and tomato sandwich! I will be back yummy!

After a shaky first visit I decided to try Bagel Etc again, mainly because I love "old man breakfast" places for lunch. I walked in a little later than average at about 12:30 and the place was busy but not crowded. I ordered the Mont Royal breakfast with the yummy St. Viateur bagel on the side. This time around the line chef walked my piping hot and delicious lunch over to my table (recall my last visit review featuring cold eggs and potatoes). What a change! This experience is exactly what I hope for when I walk into a place like this. I might have gone 5 stars but nobody offered to refill my coffee cup during a 40 minute stay. Odd for a breakfast place... Anyway, I am hoping this experience is closer to the norm and I can be a regular here.

Okay I loved this 1940s little dinner. They had an amazing menu full of sandwiches, bagels, all-Day breakfast, and tons of great sides. The decor and seating was uber cute and vintage. I felt like I was back in my grandmothers house. As a vegan I found they missed having great vegan options. But they do have amazing home-fried potatoes, a vegan soup and of course fruit ! I also loved the coffee and found it to be a great cup. Service in the place was very fast for the food. I waited 2 minutes for my food to come after I had ordered it which was soup. My family ordered each a sandwich/bagel with homefried potatoes. It was served right away. The only downfall was the tiny bathroom I'm 6 ft tall so it was a bit tight for me. Also being it's such a great place it was crowded at lunch when we went. Prices are amazing and there is a lot of parking on the street. I'd honestly recommend checking it out ! I only give it 4 because of the wait time to pay as it was crowded and the tiny bathroom.

Bagels Etc was a favourite of mine during my student days for its cheap, delicious brunch food. Despite my affection for this Plateau brunch spot I actually didn't come here for a few years. Recently though the opportunity to come here presented itself and I jumped on it. The place hasn't changed a bit since the last time I came here. It is still rocking the old-school diner vibe and serving affordable and delicious food. Montrealers love their weekend brunches so I was worried that my friend and I would have to wait to get a table. As luck would have it we were seated right away. We did come early and my suggestion would be to get here before 11 if you want to avoid waiting because when we left a line-up was starting to form. Also the dining room is small so you are best to come here as a small group (four people tops). Their brunch menu focuses on the classics like eggs, bacon, pancakes and of course bagels as the name suggests. I ordered the De Luxe plate which came with a bit of everything and man did they ever give me lots of food. I actually had to leave some behind because it was simply too much. That being said it was so delicious! The potatoes were well seasoned and they used real Montreal bagels. The pancakes could have been a little fluffier but that was minor. If anyone knows how to handle the brunch rush its these people. I was surprised by how quickly our food orders came. It seems that we had barely ordered before the waitress brought our plates to us. They also were generous with coffee and water refills. It seemed that as soon as a coffee cup was empty the waitress was on it right away. I was so happy to see that Bagels Etc hasn't changed a bit since my last visit. It was every bit as good as I remembered it. This restaurant is definitely worth the visit when you're craving an affordably and tasty brunch!

Rude waiter, bad service, mediocre food. You would think such a higher reviewed place would have average hospitality, but the owners and servers are not adequate at all. Cleanliness also not great. I saw a pile of potatoes just sitting out in the open air ready to collect dust and bacteria. Beware.

Gréât meal! Me and my friend came here for brunch today and the food was so good and at the end of the time we're leaving and our waiter stopped me and told me that it was mandatory for us to give her as the waiter a 15% tip nothing less 15% or more rules of Montreal, Qc. I've lived here since November and I've given tips and sometimes I haven't and no one said anything. And I know tipping is optional not mandatory. And the way she went about it is just so unprofessional, rude and left a bad taste in my mouth! I would love to go here but if the staff and waiters are forcing people to tip them then I won't be going here anymore.

Super delicious food, super atmosphere! Very very recommended! Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice Egg Benedicts Portions are really big so it's good for sharing too!

I cannot even begin to express the joy that I felt while dining in this establishment. The ambience is immaculate; the decor is delightfully eclectic! I ordered the zorba omelette. I felt that the restaurant delved deep into my soul, crafting the most perfect omelette I have ever eaten. I devoured my meal with fervor, leaving nothing behind. The toast was also delightful; I never eat the toast that comes with my omelette, but this time I consumed all four pieces with the ferocity of a wild beast. I will be returning to Bagel, etc. multiple times during my trip.

This small and eclectic restaurant is truly a gem. The food was amazing, as was the coffee. We had lattes and cappuccinos and both were tasty. The food was fresh and while it was made to order, service was quick. The staff was welcoming and very receptive to everyone's needs. We will be back!!

Bagel ETC Didn't disappoint me was very tasty the plate I took which Was the huevos with added bacon I highly recommended it. portions are a pretty good size but I find it a bit expensive but worth it from time to time. I also liked the coffee and the service was good dispute how busy it was it's also not to far from the SQDC for those of you who like to smoke ;)

Love the huevos rancheros from here.. so yummy.. the coffees here are good too. Love the variety of bread that they have as well. A non pretentious brunch spot that always has a line up. The owner is always on site. A friendly chap.. the servers can be a hit or miss.. The space itself can use an upgrade. A fresh coat of paint and some updated chairs would be welcome. I like the touch of giving Lindt chocolate to the customers once they've paid. :) I would surely recommend checking it out.

De Luxe breakfast was very good. Service was respectful and quick. The food tastes good. A darling place for breakfast. The pancakes need a little love.

This place has been on my list for a long time...finally got to go today...and I realize I shouldn't have waited so long! First off, I love the old style diner decor with a cool collection of art on the walls. The kitchen is open for all to see, and when you pass by that grill, you'll start getting hungry! Overall, the place has a great vibe. As for the food, they have a great menu, which includes some of the usual brunch staples, but also has some unique options. I went for one of the "bowls", which is kinda like a mishmash that you would see at other breakfast/brunch restaurants. It was absolutely delicious. They have a nice set of hot sauces too if that floats your boat. And if you get coffee, they come around every 10 minutes or so to fill it back up. So basically I'm saying it was a great meal in a cool restaurant with great service. I shall be back!

Unique atmosphere with good food and the service was really good considering 1 waitress was waiting on tables! Great prices for the amount of food giving. Really good people on staff, enjoyed.

The food is equally as colourful as the decor. One half resembles a diner and the rest is a series of random pieces thrown together which ends up working out. You get some sort of carb with every menu item. I was on the hunt for a killer bagel and chose the St. Viateur with lox, cream cheese, red onion, tomato and capers. The waitress mentioned they get their bagels from Fairmount so it's no surprise it tasted superb! Service was excellent here. The waitress was helpful and listed other places we should check out in the city.

I ended up joining my family for brunch at Bagel Etc due to its history. Long ago, Leonard Cohen was a frequent patron of the restaurant and would even bring his own plate for some quirky reason. The food was great! I had the garden salad with grilled chicken and balsamic vinaigrette. It was very tasty but the dressing was all on top so it required some mixing. Most meals come with a choice of a bagel, challah, or Russian (dark) bread. You can't go wrong with any option, but oh my goodness the challah was phenomenal! I'm still thinking about it now. It is somewhat small so you will have a bit of a wait, but they're quite quick to get you seated.

The staff are friendly, worth the price, very local. The decorations are very normal, taste of food is always good. Definitely will go there again.

COME FOR THEIR POTATOES!!!! Bagel etc. by far has the best breakfast potatoes I have ever tried. The skin of the potatoes were so crispy and the potatoes were so soft and chewy. They weren't deep fried, but they were cooked in a way that my mouth will never forget. I got their deluxe on their menu which included two eggs of your choice, ham/bacon/sausage, french toast/pancakes, and toast. I got two eggs sunny side up, ham, french toast, and their challah toast (basically white bread with butter). It was very filling and it was all for about $12. Their french toast was delicious! It was not soggy at all and had a great texture. The atmosphere was fantastic; it was just like an old school dinner. I will definitely come here again!!! It's a small space and I was in a group of 5. So we sat at table of 4 and pulled up a fifth seat at the end of the table.

I took the Valmont, the eggs Benedict were a bit overcooked and the spinach too strong to my taste. I should have taken the Romanoff instead! Nevertheless, staff was welcoming and efficient, the atmosphere deliciously kitsch, and the potatoes... Oh lord. Cooked to perfection with some bits of bacon. I'll definitely come back!

Great atmosphere, price, and food. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating to those in our party that did not speak French. We ordered the standard brunch breakfast (2 eggs, bacon, ham, sausages, potatoes and a bagel), as well as a bagel with cream cheese and lox. The bagels we had were fresh from St. Viateur located just a few blocks north and were exactly how I remembered Montreal bagels. Highly recommended visit for anyone in town wanting a fun diner experience.

Love this place! My boyfriend and I took a trip to Montréal this year it was my first time but second for him and he really wanted us to come here because he insisted that their coffee was AMAZING! Which it was he wasn't lying and the food was the best so filling and delicious, we kept getting refills on our coffee and when it was time to pay our bill it wasn't astronomical it was priced at a diner level. We kept coming to Bagel Etc every morning for breakfast. I would 100% recommend and if I have the chance to visit Montréal again I would definitely come to Bagel Etc for a great meal and coffee!

Classic diner. staffs are super nice and friendly. Foods served fresh and quick. Wide menu. Old brunch place. Egg Benedict was amazing with excellent bagel.

Good spot, much character in its decor, for breakfast/brunch. Bagels with toppings, blintzes, pancakes, egg dishes, salads sandwiches and burgers not much selection for non meat eaters or vegans-a veggie burger, a goat cheese sandwich and a salty blintze (crepe). Service was good.

The place really feels like an anachronism - in a positive way. The food itself might qualify as dinner fare on the upper end of the spectrum, and was good. Menu choices are plentiful, and I love that food is served with a Montreal-style sesame bagel. Coffee is decent but we were disappointed that they did not have soy or almond milk. Overall, service was markedly curt, and we were made to feel bad by the server who gave us cut-eye for being in her way while walking back from the register in the narrow passageway.

Amazing food!!! Need the salsa verde recipe just the right amount of heat, and if you don't think so they have a hot sauce bar to pick what you need!!

Today was my second time having brunch in this unpretentious diner-style eatery. Their menu has all your Montreal brunch essentials - poached eggs, omelettes, french toast, and pancakes - as well as other less common concoctions of theirs, such as breakfast bowls, which is what i ordered. My breakfast bowl was a mix of scrambled eggs, bell pepper, grilled chicken, a Mexican Fresca salsa and roasted potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese. Needless to say, by the end of the meal, my taste buds and I were satisfied. The service was fast, understanding (we had children at our party), and very friendly. Will be heading there for brunch again soon :))

This is my second time here for brunch. It's not a huge place so sometimes there can be a line, but both times it seemed to move quickly. It has a diner look and feel, and service is quick. The food is pretty standard for brunch I think, pretty good but nothing surprising. The serving sizes are quite large though, so there's definitely value there. Prices are similar to normal brunch places, and the coffee is okay.

Got to say, in terms of a filling brunch and perfected eggs benedict - this is as good as it gets. Of the benedicts offered I personally recommend the Byzantine (delicious goat cheese sourced locally.) This place is a stand out because they clearly make their own hollandaise sauce. Which is rare on the St.Laurent strip. Expect a line on the weekends or brief wait on week day mornings. Oh and debit and cash only - no credit.

Went for a late breakfast on a Wednesday and quickly got a table. We ordered two types of eggs Benedict and the hola omelette. The Benedict's were served on Fairmount sesame bagels which were just perfect. All were spectacular and generous portions were enough to split 2 meals between three people. They had a great little cup of coffee and the wait staff was very pleasant. Our only complaint was that the potatoes were not super hot, but they had a great flavor. We would definitely go back.

We were visiting from New Jersey and were recommended this place by a local. The staff is so friendly! We were a group of 11 people and they were even able to sit us together. The manager came to our table too and he was so funny! I highly recommend this place for you to get a Montreal bagel!

I h heard so much things about this place, so I was looking for an excuse to check it out. I brought some friends from NY and we all loved the food. At first I tougght the place is a little over-rated, sure the food is great but the price is average+ and sometimes you have a long line...other places have similar menu. BUT what diffirantiat this place, which gives it the extra star, is that the staff were super nice and the service was extremely fast. So maybe its worth the extra $ since the overall experience was great

Great place for breakfast that offers simple diner style options. Very friendly staff. I had the Monte Cristo and enjoyed it. Nothing negative to say. It's a bit of a walk if you aren't staying in the neighborhood and is not particularly close to a Metro station.

The cafe had really cool decor- it was like a throwback to the 60's. The food was good, I got a Huevos Rancheros and my boyfriend ordered a classic breakfast. The food was deilcious! The bagels come on the side of both and the salsa on my plate was SO good. The drawback from this place was the quality of service. Our server came and checked on us once total. We ran out of water and I had a fairly spicy breakfast, and it took her a really long time to refill our drinks. When we were finished with our meal, nobody gave us guidance on how to pay, and so we sat there for about 20 minutes before grabbing our server and saying that we would like to pay our bill. She told us to go up to the counter. There was a gentleman, who I assume is the manager or owner, based on how he was talking to the staff and other guests, who was ringing us out. When my boyfriend pulled out his American credit card (with the chip), he looked at us and told us he couldn't take that. Over the course of our 4-day trip to Montreal, he was the only one that told us that he couldn't take an American card. I'm still not sure if he just didn't want to deal with an American card or if that was true. From our perspective, he had the same card reader as everyone else - so we aren't sure. As a result, he made us go to an ATM in-house and get Canadian money to pay him with. So with the $2.95 ATM fee, in our eyes, that made our breakfast a bit more expensive. The food was fine- but if you are looking for Montreal bagels, go somewhere else with better service. You'll have an all-around better experience.

Excellent food. Not excellent service. Came here in a large group (NOTE: BAD IDEA) for brunch and we waited over an hour for seating. The owner has a very particular personality and can come off extremely rude (or at least some of my friends found his comments offensive) but I think he was joking??. Waiters and waitresses were all very kind and helpful though, so I did tip generously. I had the florentine eggs Benedict and it was amaZzzingggggGggGggGggggG! Everyone at the table enjoyed their food so I highly recommend. Just come in groups of no more than 4!!

Very great no frills diner. We wanted to go to Beauty's, but this was a good second choice. They have all kinds of classic brunch egg dishes, many on Montreal famous style bagels. I had the St Viger which I think was that kind of bagel, toasted with lox, capers, onion and cream cheese. Classic prep with good ingredients. Hubby had some delicious brunch plate which was a Montreal bagel, eggs, and three types of meats - ham, bacon, sausage. Al good. No complaints. We had coffees (with little creamers, not surprised diner style), and prompt and polite service. You have to go up and pay and the guy behind the counter kindly gave us some chocolates to go. **note cash or debit only, no credit cards accepted**

The main reason why I come here is the decor: you feel like you're stepping into a time machine transporting you all the way back in the 1950s-1960s. There's a nostalgic, retro feel to this brunch place, down to the tiniest details. Even the ketchup bottles are in glass, like back in the day, and they have an old brass cash register. The owner is always a delight, and the service is friendly (but sometimes uncoordinated... We got asked if we were ready to order by 2 different waitresses at a 1 minute interval). I've tried a lot of things on their menu: - Pancakes: served hot, they're amazingly fluffy, try the original ones with some butter and maple syrup. Heaven! - Egg Benedict Byzantine: the portion of goat cheese they give you is astonishing, and it's so delicious that you dread finishing your plate. - Huevos Rancheros: a healthier choice perhaps, if you go easy on the sour cream! A classic, it was very good. - Heidi omelette: I would have liked my omelette to taste a bit more like goat cheese (since that's pretty much the feature of the dish). However, the spinach was perfect and the tomatoes weren't overcooked. Their potatoes are the best: not too oily, just crispy enough, with some fried onions and bacon bits thrown in there. And of course, like any self-respecting American-style breakfast place, if you buy a coffee, it's unlimited refills (and they're not skimpy about them either!) Two thumbs up!

Try this place out! My friends and I were looking for a big brunch, including bagels, and we were thoroughly impressed by the menu at Bagel Etc. We ordered different varieties of Eggs Benedict. I got the mediterranean version with goat cheese, spinach, tomato and poaches eggs on top of a thick, chewy bagel. The abundance of hollandaise really brought this dish together for me. I wasn't a huge fan of the tomatoes, which were too large, too many and too dense for my liking. Other than that, this was a great comfort food-filled breakfast. Don't overlook the homefries! The service was quick and friendly, and they made sure your coffee was topped off at all times.

Finally, brunch that lives up to the hype! At the recommendation of others I got the huevos rancheros with bacon and was not disappointed. I wanted to get the challah bread (because I love challah) but forgot to mention that while ordering... it was all okay though because the bagel was great too. Everything had great flavor, and it was huge portions and excellent value. Immediately after finishing my MASSIVE plate of food, the first thing I could think was "Wow that was good. I want to do that again." I didn't think I could finish it all but it was just too delicious. While the food was five stars, I'm only giving four stars because the service was friendly but not particularly attentive. Despite the long line outside, it took our server at least 20 minutes before taking our order, and probably 20 minutes to get our bill after asking for it. Water refills were hard to come by, especially sine we had a seat by the window, which is out of the way of the main area. Regardless, go for the food, you'll leave a happy customer. The decor is also fun and whimsical.

After walking around Mt. Royal all morning, I went looking for a place that sold breakfast to satisfy my craving for eggs and get ready for another adventure. As soon as I stepped into Bagel Etc, I wanted to put on a 1920s dress and start dancing, The atmosphere transported me to another era with their awesome decor and vintage signage throughout the restaurant. I felt relaxed and felt extremely comfortable in their cozy seats. The server was kind, attentive, and the food was delicious. The ham and cheese omelet I ordered was fluffy and had the filling spilling out; the home fries were seasoned to perfection and were the perfect accompaniment to its eggy companion. Visit Bagel Etc! You won't be disappointed :)

Maybe it's because I had really high expectations that I was let down. I read all the great reviews by other yelpers and couldn't wait to try this place. There's only one word to describe it: bad. I went there yesterday with my sister for brunch. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros and my sister ordered the salty crepes. My plate wasn't so bad, but still mediocre. The crepes were absolutely disgusting! The crepes were too sweet and the filling (chicken and spinach) was flat and soggy. I tried it and couldn't swallow what I ate. The only reason I gave them the second star is because the service was very relaxed and easy going; i liked that.

Bagels Etc is a STAPLE in the Plateau Mont-Royal area. Between the vintage bar vibes and the friendly owner and staff, there are perfect options for anytime, any day of the week. Personal favourites: 1. Regular breakfast with sausage - I find their sausages absolutely amazing for some reason. They are less salty than other breakfast joints. Their potatoes are just boiled then seasoned on the grill so they're not too heavy for the morning. Their challah is SO GOOD - you have to try it! 2. Smoked salmon eggs benedict - As their name suggests, their benedicts are served on bagels instead of English muffins. This combo goes especially well with cream cheese, smoked salmon, poached eggs and hollandaise. Sometimes if I think potatoes may be too much, I sub out the potatoes for fruit at a small fee. 3. French toast sandwich - It's a different name on the menu but basically it's a french toast sandwich with ham and cheese. It's just the ideal mix of sweet and salty. It's pressed so that the cheese is melted... what more can you ask for? Literally my only complaint at Bagels Etc is that their coffee cups are too small but still, given the quality of the food and service, the dainty coffee cups are still not enough to knock off a whole star from the rating.

We had a great tuna melt here. The sandwiches are made on Fairmount bagels which I absolutely love. We did a little bagel tour and this was our third stop. It's in a great little neighborhood and I recommend spending some time there.