Hinnawi Bros Bagel & Café | Mackay

I got a bacon and egg bagel here and my god was it delicious. The staff was really sweet and friendly towards my foreign and poor non-french self as I tried to decipher their menu. its a nice little cafe to sit and relax at too, with a big front window to stare out at every little passerby that treads the streets below you. Lovely!

My visit was today (June 8), and I wanted to give a review of appreciation for the youngest looking gentleman working this morning. After spending a weekend in Montreal for my first time, I found most people quite rude or cold (and I'm Canadian!). The staff member here was just so friendly, warm, helpful, and gave great service. We were glad to end our trip with him and this place. The restaurant was very clean and despite being fairly busy, we got our food and drinks within 5 minutes. Bagels were delicious and a great price. We will make sure to come back here when we are in town next!

Not too busy at 9:30 in the morning. The latte was nice, but the chocolate croissant was mediocre (not enough chocolate inside).

Delicious and cheap bagel sandwiches! I didn't take more pictures because I was too distracted eating all the food! Pictured is the Toronto sandwich on a whole wheat bagel. Amazing flavors, great bagel. It was so good I had to get another to go! I also tried the vegetarian sandwich which was very moist and yummy. My partner also got the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich and she said it was delicious! Fantastic breakfast!

Delicious bagel spot. The food was good, we got the Mila and Toronto bagels with chips and salad. Now, the food was delicious, exactly what we wanted but the salad took a very long time to come. It was given to us after our bagels were finished! I like to have that freshness while I’m eating, so I felt like that experience was taken away from me.

The receptionist was amazing and extremely knowledgeable, explaining the dishes and providing excellent vegetarian recommendations. The food arrived quickly and was absolutely delightful. Although we couldn't stay for breakfast since we were on the move, I would definitely recommend trying this chain.

The perfect spot for a quick grab n go/sit and work/hangout. They have a lot of bagel options (Quebec being my fav) and their coffee/lattes are also quite great. Would recommend this to anyone who’s looking to grab breakfast around Concordia.

This place is a gem! The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing meal. We tried the veggie bagel and George bagel - both were incredibly tasty! The cappuccino and latte were top-notch too. Loved the food and the warm atmosphere.

Enjoying a cappuccino and a pastry on a Sunday morning is a pleasant indulgence that this charming cafe makes especially delightful. I can only speak for the morning menu, but the bagels and pastries I have sampled were tasty. However, it's the coffee I stop by here for. Their talented barista knows how to make an excellent cappuccino. Ambience? Cozy & comfortable. Service? Friendly and professional. Prices? Average. Definitely worth a visit.

Every single article, video and hungry Canadian insists that you have to try a Montréal bagel. So this is the place I chose. Excellent service. Great tasting bagel. Box checked! On to poutine...

Great bagel sandwiches at a decent price. Had the Tuesday special and loved it. Definitely would go back.

Yummy in my tummy. This place was right by where we were staying on our last visit to Montreal and we went every day. They have a variety of bagels and many bagel Sammie's. I am partial to bagel, egg, and cheese which has butter on it here. Very yummy. They also have muffins and breads. They don't have any sweet bagels; e.g., blueberry or cinnamon raisin but their everything bagel is quite satisfying. We enjoyed it here. Room to eat inside but no outdoor seating and to get to the shop you must go up about 10-15 steps so challenging for those with mobility issues or strollers.

This spot was literally at the corner of where we are staying in Montreal... The folks are really nice, and the food is good - the caveat always is, Montreal bagels are very different than NY bagels, so meeting the bagel where you are locationally. I had a plain bagel with lox and avocado and a latte, my sisters had everything bagels w/ cream cheese, and machiattos... very close, great coffee, I'm pretty happy.

Bagel seems to be a popular recommended food item in Montréal so of course, our first "official" outing in the city had to be trying out it out I got the cheese bagel with cream cheese and for myself, I only thought it was so-so. I can definitely taste the fresh homemade-ness to it but I wish I got my bf's order! He also got the cheese bagel breakfast style which consists of bacon and eggs - THIS was delish! I only managed to steal two bites cause he liked it too much I also got a Chai Latté and thought it was also only so-so but he quite liked it (especially the cinnamon stick). Overall, it's another recommended place from us!

Random find, but what a satisfying one it was! We decided to find a bagel place close by. We walked in and there was a wall of about 10 bagel sandwich options including some new ones. I opted for a new (bacon jam) sandwich while my SO got the classic smoked salmon with cream cheese. My goodness, the bacon jam was DELICIOUS. The bacon jam with bacon, egg and Dijon mustard was PERFECT. This needs to be permanently on their menu. The classic smoked salmon was filled with a hefty amount of smoked salmon! As we ate, I swear I heard almost every customer order this one! Would I come back? I have bookmarked this one in my google maps so I never forget for years to come.

A nice little cafe with white and yellow theme. I loved the bagels, mocha and the overall service. We came back for two days in a row. Coming back again next year!

I loved my "Petit Quebec" bagel. I don't know what "Quebec" cheese they use is, but it's tastey, like a cross between brie and cream cheese. I also got the "mocchacino," which was scrumptious! I can tell it is was made with a good quality chocolate, rich and not too sweet. Another plus -- the have a very large cozy space. Joyful Caribbean music was playing and the atmosphere looked very good for reading or working on a laptop. It looked women friendly. Noise level was welcoming and there were not too many people, it was about 1/3 full at 10am on a Monday. And finally, the two people working there, the cashier and the cook, were smiley, kind, and trilingual! I will be back! Merci/Gracias/Thanks!

The price is right but overall not the best place for a bagel. Service was orderly. Ambiance was deli.

Loved this spot during our visit here! The staff was SO incredibly kind and the food was excellent!!!! We went back multiple times during our visit and would definitely recommend! We'd go there again if we visited again! Thank you!!!!

Hands down, Best bagels in Montreal. Firm, savory and sweet. The lox cc capers and tomato had a hint of lemon juice which gave it a great freshness. The late was made to perfection

Currently here on what may br a rainy day....not FairMount or St.Viateur but right here....half dozen tables window w stools, friendly counter service, not too crowded, one cook, cool interior up a few steps, other branches around as yet unvisited, Wifey complains of a smell but she is picky/sensitive. Food is here, eating, à bientôt, y'all Nice polite table service, would return next time in the area.....

I was somewhat surprised about this place. I actually got some culture shock when I saw my bagel, because it didn't look huge or fluffy like a Brooklyn bagel (NY). Dang, what a disappointment. It takes several bagels to adjust to that change, but that is fine. I got a combo, very simple, maybe too simple. A coffee, some eggs, potatoes (my fave), a skinny bagel that was crunchy, some good butter, an a pretty good salad. It was good, but not great. It just felt generic in a way. So, that qualifies as OK. The staff was super helpful, I would go back for them, but not for the food. I don't know if that makes sense. Maybe next time, I'll just do coffee and a bagel with something else, I don't know.

Bagel and coffee were good, and while not fancy this was a great space to hang for a few minutes on a weekend morning to gather your thoughts - and moth others seemed interested in doing the same. Mostly a student crowd.

Delicious lil bagel shop!! Great breakfast bagels!! The Montreal one was my favorite! I totally agree these bagels are 100x better then American bagels! Lol! They are thinner and less bready then then US ones! You can eat it and not feels stuffed from carbs! Coffee was delicious as well.... special was a coffee and bagel sandwich for around $6, made me and my belly very happy! Side note they have one of those cool kinetic sculptures that move by the wind out front of here, very cool to watch!

This was our first time trying a Montreal style burger and it did not disappoint! I had a sesame bagel with bacon, egg and cheese and the sweetness of the bagel paired perfectly with the saltiness of the rest of the sandwich! My husband got the Alaska with salmon and said it was the perfect amount of salmon! We both got the chai latte and they gave us a free to go coffee thanking us for trying them! Highly recommend stopping in and trying their food!!

DELICIOUS. Excellent and attentive service! The cafe itself is very cute and the food is just amaaaazing. Get the Wake Up!

Much better bagel than St Viateur. More chewy and similar to NYC. Pleasant surprise and around the corner from our rental apartment.

Good vibes, good prices, good food (but nothing that special in that regard). We're coming from the states and have been nothing but pleasantly surprised by Montreal bagels and were hoping to experience it in sandwich form. I had the smoked salmon sandwich (called alaska) and my girlfriend got a bagel with tomato and capers. Again, a positive experience overall but a bit lackluster compared to just a plain, warm fairmount bagel with a thin schmear of cream cheese, which approaches perfection.

I love love this bagel sandwich. So much different combinations to choose. And so fresh. It's so different compared American bagel it's more light and thinner crunchy outside and chewy inside. I have addicted with this bagels.

This was my first time trying a bagel in Montreal. BEST. Bagels!!!! This is a very small and cozy cafe, very quiet. The hostess was extremely friendly. The menu is entirely in French, but she explained everything in English for me. I ordered the Le Cochon (bacon, egg, cheese and mayo). I'm not a mayo fan but it is the perfect addition on this bagel! The bagel comes chips too! I highly recommend eating here. They also have plenty of other bagel options!

I've been a Concordia student for a few years now and this spot is a nice option to grab some eats, a drink, and study for some quizzes/exams. I had the New Yorker bagel sandwich which consisted of mortadella, tomato, lettuce, mozzarella, and pesto with a side of chips. Bagel was pretty good. Nice and crispy with a lot of filling. Haven't tried the smoothies yet but will definitely be checking it out this coming semester!

Great little find! Very friendly staff and bagels are delish! Very cozy little spot with comfy seating.

The food was good here don't get me wrong! I got a bagel sandwich and my husband got a bagel with jam and they both tasted very good! The reason I'm giving this place 3 stars was because they had lonly one or two things "in stock" from their menu. We tried to order several different things which they did not have and finally had to ask " okay well what do you have?" Which was frustrating. To add to the frustration, everything was in French- to which we were struggling but trying and the staff (who appeared to speak English) were not helpful.

This place was perfect for a morning fix! Quick service and great food. The bagel sandwiches are very tasty. The bagels in Montreal taste 100x better than most bagels in the United States so they are a must try.

I was instructed to try a Montreal bagel before departing this great city - so I complied! To be clear: I'm not entirely sure if what I had is what is considered a famous Montreal bagel, so take that perspective with a grain of salt. *Okay I just googled it - I'm pretty sure this was a chain and not the famed Montreal bagel, but I'll still write my opinion. Pros: The options were plentiful and the I was pleased with the options on my "Le Couchon" bagel, the prices were reasonable, staff was friendly. Cons: Everything was so bland - both my chai latte and my bagel (like literally, my latte had no flavor...not even chai), the bagels were chewy and very dry, there was a creepy hole in the bathroom ceiling that made me sure there was a video camera somewhere. If I lived close enough to try another option or two, I may frequent this place on the way to school or work, but for now I'll look forward to my next Ripple Bagel & Deli trip!

Really cute space! If I lived in Montreal, I could totally see myself coming here to study or get some work done. There are a ton of bagel sandwich options to choose from, and I thought all of the prices were pretty reasonable. It took a pretty long time for our bagels to come out, but when they did, they were pretty good! I thought my lox bagel had a good amount of lox, but I thought there should have been more cream cheese (maybe that's coming from my American habits). I think the bagels come from St. Viateur, and I wasn't positive if they were fresh. Compared to NY bagels, they were smaller, a little chewier, and sweeter. Overall, this place didn't wow me with their bagels, but they were satisfying and I enjoyed my time here!

On our last morning in Montreal we decided to stop here for a quick bite before our drive back to NYC. We had $25 left in Canadian currency and wanted to use it all before leaving Canada. My boyfriend ordered a bagel with smoked beef plus ginger tea kombucha and I got this combo (montrealis bagel with chips, salad and a small coffee). I wanted a latte and the cashier said it was fine to replace the coffee with a latte without extra charge. All this was a bit over 25 dollars and we were able to charge the rest on a credit card, woo! Food was delicious, loved how they sliced the tomatoes and cucumbers really thin so that my bagel wasn't falling apart when I took a bite into it. If I were a native I would come here all the time to work and drink coffee :) Thanks for the wonderful last meal in Montreal! Merci Beaucoup!

You know the drill - 1, 2, 3 - Atmosphere, Food, & Service :) Atmosphere: Love it ... simple, clean, functional. It's a pace you come in, grab a table, and order yourself up some bagles. This particular location on the corner of Maisonneuve & Makay is new - so the place does need some more time to grow into itself - but the decor the owners chose to go with indicates that they want to keep things simple & clean Food: You definitely get what you came in for. Bagles - more that two dozen kinds of Bagel "Sandwiches" - your Atlantic, Alaskan, Vegi, Bacon etc. Ingredients are super fresh - which is the reason you'll come in. The bagels used are St. Viateur made but the owner (Mr. Hinnawi) is hoping to start making his own soon ... hmmm ambitious. Prices are reasonable (about less than $10 for a bagel topped with your choice + coffee + chips) Service: very minimal but courteous - food brought to your table (Mr. Hinnawi again) and he is considerate to take time out every so often to check on his dinners - on a Saturday morning with not much of a rush this works perfectly and give one a sense of serenity to enjoy in peace :) Should you go? Yes absolutely! It's a non-serious place for the non-serious or those looking to just unplug a bit!

This place is quaint and right around the corner. Affordable with tasty options. You can hang out here with you friends or just drop by for a quick bite. I loved their bagel with cream cheese, it goes perfectly my morning coffee. Perfect place to drop by and get yours because they have quick service.

Filling the shoes of a former Second Cup-come-student copy shop on the PRIME Concordia ajascent corner of Mackay and DeMaisoneuve, Hinnawi Bros unremarkable exterior reveals a surprisingly cosy "Snack & Study" spot. Reasonable prices, free Wifi (and power outlets), original art, and good coffee all work towards making this cafe a success. The "Petit Quebec" sandwich with chips and small, beautifully crafted late came to $5.75, less than half the price of the fare at my usual study spot up the street. Sandwiches, all made on Montreal style bagels are served in pub-style baskets with waxed paper. Not the most stylish of présentoirs, but gets the job done! They have a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, and assiettes to accommodate a breadth of tastes both omnivorous and vegetarian. In proud café style, the artwork adorning the walls is original, of professional caliber AND for sale. A logical move considering its close proximity to Concordias and fine arts department. A win-win situation for both the cafe and the artists! I have only minor disappointments concerning Hinnawi Bros, both easily fixed! The cafes table layout is uninspired. 2-seater tables currently entered down the length of the space could be placed against the wall, easily transforming them to larger 4 seater spots. Take it a step further and build cosy booths! The other minor irritation is the fact that the outer door opens directly into the cafe letting the FREEZING winter air in! Again, easily fixed with a decorative "vestibule" curtain. I look forward to the evolution of this cafe, and its eventual summer expansion to the buildings patio area, which will hopefully help the business ordinary exterior more close resemble its potentially extraordinary interior!

Don't come here if you're looking for an authentic Montreal bagel experience. While they do carry bagels, it's far from their specialty. When we asked to buy half a dozen bagels, they weren't sure if they could sell them to us outside of a sandwich. Upon tasting them, it was clear that these bagels were below average for Montreal standards, but above average for Toronto's. If you do end up coming here for a bagel, make sure you ask for them to be toasted, as they aren't as fresh as other places.

So as a new comer to Montreal I found this place rather randomly when rather hungry and was amazed at the quality of the food, ingredients and service. Good quality Wi-Fi and an open breezy environment seal the deal. Can't comment comparatively on Montreal bagels, but in terms of UK bagels they are on another scale. So 5* for food. The cappuccino was ok, nowhere near the excellent Cafe Myriade just around the corner, but drinkable. Essentially too milky. In sum amazing food and highly recommended.

I've walked by this place I don't know many hundreds of times on my way to school. Now that I finally have walked into this place and tried a delicious bagel as well as a yummy coffee I feel like I've been missing out. The bagel I tried was called the Romain with prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato and pesto :) There were so many options conveniently written on the wall behind the cash that I definitely have to return to try a few more. Each of the bagel plates automatically come with some chips which were plain Ruffles from what I could tell and I wish I could have had only the bagel... But overall it is a cute place to eat with friendly staff and a large selection of delicious bagels. If you have a craving for a yummy sandwich I definitely recommend this place.

Nice and cozy place. In a rush the service is really slow. I ordered the "sherbrooke" its a bagel with avocado,salad,cheese and chicken. It took 40mins until i received my order. Ignoring the slow service during rush hours, the staff is really friendly and the bagels are worth the wait because they're amaaaaazing.

A good bagel sandwich and an excellent coffee.The bagel itself was nothing special but the sandwich overall was fine. Staff were very friendly.

Nice, cozy and clean place at Mackay. I definitely recommend it! The staff always smiles and the service is excellent.

A very cool place to hang out with local artists displaying their work on the walls. The specialty bagel sandwiches are huge and I think are the best in the city. Try the fresh squeezed orange and grapefruit juices.

Nice atmosphere complimented with outrageously overpriced food and coffee.

This is where I get my salmon and cream-cheese bagel fix. I've also tried the Petit Quebec as part of their MyPiece deals, doesn't disappoint. It's a good place to go if you work in the area and need to get quick breakfast on the way!

Love this cafe! The bagels are exactly what you'd want in Montreal! Mmm. Had an awesome latte. Great ambiance and the service was prompt and courteous. What else could you want?

This was our first stop in Montreal on the way to the AirBnB. Since they were the first, they will forever be remembered as the nicest of our trip. The coffee was good and its a nice location.

It's a bagel place, but the stand out here for me was the coffee. It was one of the best coffees I've ever had! My basic breakfast came with the bagel topped with lettuce, egg, and swiss cheese as well as some tomatoe and cucumber slices on the side as the "salad". Despite the low price, I was very impressed with how meticulously well-made and well-presented everything was. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was very cozy as well.

Pricey for what you get, and a long prep time for sandwiches. No drip coffee available. Ordered the BLT, and 10 minutes later was served the Montréalais. I would recommend looking elsewhere for an urban breakfast to go.

Wasn't the traditional NY breakfast I was looking for but I think I didn't understand the place before I got there. This place is more of a cafe than a bagel store, regardless my breakfast was pretty tasty. Everything was done well, coffee of course was great and it was by far the cheapest breakfast I had the whole time.

Nothing special but better than the one on Sherbrooke and St-Denis which has flies all over its pastries and cookies!

Really good breakfast place . They make fresh juices and coffee as well. Delicious Authentic Montreal bagels and fresh bagel sandwiches.

Thai place was pretty good. Very nice staff. The sandwhich options were good. I ordered the Alaskan, which classic bagels and lox. An interesting point, all the bagels were sesame. No other options!!! That was a bit strange. Also I did ask for an Americano with milk, but received it without, but the drink was so tasty I didn't bother going back up. My Alaskan bagel was good, but my complaint was that it wasn't toasted. Usually when I order my bagel with salmon, it's a toasted one with all the usual fixins. That was my only disappointment, but the sammy was good overall. Nice artwork inside, clean bathrooms. A bit expensive overall, but nice lil spot.

Really good bagels! The waitress was super friendly too :) I live very close to this place but never went because I was super put off by the color of the sign (yellow - I know, super silly). I will definately be coming more!