A quaint place which is deceiving from the outside. The food was fantastic and the service was great. We were seated immediately and our server was friendly and fast. No empty glasses here. I ordered the Western Omelet and the portion size was very big. I barely finished it. The prices were very reasonable. read more

Bagel Etc - What's left of the western omelet with potatoes and a bagel - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Staff friendly but nothing like advertised on IG. Normal eggs Benedict served on a bagel. Home fries very good. Coffee basic. Fly roaming the place sitting on our outfits. Swatting. Cute place. read more

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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 read more

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**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. read more

Bagel Etc - Mont Royal Breakfast - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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. read more

More than just bagels, my partner and I shared the delux breakfast and it was more than enough. Everything came out delicious and quickly too. read more

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... read more

Bagel Etc - a man sitting at a table outside a restaurant - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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. read more

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! read more

Bagel Etc - Part of the De Luxe plate - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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! read more

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

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. read more

Bagel Etc - St. Viateur bagel with lox (smoked salmon), cream cheese, red onion, capers and tomato Salad with dill dressing - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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!! read more

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

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! read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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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 ;) read more

Bagel Etc - Looks odd but taste really good - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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. read more

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! read more

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. read more

Bagel Etc - Inside of Bagel etc. - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Bagel Etc - Their deluxe breakfast: two eggs, potatoes, ham/bacon/sausage, french toast/pancakes and toast - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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! read more

Bagel Etc - Valmont (eggs Benedict with lax and spinach) and Benny Goodman (eggs with grilled ham and cheddar) - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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. read more

Bagel Etc - Bagel with cream cheese and lox - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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. read more

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! read more

Bagel Etc - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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 :) read more

Bagel Etc - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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. read more

Bagel Etc - Huevos Rancheros - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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!! read more

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!! read more

Bagel Etc - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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. read more

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 :)) read more

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. read more

Bagel Etc - The deluxe (~$12) - Bagels Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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