I live in the far NW and as my favourite St Lawrence Bagels have been closed for a couple months I decided, based on positive reviews, to try this place out. Based on recommendations, I phoned ahead to reserve 2.5 dozen bagels. I arrived at 10:30 am. The woman at the cash register was pleasant and the bagels I got were still warm. They smelled heavenly on the drive home. They are so good! Every bit as good as St Lawrence if not better. Montreal Bagels have less varieties from my former place, but they do have the basics, like plain, sesame, poppyseed, multi grain and everything and 2 specialty varieties; cinnamon raisin and blueberry. That covers the ones we like in our household. this place is cash only so be sure to come with cash. Parking is limited so be prepared to park off location. I was able to squeeze into a spot though. read more

Tasty bagels. But they dont accept credit cards, dont have a litter bin, and dont have washroom for customers.

Thought I would try this bagel shop since I like a good Montreal Bagel. The place has zero Ambiance, the woman at the counter was unwelcoming and rude when I asked if there was a washroom which there wasn't. There were a total of 2 bagels and about 4 cinnamon raisin bagels left. I noticed there were bags on bagels in a row on the counter behind her. They only accept cash which is very inconvenient for the customer, but cheaper for the owner,however I'm guessing they end up loosing out when people don't know this and never return. I went back to Wayne's Bagels and had a 10/10 experience. The bagels were fresh, abundant and the staff welcoming and friendly. The ambiance is great! read more

Authentic Montréal style bagels in Calgary. Worth the visit. I had the sesame seed bagel as it was the hottest available at the time, would love to try the other flavours next time I'm in town. Note they only accept cash. read more

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The Best Bagels in Calgary. Truly Montreal style. I call ahead and order as they don't always have all I want. They freeze well. Try the bagel chips if they have them. A pick up only. read more

Super true Montreal bagels - I still drive from NW Calgary to get them - Great bagels

As a fellow Quebecoise person, these bagels are the best youre gonna get in Alberta. The guy who owns it knows his stuff as he worked in one of the best bagel places in Quebec! Very nice people. Bagels are made in a wood oven and I am pretty sure theyre dunked or painted with some sort of honey water? Absolutely delicious, do not need any topping as they are very sweet and yummy. read more

My husband and I are only in the area for a short time, and were planning to come here to try some Montreal-style bagels. We got here around lunch time, and they only had rainbow bagels and sesame bagels left. I don't care much for sesame, but we decided to get some just to try. They were handed to us hot and fresh. The bagels are dense and chewy, but soft on the inside with a hint of sweetness. They also smell great! Only 3 stars for poor selection. I wish there could have been more variety, but maybe they are so popular that they just had sold out and weren't making more or something. read more

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Came here to try out their bagels as we've heard it was a fantastic spot to have Montreal bagels. Montreal Bagels is a small little shop that specializes in bagels. I liked how they kept their business simple and focused on making delicious bagels. We had the smoked salmon and the Montreal smoked meats sandwich and it was delicious! There were a fair amount of smoked meats and salmon on the bagel. The smoked meats came with pickles and chips on the side. We would definitely come back again! read more

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If you've never had a real Montreal bagel before, you are seriously missing out on the good things in life. SERIOUSLY. They are the absolutely best, especially when you eat one that's hot, fresh from their glorious wood burning oven. I'm team St. Viateur but Fairmount is also just as good (don't even try to argue about which is better, it's a lost cause). Anyways, I've had a hankering for some Montreal bagels lately and was contemplating ordering them straight from Montreal via the amazing thing we call the Internet. Unfortunately, I couldn't justify paying the hefty shipping fees so I bowed out. Lucky for me, I found out (albeit randomly) that there is a spot in Calgary that sells Montreal bagels, or at least the closest thing you'll find to a Montreal bagel on the west coast of Canada. My sis (bless her) brought us 3 dozen bagels ($9/dozen) - a mixture of sesame, plain and multi grain bagels. Verdict = they are good but not as good as the originals. A bit more chewy, less flavourful - I think it's something in the water in Montreal that just can't be mimicked. Pretty sure that's why they drive 'em to NYC straight from Montreal (for a shop that sells Montreal bagels in NYC). Just ain't the same but it'll do. Cash only! read more

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Terrible service from the guy with the big moustache. Argued with me when i returned the bagels next morning that the green on the bagels he had sold me was not mold and that frozen bagels are always as hard as hockey pucks when they thaw. This was my first and only visit to this shop. And my last....the same guy told me never to come back. Very disappointing. read more

Bagels have a great texture but are a bit sweet. It's hard to predict what they will have in stock at any given time. Cash only for reasons I don't understand. read more

I am so spoiled to have such a fantastic bagel place close to home! Montreal Bagels isn't much to look at from either the inside or the outside. Outside, it's part of a non-descript plaza. Inside, there is a counter, small fridge with drinks, a couple tables and chairs and the simplest menu you'll ever see. On the menu are the regular offerings: sesame, plain and whole grain bagel. Plain or with butter or cream cheese. At lunch, there are two sandwich options, Montreal smoked meat and smoked salmon. On my most recent visit, some sweet bagels were also available including cinnamon and blueberry. There is no need for a varied menu here because Montreal Bagels has nailed the classic bagel. With the aid of their giant wood fired oven, every day they fresh bake delicious soft (with a crunchy exterior) bagels that are far superior to those you'll find at the grocery store or average coffee shop. Make sure to come early, before supply runs out! read more

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First time trying a Montreal style bagel and I'm not impressed. I'm used to New York style with a ton of different options as far as flavors/toppings go. My first complaint about this place was that they only had four options: plain, sesame, poppyseed, and blueberry. The prices for the toppings also seemed quite excessive, $3.00 for some cream cheese when the bagel was under $2.00? Ridiculous! As far as taste, I'm not used to everything being sweet. Sure, some bagels should be sweet, but I'm thinking cinnamon and raisin, cinnamon and sugar, etc. It doesn't seem to fit with poppyseed or sesame, at least for me. I tried the blueberry, and besides a bunch of blue specks in the dough, I couldn't taste anything remotely blueberry related. If I didn't know it was supposed to be blueberry I would have guessed they had just thrown in some food color for added pizzazz. I'm not trying to knock the Montreal style, and have not marked down because of that, I'm more irritated with the lack of real blueberry taste and high cost of extras. If you're willing to skip the extras, and take anything but the blueberry, it's an okay place to grab a bagel. read more

I'm from Montreal myself and traveled a bunch and can tell it's hard finding those east coast bagels. So when I came here, expectations were quite high (having St-Viateur and Fairmount in MTL). I was surprised to bite into a sweet and chewy dough. Perfect. Only thing I wish, would be for the bagels to be warm like they just come out of the wooden oven. That would make my day. Regardless, I'll be back cuz it's the best bagels in YYC. read more

Chewy goodness ! Wood fired bagels. The owner use to live in Montreal. It's a small place in a strip mall just off Elbow & Heritage. He sell's mainly bagels, but he also bags of chips and a few different flavors of cream cheese. I love the flavor of these bagels. If I recall, he told me he boils the dough first in sugar and ? Then wood fires them in the back. Once you have one of his bagels, it's hard to eat grocery store bought ones. read more

These bagels are the same exact thing you can buy in Montreal. In fact, the guy who makes them used to work at St. Viateur in Montreal... or maybe ir was Fairmount. At any rate, he learned from the best, and makes them the same way here in Calgary. He and his wife run this small shop, both are very kind and it's always a nice trip to see them and get bagels. they also make some sandwiches that you can eat in the shop, the lox is to die for!!! read more

Great Montreal style bagels in three flavours. The pumpernickel are not always available though. Everything sells out at the end of their day so go early. Ask for freezer bags if they have them so they don't go stale too quickly. Last time I was there it looked like the owner was struggling to stay open so go get your bagels there. They really are good. read more

Best bagel in Calgary! Things to remember: -CASH ONLY -GO EARLY; I love the original but when i go after 6pm, they are gone! O...and my sister and I tried the Smoked meat bagel. The bagel's as good as usual, but we did not like the sauce and the smoked meat was just ok, nothing special. read more

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Tucked away in this little corner strip mall in a clean, but spartan shop lies a baker and a wood-burning oven making magic with his incredible and delicious bagels. When you bite into one of these bagels (I chose a poppy seed one with cream cheese), it just screams masterful old-world craftsmanship. The slightly charred and crisp crust (you can definitely taste the wood-burning oven) yields to give way to a slightly chewy, a but fluffy, dense yet still airy interior (it's kind of hard to describe, but it's just otherworldly). I'm not really a big bagel person, but eating this bagel was a near-religious experience. On my next visit to Calgary, I would drive across the city to get these bagels. This place is something special. *Tip: when having one of these bagels buttered or with a schmear of cream cheese, instead of eating the bagel halved and open-face (typical), reassemble the halves together and eat the bagel close-faced. This way you are able to taste the crust more, where the flavor is in good bread. I think most people grow up with mediocre supermarket bagels, and one instinctively wants to maximize the flavor of the spread, since the crust there has no flavor. But when dealing with incredible bagels like these, old habits don't necessarily apply. read more

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Pretty plain. Only six types of bagels, unless you're going on a Saturday or Sunday, then the rainbow bagel is available. As for toppings, you can choose between PB&J, plain cream cheese, and butter. Just wasn't what I was expecting based on the previous reviews. No drinks or sandwich type bagels available. read more

Just like a taste of Montreal. Limited choices esp later in the afternoon. I get the sesame ones and eat them in the car on the way home sesame seeds everywhere. Cash only, get there early read more

I tried the sesame bagels and they were tasty but not as good as the ones in Montreal. These are on the sweet side and a bit more doughy than the Montreal ones. They're definitely better than any store bough bagel though. I wouldn't necessarily go out if my way to come here but if I was in the area then I might stop in to pick some up. read more

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Not sure why they're not number one in your ratings. They have the highest score with the highest number of reviewer's. Lovely family who owns and runs this bakery and they've been here for many many years. Made in the traditional way the bagels are made in Montreal being initially boiled in Sweetwater and then baked in a woodfired oven absolutely perfect read more

The bagels are good but not mind-blowing. I can count on one hand how many bagels I've eaten in the last five years so obviously I'm not an authority on the matter, but I wouldn't drive more than a few kilometers for them. I purchased a half dozen for an upcoming road trip with three other people and sampled one today. I felt a bit less guilty eating it because of the way they are made (with love and fire) and everyone else is right in that you don't need to put anything on them because they actually have flavor. I was half expecting a snazzy store but it's as plain as can be and there were only four kinds of bagels to choose from, which surprised me. The cash only situation is disappointing and thankfully I was prepared. It was refreshing to see that the bagels are not overpriced. read more

If you want a REAL, Montreal style bagel, then you're gonna want to visit Montreal Bagels. Like true Montreal style bagels, these bagels are first boiled in honey water, and then baked in wood-burning ovens fueled by birch and apple wood. Sweet, dense and chewy at every bite, Montreal Bagels sells just that: A TRUE Montreal style bagel. read more

If you are looking for fancy dining, this isn't your place. However, if you are looking for a true Montreal style bagel, this is your best bet in Calgary! Boiled in honey water and then baked in a wood-burning oven on site - mmmmm! Chewy texture & that slight hint of sweetness. Delicious. They even make some special ones for the weekends - whole wheat (not quite as substantial as the other, but I tip my cap to them for trying this as it cannot be easy) and cinnamon I believe. The prices are incredible, IMHO! AND they have Winnipeg cream cheese you can buy as well. Bagels by the half dozen or dozen are their specialty. Should you want to grab lunch (& really, you should want to) they have a limited, but satisfying menu! Lox Bagel - a true lox bagel! Cream cheese, a substantial amount of smoked salmon, red onion and capers. At $7, it's a steal. They also have a smoked meat bagel sandwich that I will have to try on a future visit. For the less adventurous, a bagel with butter, cream cheese or peanut butter are also available. These people do it right. Keep it small, but offer quality! Even my kids that are not born bagel lovers are excited when we stock up! read more

The bagels at Montreal bagels are authentic and so good!. I used to live above St Viateur bagels in Montreal and loved getting poppy seed and pumpernickel bagels. Same as there, Montreal Bagels uses a wood burning oven and keeps the choices simple. Hard to eat a grocery store bagel after these!! My only feedback would be about hours of operation. I'd love it if they were open earlier in the morning so I could grab some on the way to work. read more

Amazing bagels! We went on a Sunday and to our surprise it was busy. We got a dozen; 6 plain, 6 sesame and the plain ones were still warm. I ripped into a warm one before we even left the store. Subtly sweet, chewy, amazing. You don't even need anything on these bagels - I have never had a bagel that didn't need something on it to finish it off. One thing to remember CASH ONLY. We had to walk across the street to the Shell gas station to get some cash out. These things are addicting, I've had two already today and I could definitely eat more. read more

I so love these bagels. They are sweet and crispy and fresh. They are almost always warm and NEVER dry. They are very similar to those I've had in Montreal. I don't live any where near here so I only get by when I'm in the area. I understand they have various flavors but I've only ever seen sesame and poppy seed there. What does suck and keeps me from giving them 5 stars is that they only take cash. Cash? Who carries cash anymore. These people really should get with the times. So if you come prepared with $9 you too can grab a dozen! Also note, no fault of the bakery, but the parking is horrible. read more

It's amazing to have this resource in Calgary -- real Montreal style bagels. Shame about the reviews by people who don't understand that bagel shops sell bagels -- they aren't a restaurant!! And that's why they can do this one perfect amazing thing so incredibly well. Wood. Fired. Bagels. Hot. Delicious. Pure. That's it. :) If you think you want more you're not in the moment enough! read more

The only place to buy fresh Montreal bagels! Nothing compares out West. These are distinctive. Hate the doughy stuff they in Calgary. If they expanded their business model to slab pizza like in Montreal, it would be killer. Can't understand why Calgary doesn't sell slab pizza. Even packed these for the kids.... read more

Taste of Montreal right here in Calgary. Fantastic bagels. Only thing my wife found, is the owner is very loud and can come across as sometimes rude. read more

This unassuming spot in a strip mall cranks out the best bagels I've had, and I've been to Montreal and New York. We've been going to these guys since they first opened. Their wood baked bagels are delicious with or without accompaniment. I always have at least one of my dozen before I am more than a few steps from their front door. Owners and friendly and enthusiastic. Cash only. Get at least a dozen or you will regret it later. read more

Been going since they opened in the early 2000's and it's hands down the best in the city I've had. Real Montreal style as the name suggests. You aren't going to get great coffee, or sandwiches or anything else. Just amazing, fresh bagels. Parking is a pain but worth it. You don't even need to toast or butter these things. Just go. read more

The best bagels in Calgary, period. In a sea of bread pretending to be bagels this is truly the only good bagel I've ever had in Calgary. Nothing fancy just chewy, slightly sweet and delicious bagels cooked perfect every time. read more

Love this place and have never been disappointed. Often the bagels are warm. No BS, just bagels and they are THE BEST.

As close to the real thing as you can get here in Calgary... I heard that the baker used to work at St. Viateur's in Montreal. The bagels are nice and chewy, just like the ones I had at St. Viateur's and are baked in a wood-burning oven. read more

Had a straight up legit wood fired, honey boiled Montreal bagel from here with butter. Good price, either slightly under toasted or slightly too high moisture content before toasting. 80th percentile of MTL bagels I've had in Calgary, so 4 stars. read more

I was craving some bagels after having discovered the rainbow bagels exist in Calgary. Alas they were closed on weekends, so I used my handy dandy yelp app and found this gem! I arrived around 10:30 am and it was quiet with only a few other bagel lovers in line. It seemed I may have missed the morning rush as only poppyseed, cinnamon, blueberry and multigrain were available. The smell of the wood fired stove in the back and the cooking bagels was reason enough to stop in. Grabbing a mix of half a dozen (CASH ONLY), I also ordered a bagel with cream cheese and another with lox (smoked salmon). Once the assembly of my food was done I say down at the provided tables and munched away. Both bagels were delicious, chewy and light. The cream cheese was a plenty and the smoked salmon smoky! Yes I ate both bagels in one sitting and have no regrets! The second wouldn't have lasted the drive home anyways ;) Sitting down I watched as others came and went, there wasn't much to the place aside from the cash, a couple fridges with drinks and another selling now empty trays of smoked salmon and Montreal style meat, and cream cheese. It definitely didn't give the sense that they wanted you to stay longer after buying the bagels. Overall, the bagels are tasty and definitely worth the trip! Although nothing will ever beat the Fairmount Bakery in Montreal ;) read more

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