QUICK FACTS
• Address: 74 Fairmount West Avenue, Montreal
• Neighbourhood: Mile-End
• Type: Artisan bakery
• Service: Take out
• Payment: Cash and card
• Hours: Open 24 hours a day
A BAKERY THAT BECAME A SYMBOL
Fairmount Bagel is more than a bakery.
It is part of Montreal’s cultural identity.
• Founded in 1919
• Open 24 hours a day
• Generational recipe
• Wood fired oven on site
Tradition here is not staged.
It is practiced.
THE FOOD
The product is simple, but executed with discipline.
• Hand rolled bagels
• Wood fired baking
• Dense slightly sweet texture
• Golden crust and soft interior
• Sesame and poppy seed classics
• Consistent freshness
• Continuous production
No elaborate toppings needed.
The bagel stands on its own.
WHY FAIRMOUNT BAGEL STILL WORKS
• Unchanged recipe
• Visible craftsmanship
• Unique 24 hour schedule
• Loyal multigenerational crowd
Fairmount Bagel does not chase trends.
It outlasts them.
BEFORE YOU GO
• Lines possible at any time
• No seating
• Intentionally limited selection
• Best eaten fresh the same day
MTL TIMES VERDICT
Fairmount Bagel is more than an address.
It is a Montreal landmark.
A necessary stop to understand Mile-End.
