St-Viateur is in constant competition with Fairmount Bagel, located just one block north, and it is very hard to tell the two apart. Locals are fiercely loyal, however, and will have patronized one or the other for generations. The traditional sesame-seed variety is now supplemented by poppy seed, whole wheat and many other flavours. This 24-hour bakery is located in the interesting Mile-End district, once home to the majority of Montreal’s Jewish community. Cash only. Other locations at 158 St-Viateur St W (+1 514 270 2972) and 1127 Mont-Royal Ave E (+1 514 528 6361).