Continental Bagel - Ottawa

Let me start off by saying I eat bagels quite often, a Tim Horton's breakfast sandwich, store bought bagels etc. that is what I always thought a bagel was, that... read more Let me start off by saying I eat bagels quite often, a Tim Horton's breakfast sandwich, store bought bagels etc. that is what I always thought a bagel was, that was until today when I had a Continental bagel, they have ruined all other bagels for me for life, they are amazing. I didn't think bagels could be this good. I had the smoked meat bagel sandwich and after one bite I knew I would never look at bagels the same again. I ended up buying a dozen right away and went home and crushed 3 of them.

Ok! I 'm an ex-Montrealer who only goes directly to either the 24 hour Faimount Bagel or the St Viateur Bagel only buys what is hot from the fire oven. I 've tr... read more Ok! I 'm an ex-Montrealer who only goes directly to either the 24 hour Faimount Bagel or the St Viateur Bagel only buys what is hot from the fire oven. I 've tried 6 bagel places in New York City(none were great) St Urban Bagels in Toronto Vancouver 's Siegels. None were up to scratch. When I went to the Byward Market saw the right oven, I asked for 1 hot off the wood long 'spatula ' with nothing on. Bingo! This is it! I then ordered one with cream chreese lox, made a mess bought a dozen. If you can 't get to Montreal 's Fairmount or St Viateur, this is it!

I had a great experience at the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and quick, and I particularly enjoyed their alfajores. I will definitely return to try m... read more I had a great experience at the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and quick, and I particularly enjoyed their alfajores. I will definitely return to try more of their baked goods.

Great Bagels even the sandwiches are top notch. The Montreal style bagels just take it to the next level. The Sesame, Poppyseed and Spicy (just slightly spicy)... read more Great Bagels even the sandwiches are top notch. The Montreal style bagels just take it to the next level. The Sesame, Poppyseed and Spicy (just slightly spicy) bagels are top notch. Go grab a nice treat!

The owner of this restaurant is one of the friendliest people around, making it impossible not to enjoy his delicious bagels. Whether you’re having one with but... read more The owner of this restaurant is one of the friendliest people around, making it impossible not to enjoy his delicious bagels. Whether you’re having one with butter, cream cheese, or even as part of a gourmet sandwich, you can’t go wrong with anything you choose here.