I think I'm going to get bagels chucked at me for giving this place such a low rating comparing to other but meh. Honestly, I don't get the hype over Montreal bagels. They're small, dense and after eating it, I feel like there's a rock in my stomach. Nonetheless, I made the trek here prior to leaving Montreal to see what the hype is all about.
We got two dozens of assorted bagels and munched on a few during our drive back. They smelled amazing in the car (especially the garlic one) so obviously I started with that one. Sad to say the bagels were hard and the garlic was burnt.
If I ever go to Montreal again, I try another Montreal bagel. I'll keep on trying until I build an acquired taste for hard, dense, overcooked dough.