I seriously thought that Montreal bagels were going to be some overhyped thing that only existed in people's minds. I could not have been so wrong.
Once upon a time, I thought there weren't too many differences in bagels. A bagel was a bagel, and as long as it had a little cream cheese (and not too much), it was fine.
And then I had a bagel from here. Scratch that, two bagels. I watched the employees work the dough into a circle, dip it in honey water, and throw it in the oven. I watched them artistically slather cream cheese on it (unfortunately I asked for only a little and ended up wiping a lot off) and deliver it to me in a little white paper bag.
I loved the thinness of the bagel and its vague sweetness. It's 100% superior to NYC bagels and I really just can't wait to come back to Montreal for its yummy food.
I suggest grabbing some bagels from here and eating it at the top of Mount Royal. Watch out for the raccoons.