Montreal's Ultimate Edible Souvenirs: The Only Checklist You Need! 🛍️

🥯 ST-VIATEUR BAGEL - The Legend Lives On Watching bakers hand-roll and wood-fire these iconic bagels is worth the trip alone! The sesame ones emerge golden and blistered, with that perfect Montreal chew. Pro tip: Get them still warm and eat one immediately - life-changing. Their "All Dressed" bagel makes the perfect plane snack too! 📍 263 Rue Saint-Viateur O (multiple locations citywide) 🥑 La Fabrique de Bagel - Next-Level Bagel Sandwiches Move over NYC - Montreal does bagel sandwiches better! Their smoked salmon creation piles silky fish, creamy avocado, and house dill spread on a fresh everything bagel. Vegetarians must try the roasted veggie version with harissa mayo. Comes sliced in half - perfect for sharing (or not!). 📍 7172 Boul. Saint-Laurent (multiple locations) 🥭 St-Jean-de-Matha Yogurt - Quebec's Dairy Magic These small-batch yogurts feature Quebecois milk so rich it's practically dessert. The mango-passionfruit version bursts with real fruit chunks, while the maple-walnut tastes like breakfast crème brûlée. Find them at Fromagerie Atwater alongside local cheeses for the ultimate picnic haul. 📍 Fromagerie du Marché Atwater (134 Av. Atwater) ☕ The Crew Café - Banking on Beauty Housed in a 19th-century bank with soaring ceilings and marble counters, this might be Canada's most Instagrammed coffee spot. Their signature "Gold Bar" latte comes with actual edible gold leaf. Pastries are supplied by local favorite Pâtisserie Rhubarbe. Go early - it gets packed! Pro Souvenir Tips: Bagels freeze beautifully (pack in your carry-on!) Yogurts need refrigeration (eat within 48 hours) The Crew's merch makes great gifts (their tote bags are chic) #MTLSouvenirs #FoodieSouvenirs #OnlyInMontreal #BagelHeaven #QuebecDairy #HistoricCafes #TravelEats #EdibleGifts