Fairmount Bagel

Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, specifically Poland, introduced the Montreal bagel to North America.

Originally, the "beugel" was a traditional gift, first, to the King of Poland, John III Sobieski, then more commonly to new mothers.

In the first half of the 20th century, after being brought to North America, these bagels were almost exclusively made and sold within the Montreal Jewish communities.

In May 2008, Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, the nephew of the owner of the store, took products from Fairmount Bakery with him on a mission, STS-124, to the International Space Station.

[10] There was concern that new environmental laws would lead to the outlawing of the wood-burning ovens that contribute to the character of the Montreal bagel.