Founder and Montreal native Craig Buckley opened the first store in Ottawa in August of 1993. When he started the business, he simply wanted to make the best bagels you could find.
By rolling, kettling, and baking traditional Montreal style bagels in a wood burning-oven using hand picked hardwood, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the traditional quality of the food, the Ottawa based business has become a food institution of sorts - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year - for over 25 years.However, tradition does not mean much if the authenticity is gone.
By rolling, kettling, and baking traditional Montreal style bagels in a wood burning-oven using hand picked hardwood, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the traditional quality of the food, the Ottawa based business has become a food institution of sorts - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year - for over 25 years.However, tradition does not mean much if the authenticity is gone.
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Besides our award-winning, world-famous bagels, our menu includes delicious deli sandwiches, spreads, salads, and baked treats that you won't find anywhere else. We pride ourselves on offering foods of the highest quality, made with premium ingredients and old world care, and we've been at it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year since 1993.
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Tika B.
Dec 23, 2021
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Christine C.
Nov 09, 2021
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Loved this bagel place! It came recommended by a friend and It didn't disappoint. We walked in and grabbed some popcorn and chips to go. I love that there's some snacks to grab and go.
Ordering was too easy and the staff was super nice. I got a bagel with butter. It was fairly quick. But I enjoyed watching the bagels come out of the oven anyways. I was amazed. This place is open 24 hours a day and we enjoyed our visit. We felt safe and would totally go back.
Ordering was too easy and the staff was super nice. I got a bagel with butter. It was fairly quick. But I enjoyed watching the bagels come out of the oven anyways. I was amazed. This place is open 24 hours a day and we enjoyed our visit. We felt safe and would totally go back.
Omer H.
Feb 13, 2021
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How could I not award 5 stars to this great place, that has turned into an Ottawa institution? Open 24 hours, they accept cards now. I remember when it was cash only. Who uses cash anymore?
The bagels are always fresh, and the cream cheese selection is always plentiful.
There's a rack at the front of the store that has day-old goods at REALLY good prices. Great for stocking up the freezer full of carbs. But, you gotta be quick, as people snap these up faster than you can blink.
Except the raisin bagels, ugh, not my favorite, but that's personal taste on my part.
Gimme a dozen poppy, and
The bagels are always fresh, and the cream cheese selection is always plentiful.
There's a rack at the front of the store that has day-old goods at REALLY good prices. Great for stocking up the freezer full of carbs. But, you gotta be quick, as people snap these up faster than you can blink.
Except the raisin bagels, ugh, not my favorite, but that's personal taste on my part.
Gimme a dozen poppy, and
Jennifer P.
Dec 16, 2020
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So Kettleman's is the closest to Montreal-style bagels you can get in Ottawa. I lived in Montreal for 7 years and let me tell you, nothing compares to Fairmount Bagel or St. Viateur Bagel, lol, but Kettleman's will do when I can't go to Montreal.
Kettleman's churns out bagels 24/7/365. And they are heavenly when they are fresh from the oven.
So Kettleman's originated here in Ottawa. Their original location is on Bank Street in The Glebe. Then they opened this location in College Square in September of 2016. Then another location in Trainyards in February 2017. There
Kettleman's churns out bagels 24/7/365. And they are heavenly when they are fresh from the oven.
So Kettleman's originated here in Ottawa. Their original location is on Bank Street in The Glebe. Then they opened this location in College Square in September of 2016. Then another location in Trainyards in February 2017. There
Sarah E.
Dec 12, 2020
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Owen R.
Oct 09, 2020
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Kayla W.
Dec 22, 2019
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Lance T.
Jul 21, 2019
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If you're in Ottawa and haven't been to Kettleman's, I feel bad for you son. I've got 99 problems but a bagel ain't one!
All jokes aside, KBC has been a local favourite for...FOREVER now. Ever since their doors have opened, they have not close (literally) since they are 24/7!!! One of my close friends and girlfriend introduced me to KBC and every time I'm in town I grab myself a breakfast bagel on sesame! Their breakfast bagel includes egg, cheese and a generous amount of bacon in between a fresh bagel from the oven. Their breakfast bagel is like no other along with
All jokes aside, KBC has been a local favourite for...FOREVER now. Ever since their doors have opened, they have not close (literally) since they are 24/7!!! One of my close friends and girlfriend introduced me to KBC and every time I'm in town I grab myself a breakfast bagel on sesame! Their breakfast bagel includes egg, cheese and a generous amount of bacon in between a fresh bagel from the oven. Their breakfast bagel is like no other along with
Ken I.
May 05, 2019
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Jason A.
May 02, 2019
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Took my family of two adults and three kids here for breakfast. Ample parking outside as it is located in a large outdoor mall.
Plenty of seating outside and you can see them making the fresh bagels. The man rolling out the bagel rings even gave my kids some dough to play with while we waited for our meal.
We ordered a breakfast combo, a bagel dog, and a CBC Melt. The breakfast combo is a bagel with egg and bacon that comes with a potato latkes (like a hash brown) and a coffee or juice. The bagel sandwich is delicious and the coffee is brewed using Illy beans which was decent and unlimited. I
Plenty of seating outside and you can see them making the fresh bagels. The man rolling out the bagel rings even gave my kids some dough to play with while we waited for our meal.
We ordered a breakfast combo, a bagel dog, and a CBC Melt. The breakfast combo is a bagel with egg and bacon that comes with a potato latkes (like a hash brown) and a coffee or juice. The bagel sandwich is delicious and the coffee is brewed using Illy beans which was decent and unlimited. I
Keesha P.
Apr 20, 2019
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To begin, I'll start with the bagels. They're not really all that good. Especially for how much you pay for them. A bagel from loblaws tastes exceptionally better. They do have these pepperoni sticks, and they are delicious. The two stars is for the atmosphere in the place. You're able to sit and do work without a problem. However it is pretty busy so if you can't work in loud places, this isn't the spot to go. They do have free wifi which is great.
Final thoughts, for the food, it isn't worth it at all. Won't be returning unless I get a sudden craving for a
Final thoughts, for the food, it isn't worth it at all. Won't be returning unless I get a sudden craving for a
Jeannie L.
Dec 09, 2018
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Whenever I am in town and I have the time I would always make my way to Kettleman's. I was exteemly thrilled when they opened up a location that was close to my parents' home. I just love their freshly made bagels (all made in-house). Last time I was here D and I decided to grab breakfast here before we headed back to Toronto. I ordered a breakfast bagel and D order the bagel with liver (this is their liver bagel sandwich). It was really good! My only regret was not buying a bag of bagels to take home because by the time we were finished with our breakfast the lineup was really
J. V.
May 21, 2018
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Quality, Fresh Food. Service with a smile.
This place is excellent as they freshly cook the bagels in front of your eyes, as they do in Montreal. The cashiers were friendly and welcoming. The bagels were sweet and smoky, but I guess I showed up at the wrong time as a fresh batch was still cooking, so the bagels that I got weren't warm. Price-wise, it's about $10 (including tax) for a dozen bagels, which is fairly reasonable. The place is very convenient as it's right next to Algonquin College and it's open 24 hours (as is with many stores in College Square). Overall, a good
This place is excellent as they freshly cook the bagels in front of your eyes, as they do in Montreal. The cashiers were friendly and welcoming. The bagels were sweet and smoky, but I guess I showed up at the wrong time as a fresh batch was still cooking, so the bagels that I got weren't warm. Price-wise, it's about $10 (including tax) for a dozen bagels, which is fairly reasonable. The place is very convenient as it's right next to Algonquin College and it's open 24 hours (as is with many stores in College Square). Overall, a good
Wayne H.
May 03, 2018
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Jason C.
Dec 20, 2017
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When the College Square location opened, it was fantastic. As time passed it slowly went downhill and was hit or miss on getting a great bagel or not. It was never consistent. Requests for not having ingredients added, or adding ingredients was generally missed. Up until the end of November, my girlfriend and I would visit this location every Thursday or Friday night until she got food poisoning from a bagel with ham.
I messaged the company on social media to ask them about it, and rather than an apology or a message back, they decided to delete the comment.
That's really great for
I messaged the company on social media to ask them about it, and rather than an apology or a message back, they decided to delete the comment.
That's really great for
Jana D.
Dec 05, 2017
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I picked up a dozen bagels - 3 different kinds: pumpernickel, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds. They were all delicious!
And I topped it off with a pretzel. Boy are these ever good! BIG, and a bit salty, but very tasty.
This outlet has seating so you can eat in the restaurant, or you can buy to go. They offer refrigerated foods, such as Lox, cream cheese, a variety of cold drinks.
Good food, and good service. I will certainly be back.
And I topped it off with a pretzel. Boy are these ever good! BIG, and a bit salty, but very tasty.
This outlet has seating so you can eat in the restaurant, or you can buy to go. They offer refrigerated foods, such as Lox, cream cheese, a variety of cold drinks.
Good food, and good service. I will certainly be back.
Michael V.
Aug 12, 2017
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Laura G.
Aug 09, 2017
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Angela C.
Jul 24, 2017
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I had the Italian bagel/sandwich hybrid on a poppyseed bagel and was very impressed. The bagels are made fresh and it was toasted to perfection, the sauce some sort of mayonnaise was surprisingly light and delicious. Interior was modern and clean, the service was also quick and friendly. I will return to try their other bagels and sandwiches :)
Ellen C.
Jul 04, 2017
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Everything in here is brand-spanking new, clean, and organized.
We were just passing by, saw the store, and suddenly *had* to get some Montreal-style bagels. Ordered a half-dozen sesame bagels and they were oh so good. Soft with a touch of sweetness and with that slightly dense chewiness that makes them addictive. Service was quick and friendly. We will be back to try everything else!
We were just passing by, saw the store, and suddenly *had* to get some Montreal-style bagels. Ordered a half-dozen sesame bagels and they were oh so good. Soft with a touch of sweetness and with that slightly dense chewiness that makes them addictive. Service was quick and friendly. We will be back to try everything else!
