By Zelda on July 26, 2026 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

Scrumptious lox bagel. Love the capers, cream cheese, and overall composition. Truly a delight. Staff are friendly and the place is cute inside.

Can’t give 5 stars as I thought for $15 + tax this is the tiniest bagel sandwich ever (fits in the palm of my hand and I have tiny girl hands). The lox was also over salted and the bagel rock solid on the outside and a bit chewy on the inside (perhaps day old?). Also coffee is fine but terrible cups it exploded in my car at the first road bump. Lol.

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By MrFamPham on April 11, 2026 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

Really lovely local vibe with welcoming staff! Delicious and loaded lox 🤩 every bite is so great, I had the Lev’s Bagel and it has chips 🤯 You should dine-in for sure because of great service

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By Dashiel Balnaves (Tagged) on February 27, 2026 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

Went here on my quest for lox’s and this is my favourite so far. They smoke the salmon themselves and you can tell. Their bagels also come out so warm and soft, it is the most calming feeling eating them. They do the basics perfectly. And one big thing to mention is the atmosphere and seating of the place is so good and chill, making it perfect to study in.
Such a good bagel, must go to if you like smoked salmon. Also servers/bakers/cookers/owners banter is very fun to listen to.
The lox/og gets a 9.3/10, best so far, and the atmosphere of the place helps a lot.

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By Hoda T on February 12, 2026 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

This is some of the best smoked salmon I’ve ever had (I’ve tried many different types). The flavour is strong and it’s fresh, never frozen. Love the ingredient combos - pickled red onions, cucumbers, capers, fresh dill. The hot smoked trout fillet is so fresh and soft (unlike frozen ones) and the trout salad is crunchy and delicious with some bread or crackers. I also enjoy the salmon hand pie — chicken pot pie vibes but with salmon. The products can be pricey but I think it’s worth it for the quality.

The owner is warm and welcoming as are their other staff.

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By Raiyan Khair on January 3, 2026 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

Stumbled upon another gem here! Solid bagels with amazing lox. Very warm and friendly service too. Got the fancy fancy bagel and although the bagel is on the smaller side considering a nearly $20 price, it does excel in the fish and toppings. This shop goes on my bagel Mt. Rushmore! I highly recommend giving them a visit.

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By Stella on December 28, 2025 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

Delicious! Staff were super sweet and Lev’s bagel was the perfect balance of savoury and spicy. Overheard the staff tell another customer about their gluten-free and dairy-free/vegan options as well, they have something for everyone!

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By Sarah J Duncan on October 4, 2025 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

This place is amazing! I had the best bagle with lox here! The food was fresh and delicious. The staff were friendly and efficient. It was super busy but the line-up went fast. We ordered and sat down, the person who brought out our food was so friendly and joked with my very young nieces - it was such a warm and welcome environment. I am looking forward to going back!

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By Nathan Amar on August 17, 2025 Verified by Facebook Lox + Schmear

The journey proved worthwhile, with nearly two hours of travel time. Upon arrival, a culinary experience awaited, showcasing an exceptional bagel and lox. Every craving was addressed with delightful satisfaction. The flavours were expertly balanced. Ultimately, the destination provided a memorable and enjoyable experience.

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By Paolina Loseto on July 21, 2025 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

My fave place to buy lox (they even make a pastrami lox, wow), have a solid bagel sandwich, and chat with a local St. Clair West celebrity!

Fish is smoked in small batches, the whole process is done in house and you can really taste that quality and care in the product.

You just know Lev is mindful of ensuring quality throughout every ingredient used in the shop, through their passion for only having tomatoes on the menu when they're in season. No bland, disappointing tomatoes found here.

Maybe unexpected for a bagel and lox spot, but Lev also makes really great little cakes and cookies. Once I had a blueberry buttermilk doughnut that I still can't forget about, it was unbelievable fluffy.

There's also a new slush machine, the Orange Creamsicle one was so good – the flavours do rotate!

Gluten-free bagels are available, as well as a vegan option (no fish on that one of course haha).

Be sure to check out their Instagram for both the daily specials and updated hours for the week.

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By Sandi Cole on July 4, 2025 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

Smashing IT!☕🥯☕

And the Academy Award goes to Lox & Schmear!

Wow, just absolutely wow. I heard great things about this place. but I had absolutely no idea how amazing the food was until I tried them for the very first time today.

Nestled along trendy hipster St. Clair Avenue West lies a very cute and welcoming place call Lox & Schmear and they are serving up some of the best bagels, cream cheese, capers, pickled onions, to elevate the star of the show the great SALMON!

Once you walk into Lox & Schmear, you are immediately hit with this sweet smokey aroma.

I ordered The Fancy Fancy because that's just what I am Fancy Fancy 🎭

The bagel was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside
The cream cheese, along with the capers, tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, alfalfa to give it that extra unique crunch, fresh dill that accompanied the lox was an explosion of great flavors!

The lox is so sweet and smoking at the same time.

Yum! It was probably one of the best things I've ever eaten!

So, if you're in the neighborhood, you have to give this place a try. Such friendly and inviting staff!

The bagels and lox are out of this world! 🏆

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By ue on June 7, 2025 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

I got the fancy fancy on an everything bagel. Despite getting an everything bagel, I didn’t get a lot of poppy seeds. The thing that really struck me was how juicy all the fillings made the bagel. They were all delicious. However, with the amount… the bagel unfortunately didn’t really hold up as it was too small and toasted to hold everything in. Still a pretty good bagel, though.

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By Bredgy L. on April 13, 2025 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

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I may not be a bagel expert, but the taste and quality of the fish from this place is overtly super high-quality. The lox inside has such a velvety, luscious and smooth bite that brings a slight chew, and just the perfect amount of salinity that seasoned the entire bite with its accoutrements. The bagels are sure to not disappoint, as they carry the St. Viateur name with it. They're famous for a reason as they take on a delicate crisp on the exterior when toasted, while preserving an airy and fluffy interior. The everything bagel has an aromatic coating of garlic, sesame and poppy seeds around, with a distinct sweetness in the dough itself. The cream cheese portion is generous but doesn't overwhelm the lox, mellowing out the saltiness of the fish. The red onions, capers and fresh dill are also well-known best friends of salmon, and they have their place in each bite.

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By Mark Drake on April 6, 2025 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

A perfect bagel & lox experience.
This place is only open 3 part days per week and is worth visiting.
In-house smoked fish is a true delight. The scent from the process is very welcoming and is available for take away.

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By Carson Wong on January 4, 2025 Verified by Google Lox + Schmear

Homey neighborhood bagel place that serves tasty Jewish-fare with a smile. We got the salmon, cream cheese, and dill on sesame, and it was quite delicious. The smear was creamy and light, while the dill gave the sandwich a kick of freshness. Their bagels were made Montréal-style (from St-Viateur, I believe). For those that dont like fish, however, the lox is a bit on the fishy side. Overall, a great bagel place if you're in the area!

*Amex accepted here!

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