I had never heard of or tried a Kouign‑Amann (pronounced "queen-a-mahn") before, so I was really looking forward to this visit, and the reviews were absolutely right. This place was hands down a highlight of my Montréal food scene experience. The shop itself is very cute and cozy, with just two small tables by the window and a few chairs. The décor is simple, and so are your choices, which honestly works in their favor. When you step inside, you get a direct view of the bakers working their magic, which makes the experience even better. We ordered a hot chocolate, plain croissants, chocolate croissants, and a slice of the Kouign‑Amann. If you like a dark, rich hot chocolate that's not overly sweet, look no further, this is the place. As for the croissants, both the plain and chocolate versions were good but fairly standard. However, the real star was the Kouign‑Amann. It was served warm, perfectly crispy, and had just the right amount of sweetness without being overwhelming. It was so good that when I finished my slice, I went back to the counter hoping for more but they were sold out. To be fair, I arrived around 2pm and they close at 3pm. Despite that, the line moved quickly, and the staff were some of the sweetest people ever. My only regret? I only bought one slice. I'd highly recommend this place, but make sure you get there early if you want to snag a slice of Kouign‑Amann before they sell out. read more

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The mountain of room-temperature butter should have clued me in on the wondrous delicacy ahead. My sister shared this hidden gem with me, a treat for all the walking we did. We both had a "tranche" /slice /portion of the flaky pastry originating from Brittany. While it does not look like the Kouign Amanns I've had before, it definitely tasted fabulous. We were not the only ones who thought so. While we ate our bounty at one of the two open tables, we saw person after person purchase whole galettes, possibly for an upcoming family gathering. The pastry had a sweet and crunchy crust and a buttery interior. Here, it does not resemble a croissant. Instead, the layers of dough were softer than the typical honeycomb structure of a croissant. Speaking of which, my sister also recommends the croissants here, which she used to have regularly when the shop was open more frequently. read more

Au Kouing-Amann - A tranche of the kouign amann. - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I've never had a real kouing amann, only the muffin style. I was excited to try this after my friend recommended it. The bakery is a cute little shop with two small tables inside. The lady working the register was very nice. We got a slice (single) kouing amann and a hot chocolate. It's hard to explain but the kouing amann has such a unique texture, much different from the muffin types I've had in the past. And it was a nice treat to have and with the hot chocolate was a nice warm pair. read more

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Easily some of the best French pastries in Montreal. The almond croissants and the classic kouign-amann are always fresh, warm, and delicious. The prices are super reasonable for the quality. A total staple in the Plateau area! read more

I tried a bunch of kouign amanns before and this place is the best. The warm buttery slice was delicious with every bite. There was a line but it goes by really quick! read more

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This is a really good place to try for one specific specialty which is the Koung Amman. A small bakery with only two tables to site assume you'll be getting this to go. If there's a line - wait it'll be worth it. It's a flakey yet dense buttered croissant type pastry. Service is fast so you wouldn't wait long especially if you go when they open and on a weekday! read more

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Pâtisserie Au Kouing Amann is one of our favourite pastry shops in the city. Worst hours (closed Sunday to Tuesday) but their kouign amann are amazing. Grabbed a kouign amann ($3.25) and croissant au fromage ($3.50). Flaky, delicious goodness. You won't find a better kouign amann! read more

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Located right on Mont Royal Avenue -- one of my favorite pedestrian streets in Montréal -- this bakery was a standout discovery. I've had kouign-amann before (at O Petit Paris in Montréal and even Dominique Ansel's bakery in New York City), but the one here is by far the best I've ever tasted. The pastry is baked in a large round, almost like a pie, then cut into wedges to serve. The texture is exactly what you want: incredibly crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside. You can order a single slice for $3.25 CAD, a small round (about 6 servings) for $18 CAD, or a large (about 12 servings) for $33 CAD. The shop is open Wednesday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- so plan to arrive early before they sell out. The woman at the counter was very friendly and spoke both English and French, which made ordering simple. They also offer a few other pastries (pain au chocolat, cinnamon roll, berry tart, plain croissant), but trust me -- you come here for the kouign-amann. It's outstanding, and I highly recommend making a stop if you're in Montréal. read more

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Oh my goodness! Five stars just for the flavor of the stable baked dish - the Au Kouing-Amann! I can't even describe the flavor but unlike anything I've had before. It's sweet and a bit buttery, light but heavy lol. Such a hard dessert to describe! It's perfect to have alone or even with cafe au lait! There was a line there when I went but I know it's typical as it's a popular spot for this goodie! They do also serve coffee/espresso! The shop is quite small is the front and I believe it had limited seating but it was crowded when I went. I'd go back and purchase an entire cake next time! I do recommend even if there's a line! read more

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Kouign amanns are my favorite pastry, but I've never had one like this before! Instead of it being an individual pastry, it's more like a cake. You can buy a slice, but I wish I wasn't visiting so I could get a whole one. The taste is so unique. Flaky, buttery, sweet...it's perfection. We also got a chocolate croissant, but it's nothing special compared to the kouign amann. We loved it so much, we were so close to stopping by before our flight but it was too out of our way. I still think about this place a lot though! Btw, the inside is very small. There are two little round tables inside, but it's definitely meant to be more of a to-go spot. read more

Au Kouing-Amann - kouign amann and chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Okay I wasn't sure this was going to be for me, but I had to try it before I left Montreal after seeing all the reviews. I probably annoyed the workers so much lol bc even after entering I was debating on whether I should try it or not. It wasn't expensive so I went for it. There was very little seating so I stood by the bench. The lady saw (she gave me a to-go bag) and then gave me a plate and utensils which was very kind. A seat then opened so was able to sit and enjoy it comfortably. This dessert was actually really good! Again, I didnt think I would like it but it was super delicious and worth trying! read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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In most places, we are used to seeing the laminated viennoiserie version, which are essentially individual pastries using a dough similar to a croissant. Here, they're doing it in more of the original form, which is a larger style cake where you purchase slices that are served to you warm. Not having had this style before, we definitely wanted to give it a try and were not disappointed. It's warm and sweet, still with layers, but having more of a soft spongy texture as opposed to the very crisp individual cake versions that can sometimes leave the roof of your mouth a bit raw. We very much preferred this version as it was quite balanced in its sweetness (the individual cakes are usually VERY sweet) with a lovely texture, and what's better than having one warm? 5 stars for the kouign amann and you absolutely must try it if you're in the area. We also tried a croissant and overall, it was a pretty average croissant. You can find better croissants at almost any other patisserie in town so I'd recommend sticking with the kouign amann. read more

To be honest, the depictions of the kouing amann didnt look like our thing hut im glad we gave it a shot. It ended up being exactly what we needed. The inside is fluffy and dense like a rich cake while the outside was carmelized. It is just what I look for in a pastry. The price and speed were great too. They had them ready and even had options for entire cakes of it. read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This famous bake shop is just so warm and lovely as to require a visit. The first sighting shows it has a very limited menu, which is a good sign of them doing what they do well, and indeed, from first to the famous cream and butter and flour purity. The services great with excellent touches for the many new patrons to the many returning ones, explaining their baked offerings and care for the product that is very visible from the baking prep floor. Products need no explanation, but lovingly explained if you need. As for the food itself, we got everything in the menu almost. Firstly, croissants (which come in regular, raisins, almonds, and cheese outside) are true with honeycomb and layered interiors, as too many places do not care to do. They have a few small breads which we did not get. And of course, the famous Amman , which is found nowhere else, is majestic, worth your try and it comes in slices, if you do not order the whole pie. It is a special Montréal institution. read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Exterior packaging - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Loved the kouign amann here! Unlike the ones you find in French pastry shops in the US, the ones here are wedge shaped and look like a pie slice. The top layer was perfectly crispy and sweet and the inside was soft and buttery. Would recommend sharing a slice if you plan on eating elsewhere as well since they're pretty dense and one whole slice will fill you up comfortably. Prices are good and service was friendly. Small shop though with only two tables and a small ledge. Recommend! read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Kouign amann - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Before this place I had no idea the kouign amann I had been eating in the US were, in fact, not TRUE kouign amann, but merely mini renditions. On the first bite, I immediately knew this was going to be the highlight of the food I'd had on this trip. Perfect, buttery, flaky, soft goodness all in one delicate pastry, with just a hint of salt. I got two slices but I would have gotten three full cakes to go if I could've figured out a way to pack them in my suitcase. I need to find a similar enough recipe to theirs or I might have to fly to Montreal again JUST to visit this bakery. read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Kouign Amann slice - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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First of all, I have to say I'm a huge fan of Kouign-Amann. The first time I tried it was at Dominique Ansel's bakery in NYC and I fell in love instantly. I even made trips to France just to enjoy this pastry again, so imagine my excitement when I discovered this bakery dedicated to it! They keep things simple, offering just croissants and Kouign-Amann, which to me means they've perfected their craft. The shop is only open Wednesday through Saturday, so plan ahead. We went on a Wednesday right at 10 am and it was absolutely worth it. They sell it in different sizes: petite, grande, or by the slice from a large round (like a pie). Prices are very reasonable--about $3.25 for a portion. When we had ours, it was still warm: crisp and caramelized on the outside, soft and slightly spongy inside. Pure magic from just a handful of ingredients. This bakery nails it. If you've never tried Kouign-Amann before, you're truly missing out. Highly recommend! read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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A little bite of heaven, this bakery is unparalleled and is quite possibly the best purveyor of Koign Amman anywhere in the world. Served like a slice of pie instead of the traditional knot, this is THE spot for a quick bite that will send you reeling, in a good way. Get there early to avoid lines and a dreaded sell-out. This spot had us dreaming for weeks. read more

I knew I wanted to stop by a bakery for croissants in Montreal, and Au Kouing-Amann was the perfect place to go! We got an almond croissant and a slice of kouing-amann. Both were so delicious, flaky, buttery, and warm! Definitely stop by if you're in montreal read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Croissant and kouing-amann - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Oh my goodness this place is amazing. I was so sad we found it on our last day or I would've had it every morning. We had a Kouign amann, of course. It looks different than we are used to, but my goodness it was so good. The location is pretty good. It was a bit of a walk for us but there were a lot of other things to do nearby too. There is very limited seating, but people usually don't stay too long and that also means it's not too loud. Prices are great and the service was fast and friendly. This is a must! read more

Easy 5 stars Before coming here I didnt even know what kouing amann was, and I came here to get some croissants. But Lourdes was a gem and asked if I was familiar and offered to give me (and heat up!) a free sample. I knew I didnt want to miss out, so I ordered some even before the sample was ready to try - smart decision. It was great.. warm, buttery, soft layers. perfect Croissants were great too. Delicate, buttery, light and airy I'd skip the cheese croissant next time since it was overshadowed by the other two. I'll be craving this until I can fly back to Montreal. Too bad they dont ship to the States read more

Do not walk, RUN to Kouing Amann. Having never been to Brittany, I knew this was the closest I would get to finally having an authentic kouing amann- and wow, I don't think I can settle for the variations made of this delicious treat. The bakery has other baked goods, but you cannot leave without their signature item. It is baked to perfection- the amount of salted butter, caramelization, and delicate layers were amazing. I savored each bite and wish I had bought more since they are closed Sundays through Tuesdays. Also for the quality and quantity, you can't beat the price. read more

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Lots of yummy and fresh baked options available here. I love all the chocolate flavored ones. So good and hot and fresh. Must try if you ever are in this place. read more

Amazing pastries, the Kouing Amann is spectacular. Croissants are great too. A true gem

If you never had Kouing Amann, this is the place to get it from! It was my first time having Kouing Amann on my trip to Montreal, and it was a lovely, buttery, flaky, sweet bread dough. Their croissant selections were divine as well, especially the Almond Croissant - YUM! I also ordered a Latte and it paired perfectly with the pastries. This bakery was so good that we ended up coming back before we left Montreal. It's more of a grab-and-go, as there's little to no seating, however the service is quick. Fantastic staff, and prices were really cheap for really delicious food and drinks. Safe to say that I'm stopping by when I return to Montreal - 10/10!! read more

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Go for the Kouing amann and the cheese croissant! They were out of the petit Kouing amann when we arrived so the lady was nice enough to take our name down and we could return in half an hour for a fresh one! In the meantime, we got some of their other pastries to nosh on. The cheese croissant was so good that when we came back we ordered three more! The kouing amann fresh and warm is something special. Light and flakey, buttery with a nice coat of crisp caramel. Not to be missed! We also got the apple tart, almond and chocolate croissant: ok. IMHO, you can pass on those and just load up on the Kouing amann and cheese croissants! read more

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Firstly, what's with the spelling thing going on? Sometimes it's written Kouing and sometimes it's Kouign. This can be seen inside their restaurant, or even on their website. The last time I came, I can't believe they didn't have their signature Kouign-Amann. I sure was missing out. They're eggy and amazing, and you NEED TO EAT THEM FRESH. They were so, so good. Their almond croissants are also so much better fresh. I had already rated this place a 5/5 eating cold pastries last time. Eating them fresh just reinforces my rating. Enthusiastic 5*! read more

This is the first time my wife and I have had a Kouing Amann or a Breton butter cake, and we were hooked from the first bite. It's a sweet, ultra buttery, and layered cake which reminded us a little bite of kugel. The outside had a crunchier caramelized layer which paired wonderfully with the softer inside. It was sort of like a thicker and less airy croissant cake. We awed at the amount of butter they were working with in the bake. We also shared a croissant which was perfect. Light, airy, and slightly flakey without being messy. Service was super quick. There are only two tables inside with five total chairs, so seating is quite limited. read more

A truly special Montreal treasure. The coffee as well as all baked goods are made in house and the Kouing Amann is epic. Please try it out. Was closed last time we were there which was sad! read more

The best croissants I've ever had in my life So buttery, soft, and fluffy but with enough crumbly flakes.... I'll be dreaming about these until the next time I come back .... THEY ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAYS!!!!! read more

Au Kouing-Amann - plain croissant, almond croissant, kouing amann (top to bottom) - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Absolutely unreal croissants. Stopped by and got a cheese croissant, chocolatine and slice of kouign amann. Cheese croissant was unbelievably crisp on the exterior, flakey and soft in the interior, filled with a nice savory kick. The best croissant I've had in my life and I've been to France. Chocolatine was also good - full of chocolate. Not as mindblowing as the cheese croissant. Kouign amann is their signature. Such a decadent slice of pie(???) with rich, dense and moist buttery, sugary flavor. So amazing. It's moist without being soggy. What a wonderful dish. Overall a great experience - will definitely be back. read more

Au Kouing-Amann - cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Every once in a while in life, you eat something and audibly sign and announce, "This may be one of the best things I've ever ate." This was that moment biting into the Kouign-Amann. I've had really great Kouign-Amann before but nothing compares to this buttery delicacy. It's like a magical mixture of a croissant & the perfection of a buttery cake. It cannot be described well enough. All I know is I have deep regrets of not getting more. read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Picture won't do it justice - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Super cute café - the smell alone is amazing. The pastries were delicious. I had a slice of the famous kouing-amann. Super flaky, rich and buttery. Keep eating, Angela read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

If you're looking for a local bakery with high quality goods and an excellent price, look no further. They have a good variety of all you need, and their namesake treat is wonderfully buttery with a crisp shell. At only $3 for a portion, it's a steal. Thank you to the owners for the affordable pricing. Service is quick. There are two little seating areas for you to enjoy your treats and people watch out the windows. I always come by for a stop whenever I'm in Montreal. read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Interior with menus - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Cozy and warm place, more like a takeout place only 2 small tables to sit, aman kouing was very very delicious, one of the best I have had til this day. read more

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It's so delicious it's like the best thing you've ever had in your life. Get a slice, or get a whole kouign amann- I wish I had! So simple, and so delish. Just do it. read more

Hands down one of the best pastries I've ever eaten! The line moves by quickly and the kouign Amann is always warm. I live in the US and they don't make them like this so I wasn't sure what to expect but this blows any other kouign amann out of the water. I went in the summer and there were bees around just FYI but still worth it. read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Kouign amann - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The fresh smell of bread and croissants in this bakery was amazing and the almond croissant was the best croissant I've ever had. It was flaky, buttery and there was a some kind of jam inside as well. It was truly delicious! read more

We got a slice of Kouign-Amann and the croissant with ham & cheese. The Kouign-Amann is so amazing! I've never had the pie version and I can't stop thinking about it. I like it better than the individual muffin version I had in NYC. It tasted like if croissant and sticky bun had a baby. I saw someone ordered a whole pie and I was regretting ordering a slice only. However they do say this is one of the more guilty pastry - consisted of layers of butter and incorporated sugar. The ham & cheese croissant paired well with the sweet pastry. They pressed and toasts the croissant so the cheese is melted perfectly onto the flaky goodness. This is a must eat in Montreal! read more

Au Kouing-Amann - Ham & Cheese croissants & Kouign-Amann - Bakeries Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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My friend and I dropped by to pick up some pastries for breakfast. We came on Wednesday morning around 8 am, and there was no one else in the store. It's a small space that's takeout only with no seating. We grabbed three pastries for only $10.47, which I thought was super affordable: Kouign amann slice - this is their signature pastry, so of course I had to try it. I've never had a kouign amann before, but I really enjoyed it here. The outside was crispy, while it was chewy inside with a rich butter flavor, and without it being too sweet. I will say, it looks very different than pictures I've seen in the past of kouign amann from other bakeries, so I was a bit surprised by the presentation Almond croissant - very crispy on the outside with a slightly sweet almond cream inside. I do wish there was a bit more almond cream inside, but otherwise I liked the croissant Apple turnover - again, very crispy on the outside and the apple inside wasn't too sweet either read more

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