I was on the hunt for canelé, and man was Mamie Clafoutis worth the bus ride and walk. The canelé…read morehad a crisp exterior and delicious, spongey, honey like interior. Small but mighty. A must try French pastry. We also got a small cappuccino (deliciously milky). Unfortunately the upstairs seating was closed, but we savored our drink and pastry walking back. We enjoyed the raisin pastry for breast fast - still fluffy, flakey and delicious, and not too sweet!

The pastries here are so good and perfect for on the go breakfast! They open early which was…read moreexactly what we were looking for as we headed out of towns Service was friendly and quick. Had an amazing chai latte, a delicious chocolate chip cookie, and an incredible pistachio chocolate croissant. That last one is a CAN'T MISS!

Such a cute and tidy shop, tons of cheese, bread, and sweets. They were very kind to help us as we…read moretried to speak French, they also spoke some English when we didn't understand a few words, so we made it work! Looking forward to going back tomorrow for petit déjeuner. The baguettes are so good

Arhoma is a treasure in Hochelag! From croissants to decadent desserts, every bite feels like a…read morelittle piece of heaven. The fresh bread and sandwiches are equally great, making it a great spot for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Great outdoor seating available when warmer weather permits.

Wonderful place! Love the bread selection and the pastries are wonderful. Cozy, fresh and ambiance…read moreis wonderful.

Really nice atmosphere, great selection of goods (pastries, ice cream, marshmallows, etc). The…read morechocolate mousse is amazing. Customer service is 10/10, they are really nice and accommodating. Shoutout to Patricia for the good care

Looking for a place for a nice sweet treat and heard about Automne's Cardamom buns, Having lived in…read moreNorthern Europe for many years, I do enjoy my cardamom sweet treats so decided to check it out. Besides a nice in-house baked bread selection, Automne offers wonderful mouth-watering sweet pastries and savory baked items. So hard to chose! Along with my Noeud à La Cardamome (a.k.a. Cardamom roll topped with pearl sugar), I ordered a Roulé Fraise Rhubarb (a.k.a. Strawberry Rhubarb Danish) and a Matcha Oat Latte. Able to relax outdoors in their section with cafe tables. One little surprise, the Danish's drizzle was not caramel but peanut butter flavored. Typically not a fan of peanut butter, but the drizzle was small enough not to distract from the rest of the yummy pastry. All was fantastic! Definitely would recommend Automne and plan to keep it in mind the next time I'm in Montreal!

Automne Boulangerie is a small, intimate bakery with a cozy neighborhood feel--often mentioned as…read morehaving some of the best croissants in Montreal. We visited on a Sunday around 3 p.m., and unfortunately, the croissants and tarts were already sold out. The only items left were a few cookies and a chocolatine (pain au chocolat), so I ordered the chocolatine for $3.75 CAD. The bakery itself is very compact. Inside, there aren't tables for sitting, just a small counter to stand at, but there are a few outdoor tables right by the door. The staff were friendly and helpful in explaining the items available. They also mentioned that weekends usually bring more variety, including fruit tarts, while weekdays focus mainly on croissants. The chocolatine I tried was good--crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside, exactly what you'd expect from a quality bakery. I wouldn't say it was the best I've ever had, but it was still enjoyable. If you're in the neighborhood, Automne Boulangerie is worth a visit, especially earlier in the day or on a weekend to get the full range of their croissants and tarts.

The carrot pecan muffin was incredible! I also got the large babka for $24 Canadian & it was well…read moreworth it- easily the best babka I've ever had (and I've had many being Jewish & from New York)! It was truly incredible, not dry like some in the states, and the chocolate was somehow gooey like the inside of a lava cake, even the next day!

Hof Kelsen bakery / café plays to the building's mid-century office/industrial vibe. My experience…read morewas mostly, but will need to return. First, intended to treat myself to their Chocolate Babka Pain Perdu I read about, although also interested in their Borscht being a big fan of all types of borschts (red, white and green). [Full disclosure - Grew up with and been a lifelong devotee of echt old school New York City Kosher bakery Chocolate Babkas!] To my disappointment, that Babka item must have been a special and they didn't sell Babka slices. A full Babka cost $24 Canadian, too big and too much to spend on that occasion. Their Borscht, apparently a vegetarian red borscht recipe made in house, only becomes available at 11 AM, and I was too early. Then I turned to my friendly, cheery person behind the counter and ordered both a fresh savory and a fresh sweet pastry, plus a Matcha Oat Latte. As I paid on the terminal, she moved a small black device in my direction and served me my bakery items. Taking what I understood as a pager to my counter seat, I awaited my drink. About 5 minutes later, a sour rude woman came to me shouting in French. That device was not a pager like I've received at other places in Montreal, but a calculator. When I apologized for my misunderstanding, she huffed and puffed as she walked away. The friendly woman was now behind the café prep section, so I walked over to her to collect my Matcha Oat Latte and apologized. She indicated that that happens. When I directed another apology to the unfriendly staff person, she again rudely stated in English that they don't have pagers. While appreciating that some people have "bad hair days," that lady should never be put in front of customers if/when she interacts with customers like that... especially if it was clearly an unintentional inadvertent miscommunication!!! That being said, my attendant's superfriendliness along with my enjoyable items made up for that. Started with my flavorful Feuilleté aux épinards et à la ricotta (a.k.a. Spinach Ricotta Puff) along with my delicious Latte. Then, finished my Amandine au chocolat, a.k.a. Almond and Chocolate Croissant). So, would definitely return on a future trip to Montréal. Would recommend Hof Kelsten, but keep in mid they don't use pagers!

This real deal patisserie is worth the trek across town, and makes their delectable baked goods…read morefrom scratch; by hand - daily. The decor is nothing to rave about, but their tartelettes and entremets (rectangle shaped pastries) make that point mute. You can really tell the difference between their offerings and bulk made or industrially made treats with their attention to quality and detail. It seems by the line-up in front of the display case, this may not be a secret - at least to locals who seem to know where to pair up hot beverages with sweets in a cozy ambiance (even if a little dated). They also have some dry imported treats on wall shelves across from the pastry case, and several chalk boards listing the coffees and various other menu items. The service is also quite prompt, welcoming and friendly. It may seem obvious, but come early to get the best selection, or risk missing out.

So Sundays are my days off training at the gym. One Sunday I didn't have raw materials to make…read morebrekkie. paltoquet opens at 9 so I decided to walk up there. For context I live near the tam tam mountains closer to Ave Mont Royal. My walk up Cote ste Catherine to Paltoquet took me 30 mins or so. I was told about their croissant " français de France" so I ordered 2 and coffee......lemme tell ya, les French were right, their croissants are WAY better than what we get in Montreal. So after consuming my Breakfast, off I go back home walking. All in all it was a good hour of walking with an excellent meal as my pit stop! Thank you for attending my Ted talk on planning your trips!

Very nice breakfast spot. Fresh food, hand selected with care. Everything from the service, the…read moredecor and the food is amazing. Am I going to knock points because they don't take credit? Nah, not even close!

A good place for brunch. The service is always nice and quick. Options are varied and the plates…read moreare beautifully arranged and are great quantity for the price. I think their vanilla matcha tastes a bit too much of vanilla but you can get it without so I will try that next time. The grilled cheese plate is my favourite meal there but I am excited to try more of their menu!

Croissant du fromagggggeeeee. I had one of these each day for a week! The perfect start for the day…read morein Montréal. They have multiple locations, but seem to be well respected by locals for their croissants and pastries. They're always making up a fresh batch, but don't visit too late it the afternoon or you might miss the last! Always seems to have a small line but it moves very quickly. Little seating room, but if you want to eat inside it's definitely possible. Always a must stop on our trips to Montréal.

Opened by a man named Jacques and named after Georges Brassens song, Les Co'pains D'abord is a…read moresmall little bakery that offers a variety of different types of breads and croissants. The hubs and I stopped by while in the area, as we had heard that they're known for their buttery croissants. We had ordered one, and I was a little sad that they had run out of the cheese ones already T___T The regular croissant was okay, but it wasn't as buttery as it was described (I actually found the shape of it pretty funny) :P The hubs enjoyed it, as he stated that it was slightly different, not too sweet, and was flaky enough. It may have been slightly better if it was right out of the oven or warmed up, as I thought it was more on the dry end. Staff was super friendly, and there's limited seating inside. There is also a little water cooler with complimentary water. +complimentary water from the cooler +friendly staff