Prompt service, delicious food and excellent prices, need to say more!…read more Oh yes, in case you worry about your waistline and not in the mood to go over a treadmill for an hour, try to go easy on the dough by not going allover their menu items.

Stumbled upon this bakery and wasn't disappointed…read more I ordered the half zaatar/half cheese manoushe and it was pretty big, fresh, and tasty. There's an option to add veggies, but I decided to have it as is. I also tried the lahmajoun, which was full of flavor and really filling. There are a few tables for dining in, as well as some imported grocery items available. There can be a bit of a wait for your order, but I honestly don't mind since the manoushes are made fresh to order.

I'm writing an update for La Conca d'Oro. This is because, this time, I went in and tried other…read morethings in addition to the pastries - such as a slice of pizza and an pastry puff of sorts that had spinach in it. Let me start by saying that, as I was approaching it, I was thrown off by the fact that they have moved into the ground floor of one of those blocky modern condo or apartment buildings one sees all over Montreal, and even all over the U.S. They are now on the south side of Jean-Talon, near the D'Iberville Metro station. I had two pastries. They were very good, as can be expected. The spinach puff was a little dry, perhaps because it was later in the day. Now, I cannot say anything bad about the pizza because it was "day old" and deeply discounted. It was 99 cents in Canadian coin! In American coin, that would be 75 to 80 cents, so eat the slice of pizza and shut up, right? They were crowded. The service was reasonably good. They are keeping the line on their prices, which I'm sure their clientele appreciates. For me to assess the fairness of that, I have to divide by 1.27 or something like that. They pass the test! I now have to dial up my pedantic aspect to update you on the meaning of "conca d'oro." More so than a "pot of gold," it means a "golden conch." I learned this because Palermo, Sicily's capital, sits in a small planar area hemmed in by hilly terrain, shaped like a horseshoe, and extending out to the sea. So, Palermo, and some of its adjacent cities, are said to sit in "la Conca d'Oro," or the "golden conch." I would still go back to this locale without hesitation. The issue is that, since bakeries tend to feature 20 to 40 things in the glass case, and you may pick out 2 or 3, you may not be picking out the ones that may be the most stellar to you. That means you need to keep going back and trying the other ones! Sadly, I live too far away to do this. Ma io ritornero'. Mais je retorunerai.

Very nice and clean bakery/patisserie located close to d'Iberville metro with plenty of free street…read moreparking nearby. The place stands out as it is one of the newer building on the street. There was a line outside when we got there which is a sure sign this is a popular place. It moved pretty quickly and we waited no more than 10 minutes. They have a very good variety of pastries and cakes, even some sandwiches and cold pizzas! We went specifically for the zeppole which are only sold around Easter time and the cannoli which are available all year. The zeppole come in many different flavours and are so delicious, the ricotta filling is amazing. I really liked the Nutella one, the flavour wasn't too overpowering. The cannoli were also amazing, we had the regular and the pistachio ones (which are just the regular ones with pistachio bits at the edges). The prices are pretty good too especially if you order 6 or more!

I've known the owner, Robert Marano, since he was working with his sisters in Boulangerie Luigi's…read more(Luigi's Bakery) here in LaSalle before setting up shop in Ville St. Laurent. Walk in to a nice, well-decorated, spacious interior with a casual atmosphere great for enjoying a meal in a relaxing environment. Great selection of chocolates, cakes and pastries. I definitely recommend their home-made gelato (Italian ice cream). They've got free WiFi, too. Did I mention that Robert and his wife Patty appeared on Slice Network's reality TV show "Cake Walk" (Season 1 Episode 1)? Guess who won first prize? http://www.slice.ca/cake-walk/video/full-episodes/punk-rock-love/video.html?v=99088451846#cake-walk/video/full-episodes

I've been grabbing cakes from here for a while and they're always a hit!…read more The cakes are nice and moist without being too sweet, though the buttercream can be a bit much for some. I've also tried most of the pastries and they're just as good as the cakes. My favorite is the coffee éclair, it's light, airy and sweet. Honestly, I like it more than the classic éclair. The coffee flavor just takes it up a notch. The icing on top can be a little sweet on its own, but it balances out well with the whole éclair. I always grab one or two when I'm in the area. The lemon raspberry cake is another favorite. It's light with just a hint of tartness, and the poppy seeds in the cake are a nice touch. The zeppoles are perfectly light, not greasy, and just sweet enough. I've also had the vanilla and caramel cake, and it's super soft and moist. The buttercream is on the sweeter side, but it goes really well with the cake. Black forest cake is lightly sweetened and I feel like I can eat a huge slice without it being overwhelming. Overall, this bakery is awesome, with a ton of variety. They've got baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and more. Definitely worth checking out!

Just opened three days ago .. quite impress with the quality of the products…read more Walked in for a coffee and and walked out with a bag of goodies :) The baker is origin of Algeria close to the city of Oran one of the largest consumers of baguette.. so obviously you'll find great quality here. The flower is top quality and use organic and non treated flour (unbleached). I can taste the quality especially if u get it hot. The croissant it the traditional butter base so expect perfection. Right now there is a promo for $1.00 it's a give away! Its not over buttered but more fluffy. You can smell the butter and taste it. The Far Breton is there speciality. I got a sample and it was really good. It's a flan based cake with prunes. It was good and you can taste the freshness. I did find it a bit sweet... The service was warm and welcoming.. family owned business and it's obvious when you walk in. They offered us some tastings and a free baguette!! The coffee selection is quite impressive the supplier is know "companie des mere du Sud" they will be doing paring of coffee and pasty. It's a great concept. They just opened so I expect some tweaking and improvements. I'd recommend trying it if ur in the area.

We had been frequenting this delightful neighborhood pastry shop for quite some time for our Sunday…read moremorning croissants when I finally suggested to my husband that we should actually try their eponymous "le far breton" dessert which we did over Canadian Thanksgiving. I had never had one before and I was happy to make its acquaintance. It was really lovely! But we were not surprised. The owner studied baking in France and also worked in pâtisseries in France for years before making his way to Montreal. The croissants are just perfect... light, buttery and absolutely perfect. My daughters like to ask me while they eat them, "how many layers are there in each croissant, Mom?' Every time, I always answer them with a quite sincere, "I can't count them all, but if I had to guess I'd say thousands upon thousands!"

Stumbled upon this small bakery while I was in the area and was not disappointed…read more I ordered the thin lahmbajin (there's an option to get it thick), and I loved how flavorful the meat was. It was cooked perfectly. I also tried the cheese & sujuk, and it was just as good. It was made fresh to order, and what I liked most was that the cheese wasn't too salty and didn't slide off the dough, it held its shape nicely. You can order them individually in regular or large sizes and there's also an option to get a box of 6 pieces. There is indoor seating, but it's limited to about 6-7 people. They also offer sweets like baklava, which you can order as well. The service was super friendly, and overall it was a great experience. I'll definitely come back to this shop the next time I'm in the area.

Authentic flavors remind me of my childhood in Lebanon. I enjoy it every year I'm back in town!read more

We were taking a walk from Mount Royal park to Jean Talon market and saw this bakery. Such a GREAT…read morefind! The best lobster tail I've had. So flaky and fresh. Thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The chicken empanada was heated and very tasty. It's not fried, so not greasy, yet very flavorful. One of the better empanada we've tasted. Definitely a must stop.

Awesome, great place for brunch !!! Don't get disappointed with the long lines. They move really…read morefast and in between you can decide on your order. Tons of desserts.. food is so fresh ! Veggie Caesar Salad was plain, boring and tasted unwashed with some mud crunches but mushroom quiche was decent. Desserts - Tres leches and key lime pie, almond & chocolate croissant were all great !

Honestly I love this spot I usually go to the one on Newman…read morebut this one is great as well. I've been trying to find new spots and this is one of them.

Authentic Italian family run bakery where they care about what they do! We need more businesses…read morelike this. I have tried their pizza, cannoli's, lobster claws sandwiches and pizza dough and they were all delicious. I highly recommend this bakery for it's delicious food and friendly helpful service!

I've lived in a lot of places. But I have never found a local bakery as good as this establishment…read more Everything is made on site. I've ordered sandwiches, tried their pizzas, devoured their biscottis, gorged myself with their dessert pastries, etc. But the cheese Danish I got this morning was beyond amazing. The light pastry was filled with a cheese mixture that probably had some ricotta in it. Superb! The store has a variety of pastas, coffees, and other imported Italian goodies. Best of all, the counter folks are courteous, helpful. and friendly. Easy to get to from other parts of the city. The 104 and 90 bus both stop at Upper Lachine and Melrose. You'll see the yellow sign with red lettering.

I've tried flat tomato pizza all over the city for 50 years, and bar none, NDG Bakery has the best!…read more I am so happy that I discovered them in the 80s. If you are in the mood for a sandwich at lunch or anytime, they make every sandwich fresh to order, even slicing the meats and cheeses at assembly time, with whatever condiments you wish, on their "baked in store" soft or crunchy buns or breads. Their sweets counter would rival any of the Italian bakeries in the city. Mima and her staff are friendly and always accommodating. Don't get "shut-out", order your flat red pizza in advance for weekend pickup they sell out early, that also goes for their breads and other baked products.