A little gem in Montreal that feels like stepping into a Parisian neighborhood bistro. The $50 three-course menu one of the best values I've come across! The seasonal pastries are another highlight. They change often and are the kind of treats that make you want to keep coming back just to see what's new. Everything tastes fresh, refined, and decadent. The ambiance is cozy yet classy, which is perfect for a relaxed br or an intimate dinner. And the view of Saint Joseph's Oratory adds something special to the experience. Great food, warm service, and a setting that makes you want to linger a little longer. Definitely a spot I'll be returning to. read more

I had a great experience at Duc de Lorraine in Montreal. I ordered the beef tartare and mentioned that I'm gluten sensitive, and they were very accommodating, swapping out the bread for radishes and cucumbers without any issue. The portion of beef was quite generous, and the flavour was absolutely on point, fresh, well seasoned, and really well balanced. Overall, a great spot with thoughtful service. I'd definitely come back. read more

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La ubicación es muy fácil de llegar y el lugar es agradable. Tienen una variedad de productos bastante amplia, todo se ve fresco y bien presentado. Además, cuentan con un área cómoda para sentarse y comer en el lugar, lo cual se agradece. Lo único negativo es que los precios están un poco elevados en comparación con otros sitios similares. Aun así, es una buena opción para darse un gusto. read more

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It's a cute French restaurant with a great dessert offerings! Make sure you leave room for dessert! The service was great and the food portions were huge. We had salmon avocado toasts, croquet-monsieur, and smash burger. All were great. We also had several desserts. read more

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Come with more time than you think. Duc de Lorraine is a beautiful restaurant that features a wrapping terrace for dining that is popular amongst locals and tourists alike. When the sun is shining, I recommend one of their delicious drinks and pending desire, their meals are great, but the desserts are better. Even popping in for a little treat appears to be a quite popular trend. Their macaroons are delicious, every single flavor, and paired with my Espesso Martini nicely. Though there is a lot of waitstaff working, be prepared to spend a lengthy bit of time here. This is likely a combo of the classic culture of enjoying the weather and atmosphere, but also due to what appeared to be miscommunication between the staff. Several people around us requests their bills multiple times, a couple tables got quite irritated. Lucky for us we had more time, but also had to request to pay twice and remind our waitstaff to box up our remaining desserts. read more

Duc de Lorraine - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The food was fine. Wasn't too special in my opinion? Bread was tasty. The service was a bit redundant; we got asked the same things multiple times by different people. Could use better communication. Pastries looked tasty so would go to just get those next time. read more

Duc de Lorraine - Salmon with orange sauce and croque madam - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Stopped by here for a weekend break to initially just grab some pastries but last minute to grab a table which they had. Service was overall friendly with frequent check ins to make sure our cups of water were being filled. We ordered a crepe to share and two iced coffees. The crepe was good but definitely also quite pricey. The iced coffee also was stronger than I'm used to so something to note for the caffeine sensitive. Generally speaking, the things we ordered were good. The place itself is pretty with lots of natural light coming in through the dining area. The front has the pasties with lots of cute treats. The higher price makes me lean closer to 3.5 but the ambiance and service makes me feel that rounding up makes sense. read more

Duc de Lorraine - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Phenomenal service, fun and upscale environment. Delicious food and good portions. Lemonade is freshly squeezed lemonade... get the cameras ready for some funny face shots. Dessert we took to go. read more

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Located a few blocks of St Joseph's Oratory, this patisserie was an eye opening stop. The bistro tables were full and there was a short wait to order at the bakery and coffee counter. There was so many gorgeous choices. I have never seen so many good baked goods before at once. They were very large and good to share. The croissant didn't have a lot of layers but more air inside. We got our order to go and sat outside under the trees in some of the low chairs. read more

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Definitely a tourist spot, so the prices will reflect that as well as the bad music. BUT if you're up for it, this is a cute spot with good food (and it's right off the hop-on-hop-off route). The French toast was absolutely delectable. Made with brioche bread (better than challah!) and served with a blueberry compote, mascarpone cream and some sort of chunky shavings on top. Major sugar-rush! My date had the Roastbeef sandwich and he would totally recommend it. Our waiter was gracious, friendly and attentive. Should this be on your "must go" list? No. But if you find yourself in the neighborhood and you're hungry, it's absolutely a good stop. read more

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Excellent food but definitely not worth the money! Great for a one time visit for the experience. Two people for breakfast cost us close to $200 and although the food was good the service was awful. The busboys and staff were very inexperienced and did not know how to ensure clients got what they needed during the service. I actually had to get up and go get things. Super quaint place that reminds me of France. I suggest heading there for just dessert and coffee then you cannot go wrong! read more

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This place is one of our favorite bakeries/restaurants in Montreal. The entire property is beautifully designed and decorated. The service was excellent and the food looked and tasted excellent. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. read more

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Desserts look lovely here. Tastes great too. A bit popular and crowded I don't think the staff can handle it. Management was super nice I saw them try to rectify a situation with other guests. Drinks took way too long to make, about 20 min from order to serving. I got a cappuccino, it was mid. But the baked goods are what caught my eye and deserve some recognition!! read more

Incredible!!! We went to Joseph's Oratory and on our way to Mount Royal park we stumbled upon this gem in search of macarons. We found that they not only had macarons but had so much more pastries and desserts! Every pastry we ordered was amazing. Just look at the pictures and see for yourself. Note- also has a bar and food. Con- on the pricier side but quality is excellent read more

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The food was delicious (as always, been coming for years), great brunch. The lobster eggs Benedict were savory and the Paris Brest was delightful. Amazing service by Andrew. He was attentive, courteous and his recommendations were spot on. read more

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I've heard great things, so I wanted to give it a try, and went on a Sunday afternoon. I planned to get some kind of sweet croissant and a lemonade, but both the viennoiseries (croissants etc) and the beverages were priced at $11, which is about twice that of the average high quality bakery in Montreal, so I blew my whole budget on an $11 strawberry croissant . Unfortunately, the croissant was disappointing. The pastry was beautifully flaky, but the pastry was dry, almost as if it was a day old. The croissant itself was also flavorless, with no noticeable flavor of butter or yeast. The filling was a strawberry jam. It was good, but not better than a high quality local or French jam. The jam was all concentrated in the middle third of the croissant, and it was spilling out of the hole where the filling had been piped in. It got all over my hands, and since there were no napkins available with my to-go order, I had to try and wipe my sticky hands on the bag they gave me the croissant in (you would think that, for $11, they could afford to give out a napkin with every order). I'm being very critical, but it wasn't altogether bad. If I were a tourist coming from a place where French patisseries aren't ubiquitous, I would have enjoyed it, even though the viennoiseries are wildly expensive. But this is Montreal, and I've had far superior viennoiseries for half the price. read more

Duc de Lorraine is definitely a tourist hotspot, and the prices reflect that. While on the pricier side, the indoor and outdoor seating have a charming European vibe, which adds to the atmosphere and makes for a pleasant experience. My brother ordered the avocado toast, which was a decent portion but didn't quite justify the steep price. The rest of us opted for pastries and coffee, and I have to say, the pastries were quite good. Even if you don't plan to dine in, I'd recommend stopping by to grab some pastries to go--they're worth it! read more

Very good beef tartar. A bit expensive but still worth it. Bakery section seems good but didn't get to try them. read more

Duc de Lorraine - Beef tartare - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Quelle belle patisserie pour manger viennoiserie et plus. Depuis 1952 la plus vielle en ville? Donc pour leur 70 ans jy suis aller y faire un tour. On se croirais sur une petite terasse parisienne avec en plus un accueil incroyable. Je n'y ai jamais mangé, j'ai goûter qu'au patisseries et au café. Ils ont des créations pour feter cela des beignets a base d'une pates de croissant. J'ai gouté au beignet crème brûlé au beignet royalle (Choco) et au beignet pistache. Se fut pure plaisir et trop originale avec la pate croissant et ils sont chacun fourrée différemment. Ps ce n'est pas un cronut. En tout ca ca se partage très bien !!! read more

Duc de Lorraine - Beignet Pâte croissant, Crème brûlé - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Fantastic restaurant. I was encouraged to try Duc by a friend and they recommended I purchase enough to not have to eat later because it is a bit pricey - the serving size was certainly not an issue - I ordered too much food and would have been set with less food. I got the French onion soup - delicious, thick, and flavorful and the Quiche Lorraine - thick crust, tons of ham, and a huge serving! Service is impeccable, great communication and attention. And the ambiance at this spot is on point! Loved the setting, outdoor seating was perfect! Highly encourage everyone try Duc! read more

Duc de Lorraine - SOUPE À L'OIGNON (French Onion Soup) - delicious cheese, bread, and broth - tons of onions. Great flavors! - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The spot is really welcoming and charming, perfect for a summer outing for coffee and a croissant

When in Montreal, I was excited to have a European style cafe experience and Duc de Lorraine definitely embodied that energy! My friends and I were seated at outdoor tables with many plants / French flags around, since it was quite pricy, we got a few items to share. Two pastries -- the strawberry mille-feuille (~$13) which had a lovely custard in between and deliciously sweet strawberries (seriously I wasn't sure where these strawberries came from but they were utterly perfect), unfortunately the crème brûlée beignet was quite hard to eat as the crystallized sugar on top stuck to your teeth a bit, it was also unlike the beignets I was used to which would be the powdered sugar donut kind. The beignet was filled with the same custard as the mille-feuille but I felt that it worked better with the strawberries. Lastly, the item that surprisingly blew me away was the Mochaccino (~$11), it had the best sweetness and creaminess that I could've imagine and I would genuinely come back just to have it again! read more

Duc de Lorraine - Strawberry mille-feuille - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Really classy and professional. A bit pricey but such an amazing customer service. I took some Baba au Rhum and according to my daddy who's from French they were pretty good but not as he was expected . And as for myself I took a cinnamon Roll which was simply delicious Definitely recommand this place even tho your wallet might bleed a bit read more

Duc de Lorraine - Baba au Rhum - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Come here for the Benedictines and the tartares but avoid the rest of it for breakfast (you've been warned). The pastries are also some somewhat decent.. but their service is impeccable (as it should be for $50 a breakfast dish). It's a nice, fun breakfast place to chill at and enjoy the view. I'm taking a star off for their awful rest of the menu, and the fact that with birthdays and celebrations, they turn up the music to ear splitting level and it's not only jarring, it interrupts the flow of your conversation (you legit cannot hear the other person) and is annoying AF. I don't know where they came up with this new thing but it needs to stop because people aren't here for the bar-like atmosphere. They're here to have a fun, lively, calm brunch not to be at a rave. If you're going to pay for a high end breakfast or brunch, I highly recommend Marcus (but don't eat there for lunch or dinner, it's disgusting with the new chef ever since Marcus left.) read more

Our server was very good and the hostess was friendly, the food was high quality and looked very nice! There is a whole pastry shop inside and everything in there looked delicious! read more

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This is truly a Montreal " go to place ". From the service, which is impeccable, the food which is off the charts from the entrées to les pâtisseries it is not a place to be missed. The vibe is chill yet with a European flair. NJOY AMUSE BIEN ! read more

I am in love with this place, the only complaint I have is that it's rather pricy but I really enjoyed everything. The French toast is an absolute must! I ate the whole thing! (Was supposed to share) I also love the vibes, it reminds me of a cute cafe in France. The service is exceptional. There's not much more to say, I would highly recommend it. We ordered coffee, petit déjeuner, crème brûlée doughnuts, a croissant and we paid about $140. Keep Eating, Angele read more

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Our group of six family members jumped off the Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus to see the Saint Joseph's Oratory, a beautiful cathedral on the hill. Facing us across a cheerful, chair filled shaded parklet, was a charming restaurant, Duc de Lorraine. We took a chance, sat outdoors in the warm wafting breeze, we charmed by our cheerful waitstaff, and romanced by our delicious dishes. My slice of quiche was generous and the crust divine. After sharing forkfuls of each other's great selection, we were full. BUT, they had awesome deserts. So we dived in, got eclairs, and other sinful delights. We were there for at least two hours. I'll never forget it. Sugar-highed and satisfied, we braved the many steps up to Saint Joseph's Oratory. At the top is a winding trail leading to a glorious fountain of forgiveness, or fountain of inspiration, or something. That walk was so beautiful and rewarding. The view of the city sparking below was wonderful. read more

We went here specifically to have coffee and pastries but the food looked so good we ended up having lunch. Everything was delicious, the pastries were amazing and the service was very good. Killian was our waiter, he's newly hired and did a great job. I would definitely recommend trying this great cafe I wished the weather had allowed us to sit outside- to enjoy the flowers and little park across the street added. read more

Duc de Lorraine - Wonderful deserts and pastries - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Service is poor. After a visit to St. Joseph 's Observatory, we found this place on the way back. It has a nice outdoor dining patio. The young ladies who seated us were fine but the waiters not so. They took our orders of a baguette with ham and French onion soup and proceeded to ignore us. The second waiter came by after a long wait for the food and asked if we wanted water and didn't clarify what kind of water. He shows up with sparkling water which we didn't ask for. After correcting him, a long time passed while we ate our food. No water. Eventually he showed up with a glass bottle and tap water in it after another really long wait. The ham cheese baguette was overly smothered with cheese. Way too much cheese. The onion soup was OK but had a really thick layer of cheese on top. Too much cheese again. Lunch cost over $50 just for the 2 items. To add insult to poor service, the first waiter who took our order didn't bother to thank us for patronizing their restaurant. Not planning to dine here again. High prices, poor service doesn't warrant the visit for us. We've been treated better at less pricey places. read more

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My fav Pistachio Croissant roll and the Matcha Almond Croissant! And to those people who like sweet and croissant and i'll recommend this bakery! read more

Duc de Lorraine - This is inside the bakery! - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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OMG! I was like a little kid in a toy store!!! I was just so fascinated by all the amazing goodies they had. I wish i can give this place ten stars! The bus tour guide told us about this bakery, so we hopped off and had to check it out. I literally just wanted to taste everything in this shop! I couldn't even decide what I wanted as there were so many choices, pastries, cupcakes, truffles, etc. I selected the almond-filled croissant. WOW it was just amazing, I wish I bought another one, or ten. Another selling point: they have wifi!!! read more

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Came here after walking through Mount Royal Park with my family and had the most delicious breakfast! I ordered the crêpes aux fruits rouges and split with my brother while my parents split the avocado and salmon toast. The meals were big enough for two people, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food. The cappuccino was also good, and so was the service. Perfect brunch spot. read more

Duc de Lorraine - Cappuccino with cacao powder - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Very impressed. Got stuck in a downpour with dozens of others seeking shelter in the middle of the afternoon. I'm sure the staff was overwhelmed but they were beyond professional and served us an excellent thing I don't remember the name of but had bread berries and mascarpone. Highly recommended. read more

Duc de Lorraine's a really charming spot for all sorts of baked goods. The service was warm and welcoming, and our orders were brought to our table quite quickly. I had the quiche de Lorraine warmed up, and it was flakey and light. The serving size was good, and the prices seemed fair. It just wasn't a standout bakery, but it wasn't a bad spot at all. read more

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This place is definitely overpriced even by NYC standards but the service is impeccable and their outdoor patio setup was wonderful and located in a quiet neighborhood. We made a reservation for 4 + dog and baby, and was very pleased to see that they saved a 6 seater for us so we could have some space. The food was just ok, pretty pricey but the portions are HUGE and beautifully presented. I think where they shine is the service. When our baby woke from a nap, somehow they seamlessly coordinated a dance where they brought a high chair, removed the stroller, all without us almost not noticing lol. They brought our friend's dog water and treats, and they continuously checked up on us and refilled coffee and water. Inside is a few seats plus the most gorgeous setup for pastries and cakes!! Yummm read more

My wife and I first trip to Montréal a few weeks back and we stopped in for their Fraisier Cake. It was so good we decided to stay and have lunch there too. Our server Alice was extremely polite and on top of things.10 out of 10 recommend. 100% stopping back in on our next trip to Montréal. read more

Duc de Lorraine - Duc de Lorraine's Fraisier Cake - French Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Loved loved loved this spot especially for the dessert selection! However, our lunch took so long and it was much later than the usual lunch crowd. We had a party of seven but we still did not expect to wait that long. Our order was pretty simple but when we did receive it, everything was delicious and everyone was happy! read more

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I wanted to bring some pastries to my friend's French father, who has been in the resto biz his whole life (ie he knows his stuff). I chose 6 chocolate éclairs and they were expensive, but very delicious. The service was also very professional and friendly. The only critique that he asked me to make on his behalf was about the little paper ticket that said Duc de Lorraine on each éclair. He said they were "inutile" and "une manque d'éthique". So voilà. read more

It is an unfortunate predicament when one has known a place for many many years, and have watched it erode and change into something unrecognizable. Since the early 80's (probably earlier) my family has been going there for cakes and patisseries. A new era has come to Le Duc in which it no longer is proud of being an incredible bakery; It now is a bistro? Café? Resto? I don't know. I do know that it has lost it's charm and the amazing baked goods it had when it knew it was JUST an amazing French Bakery. I guess the silver lining is that I no longer need to make special trips out of my way, I can buy similar goods at my local Première Moisson where the staff and prices are much more welcoming. Adieu Le bon Duc.... read more