My first time having a cachitos. Soooooo good and tasty! I got the cheese and chorizo Cachitos as a…read morequick breakfast. The sauce she gave me was wonderful also. Highly recommended!

I went here for breakfast in Montreal and the cachitos were fresh and delicious! The service is…read morequick and the cachitos were warmed up so they were nice and hot. There was also a dipping sauce that added to the flavour. As well, there is very minimal seating, so it is best to only bring a small group if you are dining in or get takeout.

Loved this place. Le Choco-plaisir was divine, i ate it hot, cold, whatever temperature i loved it…read more The almond chocolatine (i'm not 100% sure what it was called but it was almond paste and chocolate) was one of the best i ever had. I was speechless eating it and i still can't describe it now. I wish i lived near this place but whenever i'm around there i'll have to go back.

Delicious bread and currently open during the cpvid-19 crisis! They are known for their poppyseed…read moreand chestnut bread, which doesn't disappoint. We also ordered a plain battard and a olive caviar swirl, which was amazing. If you love olive fougasse then you should definitely order the olive caviar swirl! Their prices are also very reasonable, I didn't see any breads over $6.

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!

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!

Someone recommended this spot for their chocolate babka, and since it's one of my favorite breads,…read moreI had to stop by. We arrived around 1 pm and many items were already sold out, but luckily they still had the smaller babka available. They offer two sizes (large and small) and also serve coffee and lattes. Finding the entrance wasn't the easiest since the bakery's name isn't clearly displayed outside, but you can spot it by the street number; I took a photo of the exterior to help others. As for the service, I didn't find the staff particularly friendly. They seemed more focused on their regulars, and when I asked a couple of questions, the responses felt a bit cold. That said, the babka itself was delicious and definitely worth trying.

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

Went there for a special dinner recently with my partner and it was absolutely amazing! The food…read morewas delicious as one would expect, the presentation was whimsical, and the service was impeccable. The only comment I have is that to slow down the appetizer courses in the beginning so that the guests can remember and appreciate each item more fully.Overall, it was a fantastic experience and definitely worth it!!! Would for sure come back!

I really like the box lunches here, try to go twice a month. There are multiple Europea…read moreestablishments, this one in particular is on Rue Notre-Dame, and is open for lunch, where they server box lunches. And the other is on Beaver Hall for dinner and more upscale dining. A box lunch here includes a sandwich, dessert or salad and a drink, aux choix. I typically take the beef and pesto sandwich, a pesto orzo and olive salad, and a peligrino. The sandwiches are high class sandwiches on good bread with top choice ingredients. Once you select a sandwich, it is grilled panini style. They put it all in a fancy reusable canvas bag and after tax it's about $12. Add a dessert and you are at about $15. The desserts are out of this world, from individually sized key lime pies and maple syrup/walnut pies, to macarons. Another plus is the loyalty program, after 10 stamps on a Europea card you get a free box lunch. They also have vegetarian options, like portobello mushroom or smoked salmon sandwiches. bon appetit indeed!

Now before I came to Montreal I did look up the best shops and this was on the list. I have stopped…read moreby for a few crossions, lemon tarts and sandwiches. This place won, hands down my favorite place in Montreal to eat. I had to keep coming back day after day to eat here. My French is not the greatest but they did help me with my words, Merci. I know it looks like it part of a train station on the outside but this place is big on the inside with the best mind blowing food. I can't wait to go back to Montreal just so I can stop by here and pick up a ton of food yet again. Try a sandwich for lunch, they are wonderful.

Gérant (veille homme) facture des items de plus quand vous prenez pour apporter.. vérifiée en tout…read moretemps vos factures avant de quitter la pâtisserie

I don't know what to say, this place was worth the metro rides and walk. It was way bigger than I…read morethought it was and had so many things my head was spinning. Thank goodness I had a friend who pointed me in the right direction. Spanakopita- love the flavor of the fresh spinach, would have enjoyed it more if it were a little less salty. Cheese pastry- delicious. Chocolate cake- my fave. Moist and not too sweet. Mocha cake- very mocha. Like tiramisu but coffee. Boston crème- ok so I usually don't like Boston cream but the custard was amazing Ok then there's the small foil wrapped thingies. I don't know what they were but they were amazing. Do not skip over them. Must order. Will definitely be returning to this amazing and historic bakery!

It's been awhile since my last trip to Afroditi. They specialize in Greek desserts. Can't believe…read morethey've been around since 1971. We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 5:00pm) and it was nice to see it wasn't too busy. The inside is spacious and has everything imaginable. There's baklava, cakes, pies, sausage rolls, cookies, bread, cannolis, pastries, etc. Take your time and browse around. They still have no labels or price tags. We had to ask what each type of cake was and the worker wasn't helpful; she responded with curt, short replies. - Coconut and macadamia nut cake ($32.00) - a coconut base with a layer of whipped cream (legit), chocolate and topped with macadamia nuts. Light but will still satisfy your sweet tooth. We would have liked to see more prominence in the macadamia flavour. Afroditi is still a solid place in my books.