Oh my good God, this is one helluva bakery! I was unaware…read morethis is a chain of bakeries in the area (where have I been????), but this amazing boulangerie-patisserie is located inside the Atwater Market, close to the Lachine Canal side, on the second floor. The breads here are to die for; every kind imaginable, and then some.(They had a huge, large soft loaf in the shape of a pretzel with tons of slices of Kalamata olives in it. OMG). The pastries are bloody amazing: tarts, croissants, danishes, muffins, cookies, pies, whole cakes, slices of cakes - you name it. All absolutely gorgeous. There's gourmet chocolates and confections, beautifully wrapped (i.e., bite-size meringues in various flavors, Turkish delight cubes, truffles, marzipan figures, and more). And lots of lovely local gourmet jams and spreads and other condiments. At the back there are salads and sandwiches and lunch-time fare. (The lobster roll looked incredible!). This place is dangerous. That's all I can say.

If you know Première Moisson... you know it's never calm especially at Atwater Market…read more Went in for a quick grab 2 croissants + a baguette In and out, but just a heads up: there are like 3 different places to pay depending on what you take, so it can feel a bit chaotic the first time. I usually hit the Verdun one, but this location is just as solid. Prices are normal (honestly think their baguettes are even cheaper than Metro). And the croissants... easily some of my favourites. Always buttery, always flaky.

What is not to love? I stopped by to get a cup of coffee and pastry and I ended up with a croissant…read moreand a ham and cheese pastry. Both were delicious. Besides pastries, this place had loaves af bread and cakes. It is located in the RESO network close to the train station. There is plenty of seating adjacent to the bakery. The servers were very friendly and helpful. The following day, I was on a tour of Montreal of the Underground City and the tour guide pointed out this stall and said that it was owned and run by women.

We came across this pastry shop in the train station and couldn't resist trying a couple of their…read morebeautiful French pastries. The two we picked (pictured) were both delicious. One had a subtle lemon flavor, and the cream puff (choux) was filled with a whole hazelnut inside--a nice surprise that I loved. What stood out was that they weren't overly sweet, which made them even more enjoyable. Prices were reasonable at around $7 each, and they do accept credit cards. Service was a bit on the slow side since there was only one person working, but overall it was fine.

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!

Great bagels that happen to also be vegan (or if you're trying to avoid the eggs that are in the St…read moreViateur and Fairmount ones)!

This NYC girl did not like the bagels here. They use Philadelphia cream cheese....that alone tells…read moreyou a lot about a bagel place. Ordered 3 bagels to go. One with smoked salmon and the other ones with just cream cheese. No scallion cream cheese or onions in a smoked lox bagel sandwich? This is definitely a first. And yuck it was not good. Even the smoked salmon tasted very low quality. The bagel did have a nice crunchy texture on the outside but the inside was way too soft with not enough chewiness. Perhaps I'm biased since I really believe I had some of the best bagels in Manhattan but this place did not even come close.

St-Viateur one of the best, if not the best bagel in the Montreal area. We've got one traditional…read moresesame bagel with cream cheese and one with smoked salmon. We also took a dozen of fresh hot bagels. The bagels are made on the spot in a wood oven. The bagels were still hot out of the oven and they're very tasty and full of flavors. Service was quick and professional. There is a small standing area where you can eat your bagel on the go. It would be nice if they have a larger sitting area where you can enjoy your bagels. This location in Laval in the northern suburbs of Montreal is a mostly industrial/commercial area.

A birdie recently told me that Montreal bagels are better than New York's (where I am from), so…read morewhen I visited Montreal during an extended weekend, I gave bagels from St-Viateur a try. Holy crappola... they were unbelievably good! The portions were not thick and ginormous like some of the ones I've had back home. They were the perfect size, not too thick and still soft and chewy inside with a toasted exterior. My entire family wanted sesame bagels with cream cheese, except mine had additional lox and capers. We enjoyed them so much we are planning to return for more tomorrow morning!

Boulangerie Guillaume caught my eye unexpectedly. I did not have this place on my list of bakeries…read moreto try while in Montreal, but as I was walking in the area I noticed many people holding their distinctive yellow bags. I was intrigued, and since I can always go for some carbs I decided to head in and check this place out. Unlike most bakeries I visited, Boulangerie Guillaume has a much more modern look, and is larger than a standard bakery. Walking in, I was immediately greeted by stairs which led up to the main production area. All of the bakes were arranged on the back-wall perimeter of the space separated from the pedestrians by a glass wall. The color scheme was mostly black to contrast the bright yellow of the bags and signage. The arrangement of the bakes, combined with the color scheme and modern aesthetics, resulted in a stunning, visually striking presentation. I wasn't too hungry, but I can always go for some sweets and their date square looked good. I went with that, along with a cappuccino. The square was delicious - the dates were high quality, and the crust underneath was moist while maintaining its integrity. The cappuccino was also good, a great complement to the bake. Service was efficient, and overall I had a great experience at Boulangerie Guillaume. I definitely want to return to explore more of their menu - I noticed they had some savory items so perhaps for some lunch. Definitely one of the best bakeries I visited in Montreal.

Ubicada en pleno corazón de Saint-Laurent, en el Mile-End, esta panadería es una joya. Tienen una…read morevariedad espectacular de panadería, todo se ve y sabe de excelente calidad. Además, los precios son bastante accesibles para el nivel de los productos. Lo único malo es que no cuentan con mucho espacio para comer en el lugar, pero aun así es totalmente recomendada.

If you're back visiting after years from Montreal, consider this as one of your first food memories…read morestop for great bagels. I wish I had stopped by earlier. Unlike some other nostalgia stops (looking at you Lafleur's) this did not disappoint.

Excellent bagels, friendly service, and they have a giant wood oven in which the bagels are being…read moremade right before your eyes. As a New Yorker, I am particular about bagels, and I understood that Montreal Bagels are a different style. I was told by my family in the area that this place was very good, and so my travelling companion and I went in search of a good example of the form. We were not disappointed. For other New Yorkers happening to be in the area, Montreal bagels are thinner and sweeter than ours. For locals stumbling upon my review, if you are not getting your bagels from these guys, rethink your life choices.

This was my local boulangerie when I lived in Rosemont. I would go here for my breads, while…read morewaiting for my coffees from across the road at Café Volâne. It's not much to look at, but the chocolate croissants are worth a try. They were some of the most consistently good ones I've had around town, and definitely the best in the neighbourhood at the time - I know, because I've tried them all! Just remember that the muffins, etc on the counter (in plastic bags) are from yesterday!