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!

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.

Absolutely delicious. One of the best gelatos I've ever had including places I've gone to in Italy…read more The pistachio and hazelnut flavors were total chef's kiss in texture and flavor. It tastes so real and not artificial at all. I was so sad we didn't have enough time to come back again before we left Montreal!

Checked out Pile ou Glace Gelateria on a late weekday evening. They have a second location out in…read moreAhuntsic-Cartierville. Scoops are $6.75 (small), $7.75 (medium) or $9.25 (large). 19 flavours (only one sorbet option) along with twists, cannoli and tiramisu. Prices include all taxes. - Medium ($7.75) - sorbet au citron, pistache di Sicile and fruit de la passion. Smooth creamy texture. Flavours were bright and fruit forward - Small ($6.75) - chocolat noir. Not too sweet - Cannoli ($4.25)

What could be better than an ice-cream version of a mojito? If this sounds good to you, you must…read moretry Virevent's lime-mint sorbet. There are lots of lovely homemade flavours (some dairy-free, merci beaucoup!). You may wish to forgo the gelato, though, in favour of soft ice-cream dipped in melted Swiss chocolate. Holy cow, Batman, that's delicious. This spot is always busy with walk-up neighbourhood business. There is sidewalk chalk for the kids and there are colourful picnic tables out on the sidewalk. If you have a stroller or a wheelchair, be sure to invite along a friend who can go in and purchase your ice cream for you. This establishment is not accessible for those who cannot climb stairs. (No railing either, if stairs are a challenge.) I haven't tried the macarons or candy that's for sale. At Christmas they reopen for a while to sell ice cream yule logs but they only have ice cream cones in the summer.

Listed #1 ice cream spot on a Montreal blog, I *had* to visit this place…read more An important thing to note: I don't know if it just happened to be the day I went, but there was only one ice cream lady working and she spoke French only. Rudimentary French will do, but she may not be able to tell you the flavours in English, although she will try. A friend in our group who speaks English only struggled a bit to order on his own, but had we not stepped in I'm pretty sure he could've gotten by through simply pointing to whatever he wanted. My picks were the mint+lime and vanilla+strawberry+basil mix. The latter was definitely my favourite. It was light, refreshing, and tasted predominantly of basil with swirls of icy strawberries throughout. The lime mint was nice too, but the strawberry-basil was the unique standout for me. Limited seating space, with the largest spot being one table which can fit a maximum of 5-6 comfortably.

I came here because I heard when had fresh french pastries and I was craving a nice croissant…read more They have a nice small seating area and seating area on the side of the windows I got myself a croissant and a ice vanilla coffee. They gave me the croissant with a raspberry jam which was amazing and so fresh, I really loved it, the croissant was really moist in the inside and abit crispy on the outside, and I also loved the ice coffee, they have so many different pastries and also some cakes, they have a small section of salty foods and a small fridge filled with some stuff. I would definitely come back to try the other stuff in here, they are open only till 6 so this place is more for a during the day thing

Les pâtisseries de Christian Faure directement à Laval! Tout les classiques y sont avec les belles…read moreboîtes qui viennent avec. Nous avons acheté une charlotte aux mangues pour un anni. Dévoré très rapidement avec des assiettes léchées jusqu'au bout. Gros succès. Nous avons également pris des viennoiseries. J'adore les brioches. OFauria prend des commandes en ligne, à se faire livrer à Laval ou Montréal ou à venir chercher sur place. Prévoir 24h pour le ramassage sur place aussi. Sinon la boutique fait aussi office de salon de thé et des pâtisseries sont proposées ainsi que des plats salés congelés aussi. J'y retournerai sans aucun doute.

Went there last Saturday morning as I wanted bakery for breakfast and took a giant chocolate twist…read moreand was delicious and very fresh . Employee behind the counter was very nice and helpful and really good prices wise plus in bonus I got a free Chouquette as they were giving some so definitely recommend this little charming bakery in the heart of le Plateau ;)

Immediately pleasing. Out of the bunch of watery and thin hot cocoas I drank in Montréal, L'Artisan…read moremade for a grand finale as we started heading for home. Plus, my cup of hot cocoa here, screamed 'premium' compared to all others. It's rich, has a more obvious hit of cacao and a velvety, luxurious mouthfeel which I totally enjoyed. Located in the Plateau-Mont-Royal section, L'Artisan has a cute on the eye outside with a cozy cafe feel inside. Since we purchased some cheeses from a fromagerie elsewhere and had left-overs, we just knew we'd find a boulangerie to pick up a baguette for our 6-hr trip to NY. And, we were in luck once again at L'Artisan. Service is pleasant. French and English spoken. Price was obviously right. L'Artisan was picked straight off without even looking for it and didn't let us down. The baguette has that wonderfully crunch snap sound on the ear and my hot cocoa had substance.

I love this dessert. The mini waffles are the perfect bite to eat and they are so warm and…read morecomforting to eat with fruits and syrups. They come in quantities of 12,24, and so on. I find that 12 is good to share for 2 if you want a light snack. Especially since they are so sweet. Love the ambiance too with the Netflix show casa de papel theme. Highly recommend!

My wife and I just came here randomly right before closing and they made one of the best of not THE…read morebest strawberry milkshake I've ever had. The mini crepes were perfect for sharing. We went simple and got Nutella+ Banana-- the mini-crepes were fluffy and fresh -- and they didn't mind letting us eat outside for a bit even if they were in the middle of closing. THANK YOU ! Delicious!!!

I love visiting Hoche Glacé during the summer seasons. They offer many different items such as soft…read moreserve ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet! This is a super busy spot, especially during the summer. The employees were super friendly and were happy to help the customers. I love that they spoke both English and French fluently so it made ordering easy. I ordered the raspberry frozen yogurt on one of their homemade waffle cones. It was so delicious! Super smooth and flavourful. My friends also ordered the Matcha & Pistachio which was an ice cream blend. Heavy matcha flavour and I love that there are pistachios served on top! I like the look of the store too because there's a lot of seating area inside and outside. Very family friendly spot too!

I may like ice cream…read more I don't generally opt for soft serve, but dipped soft serve ... dark chocolate dipped soft serve rolled in Oreo crumbles in a waffle cone! SQUEE!

They make the most glorious sandwiches. At first I thought this chain would have dry pastries and…read moreexpensive for nothing dry sandwiches. Boy was I wrong! I gradually gave this place some tries and I've been really satisfied with the service, quality, and variety that they offer. Brie, ham, and apple panini. Bacon and cheddar grilled cheese. Chocolate pastries. Everything is so goooood. It is still a tad bit expensive though. 12$ for a sandwich and a salad. 7$ for a grilled cheese. The staff is always really nice and they smile when they serve you. They offer to add mayonnaise and mustard when you order a sandwich (this one time the lady put waaaaaaayy too much mustard on my sandwich so make sure you specify how much you want). Although I can't justify buying a pastry every morning. It's nice to know I have this great option for lunch when I'm feeling a bit fancier than bagels or fast food.

Excellent EVERYTHING. After a day of shopping and exploring the city we stopped for a hot drink and…read moresomething to eat. The staff let my friends and I drool (not literally Lol) and answered questions about the pastries, bread and croissants. I had Chai latte with almond milk, lemon tartlet and Multigrain croissant. They were to die for. Staff couldn't have been nicer. Great experience for my trip to the city.