When I walked into Mon Petit Choux it reminded me of cafe's I have eaten at in France. The small marble top tables, the colours and of course the smells. My first thought was, will the quality be the same as the old country? To my surprise it is. The baked goods offered here are well worth paying for. I highly recommend the the almond croissants, the quiche, salad, muesli, bee stings, and the baguettes. I'm sure they have many more amazing offerings. I just haven't been here enough to try them all. I grew up in Nanaimo and have seen the city change so much over the years. Especially regarding the evolution of the variety of restaurants being run. I am delighted to have found such a great little cafe in the city by the sea. read more

Wonderful breakfast. Best quiche of my life! Lattes were brewed with care, smooth and flavourful. Paris in Nanaimo? read more

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Ordered the eggs Benedict and the eggs were hard boiled. The croissant that the eggs came on was hard and not very fresh. For $15, the portion was small and low quality. The servers were pleasant but service was slow. read more

Lovely spot for a coffee/tea date with a friend. Shaped like a slice of pie with two long walls of windows, during peak hour buzz in here you can imagine you're in a vibrant city enjoying a break from the noises outside. The baked goods here... I have tried perhaps 6 different kinds and have never been disappointed. The coffee/espresso and tea (mighty leaf) are good. They have a breakfast and lunch menu with delicious, small european style meals. You can order at the till to go, or sit down and receive table service. Apparently they have the best Nanaimo bar in Nanaimo but I can't attest as I'm not a fan of the dessert personally. There's one employee or possibly owner/manager in here who is incredibly friendly, greets everyone and seems to keep the heart of the place pumping. All the staff have been warm and attentive. read more

A year ago, before heading to Nanaimo, I searched online for the best Nanaimo Bar. I found a lady, from Illinois I believe, who tried every Nanaimo Bar she could find for the perfect one. She conducted an exhaustive search, and declared the Mon Petit Choux Nanaimo Bar the winner. Our first stop in Nanaimo was to Mon Petit Choux, and I concur with the online ladies assessment: the Nanaimo Bar was fabulous! Its not overly sweet with a thick creamy layer in the middle that is kind of like mocha ice cream. And a rich, thin layer of chocolate on top. Today, I stopped by on our way back to the Ferry and picked up 4 to bring home, plus 2 brioche buns filled with custard, and sliced peach on top. As much as I love the Nanaimo bars, from now on I will also be trying all the different pastries. The brioche buns were amazing! Fresh, buttery, eggy bread with the rich custard filling was nothing short of perfect. I love this place, and will be going everytime I am in Nanaimo. Luckily for my waistline, this is only 3 times a year. read more

My first non-Yelp recommended selection in Canada happened to be a very good one. I just wish there were cool French bakeries like this in Denver! I arrived around lunch and still found a couple of empty seats. The layout is a little funky being that it is spread across two levels and the tables seemed to be randomly placed in those areas. The service was also a bit odd, since I felt I had to flag someone down instead of just being waited on. I guess I'm picky. Once I got past those minor qualms, I found the service and the food to be excellent! I had a slice of the quiche which had obviously homemade crust and excellent flavor. They also had a selection of salads and baked goods and it was only the scrap on self-control I have that preventing me from enjoying more. I also had the benefit of talking to the owner, who obviously has a great passion for what she does. That passion comes out in the food. Next time I'm on the island, I'll be returning for some of those baked goods. read more

Wonderful little spot. Plenty of seating, terrific baked goods and food options. I love the little touches all over the restaurant that truly make you feel like you're in a cozy bakery in Montreal (I've never been to France, but perhaps it makes you feel like that, too? :) read more

This place is as close to a Paris cafe as you are going to get and not actually be in Paris. Lunch was delicious. Coffee and espresso fantastic. Portions a bit small but this saves room for some dessert. Naniamo Bar is absolutely the best I've ever had. Hands down. A little different than other places. Gluten free too! Baguette needs a bit of work. Crusty on the outside is a must and they missed the mark here. read more

French café and patisserie in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. It is a cozy and relaxed space to catch up over breakfast or lunch. I quite liked the vibe of the café, although their service was disorganised. Nanaimo isn't exactly a world class dinning scene so it feels strange to criticise a café like Mon Petit Choux, which is actually quite decent for the local scene. I definitely recommend grabbing a coffee and a bite to eat if you're in the area. The Madame Croque was yummy. read more

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Cool vibe , good coffee, accommodating service and all dishes were delicious. Loved the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. We got tomato tarts to go for lunch later and they were aMAzing. Will go many more times , highly recommend. read more

The service was very good and the food was great for lunch. The ambiance is terrible so I was pretty worried when we first walked in. But it was just the perfect place for a relatively quick and inexpensive lunch on the way from Victoria to Tofino/Ucluelet. We had: Daily soup - very good. It was beef vegetable. Came with bread that looked awesome but I didn't try it. Tomato tart with salad - Awesome. Flaky delightful puffed pastry with tomato and the right amount of cheese. The tart was exactly like something I used to get in Paris frequently. The salad used very local greens that were awesome. They really upgraded the salad from your typical tossed salad. Lovely house dressing. Tuna sandwich served on salad instead of bread - very nice. I'm sure it would have been better with bread but the greens were so good I'm glad I decided to forgo the bread. read more

Service : 6/10 Ambiance : 7/10 Value: 7/10 Taste: 7/10 We got the ham and cheese croissant, French toast, coffee and mocha. The croissant was pretty good- very flakey, but there was not enough cheese in the croissant. The French toast was alright, just the right amount of sweetness. The mocha had more coffee than chocolate, so I did not like it that much as I prefer my mocha on the sweeter side. Overall, I will only come back if it is before 11am as they have a breakfast sandwich+coffee combo for $7.95. read more

Cold soup and cold service. I regret leaving a tip. I was also concerned about the hygiene in this restaurant. My friends omelette looked good.... trying to find good things to say. $30 for lunch for two.... I had a cup of soup that did not even come with bread so not great value. It was busy so maybe I am missing something or there are a lack of lunch options? People's standards are not very high these days. Sadly. read more

Definitely deserving of the extra star...had breakfast here a few weeks ago and while I kept with an easy granola and fruit (which was yummy) others splurged on some pretty fine looking eggs and croque madames. My cappuccino was awesome and the baked good selection at the cash was awe-inspiring but I left the selection to a friend who brought a care package home for the fam. Of all the spots for breakfast in this area I would venture to say this is the surest thing. read more

During our stop in Nanaimo, we really wanted to try the Nanaimo bars. If that's what you want to try, this is the place to go. Though they're around $5 a pop, my friend and I shared one and it was definitely very decadent. The chocolate on top was semi-sweet, the butter icing was super rich (and super delicious), while the wafer had the perfect amount of crispiness. Definitely a recommended stop if you're in the area. read more

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My daughter and I had breakfast here recently and took desserts to go. For breakfast, I had a croque madame, which was very good. My daughter had French toast which was more like sliced bread pudding - it was very moist. We got buttery, flaky croissants, raspberry brioche and a great cinnamon roll (which seemed to be made with flaky pastry dough rather than a bready type dough). Also got a pecan bar, which was outstanding. Don't expect attentive service here once the place gets crowded. You will get your food quickly, but beyond that.... read more

This is a great little spot for coffee and pastries. We had breakfast to go (to catch a ferry) and the owner/manager was so accommodating, rushing around and packaging everything up for us. We got the eggs with fresh baguette, back bacon and homemade jam. It was a simple yet perfect little breakfast. All the staff seemed very friendly, recognizing and chatting with regulars in the cafe. The pastries looked delicious, with vegan and GF options. read more

Good espresso, French baking and food but don't get a small latte, you would have to buy another one. So small for a huge price. read more

Mon Petit Choux - Very small latte size compared to the medium latte size. Expensive. - Bakeries Near Me - Nanaimo, British Columbia

I found this place as I was walking around. Probably the best thing to happen to me that day! From the moment you walk in everybody is very friendly and the place smells incredible! I had a coffee and their eggs Benedict. The coffee was excellent, and the eggs Benny were out of this world. Served on a fresh butter croissant that was made in house and the hollandaise was just perfection. You can tell that they take a lot of pride in their food and make most of it from scratch. I highly recommend this place. read more

We've been here for breakfast many times And it is consistently great. The bread is delicious and the earl grey mousse is amazing. Highly recommend this cafe to anyone. read more

Nice, slightly alternative cafe, with amazing baguettes and outstanding Nanaimo-bars! read more

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I can here for breakfast about a month ago and had the eggs benedict's with a cappuccino. I have to say I was a little disappointed. There was nothing particularly wrong other than my hollandaise being cold, but the whole this was underwhelming. I'd like to give it a second shot but I'm not racing to go back. read more

My go to place for breakfast and coffee and sweets when I'm in Naniamo. Even take some of the delish Nanaimo bars home for the family. ..highly recommend read more

Cute little cafe on the main downtown street in Nanaimo so I stopped by for a solo brunch. It was packed when I got in around 11:30 on a Thursday morning so I had high hopes for this place! You seat yourself when you walk in, so if there are any open tables snag it quickly as this place tends to fill up very quickly. You can either grab your own menu to speed up the process or wait for a server to come to you (which seems to take a little longer since a lot of the customers are regulars and are chatting with the servers). I ordered the hot chocolate and the roast beef and brie sandwich with carmelized onions. The hot chocolate was great, no complaints here (but really how difficult is it to make hot chocolate) but the sandwich was pretty average. The bread was toasted a little too much, and was too sharp when you bite into it. Also the choice of bread for this sandwich I found a little interesting since it was such a thick bread for such little meat.There is also barely any onion in here, and they aren't carmelized so i felt a little jipped. The sandwich honestly isn't terrible, it's just not what is advertised so I was pretty disappointed. I'd say if you're a tourist, skip over this place, there's plenty of other options for bakeries in this little downtown area. read more

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this is one of my favorite breakfast restaurants. It has the best breakfast sandwich I have I had in all my travels as well as wonderful croissants and French toast. The ambience is also very good. I would however, give this restaurant mediocre reviews for two reasons: The coffee is without question some of the worst that I have had. When it starts to cool off it tastes like a metal cup. The second issue is that, of all the restaurants that we go to this has by far and away the worst service. Once you have entered the restaurant and been seated, if a server does notice you, the food arrives quite quickly but once your food has arrived, and your coffee, you become invisible to them. The only way you get any of service is if you flag down the waiting staff. They are totally oblivious to the fact that their job is to serve the customers. I would give this restaurant a five out of five, but the waiting staff, although they are congenial, have no idea of how to wait on tables. read more

Nothing special. Good coffee and sandwiches. Sandwiches are a little on the light side for ingredients and fillings. Quiche was tasty a little oily. Service was very fragmented. Not the cheapest considering how little was on the sandwich. They run out of most things Daily. If your in the mood for a simple baguette with a few toppings this is your place, read more

Ordered the Quiche, salmon omelette and two nanaimo bars. The food was really good, but the servers had no focus or organization. Meal was done and we were patiently waiting for our nanaimo bars when our server decided to go on a break. The next sever had no idea about the rest of our order. Went to the register to pay and got our nanaimo bars to go when the woman at the till asked what else we ordered, not satisfied she asked if my two kids had croissants and that she was sure she thought they had. Ugh no lady if you failed to serve us our dessert what makes you think our kids got one?! read more

How can a restaurant run out of ALL food?!? A bakery/cafe should have some bread and cheese on hand to make a croque-Monsieur at least. Instead of just telling a customer that they ran out of everything. read more

I have eaten here several times a week for the past couple of years so I'm well overdue for drafting a review. This place is absolutely wonderful, and I eat here regularly for a reason. Given the proliferation of restaurants in Nanaimo that serve boring processed and/or generic food, Mon Petit Choux is a jewel. The owner Linda has a great deal of passion for her business and for the neighbourhood, and it shows through in the quality of the space, the food and the service. Everything is made with high-quality ingredients, be they local organic or free-range, the preparation and presentation are exquisite, and the staff are friendly and responsive. You should also check out their fine-dining sister restaurant The Wesley Street Cafe. read more

Love this place! We stopped in here in search of the best gluten free Nanaimo bar in Nanaimo and guess what, I think we found it. So delicious! Plus, I'm a sucker for a good cup of tea and they had great tea! The place was adorable and the service was great. Not only did they have delicious gluten free goods, which normally taste disgusting, but they also almond milk, so I was one happy camper. Yu-um! read more

Nice place , if you like old fashion style, it's aliitle dark inside so it's nice that we could seat outside!

Great place to eat and drink coffee. I had a delicious nanaimo bar. Super friendly service, we stayed for about an hour and a half with our group and they had no problem with that. Highly recommended read more

Hearty service and flawless breakfast dishes I had the Croque Madame, my friend had salmon on scrambled eggs. On another visit, he had a french toast, while I had a roast beef sandwich. Never disappointed. read more

Food is absolutely delicious. That is the only reason they get 4 stars. I have worked in restaurants and bars for 10+ years so I am patient and forgiving with most servers... But I gotta say, their service is pretty terrible. read more

Honestly these guys make the best focaccia bread around. It's authentic. None of this thick white bread with dried rosemary. It's thin, chewy, loaded with olive oil and a fine fleur de sel. It's amazing. They also keep stock up throughout the day, unlike most bakeries that have the motto of "once it's gone, it's gone". So you can drop by for fresh bread anytime of the day. I went at around 3pm and they had a whole bunch of bread ready for customers. read more

A chance find on a Friday afternoon. The food was so good it made me forget for just a little while that there were troubles in the world. I had a slice of a confit meat pie with cranberry compote which was just exquisite and filled with complexity for such a simple dish, a wonderful example of the magic of good French cooking, and the coffee was as good as I would expect in any European cafe. The lemon tart and frangipane made me question some of my life choices. Will definitely be back. read more

Loved this place! Went 2 days in a row on our recent trip to Nanaimo. All of us loved our meals and the service was perfect. Best coffee I've had. Only downside was I don't think the excellent servers get tips if you put them on a credit card. read more

My husband and I went there oct 2011 because I lOVE treats and thought it would be nice . The staff after walking by like 7 times told us we could sit down, no menus were given. When finally I went up to ask for one the counter staff looked at me like I was a moron and some girl came over. When we wanted to order, same kind of thing. One thing for being short staffed , one thing for doing your job. When food finally came, soup and sandwich, they forgot my soup. It was a nightmare. The place was packed but I mean come on. When I paid I decided to get a treat as well and the person didn't know how to work the till. Was it worth it?! No. Would I go back again?! Maybe, but I would only get the lemon tart and order it to go read more

Two vegan options, brownie (cake) and a classic sanny. I've never actually tried the brownie but I have heard mixed reviews, I like my brownies thick and moist but I've heard that it is more cakey than brownie. The sandwich however, is impeccable. It's scha. Simple veggie sandwich but it is prepared with such grace all on a homemade baguette what more could you want on a spring afternoon? read more

A really lovely cafe in a small town. Delicious latte and crazy good pastries, particularly so far from a major city.