Went here three times in three days and would go here every day for the rest of my life if I could…read more It was so good. I sprinted there on the last day to catch him before they closed. My favorite was def the pistachio but the strawberry was surprisingly amazing as well. The jam was so fresh and rich. All the creams oozed out (dare I say, too much yummy goodness?? Never) Absolutely amazing, hands down the best bakery we tried during our trip. Would fly back just to eat here again. Location: hidden away down a flight of stairs. Some indoor and outdoor seating. Near the water so you can go on a walk and sit along the waterfront!

One of the last stops we made before heading to the airport was here at La Cave a Manger. We were…read moretaking one last stroll around Vieux-Montréal and looking for a little snack - so I whipped out my phone and La Cave came up as being close by. The reviews looked great, so we made our way over for some bakes. I assume La Cave gets its name from the fact that you are kinda entering a cave. The bakery is located in a basement surrounded in stone both on the exterior and interior. The bakery isn't large, but it's arranged in a way that foot traffic flows well. They have a good variety of bakes, though we were there relatively late in the day so some had already run out. Despite that, we had several to choose from. We decided to go with the ham and cheese croissant and one of their stuffed croissants. The former was pretty standard - there's wasn't a lot of ham but the flavor was there. The latter was one of those viral circular croissants that have been popular on social media; they had three flavors and I went with the lemon meringue. It was pretty good - it had a good ratio of stuffing to pastry and the lemon curd had a bright flavor. Service as good, the team was eager to help and super efficient. Overall, I had a good experience at La Cave a Manger - there are definitely some good bakes here and I wouldn't hesitate to return to try more of their menu.

This place is INCREDIBLE. We stopped here on our first day and I couldn't choose what to get so I…read moreordered THREE small desserts and one pastry-tartlet (raspberry) EVERYTHING was amazing. My boyfriend and I were STUNNED. We came back on our last day and ordered a savory croissant, another tartlet THREE desserts, a soup AND a croissant of choice by the kind man working there. There's only two of us. We took bites with our eyes closed to try and decide what was in each one of these magic little desserts. PLEASE go. get the peach tartlet and the fancy pear dessert.

This hole-in-the-wall patisserie was around the corner from our hotel, so it was a great place to…read moregrab something for breakfast, although he doesn't open until 8:30 AM. It seemed to be a one-man operation, with a helper or two. Amazing French pastries, all little works of art right down to the edible gold leaf decorations. Also, flaky croissants and croissant sandwiches, baguette sandwiches, quiches, French flans, salads, and coffee bar. A few tables to eat there, but seems more geared for takeout. Do not miss this place if you are in the area.

Delicious coconut buns but service was less than friendly. The inside of the shop is pretty clean…read moreand tidy. The person at the counter was reluctant to sell me one individual mango mochi even though I could see trays full of them in the fridge. She finally sold me one, and it was a disappointment as there was a paste inside and it did not taste fresh.

I already ate all the buns or else I'll post photos. My sister, my nephew, and I was in Montreal…read morevisiting. We decided to stop in this Chinese bakery. I got the pineapple custard bun, pork bun, spicy pork bun, and steam chicken and mushroom bun. We thought it was all very good and we have eaten a lot of Chinese buns. I brought some back to my mom and she also thought it was very good. Good flavor and good portion of filling to bread! Try it for yourself if you're in the area!

This is such a cute coffee shop in a prime location! I got a matcha latte and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! The staff was quick and the atmosphere was very cute. They had a huge section of local goods and crafts that was the perfect spot to pick up a few gifts!

this was my last stop before leaving Montreal and so glad I was able to visit! this was on my list…read moreto check out and it did not disappoint. Inside was lovely and was a mix of a cafe and a shop with a variety of items to check out. They range from postcards, to notebooks, spreads, candles, mugs, accessories, ice cream, chocolate (maples and matcha was soo good!) and so much more. We got croissants and cannelles (which i found a bit eggy and had a rum-like taste but still ate anyway) and also got iced lattes to go. Mocha was delicious and oatmilk latte was nicely done. Theres limited indoor seating but they also offer outdoor seating as well. bonus are their pleasant staff and that theyre right across the Notre Dame Church. Parking is hard to we had booked at a hotel nearby so it wasnt an issue for us at that time.

Central location to pick up amazing cakes. you can order ahead and get anything your heart desires…read more Never a let down when you order dessert from Lafrenai

This review was long over due. I need to acknowledge the excellent experience I received from this…read morewonderful lady named Roxanne. She was absolutely helpful, patient and professional. I arrived at the Lafrenaie location inside the Roaster's which has its own entrance on Atwater Ave on my sister's birthday. Moreover, I was looking for a last minute cake. There were several options available but I needed assistance. All the while FaceTiming my mom and sending pictures of cakes to my brother in law, Roxanne waited and smiled patiently and even chipped in with recommendations. We finally came to an agreement and she offered to personalize the cake and asked me if I was going to eat it that evening or the next day because the strawberries would be frozen . She went in the back and replaced all the frozen berries on top pf the cake for fresh ones so that we could enjoy it the same day. She went above and beyond and exceeded my expectations. This whole experience was totally 5 STARS !!!!

We dropped by Chez Potier to pick up some bouche de noels as well as some potential gifts. Walking…read morein, it's not a very large place, but it seems to have a variety of items from teas to cakes and pastries to fridged goods as well as wines etc. The cakes we did get were not too bad! I'm not sure how much they cost as I wasn't the one who purchased them but they were impressive. I would hope to try out their other pastries and other goods one day. But if you're looking for some food items to potentially gift of even try. Definitely a spot to check out.

The staff is super nice. A clean bakery with tasty pastries! Try the chocolates and croissants.read more

Checked out Cookie Stéfanie on a Friday morning. They advertise themselves as being gluten free but…read moreit's not a 100% GF spot. Tried a bleuet nutella muffin ($3.95) and three mini cookies ($2.10 each), including erable chocolate, citron gingembre and double chocolat. Muffin was decent, cookies were a touch dry.

I am not celiac, but am doing gluten free for other health reasons and was so excited to find this…read morecafe. The coffee was decently strong, nothing special. The pre packaged salad with tahini dressing was very delicious and had good flavor. I also had the citron cake which was phenomenal. I would come here again if I was in the area! The cashier was very nice. There isn't much seating inside, but I was able to find a spot to sit since most people were taking food to go.

What a wonderful experience I had at this Pâtisserie Mahrousé's downtown Montreal Rue de Montagne…read morelocation! We stopped by to pick up something for my trip back home to New York. While this storefront located in the middle of office buildings, when you walk inside the absolutely beautiful decorations remove you from the urban hustle and bustle. The other Pâtisserie Mahrousé location is the original, dating back to 1970 when it was started by a Syrian pastry chef. Was eager to try their fatayer, savory pastries. Surprised to learn that they didn't sell here single, individual Fatayers, I was extremely happy the super friendly staff allowed me to mix and match to make it a pack of 6! (My choice of Fatayers included the delicious Tomato with Olives, Spinach, Cheese and round Za'atar!) Before pulling away, my brother and his wife decided to join me inside. The welcoming people behind Pâtisserie Mahrousé's counter encouragingly offered us tastings of their delicious sweets. One was a Kunafeh sweet cheese pastry, another similar to a nut filled Baklava. Their mouthwatering sweet treat selection was impressive. (Note - Many traditionally incorporate pistachios, on trend since as I've repeatedly noted "Pistachio is the new Hazelnut!") We were able to truly relax in Pâtisserie Mahrousé's comfortable window seating with brass tables facing the well designed interior instead of the modern surroundings. An effective, well thought out layout! While my brother ordered an espresso, I tried their flavorful, thick Arabic coffee. It achieved an unanticipated moment of zen for us all! Would recommend here for anybody interested in a delightful sweet or savory bite! Looking forward to my next time in Montreal when I plan on making the original Pâtisserie Mahrousé location a stop on my trip!

TL;DR/The Short Version: Tasty kunafe. Eat-in would have…read morebeen better, but takeout was still good. Really pretty bakery, but not a lot of seating. The Long Version: My husband and I were flaking in our hotel room after walking around all day (15km). I then had a hankering for some dessert. I did a quick search online and found this Middle Eastern bakery only 400m from our hotel room. So we headed there. The bakery is very pretty. I loved the chandeliers and painted walls and ceiling. There's a limited amount of seating, but we planned on bringing it back to our hotel anyway. Upon entering we were offered a small sample of their cream kunafe with shredded phyllo. It was very tasty. I debated getting a large piece of it, but decided to stick with my original plan which was a piece of their cheese kunafe. It was $8.50. I got it heated up. Unfortunately by the time we got back to the hotel it had cooled down a bit and the cheese wasn't as pully, lol. So my cheese pull photos are not as impressive :( Nonetheless, the kunafe was delicious. I think it would have been even better had we eaten it there. Next time! Review #74 (2025)

A small quaint shop on the edge of Old Montreal. It was near my hotel and they have some good…read moredrinks. If you're looking for regular coffee though they don't have. They only serve espresso drinks.

I really enjoyed exploring and finding this place within a few blocks of my hotel... I saw it was…read morehighly rated and wanted a good cup of coffee... And breakfast. I ordered my raspberry and custard danish to pair with my Americano coffee... but I also wanted something more substantial so I went with the pancetta. Well, I thought I was ordering the pancetta, when I pointed at the item with the sign for it, it was actually a ham and cheese croissant...but until they served it I didn't know that's what I had pointed to. When I questioned it that it didn't look like pancetta they said that people always mix that up... I guess maybe they ought to display it differently, but they happily made me the pancetta and I took it to go because at that point I had already bit into the ham and cheese and that along with the danish and coffee, it was enough for then... They didn't charge me for the pancetta! That was NICE, so I gave them an extra tip in the jar, because they were very gracious about it. The danish was very good and went nicely with the coffee. I enjoyed my window seat overlooking the street (until the bee came....) Later, when I went to eat the pancetta, I unwrapped it and found it to be barely filled with any meat, but certainly plenty of greens. It wasn't pleasant, so I didn't really take but a couple bites before throwing that away. I'm glad I didn't pay for it, if that's how it normally comes. Overall I'd go again and order the danish and coffee. The ham and cheese was actually pretty good too. But I'd be careful on the pancetta.. maybe it was a one-off situation.

I've know this location of Les Glaceurs for quite a while, I like their cupcakes' original icing…read more In addition to classic flavors such as chocolate or vanilla, they also have themed cupcakes, for example you can get maple-flavored ones during sugar-shack season. I always order their cupcake assortments for my colleagues and everyone enjoys them. Recently, I decided to order a cake for my son's birthday under the theme of Pikachu. Important fact: You must order your cake 48h in advance. The cake was covered with fondant, resembled the chosen theme and was fluffy on the inside but a little too sweet for my palate, the kids enjoyed it though. I recommend if you have a sweet tooth.

Ordered a mini cake and cupcakes from here for my son's first birthday. Online ordering was very…read moreeasy and convenient and order was exactly as requested. Pickup was a little tricky by car as there is a ton of construction in the area. The cake and cupcakes were very pretty and reasonably priced. We chose the birthday variety box. I'm not a big fan of cupcakes with massive amounts of icing, but if you are, this place is for you. I enjoyed a salted caramel cupcake and a slice of vanilla cake, the cake was nice and moist and had decent flavour. Baby enjoyed chowing down on his first sugar. Would order from them again.