This small little coffee shop was located right around the corner from our hotel. It's a small and…read morecozy shop with just a few tables inside. It can get busy and the lines form out the door, but the pastries and coffee are worth it. We ordered the chocolate and pistachio filled croissants and donuts. I would rate both chocolate and pistachio filled croissants a 9/10 and the donut versions of each a 7/10. I felt the croissants tasted better and had more filling. We ordered the Remix which is authentic freddo expresso, cafe crema soft serve and topped off with hot frothed milk and chocolate. This was a 10/10 and was every bit of amazing as it looks in the picture. Service was fast and friendly. One note, they don't have flavored coffees, so I couldn't order a caramel latte, for example. Overall, great coffee shop that we enjoyed every day during our stay.

Line was out the door but service was pretty quick. The remix coffee was so good. The coffee was…read morestrong and was perfectly made. The place is small but was lucky to have found a couple of empty tables so we were able to eat the croissants, breakfast sandwiches and our coffee inside. We were too late for the pistachio filled croissant tho. The servers are pleasant and even gave us a couple of free cookies because we ordered a lot.

This is a MUST TRY if you are ever in the Montreal area. I saw this on Instagram and I'm sure lots…read moreof other people did since the place was very busy. Every location I went to was full but the line goes by quickly. This specific location is in old Montreal so if you're doing sightseeing it's a great spot to chill. The cafe crema is insane. The texture and flavor of this is something I've never had before. The coffee flavor is strong but not offensively strong. Even if you're not a fan of coffee I'd still suggest you try it. The affogato was lovely with the espresso and gelato mixing it creates that lovely icy texture on the outside. It is more pricey so I'd say the safe crema is the way to go.

I stumbled upon this gem around the corner from my hotel under less-than-ideal circumstances--we…read morewere heading out at the crack of dawn for a 13-hour tour to Quebec City, and my hotel's breakfast (promised at 6 AM) was MIA at 6:20. Panic mode. Thankfully, this place saved the day with its warm and inviting ambiance. We grabbed coffees and croissants, and the owner was quick and efficient, getting us sorted in no time. Even at that ungodly hour, there were already two locals and a dog chatting with the patron--always a good sign of a neighborhood favorite. Can't complain at all. I'm in Vieux Montreal for a few more days and will definitely be back.

The matcha flavor in the soft serve is super strong and flavorful. Other ice cream places I've…read moretried in Montreal that offer matcha have very subtle green tea flavors rather than matcha but this is the pure stuff. The price is totally worth it with all of the toppings (red bean, mochi, kinako, matcha brownie, Rice Krispies). It's comparable to matcha maiko in the states, but much more reasonably priced.

after dinner, we took a short walk over to rue mackay and somehow decided we still had room for…read moredessert. apparently, there is always a second stomach when dessert is involved. we ended up at matcha zanmai, a small japanese dessert spot specializing in matcha based treats. even on a wednesday night after 9:00 pm, there was still a lineup stretching out the door, a pretty good indication that we weren't the only ones looking for a late night sugar fix. the setup is pretty straightforward: line up, order and pay first, then find a table and wait for your number to be called. the space is definitely on the cozy side, tight quarters, limited seating and not much room to maneuver when it's busy. we got lucky and snagged a table just as another party got up, then waited for our numbers to be called before heading over to pick up our orders. there was plenty to choose from on the matcha heavy menu, including parfaits, soft serve, shakes, floats and other japanese inspired desserts. i went with the shiratama parfait, while the others in our party opted for the matcha soft serve and a matcha float. my parfait came layered with soft serve matcha, chewy shiratama mochi and red bean paste. the shiratama itself had a pleasant, chewy texture, but i wasn't a fan of the red bean paste, wish they had black sesame instead. i also found myself wishing there was something crunchy in the parfait, like corn flakes, to break up all the softer textures. the matcha flavour was surprisingly subtle too, more earthy and delicate than a strong green tea hit. the matcha soft serve looked smooth and creamy, while the float added another fun take on the classic matcha and ice cream combination. between the three orders, we got a pretty good sampling of what matcha zanmai does best. the concept is refreshingly focused: matcha is the star of the show, whether it's in a parfait, soft serve, float or drink. and judging by the lineup still stretching out the door after 9:00 pm on a wednesday, there's clearly no shortage of people willing to make room for it. the tiny dining room and late night lineup may require a little patience, but when you're already committed to dessert, you might as well embrace the wait. after a full dinner, somehow we still managed to make room. apparently, the second stomach is real, especially when matcha is involved.

Jorge was serving us and she was so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the Ice Cream. It…read morewas very impressive. They had a really interesting ice cream flavors along with some general classics. But by far this was the best customer service that we experienced on our Ice Cream tour in Montreal. We'd love the Fany rose flavor and the coffee with the standouts. They also have a six times chocolate flavor that was very good.

SO SO GOOD! I got the ginger ice cream and it blew my mind. I had no idea what to expect but this…read morewas so good.

Cute little ice cream shop in Montreal that also offers sorbets, soft serve, and a surprisingly…read morelarge section of Asian snacks. We went on a weekend evening and there was a small line. Flavours are listed at the very front so it's a little hard to see until it's your turn. You are able to sample the flavours prior to ordering. Once you order, you move down the line to pay. It's $4.50 for one scoop or $7.50 for two. The Viet Coffee flavour was delicious! Note: There is not much seating inside.

This is the Old Port location…read more The soft serve flavor today was "breakfast swirl" CAD$8.28 with vanilla soft serve and grapefruit sorbet. They added granola toppings only on one side, and they kept falling off. It was so hot this summer day that the ice cream melted quickly! The taste was ok. I think it's mostly the pretty colors they use that are attractive. It was annoying when my soft serve almost toppled over because they only put it on the top of the cone. The ice cream got stuck together like one huge piece over the cone. There was not enough ice cream IN the cone to hold it down.

Tried to come back twice :) Overall, lovely, very true-to-flavor and high quality flavors, noting…read morethat some of the flavors are more subtle than others (e.g., in the chestnut and maple). The chocolate ice cream on the other hand is super saturated (note the Dutch chocolate is the same as the sea salt except the salt). While I loved the ice cream, unless I'm specifically in the mood for something creamy, I actually think I would prefer to get the sorbets next time for the more concentrated gelato-like flavor. The matcha sorbet seemed like a winner, but they also have such a wide range of delicious flavors. They let you try some flavors, which is perfect for an indecisive person like me. And the servers are so sweet!

Cross my heart and hope to die - Cremerie Meu Meu has the best sorbets I've ever had…read more My friend stumbled upon this ice-cream shop tucked in a tiny storefront near the Mont-Royal station on a blistering hot and humid day in Montreal. We first got a double scoop of the Orange and Arctic Fire Sorbets. I'm not usually one to get orange-flavoured desserts/drinks since I can easily get some old-fashioned OJ, but this Orange Sorbet was absolutely divine on the hot day. Sweet and tangy, yet not overpowering. The Arctic Fire was an interestingly sweet with a floral tone - I wish I remembered the main ingredient, but I was too busy indulging in my ice-cream/sorbet addiction. The sorbets were incredibly good. After we devoured them, we went back in immediately to try more flavours. My friend and I ultimately decided on the Mango and Passion Fruit Sorbets, both representing tangy fruits that we enjoy and love. The owner highly recommended the Cantaloupe to help us cool off, and proceeded to give us a free scoop on top of our packed cup! We were so appreciative of the free scoop, and I'm glad we got to try it out! It was my favourite flavour - it genuinely tasted straight like the fruit, just an ice-y form. My friend's favourite was the Orange. If you're in the Mont-Royal area, make sure to give this place a try! I wish we tried some of their ice-cream flavours, but we already did 5 different sorbet flavours that night. Couldn't afford a brain freeze! I think from now on, I'm gonna start trying Orange-flavoured desserts/drinks.

I visited Havre-aux-Glaces during a walking tour of Jean-Talon Market. It's a tiny but charming ice…read morecream and sorbet shop. I tried their passionfruit and their sea buckthorn, and both were great sorbets (sweet but still a little tart) and perfect on a hot day of exploring Montreal. There was a little bit of a line when our group visited, but the service is great and the line moves really fast! I'd happily visit again on a hot day!!

We wandered to Jean Talon Market when it was about to close on a weekday and most everything was…read moreclosed. This cute ice cream shop saved our would-be failed market trip. All the flavors were so amazing that I felt like I was transported to Italy. The employee was also really kind and let me try a lot of flavors before deciding. And the price was super cheap. I just wish I got two scoops instead of one!

I prefer gelato over ice cream and ice cream over dipped soft serve but La Diperie serves a very…read moreflavorful product with a bunch of options what you dip it in and what "sprinkles" you get on top. Definitely recommend.

La Diperie is a Montreal craze than now started sprouting new franchise locations including one…read morelocated near to my home in Vimont. Visited on their 2nd day they were open and enjoyed what they had to offer! Staff is quite green and you could tell by how they spoke to you (shy/unsure) and how long they took to prep our ice cream. The final product however was well presented and tasted great! The selection of dips/garnishing are aaaamazing, you can easily come back 100 times and try a new combination that may blow your mind. I went with their caramel sale and graham crackers... YUMMY! I understand the creme molee is dipped in a special dip of your choice as well as garnished with another ingredient of your choice but paying nearly $8 for a large cup is expensive. For soft serve that's a bit on the high side.