I am continually dazzled by the pies offered at Rockaberry. I've been to other locations and have…read morewondered whether, over these years, my memories of the offerings have become exaggerated. Nope, the pies are as luscious, wildly inventive, and extravagant as I remembered. We went to the Griffintown location this time and I was charmed by both the neighborhood and restaurant. Here, the tables are spaced cozily together, mostly on one side of the space. We were quickly seated by the window, allowing us to enjoy the streetscape. Instead of checking out the menu, which included non-pie items like salads, sandwiches, and artisanal toasts, I went directly to the dessert case to examine the pros and cons of each pie option. Of course, there were too many pros and not that many cons so deciding was difficult. Before walking in, I was pretty sure I wanted something apple and nothing with cream cheese. However, once I checked out each pie (face pressed against the case), I knew that apple was key, but also the cream cheese. My sister was even more systematic, checking the menu, the pie case, and Instagram before she made her final decision, Caramel Fudge Cheese. Mine was the Apple Cheesecake. I loved the sweet, crisp apples; chunky, buttery crumbles, and light, creamy cheesecake. However, the large portion was definitely more than I could have in one sitting. The peach raspberry iced tea was surprisingly the perfect pairing. Service was fantastic. There were so many to-go orders and I worried that we would be de-prioritized. Not so - our server got our desserts out quickly, which we appreciated. Prior to this sweet treat, I was feeling a bit sluggish from a lack of sleep. With dessert and conversation, I reverted back to my usual peppy self.

Food: best pie in town…read more Service : slow on a Friday and if they were quicker I would of got the last slice of pie I wanted but the service at the counter was slow Ambiance: loud

Not amazing, not terrible…read more We came here to catch up with a friend in the middle of a weekday afternoon. Not a single table was in use. Service was decent. Not amazing. Not terrible. The food and drinks: I remember the pies to be quite satisfying. They still are. Alcoholic drinks are priced at $10. There's a good selection of cocktails and martinis. I'd come back for pies.

I stopped here with a couple of friends after dinner for a coffee and dessert. Honestly, everything…read morewas top notch. The place was clean, including the bathrooms. The coffee was fresh, the food was great, and the portions were huge. The service was just right, we were attended to, but not harassed. Our waitress was constantly keeping busy, cleaning, agreeing to her tables. The only thing that wasn't great was that they were out of the mille feuilles pie, which I really wanted to try. I can't blame them, we got there late. I highly recommend.

Nice little cafe/patisserie with tons of deserts to chose from to have with your coffee…read more They have nice portions of many popular cakes. i hade a slice of devil cake and it was fresh and delicious. Nice and clean restaurant on Saint Catherine. Not the warmest service but efficient .

The cupcakes were very moist and overall pretty good. They're also not overly sweet. They're maybe…read morenot as pretty as Les Glaceurs but they're slightly less expensive. The big cookie costs about $4. I gave one less star because the clerk was wearing a plastic glove to pick up the cookie but also used the same glove to take payment. Unhygienic.

I enjoyed the experience, with good viennoiseries, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere…read more It was a solid local find that I would happily visit again. Enjoy!

First time visiting this place, but it's not new. In fact, it's been in the neighborhood for 5-6…read moreyears! Might be cause the storefront is not the most obvious as the bakery is quite small. The focal point of the bakery is of course, the counter. There is a paper ticket system for service on busier days. When I went in, it was quiet so ticket optional. We were greeted right away by friendly staff. When I asked for recommendations, Marie took me on a visual and descriptive tour highlighting some of their specialty products. I went for the seasonal maple roll dusted with icing sugar, topped with white chocolate chips and a maple crust. Also took a slice of pear almond tart. They were both $4.50 each. The maple roll was densely packed and so much more than a snack. It's really bready so you could have it for breakfast. Slightly sweet and covered in a light glaze. The tart was light tasting and the pastry was full of buttery goodness. Texture is a little bit interesting because it's a cold tart, the juice from the pears soak into the almond paste and make it a little bit cold and slightly mushy. Some people might not like that but I found it ok. Service is friendly and attentive. Pastries are good but a bit expensive.

I was expecting a wider selection of chocolates and felt like this place was little bit of a…read moreletdown. My raspberry mousse tarte was excellent but I felt like it was the only option if I wanted something chocolate that wasn't full of milk or flour. Delicious treat and my partners milkshake was excellent. Don't be like me and go in with crazy expectations - read the menu ahead of time lol.

Went there with my daughter in law and we found it absolutely delightful. We took the brownies and…read morethey were delicious. A place we'll definitely visit again!!

Great place for a quick sweet treat. There were several items that looked great, but we deferred…read moreto the employee to recommend one. He nailed it.

Amazing service with a smile, crazy good food, and cool vibe. You gotta check this place out!!!read more

You won't be left feeling empty with these cakes. Its my regular for birthday treats. Would…read moredefinitely recommend the apple crumble cheese or Boston cream. Staff are extremely polite and attentive too.

So disappointed with Rockaberry on Monkland!…read more I remember when Rockaberry was known for those HUGE, generous slices of cake -- that was part of the reason people loved going there! You felt like you were actually getting something worth your money. Now the cake slices have shrunk while the prices have gone up. This slick of cake is mostly frosting. And then a small cup of milkshake for $10?! 1/4 of this milkshake is whipped cream Come on! Customers notice when portions get smaller and prices keep climbing. It honestly feels like robbery compared to what Rockaberry used to offer. Shame on you, Rockaberry Monkland. Please bring back the generous portions and value that made people want to come in the first place.

Saturday morning in Montreal began with something called an Adventure Walk. "Adventure" is…read moreapparently human terminology for making a small Italian Greyhound exercise extensively before brunch. By the time we finished with our walk, I had earned a meal. Or so I thought. Next stop: Maman in Griffintown. Mom already knew Maman because apparently they have one back home on the Upper East Side. Yet somehow, despite living on the Upper East Side myself, I have never been taken there. Interesting. We will address this upon our return to New York. The Griffintown location has a really nice outdoor seating area running alongside the building, with blue café tables, big wooden pergolas and planters. Under normal circumstances, this would have been perfect for me. Unfortunately, it was raining. The staff very kindly told Mom and Dad that I could come inside as long as I remained in my carrier. Terms accepted. After an entire morning of adventuring, I had absolutely no objection to being carried around like important cargo. Mom ordered eggs Benedict and an iced latte. Dad went with scrambled eggs, bacon and toast plus a Diet Coke. I stayed tucked inside my carrier and monitored the bacon situation. Very closely. No further comment at this time. The humans declared brunch a success, and I appreciated having a warm, dry place to recover after my morning excursion instead of sitting outside contemplating my life choices in the rain. Dogba's verdict: 3 paws out of 5. Rainy-day hospitality: very appreciated Dogba welcome: kind and accommodating Carrier accommodations: cozy Outdoor patio: saving this for a sunnier day Mom's eggs Benedict: big success Iced latte: Mom approved Dad's bacon: closely monitored Classic Dad breakfast: successfully demolished Post-adventure recovery: excellent Dogba brunch supervision: impeccable Would I return? Absolutely. In fact, I've recently learned that Maman has a location in my own neighborhood in New York City. Mom has some explaining to do. See you on the Upper East Side, Maman. I know where you live now.

we managed to squeeze in one more brunch on our last day, making our way to maman in griffintown…read more walking in felt like stepping into a little rustic farmhouse tucked into the city, exposed brick, weathered wood, whitewashed furniture, vintage blue and white plates, hanging greenery and a beautiful tree like arrangement covered in delicate blooms. every corner had a story, with little details that made the space feel warm, inviting and effortlessly charming. we were a party of three and arrived around 11:00 am. before the food arrived, i couldn't resist trying one more fun drink before leaving montreal, the peach pie iced matcha latte with vanilla cloud. it was such a pretty seasonal creation, with fruity peach notes layered with creamy matcha and topped with a soft vanilla cloud. refreshing, a little indulgent and the perfect drink to sip while settling into our final brunch of the trip. for my meal, i ordered the eggs ratatouille, stewed eggplant, squash, peppers and tomatoes topped with two over easy eggs, herbed feta and served with toasted country bread. the dish was colourful, comforting and full of fresh flavours. the slow cooked vegetables gave it a homey feel, while the runny yolks and herbed feta added just the right amount of richness. it felt like the perfect brunch after days of exploring, satisfying and flavourful, but still light enough to leave me feeling good. the toasted country bread was perfect for scooping up every last bit of the vegetable mixture and egg yolk. but what made this brunch special wasn't just the food or the beautiful setting. it was the chance to slow down and take in everything we had experienced over the whirlwind trip, the neighbourhood walks, incredible meals, rainy adventures, festival memories and all the unexpected little discoveries along the way. we sat, chatted and laughed, replaying our favourite moments and realizing just how much we had packed into a few short days. our server was friendly and never rushed us, allowing us to enjoy those final conversations before heading home. there was something cinematic about that last morning, sunlight filtering through the windows, flowers blooming indoors, plates arriving at the table, and three friends taking a quiet moment to appreciate the adventure before it came to an end. a beautiful space, a memorable meal, great company and one final chapter to close out our montreal adventure. au revoir montreal...until we meet again.