This is a Polish grocery store with a deli and a couple tables at the front. Run by a very…read morefriendly Polish couple. The man helped with the creation of the Owl's Head ski resort many decades ago. And the lady prepares their own smoked meat, and uses it to serve one of the most simple and delicious smoked meat sandwiches anywhere - as good or better than any I've had in Montreal. I wish I knew their names. It's a perfect spot to stop after skiing at Owl's Head or Jay Peak. They also have hot soups and other foods. Usually open until 6-7pm. If you get there before 5pm, be sure to grab some desert down the street at Owl's Bread - which is a supremely delicious bakery/restaurant - but with very limited hours. The deli has classic fresh donuts too.

I drive to Sutton just for their oatmeal cookies. That's not even an exaggeration. They are a small…read more"épicerie fine" and patisserie. I recommend it to everyone. If I'm going to be anywhere near the Eastern Townships, I detour to La Rumeur. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They know everything about the products they sell, and they go above and beyond to be helpful. It's also really cute! The whole space has a country store look and feel. You get the sense that you are in a family store (even if it probably isn't) where everyone takes pride in what they sell. If you are near either one of their two locations, don't miss the opportunity to grab a cookie!

This is a European style deli and bakery. They also sell take home ice cream and a small selection…read moreof take home frozen foods. We go here for the cheese. They have a lot of cheese from Quebec, France and the Netherlands. In fact they have a lot from all over Europe as well. You can ask for a sample before you buy the cheese. With the cost of some of these cheeses, that only makes sense. We picked up some Quebec cheese this trip but on past trips we bought Dutch cheese. The bakery side has good food as well. We have tried their breads and croissants and would definitely buy them again. There is a case full of pies, tartes,and cakes for sale and we are tempted to bring one home. They always have someone working who is fluent in English if your French is not good.

They literally bake the best bagels I ever had! Like honestly who would have thought one could find…read moresuch fire bagels in Vermont? I'm from NJ/NYC and these were literally better than anything I've ever had over here. Jocelyn and Cinta sell some items in The Roots Market in Middlesex and I saw some bagels there while visiting over the weekend and am OBSESSED. Like I wish I could order these bagels in bulk online? They're that good. I couldn't believe it. I barely even like bagels, and I'm over here writing a whole review on them?! I'm literally coming back to Vermont just for these bagels! And I can't wait to try their other items because I know they'll be amazing. Such good quality!

This isn't a retail operation. They supply to local general stores. Wasn't able to find any goods…read morein Derby.

Stopped in for a sandwich on my way from Maine to Montreal. The bread itself was very tasty,…read morealthough maybe a bit worse texturally for having already been made into a sandwich. The ham and cheese were okay but nothing special, and the cornichons were distinctly underwhelming.

This is my happy place when I visit the Eastern Townships. From bakery, to groceries, wines,…read morecheese, select charcuterie, groceries and prepared dinners (the beef bourgoinon divine) and wines. Best place for breakfast and lunch. And a very funky rambling space with a warm, inviting air. Not to be missed.

This is the perfect rest stop directly over the US Canada border! I've been coming here for years…read moreas a tradition. The seats are cozy, the bathroom is clean. They serve delicious sandwiches and crepes as well as gourmet coffee. I love their croissants!! The owner is always on premise and he is quite welcoming.

This was such an adorable spot! We're always weary of going over the border because we don't speak…read moreANY French and this is a spot we would absolutely return to. The people were so kind, the food was amazing and the little shop was super cute. They are also family friendly. We can't wait to return next summer!

Excellent pastries and breads, worth a stop if you happen to be in the Eastern Townships!read more

There are all different kinds of Yelpers, but I would say on balance Yelpers are more adventurous…read morethan the overall population. If you happen to be in Quebec Province and travelling from Montreal to Quebec City or vice versa, there are several towns you might stop in to get a cross sectional sample of history, from Chambly, a synthetic, plant and just add water instant suburb in the middle of a corn field, to Cowansville and Waterloo, Bromont and Shefford, places that are seeing tradition eclipsed by suburban sprawl, are still mainly agricultural, and are seeing some hard times, but as they will tell you, hard times are nothing new for these towns that started as pioneer settlements four centuries ago. In any case, to get a sense of all this, I would recommend stopping in at the local boulangerie in any of these towns, getting an elaborate pastry such as tartelette aux fruits, milles feuilles, napoleon, paris-brest, chocolatine or just an eclair with a great cup of coffee, capuccino, espresso, tea, or your choice of caffeinated beverage, and look out the window as people walk by and take you through a story both fascinating and sad at the same time. If you can, buy a loaf of bread to take with you, and if you are feeling forgetful you might neglect to realize this until you are safely back at home.

We've been spending a good amount of time in the Magog area this summer, so we've had a chance to…read moretry many of the bakeries in the area and Dorville clearly comes out on top. Patisserie Dorville has a surprisingly wide variety of quality items. Their selection of course includes bread, pastries and cakes/tarts, but also includes local cheeses, homemade jams, chocolate and cured meats. We've tried a variety of their chocolate which has been great. In particular I really love their bars with dark chocolate and berries which are excellent. We've also had a number of their tarts, cakes and pastries. The strawberry-melilot tart in particular was both beautiful and extremely delicious and the chocolate eclairs where delicate and not overly sweet. Just delish! We have also enjoyed the bread that we've tried from Dorville. I must admit that I'm often sceptical when a bakery tries to tackle such a wide variety of items. But here at Dorville they have managed to do an excellent job with a variety of offerings including their chocolate, bread and pastries.

Great pastries. I got a chocolate croissant that was so light and the bites with chocolate were so…read moregood. The iced cinnamon roll item (danoise cannelle) was exceptional. Amazing, buttery dough with a nice hint of sweetness throughout. Everything was so fresh and decently priced.

This is a Quebec chain restaurant that has stores mainly located in the larger Quebec cities. It…read morehas not been open long in this location. We visited one for breakfast in Baie-Saint-Paul a few weeks ago for breakfast and I gave it five stars. Since it is a chain, this one also gets five stars. We toured this location, but chose not to eat there for lunch. However, we will be back to try it another day. The inside is small with some seating. The pastries, sandwiches and bakery items were similar to those in the Baie-Saint-Paul location. There were quite a few people in the store who had discovered this place and were ordering lunch. It was actually quite crowded. We will return to eat here.

Amazing latte in giant mug, tasty croissants and quiche, nice assortment of French brunch favorites…read more- we were happy patrons!

Wonderful little charming cafe. Baguette, croissants, farci are addictive. Excellent latte! Super…read morefriendly service.