Parking on the street is packed, had to park a couple of blocks down…read more The square pizzas are ready to eat at the counter. Grabbed an oat milk latte, one pistachio and one Nutella filled donuts. C$16.10 / $11.50 The Nutella and pistachio cream transferred to the top of the to go box. The pistachio cream is light and sweet, it's not bad. Can't say I have ever had pistachio butter much, but seemed sweeter than I had expected. The Nutella is decadent and yummy, as expected. The dough was super light, airy, yet a bit chewy. The dough was good, carb worthy for sure. Not dense or heavy at all. I actually ate all of the dough, that's a good sign of a donut. Don't bother cutting the donut, ends up being a total mess. Just bite into it and eat it up.

The breakfast pizza and cappuccino were delicious! The staff was very friendly and professional. I…read morehighly recommend.

Oh boy, do I have a review for you! Nonnina in Lachine, Quebec is the perfect little Italian eatery…read morefor when you're on the go - and man, is it worth the stop! Recommended to me by a colleague, this inconspicuous little joint has everything from sandwiches and pizza to focaccia and delicious coffee. And don't even get me started on the croissants - they're like little pockets of heaven in your mouth! I ordered a coffee, some cookies, and an almond croissant - and let me tell you, I was not disappointed. My wife got some kind of pastry that I also ate part of because that's how i ROLLLLLL (and I needed to wrtie this review) The best part about Nonnina? It's conveniently located off the highway, so you can stop by whether you're driving into or out of Montreal. And let's be real - when you're in Lachine, everything is "on the way" because you have no idea where you are! So if you're ever in the area and looking for a quick bite, be sure to check out Nonnina. Trust me, you won't regret it - unless, of course, you hate delicious food and good coffee. But who hates those things? Not me, that's for sure!

We made the drive out of our way to @nonninamtl to try their very fresh and incredibly full…read morezeppole. Very large and packed with Ricotta - eating a whole one will most definitely satisfy you but we still couldn't help but try more than one flavour and they were both great!

I discovered La Bête a Pain right before our flight back to the states and my only regret was that…read moreI hadn't found this place sooner. It's a very aesthetically pleasing cafe and the staff were very friendly and helpful. And the food was amazing! We had their Avocado Toast and their Smoked Salmon Croissant. Both were great dishes, but the salmon croissant was the star of the show. The salmon was perfectly tender and it paired so well with the soft buttery croissant and fresh cucumbers. The plating was so beautifully done for both dishes and the drinks came in a lovely ceramic cup. Not only did they have breakfast foods, but they also had a bunch of bread and pastries to order. We bought a bunch to snack on at the airport. You can't go wrong with any of them, but I just love their croissants.

Very cute little coffee shop hidden away on a side street in Griffintown/downtown area. They have…read moredelicious breads, baked goods and coffee. The staff is always friendly, efficient and the decor is very cute. Would recommend!

Hof Kelsen bakery / café plays to the building's mid-century office/industrial vibe. My experience…read morewas mostly, but will need to return. First, intended to treat myself to their Chocolate Babka Pain Perdu I read about, although also interested in their Borscht being a big fan of all types of borschts (red, white and green). [Full disclosure - Grew up with and been a lifelong devotee of echt old school New York City Kosher bakery Chocolate Babkas!] To my disappointment, that Babka item must have been a special and they didn't sell Babka slices. A full Babka cost $24 Canadian, too big and too much to spend on that occasion. Their Borscht, apparently a vegetarian red borscht recipe made in house, only becomes available at 11 AM, and I was too early. Then I turned to my friendly, cheery person behind the counter and ordered both a fresh savory and a fresh sweet pastry, plus a Matcha Oat Latte. As I paid on the terminal, she moved a small black device in my direction and served me my bakery items. Taking what I understood as a pager to my counter seat, I awaited my drink. About 5 minutes later, a sour rude woman came to me shouting in French. That device was not a pager like I've received at other places in Montreal, but a calculator. When I apologized for my misunderstanding, she huffed and puffed as she walked away. The friendly woman was now behind the café prep section, so I walked over to her to collect my Matcha Oat Latte and apologized. She indicated that that happens. When I directed another apology to the unfriendly staff person, she again rudely stated in English that they don't have pagers. While appreciating that some people have "bad hair days," that lady should never be put in front of customers if/when she interacts with customers like that... especially if it was clearly an unintentional inadvertent miscommunication!!! That being said, my attendant's superfriendliness along with my enjoyable items made up for that. Started with my flavorful Feuilleté aux épinards et à la ricotta (a.k.a. Spinach Ricotta Puff) along with my delicious Latte. Then, finished my Amandine au chocolat, a.k.a. Almond and Chocolate Croissant). So, would definitely return on a future trip to Montréal. Would recommend Hof Kelsten, but keep in mid they don't use pagers!

Someone recommended this spot for their chocolate babka, and since it's one of my favorite breads,…read moreI had to stop by. We arrived around 1 pm and many items were already sold out, but luckily they still had the smaller babka available. They offer two sizes (large and small) and also serve coffee and lattes. Finding the entrance wasn't the easiest since the bakery's name isn't clearly displayed outside, but you can spot it by the street number; I took a photo of the exterior to help others. As for the service, I didn't find the staff particularly friendly. They seemed more focused on their regulars, and when I asked a couple of questions, the responses felt a bit cold. That said, the babka itself was delicious and definitely worth trying.

The best baguette we have found in Montreal. Very flavorful, just a hint of sour, with a crispy…read moreoutside and a soft interior. The pain aux raisin was also a standout with a wonderful texture and flavor. So happy we stopped here.

We stopped by this bakery shop while strolling along St.Laurent street. There were seatings inside…read more They sell a large variety of pastries including bread, muffins, croissant,tarts, to name a few. We tried their chocolate croissant, puff and a brownie-like pastry paired with a cup of latte - all really good. Service was quick.

I was staying in the plateau for a few days and came across this marvelous cafe and boulangerie. Oh…read moreso good! I had a vanilla latte and a flakey buttery croissant that hit all the right notes when I yearn for quality. The staff is friendly, engaging and I noticed a parade of happy regulars who know a good thing. It's now one of my go-tos in Montreal!

Some foods are essential for survival. Recently I tried the almandine/chocolate/raspberry…read morecroissant. This is a necessary addition to my Montreal must food list. Let's not forget the excellent focaccia and most perfect service at Farine and vanille. A true gem!

Bagels on Greene (with clearly more than the bagels that I admittedly didn't try) has a hodgepodge…read moreof menu items that feels as if every option was derived from a random ethnic cuisine generator. But given that the inhabitants of ethnically diverse Montréal bring together so many beautiful cutures, it ain't a bad thing.. and during my trip Bagels on Greene made me want to try out an eclectic assortment at this cafeteria-style, totally friendly eatery! What initially perked my interest was from their vegan Indian selection. Found myself eager to test out their Vegan Chicken Vindaloo, which they heated up for me from the prepared food fridge. (The range in Bagel on Greene's prepared food set warrants a further investigation if you live nearby.) Since it was something I've enjoyed all my life, I order their round, baked traditional Potato Knish... somewhat in size between the frozen Mini Knishes my mom always made as a side and the larger New York Lower East Side's Yonah Schimmel version. Of course, the Karnautzel long sausages caught my attention. I was expecting to get brown Deli mustard, but only Yellow and Dijon were available. Finally, two new for me Zero Sugar sodas to drink: 7up and Dr Pepper. Note - Other options available beyond a bagel/deli selection include: a small buffet tablet with other heated items, Spring Rolls, Spicy Potato & Vegetable Rolls, Cheese Rolls, non-traditional Knishes, Pakoras, cookies like Gingerbread Men. They also have meat dishes, if that's your thing. Opted to eat inside Bagels on Greene, although the covered outdoor tables looked great. My Vindaloo tasted great... the vegan chicken substitute did not make me miss the chicken!!! The Knish, topped with poppy seeds, was pretty good. The Karnautzel, less my thing, wasn't that bad too! Those Zero Sugar sodas... didn't miss the sugar either! All good! Bagels on Greene isn't a fancy place, but the reasonably priced, wide offering of tasty items should provide something of interest for a meal. While I can't speak about their bagels, it's a place I'd recommend checking out yourself, if that's your thing.

They had some pretty decent gluten free grilled chicken panini. Their took long in making the…read morepanini but overall their customer service was pretty good.

I love this pastry shop, it's my go to place when I'm craving sweets…read more The staff is always so nice They have everything Italian. Cakes, pastries, cookies, sandwiches, salads, pizza, bread, coffee and they also have Italian products where you could buy(cheese, pasta, pasta sauce, cold cuts, pantone ect). My favorites here are the cannolis, the lobster tale and also the sandwiches. I also love the cafe cream and the ice limoncello. This place is perfect to grab something in the morning but also good for lunch time and dinner. They also have a small eating area where ppl can eat the food that they order. Definitely a must try place for everyone.

Something changed, Patisserie St Martin used to make delicious cakes…read more Their classic Chocolate Bûche de Noël used to be one of our favorites. But last year, the chocolate bûche was dry. For Valentine, I had their cupcakes: chocolate, vanilla. The chocolate cupcake was dry. The bottom of the cake was sticking on the cupcake paper. They seem to have changed recipe of their chocolate cakes. The vanilla cupcake was better, although not soft, nor moist. The frosting tasted like shortening rather than buttercream.