It breaks my heart to bring this place's score down but... This is the second year we've requested…read moreMlles Gâteaux's services for custom cake. Last year, we wanted a spiced cake, and somehow ended up with lemon and chocolate. Umm..ok..? It was tasty so we brushed it off and decided to give them another go this year. It was for a birthday, so we wanted to do something a bit off the beaten path, and went for a rainbow cake. I called the place 2 weeks in advance, and was told I could expect a call-back to iron the fine details. The ladies on the phone seemed overwhelmed by the request: how many colours are there in a rainbow? Plans were made, that was that. We picked up the cake today. It looked quite lovely, all white! It makes it even better to cut into a nondescript cake eh? So moment of truth, the slice comes out and...it's not a rainbow. It's a random bunch of colours. The first young woman did ask me which colour I wanted on top, and the order of the rainbow so what's that? What about the taste? Only one layer of the cake was flavoured (yellow-lemon), even though I asked for all of them to be done (how hard is it to put lemon zest in batter, even if it is dyed purple?). The five other colours taste like cardboard, and the top tiers are under baked. The only solution we've found is to drown it in booze. For $70, it's the most expensive cardboard I'll ever eat, and a massive birthday disappointment. I'm sure the store redeems itself in other ways, but custom cake might not be their forte. I really can't recommend them yet.

First I should say that I hate that hard layer of fat that is used around cakes to make them look…read morepretty... I really prefer a rustic looking cake rather than having that slab of useless fat... however, I am not rating them on this since most bakeries use that type of hard butter (shortening) cream for decoration purposes. That being said, I am rather difficult to please when it comes to cakes and I was pleasantly surprised by this cake. I tried a chocolate cake with golden malted chocolate balls on top, chocolate batter and chocolate buttercream between the layer (plus that useless fat around it!) and ganache. The buttercream was light and not too sweet... more like a dense whipped cream. The cake itself was so good... not very sweet and so so tasty... like a taste I would expect from an experienced home baker. I am awarding a 5 star just because no other bakery I know has such a good quality cake batter... the cake is moist and light, while remaining decadent and chocolaty... it tastes of real ingredients, nothing fake... what more can say? Can't wait to try more flavours! Also tried the carrot cake balls dipped in chocolate. Yes they are rich, but still crumbly and delicious. Good job Mlle!

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.

Wonderful sandwich and the desserts... cinnamon danishes were good but the Cannoli's were out of…read morethis world. Unfortunately, I took 5 danishes and 1 Cannoli for three people to share, next time I will switch my order 6 Cannolis.. Behind the counter were very knowledgeable and tried to help me with selection of sandwiches and accommodating me with my choices. Ambiance was clean, well light and extremely warm... like being in Nonna's kitchen.

Needed pastries for a party of 10, service was efficient, organized me with a good selection of…read moreItalian pastries. They were the rave of the party.. pans cotta and cannoli's. Cream was fresh dough was not hard like a rock.. Fantastic..

Best dinner we had during our visit to Canada! Flavors were nothing like we had tasted before. The…read moreserver was very attentive and great at explaining the menu. I want to recreate these recipes because we were still talking about our meal days later.

Cute restaurant and love that it was vegan. The benedictine was great. The soup of the day was a…read morecucumber and strawberry gazpacho, it was refreshing but not exactly my taste.

Went there for a special dinner recently with my partner and it was absolutely amazing! The food…read morewas delicious as one would expect, the presentation was whimsical, and the service was impeccable. The only comment I have is that to slow down the appetizer courses in the beginning so that the guests can remember and appreciate each item more fully.Overall, it was a fantastic experience and definitely worth it!!! Would for sure come back!

I really like the box lunches here, try to go twice a month. There are multiple Europea…read moreestablishments, this one in particular is on Rue Notre-Dame, and is open for lunch, where they server box lunches. And the other is on Beaver Hall for dinner and more upscale dining. A box lunch here includes a sandwich, dessert or salad and a drink, aux choix. I typically take the beef and pesto sandwich, a pesto orzo and olive salad, and a peligrino. The sandwiches are high class sandwiches on good bread with top choice ingredients. Once you select a sandwich, it is grilled panini style. They put it all in a fancy reusable canvas bag and after tax it's about $12. Add a dessert and you are at about $15. The desserts are out of this world, from individually sized key lime pies and maple syrup/walnut pies, to macarons. Another plus is the loyalty program, after 10 stamps on a Europea card you get a free box lunch. They also have vegetarian options, like portobello mushroom or smoked salmon sandwiches. bon appetit indeed!

The staff were friendly, helpful, and patient as I asked questions. I really enjoyed the beignets,…read moremuffin, and strawberry eclair I got! They have such a nice variety of baked goods and all quality.

I was very disappointed at Ange today. I remember their quality pastries where the dough was…read moreflaky and buttery. Just look at the pics of chocolatine from 2022 and 2023....very different from the pic I took today. Today I got a chocolatine (pain au chocolat) and the dough was bread-like. The dough used to be more buttery and flaky before, this time, it was like eating a bread roll filled with minimal chocolate filling. The staff was always nice and helpful but the quality of the pastry was a bit of a let down.

La boulangerie rustique " Sweet Lee's " est un charmant café artisanal et une…read moreboulangerie-pâtisserie. Ils sont incroyables ! Ils servent même de la nourriture végétalienne. Il y en a pour tous les goûts : des options sucrées, salées et végétaliennes peuvent plaire à tous les goûts ! Une salle à manger très chic et luxueuse. Sweet Lee's, notre famille vous adore et nous vous souhaitons de joyeuses fêtes !

it was my second visit. last year the decor was made of dark…read morewood and it was warm. Now it it a more modern and white. It started a little cold like the decor when the lady at the counter seemed very disappointed that we entered the cafe. when we got to the counter, she told us that she was closing in 15 minutes but she was going to serve us anyway (lucky us) a little weird for a business to close at 8 pm when Wellington street is full of people. we did not order a desert because we were rushed. the latte and the cappuccino were very good. Hard to park on a Thursday night on the street.

Such a cute and tidy shop, tons of cheese, bread, and sweets. They were very kind to help us as we…read moretried to speak French, they also spoke some English when we didn't understand a few words, so we made it work! Looking forward to going back tomorrow for petit déjeuner. The baguettes are so good

Arhoma is a treasure in Hochelag! From croissants to decadent desserts, every bite feels like a…read morelittle piece of heaven. The fresh bread and sandwiches are equally great, making it a great spot for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Great outdoor seating available when warmer weather permits.