I have never been to a sugar shack before and since we were in prime sugar shack season, we decided…read moreto go. It's so neat because you could see all the buckets on the trees where they have tapped them. They were cooking the maple sap, which is pretty watery, down to maple syrup. They had a drink they made with gin and then hot maple sap water and hot maple syrup. Oh my gosh! It was pure deliciousness which surprised me because I did not think that I liked maple syrup. Perhaps I've never had a good maple syrup. After all, I grew up on Aunt Jemima. They had wine which they make, too. So much food that it would be hard to eat it all, however, if I were to be honest it was fairly plain. Afterwards, you go out to the main area and they pour the hot maple syrup onto snow and it turns into this most delicious candy. Again, I was shocked how great that tasted ! I even had a second one. Loads of information about how maple syrup is so much more nutritious than corn syrup, etc. I think that I would try another one next time if we go this same time of year.

OMG, how could I not write about this experience!? I've been to the Cabane à Sucre and it's pretty…read morestandard. So I won't write about that. However, last year, I discovered their Cabane à Pomme (Apple Shack) and that, my friend, you must absolutely try!!! It usually runs from late September to October. You must call to reserve because they prep the food just for you as it's not cooked or served in bulk. While you book, they include a complimentary wine tasting of their maple wines and ciders (yay)! All you need to do is show up 30 min before your meal and head over to the boutique to taste. I always buy the Maple Wine which is a dessert wine with a delicate hint of maple. It's not too sweet, very refreshing and aromatic. You can choose between the 4 or 5 course meal. You must go with the 5 course because the Cold Cuts Platter is totally worth it with: Pork rillettes, Salted St-Isidore Turbot with Herbs, Beef jerky, Reinvented apple pie, Garden marinades & eggs in balsamic vinegar, Cornbread. My favorite was the deconstructed apple pie with cheddar, scallions, apples, cinnamon and I could not get enough. I could order a whole pie like this and eat it myself! The balsamic eggs were delightful with a slight tang from the vinegar, beautifully colored soft-boiled eggs. The turbot was delicate and delicious. Cornbread was covetable and we finished all the pickled veggies. Pork rillettes were so good we needed more bread! They served 3 salads: green beans & sweet corn, carrot & celeriac, romain. The beans and corn salad was sooooo good, I took them home. The dressing was sweet like a Dijon mustard and honey mix which really brought out the flavor of the beans and corn. The other two salads were ok. The soup. Cream of roasted cauliflower and garlic croutons. The soup is on the thinner side so you can eat a whole bowl. The flavor is perfectly seasoned and there are tiny bits of cauliflower giving it a nice texture. The main course. Deep fried turkey wings (omg) were so so good. The outside was golden brown and the meat inside was juicy. It was served in a basket and with a sauce. The braised pork was melt in your mouth served on a bed of barley with apple compote. They had a plate of sauteed purple cabbage that was so tasty, I tried recreating it at home. Just was not as good as theirs! I'd pass on the parsnip puree though as I'm not a fan of parsnips to start with. Then dessert: apple fritters! apple crumble and a strawberry ''ti-moune''. All were top-notch though the texture of the ti-moune is slightly surprising, it's mostly a whipped cream confection but nice nevertheless. Even though the food isn't served as 'all you can eat' it is definitely plenty. We left there stuffed and sleepy because of the turkey so maybe don't plan anything after your meal for the next 2 hours :) I referred a colleague who went the weekend after and also had rave reviews. No apple picking season is complete without a Apple Shack at Domaine Labranche. Yes, I am a fan.

They are welcoming and we were very grateful for the hospitality. The beer is amazing. I cannot…read morewait until we go there again. The camp fires were an amazing touch!

This is a fabulous brewery! The rural location really lends itself to the rustic, homey feel. The…read morebeers are delicious and the people are wonderfully accommodating and patient! I wish I lived closer. Merci mesdames- nous avons bien aimé notre arrêt!

Gorgeous apple picking place. They separate by apple types for each row, and show which apples are…read moreripe and not. Friendly staff, apples are reasonably priced. They sell their own ice wine which is probably their money maker, but it tastes nice. Best apple picking I've been to so far in montreal

Stop number one during our trip south of Montreal dedicated to apple picking. We chose Philion…read moreorchard because they had wide variety of apples, the Honey Crisp sort I have developed affection for and the fact they also have pear tree ranges. The ride from the city is quick and easy. There are no flocks of cars and enormous amount of people trying to get to the orchards, no traffic jams. Upon arrival we were greeted by few extremely friendly people who explained in details what we can do in the orchard, where to find the best apples and how to handle the pears that were not yet ready for collection. The orchard is relatively small and there are a lot of younger trees: very easy to collect the fruit and limited need of using ladder, which is perfect if you want little kids to pick apples with you safely. We were provided paper bags and baskets for collection of the fruit. There are also small karts for those who want to gather more then one basket of fruit or have children with them. After weighing and paying our apples we ended up tasting the ice cider, they have both apple and pear ones, the pear being called perry. Both ice wines are really good, but the perry wins as it is not so commonly available and we depart with the bigger size bottle that costs 40 cad. There is no food offered on site, but there are numerous picnic tables spread around in case you'd like to bring your own lunch. Our friendly hosts wave us good buy with smiley thank you for visiting us and I'm absolutely sure I will be back.

This place is amazing…read more The beer cheese is my favorite, and the brie was solid. Others in the group liked their swisslike cheese and softer one with some vegetable ash that was a bit ripe for my taste. Being direct to customers it's around the same price as super market cheese and WAY better. Worth going out of your way on the way back from MTL if you're in upstate NY. The olive bread in stock is really well done and even the sparkling juice was really tasty. We got an apple blend (grapefruit I'm tempted to say?) and it was a delicious treat for the ride back.

This cute little fromagerie has great cheese and condiments. We enjoyed sampling a few of the…read morecheeses and purchased our favorites along with crackers, coffee, and a few sweets. The coffee is made using Nespresso pods and the selection of cold beverages includes juice, soda water, and standard cold drinks. There are a couple of small tables to sit inside and enjoy the atmosphere!

Tite Frette (small cold beer in Quebecois slang) is a shop that sells numerous varieties of…read moreQuebecois beers and products. In the back, there is a room dedicated completely to IPAs. As their website explains, they are a 100% seller of Quebec Microbrews. They have an additional store in Granby. You can do a beer tasting at the bar on Saturdays starting at noon. They have a large array of gluten free beers. They also offer evening classes every so often on beer that include a tasting of 8 Quebec beers, a tray with an assortment of regional cuisine and one of desserts. Yum-yes, please! (Date are listed on their website here: https://www.titefrette.ca/niveau1) The even have a free rewards card (I wish I'd seen this in shop) that will allow you to earn points on purchases for money towards future purchases. Sweet! I've now applied and hopefully they'll be willing to add the points (I sent them an email and will update this post accordingly). Staff is very welcoming, helpful, and friendly. The store is esthetically pleasing and very clean. I would come back here to buy beer again and do a class.

Type. . . . . . . . . . ..Cidery Tasting Room and Farm Tour…read more Level. . . . . . . . . . .High Location. . . . . . . .Rural Farm Prices. . . . . . . . . .High, Typical Tap Selection. . . .No Bottle Selection. .High, 10+ Samplers. . . . . . ..Yes, Tasting Flight, Bottle Pours Full Pours. . . . . . .No Beer Level. . . . . ..Cider Level High Food. . . . . . . . . . .No Food Level. . . . ..n/a Staff. . . . . . . . . . ..Friendly, Engaging Growlers. . . . . . ..No Noise Level. . . . .Quiet Décor. . . . . . . . . .Barn, All Wood, Cellar Good for Kids. . .Possibly Parking. . . . . . . ..Private Lot WiFi. . . . . . . . . . .Unknown Cash Only. . . . . .No Recommended. .Yes and No Comments: This is similar to La Face in that they have a bigger "to do" about their tasting room with signs around Hemmingford and a large lot. Came in here and we were the only ones like in the other two cideries. The big difference here is that Du Minot makes A LOT of ciders of all types. The woman helping us guided us through their portfolio and let us try just about everything they offered from bottle pours including pours of specialties and old vintages. Lots of fun. However, most of what they make is okay and not stellar and almost everything can be bought at Marche des Saveurs in Jean Talon Market in Montreal. So go here for the experience, not for specific bottle hunting. I loved trying the ciders and the staff was hilarious and good spirited though possibly already drunk.

The bread smell as you go in is AMAZING ! And not only that, they make chocolates. An amazing…read moreselection and so good. There's also a wide variety of local products. You can also get ready to eat meals. They offer a eat in section. They also have a museum on the chocolate. The service is awesome. Top notch and they will take there time to explain and tell you about what they offer. We loved it ! So if your going from Ottawa to Montreal. Take exit 17 and head for Salaberry de Valleyfield and drop by at La Petite Grange !

Everything item in this store is local. All the prepared dishes are freshly made. The boutique is…read morefull services from a bakery, to a fromagerie, to a chocolatier to a café to a grocery store. It is a huge place. The staff is very amiable and helpful. We went in the morning, we asked for a breakfast sandwich with eggs and latte. The sandwich was so good; the secret ingredient caramelized onions. Plus I got a chocolate box that my friend highly recommended. They are succulent that you feel heavenly. The prices are steep, but know it is all local; everything was handpicked, so it's understandable.

Went for Friday brunch. It's seat yourself. The staff was extremely friendly and fast to help. The…read moreseating was clean and large windows allowed a nice view of the river. The orange juice was fresh squeezed and gave me life! The food was not crazy greasy like some other brunch locations. Everything tasted fresh and I didn't want my meal to end! Definitely will return and recommend to friends.

This review is for their coffee only. Restaurant is fairly busy and their lemonades have a great…read morereputation but we wanted a little caffeine pick me up. It was minimum 20 minutes from waiting in line to order to get the cappuccino ... pretty long, and the cappuccino was pretty bland. I took almond milk and the espresso was weak and didn't come through in the cappuccino. So if you like a stronger coffee skip this place. For tea lovers they have a huge selection of dry tea leaves for sale.