I'm writing an update for La Conca d'Oro. This is because, this time, I went in and tried other…read morethings in addition to the pastries - such as a slice of pizza and an pastry puff of sorts that had spinach in it. Let me start by saying that, as I was approaching it, I was thrown off by the fact that they have moved into the ground floor of one of those blocky modern condo or apartment buildings one sees all over Montreal, and even all over the U.S. They are now on the south side of Jean-Talon, near the D'Iberville Metro station. I had two pastries. They were very good, as can be expected. The spinach puff was a little dry, perhaps because it was later in the day. Now, I cannot say anything bad about the pizza because it was "day old" and deeply discounted. It was 99 cents in Canadian coin! In American coin, that would be 75 to 80 cents, so eat the slice of pizza and shut up, right? They were crowded. The service was reasonably good. They are keeping the line on their prices, which I'm sure their clientele appreciates. For me to assess the fairness of that, I have to divide by 1.27 or something like that. They pass the test! I now have to dial up my pedantic aspect to update you on the meaning of "conca d'oro." More so than a "pot of gold," it means a "golden conch." I learned this because Palermo, Sicily's capital, sits in a small planar area hemmed in by hilly terrain, shaped like a horseshoe, and extending out to the sea. So, Palermo, and some of its adjacent cities, are said to sit in "la Conca d'Oro," or the "golden conch." I would still go back to this locale without hesitation. The issue is that, since bakeries tend to feature 20 to 40 things in the glass case, and you may pick out 2 or 3, you may not be picking out the ones that may be the most stellar to you. That means you need to keep going back and trying the other ones! Sadly, I live too far away to do this. Ma io ritornero'. Mais je retorunerai.

Very nice and clean bakery/patisserie located close to d'Iberville metro with plenty of free street…read moreparking nearby. The place stands out as it is one of the newer building on the street. There was a line outside when we got there which is a sure sign this is a popular place. It moved pretty quickly and we waited no more than 10 minutes. They have a very good variety of pastries and cakes, even some sandwiches and cold pizzas! We went specifically for the zeppole which are only sold around Easter time and the cannoli which are available all year. The zeppole come in many different flavours and are so delicious, the ricotta filling is amazing. I really liked the Nutella one, the flavour wasn't too overpowering. The cannoli were also amazing, we had the regular and the pistachio ones (which are just the regular ones with pistachio bits at the edges). The prices are pretty good too especially if you order 6 or more!

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!

Good pastries - but TERRIBLE customer service! The fat old…read morelady is very rude!!! she treats you like you are begging for something instead of buying!

Greek sweet craftsmanship, I like Serano because it's always fresh and always entertaining…read more It's like going to the candy store and always find what you fancy at the moment, if are in doubt, you can always ask the staff and you will be enlightened. One important detail, people who are always obsessed with the figures, please figure out a way not to talk about it when you are visiting patisserie. :)

Ordered a fresh fruiti di bosco for a birthday celebration on May 19, 2025. When we went to pick it…read moreup, the cake looked like it had been dropped or tossed around in the van before displaying it. It was extremely disappointing. I conveyed my disappointment and asked for another cake, but they had no other fresh cake. They offered a frozen one, but it would take 6 hours to thaw out, and I needed it for consumption in about 2 hours after I picked it up, so that was not an option. We asked if they would give us a discount, but they refused. I still kept it because I was in charge of the cake and needed to bring something. The way it was handled was completely unacceptable. It was humiliating to present, especially since this is a specialty cake and not some homemade box cake. Their customer service is definitely lacking. Given the circumstances, I believe I was entitled to some kind of compensation for the inconvenience and disappointment caused. Just wanted others to know the terrible experience I had.

There are pastries, cookies, cakes... pretty much anything you want if you have a sweet tooth. For…read moremy uncle's birthday I bought the red velvet cake since it's his favourite color. The cake was fresh with many equal layers. The cream cheese icing was textbook. Not sweet and soft! Niam niam! A bit on the pricey side but I'll buy these cakes for occasions only. The cashier was kind and fast.

When we saw pictures of @lebluedesserts newly opened diner in St-Lambert we knew we had to go see…read morefor ourselves (and have a blue burger, obviously) but we weren't ready for the extreme attention to detail they put into it. Everything is blue.. And we mean everything. Table, chairs, food, piano, walls, ceiling... Even all the items in the vending and claw machines are blue!  We're not sure if we've ever seen a more instagramable place. We couldn't take enough pictures! It's a lot of fun to be in there with the impressive amount of delicious desserts and candy. We know what you're going to ask :"is the food actually good?" Yes, actually it is pretty decent. Yes, the presentation and decor is the focus but we were satisfied enough with our lunch (mostly the milkshake ) We spotted some rainbow coloured pancake stacks in the menu we would very much like to try with a mimosa at brunch since we were told that a liquor license may be coming in the future.

Je suis souvent déçu quand je passe le midi. Leur poulet est souvent pas prêt. Je comprends pas…read morecomment on peut manquer de respect à leur clientèle. Quand ton temp de dîner est limité je ne peux pas attendre. C'est dommage car le poulet est bon.

Brand new sweet spot in NDG! I'm so happy we finally have a high quality dessert shop in the area…read more The cookies are to die for!!! So soft and perfect. I loved the Reese peanut butter and Ferrero ones. Ambiance is really nice. Cute spot to take some pictures and enjoy some sweets! The owner was super nice. He was very kind to explain their opening and he's super happy to be in the neighborhood. 10/10!

I ordered a set of photo cookies and a message brownie and they were both amazing! The cookie…read moreimages were crisp and vivid, and very beautifully packaged. It's definitely a great gift idea. The brownie was thick and decadent with a layer of beautiful decorated chocolate on top. Make sure you're sharing it with a crowd because it is quite sweet! The owners are really efficient and communicative, they were able to accommodate changes in delivery time. DISCLAIMER: I received the products free of charge.

I don't know what to say, this place was worth the metro rides and walk. It was way bigger than I…read morethought it was and had so many things my head was spinning. Thank goodness I had a friend who pointed me in the right direction. Spanakopita- love the flavor of the fresh spinach, would have enjoyed it more if it were a little less salty. Cheese pastry- delicious. Chocolate cake- my fave. Moist and not too sweet. Mocha cake- very mocha. Like tiramisu but coffee. Boston crème- ok so I usually don't like Boston cream but the custard was amazing Ok then there's the small foil wrapped thingies. I don't know what they were but they were amazing. Do not skip over them. Must order. Will definitely be returning to this amazing and historic bakery!

It's been awhile since my last trip to Afroditi. They specialize in Greek desserts. Can't believe…read morethey've been around since 1971. We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 5:00pm) and it was nice to see it wasn't too busy. The inside is spacious and has everything imaginable. There's baklava, cakes, pies, sausage rolls, cookies, bread, cannolis, pastries, etc. Take your time and browse around. They still have no labels or price tags. We had to ask what each type of cake was and the worker wasn't helpful; she responded with curt, short replies. - Coconut and macadamia nut cake ($32.00) - a coconut base with a layer of whipped cream (legit), chocolate and topped with macadamia nuts. Light but will still satisfy your sweet tooth. We would have liked to see more prominence in the macadamia flavour. Afroditi is still a solid place in my books.