I was in a pickle and waited last minute to get my girlfriend balloons for her birthday. I know I…read moreknow stop doing things last minute! Thankfully I found this gem 10 minutes by away from our place. Don't let the outside fool you this place is massive !! Like many part supply stores they have a variety of balloons that you can have filled with helium on the spot or your can order ahead. Pretty much any colour they've got, They also have a great variety of costumes and decorations for any type of event. There's so much to look at that by the time I got to the cash I had planned 12 other parties in my head. The staff is friendly and helped me figure out colours and combos that go well together and boy did I learn a lot. Thanks for saving my butt !

We went there looking for a specific halloween costume that we could not find anywhere else (sold…read moreout) for my teenage daughter. The good: Was not busy when we went. They have a system of binders where you write down the code of the costume you want, and the costumes are in the back store, which avoids people from opening the costume bags and damaging the costume. You can try on the costume before purchase. Prices are good and competitive. Store is big. They have a balloon station. They also have a wedding section. Big choice for teens and toddlers. The bad: Some staff members, not all though, do not want to be there and it shows (no smile, no customer service). Parking is totally AWFUL! I think this store must be difficult to get service when busy (but this is an assumption). No clerks on floor for help if we need a question (we were wondering something in the wedding section, could not find anyone in 20 minutes' time). In the end, this store does NOT label itself as a Halloween store. Therefore you might find that costume you are looking for. But you might wait a while before trying it on if the store is busy.

Came here to get some balloons for a birthday party and was pleasantly surprised to see the…read moreselection and options available. I had three party balloon bouquets done up and they really looked wonderful. Also they kindly had put them in big orange garbage bags to protect them on the ride home. This is exceeding the customer 's expectations! For the three bouquets it took around 20 minutes. This was just based on a walk in and no appointment. Price was $57 for the three bouquets (tax in). This was a bit expensive but from my experience around par compared with what Party Expert in Laval charges. Browsed around when waiting and saw that they have a great selection of Halloween costumes and lots of items to spice up your party. Service was very friendly and pleasant. I will be back when in need of some more balloons or party items.

Very disappointing experience at Deserres Montréal - Ville-Marie…read more I bought a toy on discount and returned to the store the same day, less than 3 hours later, hoping to exchange it for another toy of exactly the same value, simply because my child preferred a different one. The exchange was refused, even though the item was unused and the request was reasonable. What was most upsetting was the rude and dismissive attitude of the staff when I calmly explained the situation. I understand store policies, but customer service should also include courtesy and basic understanding. Given the circumstances, I believe some form of compensation (such as a store credit or exception exchange) would be appropriate to acknowledge the poor customer experience.

This is a small arts and crafts store inside a mall. Inventory isn't as expansive as Michaels but…read moreeverything is neat and easy to find. They also don't have coupons. Staff leaves you alone while you shop which is a good thing!

we came across this on social media which was very close to our hotel so we decided to try it…read morebefore leaving for the airport We tried the honey cinnamon latte which isnt available at alot of cafes in the west coast as well as the basque cheesecake the texture of the basque cheesecake was amazingly smooth and the flavor of the cheesecake was very well made. I am not a sweet coffee drinker so the sweetness of the latte was on point The only downside is the cafe is very tiny and likely will have to wait for a seat

Pistachio croissants! Perfectly flaky, filled and fresh…read more Expertly made coffee and teas All served with a positive atmosphere

I love this place so much. Sure, it's got stationary. But…read morehalf of the store is devoted to nifty little bits and pieces for all the people in your life, all the rooms in your house and everything in between. You could easily spend an hour perusing the two floors of goodies!

This stationary store has been here as long as I can remember, and it still is a great resource for…read moregreeting cards, art supplies, smaller back-to-school items for younger kids (kiddie lunch boxes, etc.), and party supplies and wrapping papers. It's a two-level store, with reasonably priced office supplies and agendas and notebooks and binders, too. Don't forget to ask about their greeting card punch card (buy 10 cards, get one free).

Huge firework fan and this place had a very large selection. I would suggest the boxes with 36…read moreshots. If you aren't an expert don't worry they know the drill behind the cash. I came New Year's Eve day and was surprised how many people were there. I was happy to see the people getting in to the spirit of things. Instead of watching some on tv or standing around watching the ones everyone else is. Super great atmosphere this place had today and the girl we had was super friendly and knowledgeable. Only thing is that I thought it would be cheaper buying it at BEM vs buying the boxes at the corner stores in the country but it was the same thing.

Tiny shop with just excellent creations and selections from local artisans!! This is a print shop…read morewhere you can book lessons and workshops to learn directly from the artist owners. You can also just pop in here for darling cards and sweet gifts like hilarious pins. I'm so happy to see something so cool happening in the spot, and with Atelier B and Butterblume right nearby it makes for a sweet little detour to this corner of the Mile End.

I myself have never been to Montreal, let alone Canada until now and I happened upon this store…read moreclose to my hotel. The staff here are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the stationery and writing utensils they sell. The selection of items like notebooks, pencils, pens, ink, binders - and at a reasonable price. They'll likely have whatever you're looking for. The store is a little small, but everything feels naturally laid out and not crammed by any means. If you are in Montreal and happen to be an artist or writer - this is a must stop shop for any supplies you have on your mental wishlist.

A very nice stationary shop with a good selection of pens & paper goods. The staff seemed a bit…read moreover their heads but eventually were able to help me try to find what I was looking for. They didn't have it but they helped me out. It's more a quality shop than a value one, but if you have strong feelings on nibs & bind weight you'll dig it.