Small little cozy spot we tried while visiting my brother…read more The fruit drink I had was almost like a pina colada and this was the best part of the breakfast. I had smoked salmon with a bagel and the plate was pretty plain and unexciting. Cream cheese came in a small cup and not on the bagel so by the time you get the plate and put it on your bagel it's cold so not that great. They also do not have poached egg so that was also a let down. Was not awful but will not be going back for sure

Stumbled upon this gorgeous chocolaterie by chance one morning when exploring the old part of…read moreBeloeil. It is next door to a beautiful church and has an awesome landscaped view of snow-topped peaks and water. We went on a sunny but snowy day early on a Saturday morning and were surprised to see it was already open! Inside it is super cosy and warm, with the chocolate boutique separate from the cafe area. We discovered that they are famous for their caramel but unfortunately, did not get a chance to try them (hopefully going back especially for this next time). As it was quite early for me, I just had a hot chocolate (which by the way, was one of the BEST hot chocs I have had) made with pure melted chocolate and topped with marshmallows. I devoured this whilst gazing out into the brightly-lit mountainous landscape - it honestly felt as if I was at a skiing lodge. The waitress was very friendly and helpful and the other customers all seemed to be having full breakfasts which looked so good! The place seems to be very popular with the locals as it began to get full whilst we were about to leave. Overall, great little find and cannot wait to be back to sample some more!!

Their restaurant is a better version of Crudescence with an incredible view of Mont St-Hilaire and…read moretheir store is a simpler version of Rachelle-berry but with more local products. Their resto is absolutely delicious! This was one of the most memorable meals I've had in a while. They have a daily menu that is vegetarian, vegan and GF friendly. They have sandwiches, salad bowls and a soup of the day. We ordered the gravlax bowl and vege ham sandwich. The vege ham tasted like ham paté and the gravlax bowl was one of the best dishes ice had in a while. It was healthy and umami. We also ordered coffee and tired their desserts. Their raspberry tart was packed with raspberry flavor and the lemon tart was made with tofu but you'd never know. We sat out in their lovely terrace and didn't budge for 2 hours ! Their store is filled with cosmetics and the usual health food products. What I liked the most though is that all their meats, cheeses and butter came from local farms in Estrie. What a lovely business, do stop by!

We stayed across the river in Beloeil for a week (August 2022) and needed some natural and organic…read moregroceries. L'Eau Vive natural grocery store was the perfect solution: neat, tidy, a great selection of quality foods packed onto a relatively small footprint and a bonus! The small, upstairs restaurant is light, airy, and naturally, has a healthy menu. So plan your shopping around lunchtime!

Stunning little gem of tea house, tucked away in the gorgeous Mont St-Bruno de Montarville SEPAQ…read moreNational Park. You would need to pay for access to the park in order to visit the tea room but it is absolutely worth it! Being a huge fan of teas and sweet treats, the cafe was a great motivation to get me to do a 2hr hike. Seeing the perfect picturesque building with its snow-capped roof from afar, it truly was like the light at the end of the tunnel! It was such a treat to walk into the inviting dimly-lit rustic barn-style tea room which was buzzing with people. Inside there is plenty of seating; my favourite being the cozy and peaceful large fireplace area. There are plenty of drinks and treats to choose from, from a variety of loose leaf teas to coffees and gourmet hot chocolate (which seemed the most popular). The barista was super friendly and let me whiff a few of the chai teas - they definitely have a great selection. I had a spicy chai which hit the spot and warmed me up after hiking in the cold. All their pastries come from Pains & Saveurs (which is THE best on the South Shore) and they even have a tempting selection of biscotti and macarons. If you want to avoid the long walk from the main entrance, the tea house can be accessed via the back entrance to the park. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Excellent restaurant de qualité et avec des pâtisseries succulentes. Pour un lunch sur le pouce ou…read morepour acheter un bon pain.

Stuffing my face with their chocolatine as I'm typing this. After I just finished a great beef…read moresandwich 5mins earlier.

As soon as you enter this place, you are overwhelmed by the sweet smell of chocolate. It is…read morechocolate heaven!!! No wonder they are celebrating their 30 years! My mother-in-law, used to live in NDG before moving to St Hilaire, would drive all the way up to this place for her Christmas bûche. It is good stuff people. I am a chocolate fanatic and i always eat too much bûche lol!! I am so doomed now that i live about 3 minutes (25 minutes walk) away from la Cabosse d'Or. Their pastries, ice cream, gelato, truffles and all chocolate related items are quite delicious! If you want, you can also enjoy dessert with a coffee or even a hot chocolate in their café side. During summertime, they have a terrace and a mini-put for you to enjoy. There is also a MINI museum that you can visit for free. But be warned when i say mini because it really is. Fantastic!

Beautiful gardens, great outdoor seating. Fantastic chocolate cakes, nice tea, and, of course,…read moregreat chocolates.

People inside were great. I had the mocha and it was the best mocha I have ever had. Can't wait to…read morego back.

Awesome café on the main strip in St-Bruno! There are about 6 tables and about 12 bar seats. I…read moreordered a small latte and it was very good! They have lots of little goodies to accompany your tea or coffee. I couldn't get over there vast selection of kusmi teas, they just have had over a dozen! They also had lots of coffee accessories and mug and dish sets for sale. WiFi password is at the cash and you can sit as long as you want with your laptop.

What a wonderful find!!! Beautiful setting next to the lake with delicious coffee and pastries…read more Exceptional customer service from the two lovely baristas!

From the owner: MJ et Cie est un petit café chaleureux. Nous offrons…read moreplusieurs choix varié de cafés, sandwichs, potages, desserts et tout y est cuisiné avec beaucoup d'amour. Options vegan et sans gluten.

Ok breakfast considering it's, well, breakfast. The service is courteous, friendly and fast. Prices…read moreare reasonable and you get a big variety of choices. I chose a full breakfast with three meats plus a pancake. I think they dropped the baking soda in the pancake batter because that was all I tasted. It left a very uncomfortable feel in my mouth. Beurk! I asked my eggs to be turned and on of them came out nearly fully cooked as in my yolk was nearly hard. Not runny! They also forgot to include the creton and baked beans on my husband's plate. We just reminded them and the waitress gladly got him the rest of his food with a big smile. Like I said, good service.

I'm going to echo other reviews in saying that it's just okay. Not terrible but not amazing either…read more The hostess didn't offer to seat us outside or give us the choice between a booth and a table. After walking through the entire restaurant and realizing there was a lot of booths available (our personal preference), we asked to switch and had to awkwardly walk back and watch her prepare another table. Not a huge deal, but a little lacking in customer care. There is an extensive menu ranging from several eggs Benedict's variations to many versions of a classic breakfasts, multiple pancakes and French toasts options and a number of healthy breakfast items. The food, however, is simply nothing special. It also took a bit of time which made me wonder if I could've just made it at home myself. The answer: not quite because morning reasons, but almost. The scrambled eggs were over cooked, which frankly is on par with the average breakfast place (seriously, why is it so hard to get good scrambled eggs?) The chili, however, was quite good and pairs nicely with their potato rösti, which was also good, albeit a bit thin/small for my taste. The waitress mistakenly ordered a pancake instead of French toast but graciously corrected the mistake. The French toast was not worth the extra wait. Most plates come with warm cinnamon apples which I really liked. Also, the fruits on the plate were very fresh which is nice. I think the plates are a bit smaller than the average breakfast place which I personally don't mind as I find they are usually way too large, resulting in overeating and still ending up wasting food. I ordered one of their smaller egg/ham plate with an extra French toast and I was full. My breakfast mates ordered larger plates and half of them didn't touch the toasts because they were full. Prices are fair. There is a small patio in the parking lot. We got there around 10:30 on a Saturday, didn't have to wait. When we left around noon there was a fairly long lineup. Overall, this place feels more like a 2.5 stars but I rounded it up because there is nothing really offensive about this place, and the chili is actually quite good.