For years considered a beloved Southern U.S. classic, banana pudding has recently made a major comeback. Fueled by TikTok and made famous by iconic spots like Magnolia Bakery in New York, this comforting dessert has won over food lovers with its generous layers of vanilla custard, cookies, fresh bananas, and whipped cream. The good news? Montréal is now home to several excellent places where you can indulge in this viral treat. Here are some of the best spots to try it.
Widely recognized as Montreal's original banana pudding creator, YUM Creations launched its banan pudding in 2021 and quickly built a devoted cult following. Founded by Laura, the business is known for its original recipe featuring a secret childhood ingredient, as well as its ever-evolving lineup of creative flavours, including Zeppole, Carrot Cake, and Strawberry Shortcake. Their banana puddings are currently available by calling Pâtisserie Vimont (450) 233-1868 or by email at info@yumcreations.com. YUM Creations is also behind Montreal's very first roaming banana pudding dessert bar, with even more exciting projects on the horizon.
À la table by Hanna
6121 Avenue Monkland, Montreal, H4A 1H5
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Probably one of the most popular banana puddings in the city, À la table by Hanna serves a classic version layered with silky vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers. Faithful to the beloved American original, it's a simple yet incredibly comforting dessert that regularly earns praise from local dessert lovers.
Duc de Lorraine
5002 Chemin de la Cote-des-Neiges, Montreal, H3V 1G6
This renowned Côte-des-Neiges pastry shop offers its own elegant take on banana pudding, featuring light vanilla cream, fresh bananas, and house-made cookies. Since its debut, it has quickly become one of the bakery's signature desserts. They also offer a delicious matcha banana pudding for those looking for a unique twist on the classic.
Entirely dedicated to banana pudding, Banana Bae has quickly become a favourite among fans of the viral dessert. This Montreal-based business prepares each pudding to order and offers a variety of indulgent flavours, including Original, Biscoff, Nutella, Birthday Cake, Cookie Crumble and Caramel Banana. Banana Bae's banana puddings are available exclusively at UniBurger's Chomedey and Sainte-Rose locations in Laval, where you can discover every delicious variation of this irresistible treat.
Rosie's Burgers
210 Rue St-Viateur O, Montréal, H2T 2L5
While Rosie's Burgers is best known for its smash burgers, many customers stay for its famous Dad's Banana Pudding. Made in-house, it has become one of the restaurant's most popular desserts and is frequently praised by food lovers on social media. The perfect sweet ending to an already satisfying meal.
Larrys
5201 Boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal, H2T 1S4
While Larrys doesn't serve a traditional banana pudding, its famous banoffee pie absolutely deserves a place on this list. Made with bananas, caramel, whipped cream, and a buttery biscuit crust, it delivers many of the same comforting flavours that have made banana pudding such a viral dessert.
Marche Korea
1829 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montreal, H3H 1M6
Hidden inside the MTLKFOOD Korean and Japanese grocery store, this banana pudding has quietly become a local favourite thanks to word of mouth and social media. It's not where most people would expect to find one of Montréal's best banana puddings, but those who know about it swear by it.