Montreal Bakeries, Halal, Kosher Restaurants (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Bakery/Pastry Shop

Montreal Kosher Bakery

Review Summary

Montreal Kosher Bakery draws consistently strong praise for freshness, breadth of offerings, and the ability to customize sandwiches made to order. Pastries are described as homemade and high in quality, with favorites like rugelach and mandelbrot, and a wide range including soups, knishes, challah, pasta, pizza, and couscous. The staff are generally welcoming and the service is quick, though one review notes an unfortunate lapse in customer care with a staff member appearing distracted by a personal phone. Many visitors use the bakery for a quick bite or snack on the way to work and some travel a distance to visit. Overall, the bakery is seen as a standout in Montreal, frequently described as one of the best with consistent satisfaction across experiences.View restaurant profile

Bakery/Pastry Shop

Montreal Kosher Bakery

Opens Today at 7 am

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Côte-des-Neiges

Bakery Kosher Pastries

Review Summary

Montreal Kosher Bakery receives praise for being a solid bakery with a wide range of fresh baked goods and high quality items, including cookies, cakes, Purim hamantaschen, Shavuot cheesecakes and mohn cookies, along with well liked potato knishes and cheese bagels. Service varies depending on who serves you and can be a bit slow at times. Long opening hours are convenient and add to the overall appeal. Reviews highlight the freshness and consistency of offerings, with frequent notes of direct access to bread and baked goods plus a large variety. Prices are described as a bit high by some, but the quality and selection tend to justify the expense.View restaurant profile

Bakery/Pastry Shop

Boulangerie Sara

Opens Tomorrow at 6 am

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Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Bakery Lebanese Halal

Review Summary

Boulangerie Sara is widely praised as offering traditional manaeesh in Montreal and a standout in the West Island, with fresh lahmajoun, zaatar, cheese pita and spinach pastries that are often described as soft, flavorful and well priced. Reviewers highlight a longstanding family business with consistent quality and heart in the craft, and the service is repeatedly complimented for hospitality and friendly staff. The menu is celebrated for authenticity and variety, with spinach pies earning special devotion and the zaatar wraps noted for excellence, while a few reviewers mention that the zaatar could be improved. Overall the bakery is seen as a gem and a must try, delivering authentic Lebanese inspired baked goods that keep customers coming back for reliable freshness, generous portions and a welcoming experience.View restaurant profile

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Bakery/Pastry Shop

Boulangerie pâtisserie Balsamine

Opens Today at 7 am

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Anjou-St-Léonard Nouveau Rosemont

Bakery Pastries Halal

Review Summary

At Boulangerie pâtisserie Balsamine, reviews describe a warm welcome, appreciation for the staff's kindness, and praise for consistently fresh and delicious products, making every visit a true pleasure.View restaurant profile

Bakery/Pastry Shop Top Pick

Boulangerie Cheskie

Snug, understated bakery featuring a variety of Jewish kosher pastries, cakes & other goods.

Opens Today at 7 am

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Mile-End Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Bakery Kosher Pastries

Review Summary

Reviews depict Boulangerie Cheskie as a bright, clean, old school kosher bakery with a wide, appealing range of Jewish pastries and breads, where the chocolate babka and cheese crowns are repeatedly praised as standout items and the place is seen as a must visit in Montreal, often accompanied by long lines that reflect its popularity. Prices are generally described as reasonable for the quality, and staff are noted as friendly and efficient in many visits, though some reviews mention occasional unfriendly service or language barriers. The space and energy are described as welcoming, with mentions of a newer modern location, busy crowds, and limited seating. While many desserts are described as rich, sweet, and indulgent, a few items are noted to be overly sweet or doughy or not as fresh in rare cases, but overall the babka, cheese crowns, rugelach, cheesecake, challah and other pastries are celebrated as among the best, making it a standout stop for traditional Jewish baked goods in the city.View restaurant profile

Butcher Shop

Épicerie Du Bazaar

Review Summary

Épicerie Du Bazaar is described as a small but practical Persian Middle Eastern market with friendly, welcoming service and good guidance on products like Persian plum lavashak fruit paste. The shop offers a wide range of Iranian items and halal meats, with fresh, high quality meats and popular options such as marinated koobideh and shawarma. A diverse selection includes spices, pickles, ready to cook items, rice and grains, hydrolats and herbal waters, and other imported products, with attentive staff that make shopping enjoyable. From the outside the store might not reveal its full range, but the assortment and quality earn strong recommendations.View restaurant profile