Best Bakeries in Pointe St-Charles (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Pointe St-Charles

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L'Avant Goût is a charming neighborhood épicerie fine with a carefully curated mix of local Quebec products and well chosen imports, including artisanal cheeses, small batch preserves, locally roasted coffee and a thoughtful line of beers, ciders and wines. The staff are warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable, and the owner seems genuinely invested in customers, often sharing recommendations and helping discover new finds. The selection highlights regional producers and seasonal ingredients, making each visit feel more like a culinary adventure than routine shopping, with weekend tastings and in store explanations adding social meaning. Prices are not the lowest, but the quality and sense of community keep regulars coming back, describing L'Avant Goût as a hidden gem worth a trip for locals and visitors alike.View restaurant profile

Mollo Boulangerie - Lab

Opens Tomorrow at 7 am

(112)

Pointe St-Charles

Café Pastries Bakery Sandwiches

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Mollo Boulangerie - Lab receives praise for its warm, welcoming staff and a wide selection of breads and pastries that feel fresh and made with care, from baguettes and croissants to pain au chocolat and a standout roulé cannelle. Many reviews highlight the quality and variety of viennoiseries and desserts, the inviting yet simple counter setup, and the option to enjoy items on site or take them to go, with favorites like the pesto bread and tartelettes noted. There are occasional complaints about freshness or availability of certain items, perceived value and price, and some inconsistency in pastry quality, but overall the bakery is described as a beloved local spot with a friendly atmosphere and reliable highlights that bring customers back.View restaurant profile

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Louise Boulangerie Artisanale

Opens Tomorrow at 7:30 am

(78)

Pointe St-Charles

Bakery Pastries Sandwiches

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Overall, Louise Boulangerie Artisanale is seen as a standout neighborhood bakery with consistently fresh bread, baguettes and a wide array of pastries that many reviewers rank among the best in town. The pastries are repeatedly praised for quality and value, with favorites including croissants, pains au chocolat, chouquettes, brioches and millefeuille, and the sourdough bread is often highlighted for home baking. The cafe vibe is described as charming and welcoming, and several reviewers note friendly service, though a few mention rude or less attentive staff and uneven experiences. A few drawbacks appear: occasionally burnt items such as caneles or chouquettes, occasional overcooked pastries, and a coffee price that some feel is high. Despite these, many reviewers say the bakery has become a beloved addition to the area, with frequent visits for breakfast, desserts and everyday treats, and some note delivery options and a positive impact on the neighborhood.View restaurant profile

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Patisserie Rhubarbe

Opens Saturday at 9 am

(103)

Pointe St-Charles, Saint-Henri

Desserts & Sweets Pastries Bakery

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Reviewers describe Patisserie Rhubarbe as true sweet poetry with precise technique and a love of detail, praising inventive creations from the jasmine lychee lime coconut tart to chocolate, raspberry and yogurt, and a standout mille-feuille, all noted for balance and lightness. The pastry shop is repeatedly hailed for quality and finesse, with many calling the mille-feuille the best in town and a superb discovery, while others highlight an elegant lemon tart and bold chocolate-fruit-yogurt combinations. A varied menu includes savory options and even a small book of recipes, and packaging is frequently praised for beauty. Seating is limited or unavailable indoors in some reviews, though a small bench inside and a summer terrace offer options, and prices run higher in line with perceived quality. Some feedback mentions changes over time with a perceived dip in offer and ambience, but the overall impression is of original, top tier pastries that are highly recommended, with seasonal savory Danish and acclaimed Swiss-inspired signatures cited by fans.View restaurant profile