Au Pain Doré draws praise for welcoming service and fresh viennoiseries, with many noting a warm, simple feel and a pleasant terrace for enjoying a croissant and coffee on Laurier Ouest near the Eglise Saint-Viateur d'Outremont. The atmosphere is described as charming and artisanal, a small corner with exterior seating that many find ideal for a relaxed pause, though parking can be challenging and the venue is compact. While the quality of bread and pastries is repeatedly praised, some reviewers find the prices higher than elsewhere for similar offerings. A negative moment is recalled when a cleaning product with a strong odor was used in the back dining area while patrons were still eating, and the staff declined to wait, leading to tension. Despite this, several comments convey a desire to return and an overall sense that the experience is friendly, tasty, and worth a visit.View restaurant profile
For Boulangerie Au Pain Doré, reviews sketch a warm, welcoming atmosphere with friendly service and a convenient location near a park and the Prefontaine metro. Pastry lovers praise croissants, especially almond croissants, and items like the salmon Danish, the lemon basil lemonade, and a chicken pesto sandwich, while pistachio raspberry is praised and vanilla caramel is not as good; the chocolate croissant is noted as particularly tasty. The matcha latte is singled out as the worst, with an odd taste resembling coffee. Desserts in verrines and various sliced breads get positive mentions, though tartlets such as apple almond and pear almond with blueberries disappoint for many, lacking fruit and pastry cream. Repeated visits and a generally impeccable, warm service are highlighted, along with a pleasant summer terrace and the bakery's aroma, while a few comments suggest basic training could improve some staff interactions. Overall, readers are encouraged to visit and explore a range of offerings, noting strong savory and sweet options alongside some room for improvement.View restaurant profile
At Boulangerie Au Pain Doré, reviews consistently praise fresh, delicious pastries and the overall quality, with croissants, pies, and other pastries described as excellent and the coffee often noted as good. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff are frequently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, making it a dependable spot for studying or meeting others. Some comments point to occasional variability in product quality, espresso to milk balance in some lattes, and a pastry display that is not always visually outstanding. A few reviews mention a limited bread selection and prices that can feel high, suggesting value varies by visit. Overall the bakery is viewed as a beloved Montreal staple with a strong emphasis on quality and service that draws patrons back.View restaurant profile
Reviews of Boulangerie Au Pain Doré describe a place where the galette des rois often shines, with several mentions of winning the cake and sharing joyful family celebrations because it is so delicious. Patrons praise the bakery's breads and pastries, especially baguettes, croissants including almond croissants, and a good coffee and hot chocolate; the atmosphere is warm, cozy, recently renovated, and family-friendly, making it suitable for studying or relaxing. Service is described as friendly and attentive in many visits, though some experiences point to slower service on busy days and a few critiques of the galette des rois when the frangipane tastes heavy. A Laval location note mentions a strong garlic scent and concerns about frozen products. Overall, many customers say they return regularly and value the consistency of the products and the welcoming environment.View restaurant profile
Boulangerie Au Pain Doré elicits mixed but largely positive impressions, with many praising excellent sandwiches, attractive bread, and friendly, helpful service at reasonable prices, and highlights including a strong latte and other coffee options as well as a chai iced beverage. Some reviews emphasize consistent service and a welcoming staff, while others recount missteps such as long wait times, questions about dine in versus takeout, and a complicated refund process after mix ups with a millefeuille and coffee. There are recurring critiques about freshness and quality of bakery items, including a croissant that was stale or not day of, and bread described as bland with a crust that lacks crunch, as well as pastries that are hit or miss. Several patrons still note standout items like the Avalanche chocolate and a hot brie and ham sandwich, described as delicious. Despite pockets of disappointment, the overall sentiment is that this bakery offers appealing staples and good service, but inconsistency in product freshness and occasional service shortcomings can leave some customers hesitant to return.View restaurant profile
At Boulangerie Au Pain Doré, the quality at the counter is described as deteriorating. Reviews note a Halloween pumpkin soup that started creamy but was later diluted and tasted bland, and a photo of a sandwich led to a complaint about a staff member who did not apologize on behalf of the business and whispered to a colleague in front of the customer, which was seen as unprofessional.View restaurant profile
