Le Marquis Signature Santé is described as a completely gluten free bakery cafe where everything is gluten free and often dairy free, offering a wide range of croissants, crepes, pastries, tarts and croissant sandwiches that many reviewers say taste indistinguishable from traditional gluten containing equivalents. The pastries such as croissants, pain au chocolat, pistachio eclair, mille feuille and lemon tart are repeatedly praised, with some calling the gluten free croissant the best they have ever had and others noting the safety from cross contamination. The owner and staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and attentive, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere, though a few experiences note inconsistent service or higher prices. Take home options include frozen croissants and take away pastries, and some reviewers mention shipping or bringing items back for others. The cafe is seen as a gluten free haven and a must visit for anyone with celiac disease or lactose intolerance, frequently earning recommendations to return when in Montreal.View restaurant profile
Le Marquis Sans-Gluten is widely praised as a standout gluten free bakery in Montreal, offering fresh daily breads, croissants, pastries and a broad range of desserts that many reviewers consider excellent for celiac or gluten free diets. The selection is described as diverse and flavorful, with favorites including gluten free croissants, raspberry turnovers, crepes, eclairs and the opera and hazelnut chocolate cakes, and several notes about the option to buy frozen items to enjoy at home or freshly made crepes on site. Service is typically friendly and attentive, though some commentary mentions limited in store seating and occasional delays or inconsistent freshness in certain items. A few critiques point to dryness in some cakes and variability over time, while others highlight the safety, quality and abundance of GF options as reasons to return. Overall this bakery is viewed as a must visit for gluten free bakery lovers, delivering strong flavor and reliability despite price considerations and opportunities to improve consistency and the in store experience.View restaurant profile
Crew Collective & Café sits in a stunning former bank building with soaring ceilings, marble floors and grand archways, offering a cafe, a co working space and bookable private rooms, making it a top spot for photos, meetings and quiet work alike. Reviews describe a warm, impressive atmosphere and excellent coffee with pastries, including almond croissant and pistachio latte, though some note variability in food quality and value for money. The space attracts crowds and can be very busy and noisy, especially on weekends, with long lines and limited seating, and several comments mention restrictions on laptop use or the need to move to private zones, plus accessibility issues due to stairs and challenging elevator access. Some praise fast service and friendly staff, others criticize slow service, high prices or inconsistent food. Overall, the experience is defined by the architecture and ambience more than the meals, with many considering it worth visiting for the grandeur and the vibe, while others warn it can feel touristic, overcrowded and expensive for the food quality.View restaurant profile
Le Marquis Sans-Gluten is widely praised as a haven for gluten free desserts, with many reviews highlighting items such as the chocolate yule log, lemon tart, mille feuille, pistachio raspberry cakes, croissants and almond croissants, and brownies, as well as other pastries. The offerings are described as flavorful and for some, capable of rivaling traditional bakery treats, making it a go to spot for birthdays and special occasions with advance planning recommended for large orders or frozen pastries. Service experiences are mixed, with some customers noting friendly staff and others describing brisk or unfriendly service and a sparsely presented display at times. A number of readers report variability in freshness and portion sizes, with some items not tasting as fresh or having texture issues, while many items are praised for taste. Some diners report digestive discomfort after pastries, including burning, bloating and stomach pain, which has led a few to reconsider visits. Overall, Le Marquis Sans-Gluten is seen as a standout option for gluten free desserts and a destination for gluten sensitive diners, though expectations around service consistency, variety and occasional freshness fluctuation remain.View restaurant profile
