At 316 avenue du Mont-Royal Est, we've been loving the kouing-amann for over 30 years.
A true neighborhood café, the owner and employees work together to offer gourmet pastries (made with passion!), fresh sandwiches and the famous kouing-amann.
Let yourself be tempted by a moment of greed in a warm family atmosphere that has lasted for nearly three decades.
Au Kouing-Amann earns widespread praise for its namesake pastry, with the kouign amann described as perfectly caramelized on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth soft and buttery inside, often hailed as one of the best pastries in Montreal. The menu also shines with croissants and other flaky specialties, though the star remains the signature treat, and warm service plus a cozy, compact setting are frequently noted. Busy periods, small seating, and occasional limited hours are common caveats, but queues are seen as a sign of popularity and the wait is often deemed worth it. Overall, Au Kouing-Amann is described as a must visit for pastry lovers, delivering consistent flavor, authentic Breton influence, and a memorable bakery experience that locals and visitors alike would return to.
My mouth had not yet tasted such a delight until I bit into this crispy yet pillowy bomb of butter & caramel. As crisp & delicate as the autumn leaves outside the shop window, & as enchantingly sweet as an afternoon rain when you have to clean the house but do a crossword puzzle instead. I shall dream of tomorrow, when I eat the other half.
This place is barely ever open so I'm glad I finally made it here for a breakfast pastry. The kouign amann is both crunchy on the outside & yet fluffy on the inside, sweet without being saccharine, absolutely delicious & totally worth the visit.
Nov 6, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Pâtisserie Au Kouing Amann is one of our favourite pastry shops in the city. They have the worst hours (closed Sunday to Tuesday) but their kouign amann are amazing.
Grabbed a kouign amann ($3.25) & croissant au fromage ($3.50). Flaky, delicious goodness. You won't find a better kouign amann!
Super belle boulangerie bretonne avec des kouing amann authentiques. Des bons prix, semblable aux boulangeries en France. C'est pas trop sucré, c'est bien beurré, je recommande!
Best for Kauing Amann. THey have a very small sitting, sometimes I dont get available. But the pastries tastes over comes all of it. They are one of the best in Montreal. Must try. You will not regret...
Je n'y était pas allée depuis plus d'un an. Nous avons appelé pour réserver notre Kouing Amann. Le cuisiner à été très sympathique & m'a recommandé de le réchauffer selon les indications marquées sur la boite. J'ai respecté les instructions à la lettre. Quelle déception. La surface était délicieuse mais tout l'intérieur était mou pas feuilleté du tout comme nous en avions l'habitude. Je ne sais pas si c'est pcq que la pâte n'était pas assez cuite ou s'il s'agit d'une nouvelle recette de type brioche qui est franchement inintéressante. Ça ne vaut pas le déplacement depuis Laval. Tellement triste. Il nous reste les 2/3 du gros Kounian Aman on essayera de le cuire plus la prochaine fois. Je m'étais souhaité ça pour mon anniversaire...je ne m'attendais pas à cet état de dégradation de la qualité. Ont ils perdu leur cuisinier ?
Tasty & delicious!
I am definitely coming back.
Unfortunately they only had these two options around 15.00 (it closes 16 30), so next time I'm coming here earliee to try other other pastries.
