Bernice is widely praised as a solid bakery with standout items like brioche, cookies, cinnamon buns, and cakes, with the brioche described as moist, fluffy, and indulgent and the blueberry coffee cake highlighted as one of the best, though not always available as often as shoppers wish. The cookies are a major draw, thick and crisp on the outside with a moist interior, and some favorites such as chocolate chip with pecans balanced by the nuts; several notes call the prices high but worth it for the quality. The cakes and birthday treats earn high marks for flavor and presentation, and the cinnamon buns are often called the best in Montreal, with inventive flavors and generous portions. Service and ambiance are frequently praised for friendliness and cleanliness, though a few reviews point to occasional waits or inconsistencies and some issues with delivery or wrong cake orders. Taken together, Bernice stands out in the city for rich, indulgent pastries and attentive service, best experienced by sampling a few signature items like the blueberry coffee cake, cookies, and cinnamon buns, while anticipating a higher price point.
Notre café préféré montréalais! L'accueil y est très chaleureux. L'ensemble du personnel est au petit soin & s'assure que nous ne manquons de rien. Le choix des pâtisseries est large & elles sont excellentes. Je ne peux que vous recommandez un passage par cette belle adresse.
We ordered the Biscoff cake... & omg.. it was absolutely scrumptious. Delicious, moist, beautiful looking & sooooo tasty... its the best cake i have had. Everyone enjoyed it, even the kids!! Highly recommended!
Un R.E.G.A.L
Je pense que c'est l'un des meilleurs cookies que j'ai jamais mangé (chocolat blanc avec une ganache fondante à l'intérieur)
La brioche était également succulente & vraiment copieuse, une pour deux pourrait suffire.
L'option sirop d'érable pour remplacer le sucre dans le latté est vraiment sympa !
& le personnel est super sympa
Bernice is a really solid bakery with some standout items.
Their brioche is basically a cinnamon-roll cousin - super moist, fluffy, & indulgent. It does lean on the sweeter side, but if you like rich pastries, it hits the spot.
The blueberry coffee cake is an absolute 10/10 - soft, crumbly, perfectly balanced, & honestly one of the best things I've had there. My only complaint is that it's not available nearly as often as I wish it were. The cinnamon coffee cake is also delicious, though it can be a bit dense at times compared to the blueberry.
The cookies are very much Levain-style: thick, crispy on the outside, super moist inside. I tried a variety - double chocolate, chocolate chip, cranberry white chocolate, funfetti - but most were very sweet, to the point where I couldn't finish them. The standout for me was the chocolate chip with pecans; the nuts cut the sweetness perfectly & made it much more balanced.
My only real downside: the price. Around $40 for six cookies feels steep, even for high-quality baking.
That said, Bernice clearly knows what they're doing. If you're into rich, indulgent baked goods & don't mind a sweeter profile, it's worth a visit - especially if you can get your hands on that blueberry coffee cake.
Très bel endroit, propre & bien aménagé. Bonne ambiance en général, le staff est super accueillant & tout le monde est souriant, ça fait toujours plaisir! Pour ce qui est de la bouffe, j'ai pris les brioches pour essayer avec ma famille & elles ont fait l'unanimité. Bravo à vous, c'était génial! La brioche est bonne, elle n'est pas sèche (ce qui est un défaut chez d'autres) & est plutôt grosse, donc rien à dire là-dessus. Malheureusement, je ne peux pas passer à côté d'un point important, le prix... Je savais que j'allais payer plus cher pour la qualité du produit, mais pas à ce point. Ça reste une brioche. Je recommande tout de même, car c'est une bonne expérience, mais préparez vous à payer pour celle-ci.
My boyfriend & I stopped by this bakery to grab a quick bite right before they closed. They were so so sweet & we were absolutely floored by the pastries. I wholeheartedly believe that the quality of the pastries reflect their prices & I would recommend that everyone has the amazing experience of trying their items. I will definitely be coming back to take my time & try more things!!
