Bernice propose une sélection soignée de pâtisseries fines et de viennoiseries artisanales, offrant une expérience sensorielle exquise aux clients avisés. L'atmosphère du café est pensée pour le confort et la conversation, en faisant un lieu idéal pour savourer un café préparé avec expertise et des douceurs sucrées ou salées. Les clients peuvent déguster une variété de créations fraîchement préparées, allant de croissants délicats et muffins à des créations boulangères plus substantielles, toutes réalisées avec une attention méticuleuse aux ingrédients de qualité et aux techniques traditionnelles. Chaque visite promet un moment de raffinement, que ce soit pour une pause rapide ou un moment de détente prolongée. L'établissement est une destination pour ceux qui apprécient les détails soignés dans la culture de la boulangerie et du café.
Bernice est largement reconnue pour ses pâtisseries gourmandes de grande qualité, recevant des éloges fréquents pour ses brioches à la cannelle exceptionnelles, ses biscuits décadents qui rivalisent avec les célèbres boulangeries new-yorkaises, et ses impressionnants gâteaux d'anniversaire. La clientèle souligne régulièrement l'atmosphère accueillante, la passion de la direction ainsi que le service amical et attentionné, décrivant souvent l'expérience comme une dépense qui en vaut la peine. Bien que certains avis mentionnent des prix élevés et notent parfois une certaine inconstance ou un niveau de sucre jugé trop prononcé, la majorité des visiteurs considèrent cette adresse comme une pâtisserie incontournable à Montréal pour ceux qui recherchent des douceurs raffinées et riches en saveurs.
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.
Every single cake, cookie, cinnamon bun is to die for. The coffee & the matcha is so amazing. Bernice is by far my absolutely favourite bakery. I dream about their dessert 24/7. Highly recommend ALL their cakes
An involved & creative owner offering unique & delicious brioche roll creations. A must try for anyone who's a fan of cinnamon rolls. The true star for me was the chocolate brioche roll & I'll definitely be coming back to try what's new.
Such a good cinnamon roll! I did spend a pretty penny of 4 cinnamon rolls but it was worth it since everyone enjoyed it!
Place is very clean, & the people there are very friendly! We got there around 10:30/11am on a rainy Sunday morning & there was only 3 people ahead of us but after 3 minutes in line, the line behind us grew substantially!
They were very good with replenishing their stock but I would go early just incase.
There is space in there to eat but the seats so fill up, we ended up taking our stuff to go!
This place is absolutely INSANE. Run there right now & that way you can burn off the calories you will not regret consuming at this bakery also known as heaven on earth. The cinnamon buns are the best I've eaten & the cookies so decadent & over the top in the best way possible. My boyfriend & I went this morning & were already trying to rationalize to ourselves an acceptable time frame to go back & get everything they have to offer. It IS that bakery!
Cozy spot with the most delicious pastries & drinks! The cinnamon roll was INCREDIBLE! The owner was also super friendly & explained their drinks menu, from which you can order anything in a Frappuccino format. We had a matcha Frappuccino & a chai Frappuccino & both were delicious. Also the cookies are excellent. Can't wait to go back
Really good cinnamon buns! Gooey inside & not overly sweet. I think it could use a touch more icing, but it is really nice they don't overdue it with the icing. I also tried a savoury bun which was good, but I wouldn't get it again.
