Boulangerie Cheskie is widely praised as a top Montreal bakery for traditional Eastern European Jewish baked goods, with the babka (especially chocolate and cinnamon) and cheese crowns repeatedly highlighted as standout items. The selection includes a wide range of pastries, cookies, rugelach, croissants, cakes, and even savory sandwiches, with many noting fresh, high quality ingredients and a rich butter aroma. The atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, the space bright and modern in the newer location, and the service often fast and friendly, though a few reviews note uneven experiences. Late hours and good value for money are frequently mentioned, and many see the bakery as a reliable go-to for a late night treat or a special occasion. Several reviewers compare it favorably to other well known Jewish bakeries, calling it a must visit and one of the best in town, even as lines can be long for popular items. While the core offerings receive high praise, a minority mention that some items can be overly sweet or doughy and a few notes point to inconsistent service. Overall, Boulangerie Cheskie is regarded as a beloved institution in Montreal for authentic kosher pastries, exceptional babkas, and a comforting, high quality experience that brings visitors back again and again.
Get the chocolate babka & then cottage cheese one or cottage cheese crowns.
It's not a fine patisserie, but they are good at what they specialize. Babkas are top!
Was craving babka & this bakery was surprisingly still open in the evening. We got the babka loaf, a chocolate cheesecake muffin, & a rectangular cheesecake piece in the fridge section. The babka was pretty good, although I personally prefer the fragrance of the Montreal Kosher Bakery's one. The other desserts were just basic, mostly only tasting sweet. Service was just ok, employees were speaking Spanish to each other & not that friendly.
The bakery itself is in a very bright & modern looking space.
A very clean place full of good things. Unlike most bakeries which are overwhelmed as soon as there are more than two customers, this one has adequate & very efficient staff. The quality is evident in all their products. It's a shame they don't have more retail outlets.
My son & daughter discovered this bakery on their many trips to Montreal. I went with my daughter & I really loved the place! The counter staff were so friendly & welcoming!
I am heading to Montreal now & this will be my first stop!
This place is the bomb!! They moved to a brand new, modern location across the street & the baked goods are as good as ever.
This is one of Montreal's true old school kosher bakery.
J'avais hâte de goûter leur challah ! Malheureusement, un pain sec, trop cuit qui goûtait le brûlé, le dessus noirci.....est-ce cela un challah ? Mais il faut dire qu'à 6.50$, c'est quand même une aubaine pour la quantité.
Just like in Seinfeld their chocolate bubka is worth stealing from an old lady, best in the city & in their new digs even more room to see their selection.
