Reviews describe Boulangerie Chez Fred as a standout for croissants, choclatines and other viennoiseries, with many calling the croissants among the best in Montreal and praising flaky, buttery textures, while prices are noted as reasonable for the quality. The bakery is consistently busy with fresh pastries and good bread, and staff are frequently described as friendly and efficient, though the space leans more toward grab-and-go than a long sit-down cafe. Some reviews mention occasional declines in texture or flavor and changes in ingredients, and a few disappointments such as a sour coffee or mealy croissants when not freshly baked, and almond croissants that run out, yet several commenters emphasize the value and reliability for pastries, baguettes and desserts, with many considering it a must-visit.
Always fresh & yummy! Not a huge selection. They obviously focus & freshness & quality over quantity. Their croissants are to die for. They often run out later in the day.
Mar 16, 2026
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Gros coup de coeur absolu ! 🥖
Chez Fred est la meilleure boulangerie que j'ai testée à Montréal. L'ambiance est super agréable. Les gens qui y travaillent sont super accueillants & gentils.
Mais le meilleur, c'est le pain. Que ce soit la baguette ou leurs autres créations, tout est absolument délicieux. Je suis chanceuse d'habiter pas loin !
This boulangerie is always busy, which says a lot about the quality of their bread & pastries. Everything is consistently fresh & delicious, & the prices are very reasonable for what you get. The employees are always nice, welcoming, & efficient, even during busy hours.
If you're looking for a cozy café where you can sit & relax for a long time, this might not be the spot. While you can sit & enjoy your food, it's more of a grab-&-go kind of place.
Definitely come here if you're craving excellent pastries & bread-you won't be disappointed.
Pour notre souper de Noël, nous avons commandé une bûche Passion framboise. Quelle délice pour les yeux & pour clôturer un repas. Félicitations à votre équipe pour ce beau dessert!
Seriously one of the best croissants & chocolatines in Montreal. I've been coming here for croissants & chocolatines since it opened almost 15 years ago.
Across the years, the size of the viennoiseries decreased due to shrinklation. They used to be huge! However, at least the taste is still the same.
It's a taste of comfort & home to me. Would highly recommend to those who like butter croissants! Thank you for all those years!
Their sandwiches, chouquettes & burger buns are also solid.
Nov 19, 2025
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I used to come here frequently before Covid & it was hands-down the best pastry place I've ever been to. I just recently went back When I was in the neighborhood & I was extremely disappointed. They seemed to have changed all their way of doing things. I had picked up a variety of items & after tasting them all, I threw them out. It seems they are now using a higher concentration of cheap fats instead of butter. Either that or there ingredients have gone bad. Everything was gross.
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I've been a loyal patron since I discovered it via Google. I have absolutely no complaints. Prices are more than reasonable given the quality of their product. I gift my neighbours & friends their wares, & they all are more than appreciative, lauding especially the chocolatins & croissants. I freeze all of what I personally consume, as I am a widower living alone. I've created a cheese & smoked back bacon breakfast croissant that is absolutely phenomenal. Six minutes from freezer to plate in a 425° oven. It's sinfully delicious. I have enjoyed many of their baguettes & breads, without disappointment. Freezing & rejuvenating them with a spray of water & a hot oven makes them return to their freshly baked state.
A café, well rated, recently opened in my neighbourhood. I decided to try a few of their baked wares. This morning I made my cheese/bacon concoction & it was disappointing. The croissant was large, but quite mealy & without any butter flavour. It was also more expensive. I should have known better.'If it ain't broke don't fix it.' The grass is definitely not greener on the other side. Other than relocating to Paris or Lyon, Chez Fred will earn my undying patronage forever.
After reading boulangerie Chez Fred reviews on Google, I thought I'd give it a try, as I would be in the neighborhood. I bought some croissants, choclatines, viennoiseres & bread to share with my friends. Croissants had a great flaky crust & a buttery, doughy & chewy consistency. Not quite the flaky, buttery layers of dough that I usually get in Paris, but equally enjoyable in another sense. The choclatine dough had similar qualities, & it compared quite favorably to another of my favorite Montréal bakeries. I gave away all the rest, so I'll have to await feedback from the recipients. So far, I'm impressed & will likely be spoiling some more friends with treats in which they wouldn't otherwise indulge.
Sep 28, 2025
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Véritables croissants au BEURRE. Les croissants (comme les chocolatines) sont gros, la pâte est très feuilletée & craquante, vous laisserez des miettes partout. 😇
Pour moi, ce sont les meilleurs croissants à Montréal.
They ran out of their apparently popular almond croissants, but their plain ones are quite good. The simple egg & cheese sandwich was the best! Chou options were alright
