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Chez Potier - Épicerie gourmande
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Chez Potier - Épicerie gourmande

Old Montreal
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Chez Potier - Épicerie gourmande Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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High-end gourmet grocery store including: pastries, viennoiseries, travel cakes, ice creams, sorbets, teas, coffees, chocolates, confectionery, ready-to-eat, delicatessen, local seasonal products and more.

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Reviews for Chez Potier - Épicerie gourmande

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Review Summary

Reviews describe Chez Potier as a refined pastry destination where artful presentation meets exceptional taste, and the shop doubles as an epicerie gourmande with European goods. Pastries such as croissants, mille feuille, fraisier, galette des rois, amandines and canneles are repeatedly praised for quality and texture, with many calling the selection among the best in Montreal or even North America. Standouts include the lemon tart, a rose lychee dessert, and other creations, while the in house hot chocolate and coffee receive high marks. The space is clean, elegant and inviting, though seating is limited and take out is often recommended. Service can vary, with some reviewers finding staff friendly and attentive and others noting a chilly or overly formal tone on certain visits. Prices are high but described as worth it for the quality, and changes to portions have drawn mixed reactions; there is also a rare safety concern noted about a cake. Overall, this destination is seen as a standout pastry spot that many return to for pastry connoisseurship and gift shopping alike.
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Tried their mille-feuille - it was really good! They have so many pastry options & everything looks delicious. You can also find lots of French products like Dammann teas, Isigny butter, & honey… Prices are definitely on the high side, but it's such a cute new spot worth visiting!

Nov 4, 2025
on Google

Delicious pastries & coffee.

Oct 26, 2025
on Google

Un des meilleurs croissants que j'ai mangé ! (& je suis française…) Le prince Arthur est aussi un petit bijou. Le café est délicieux & le personnel très sympathique.

Oct 21, 2025
on Google

We'd been wanting to visit Chez Potier for quite some time, & we finally had the chance to stop by - it was absolutely worth it. The moment you walk in, you can tell this is a place that takes pride in what it offers. The display counters are beautifully arranged, showcasing an impressive selection of high-end pastries & baked goods that look as good as they taste.

The bakery section, in particular, is wonderful. Everything feels refined & crafted with care, from the presentation to the textures. The lemon tart stood out as truly exceptional - perfectly balanced between sweetness & tartness, with a delicate crust that melts in your mouth.

The staff were friendly & professional, adding to the pleasant atmosphere. The space itself is clean, elegant, & inviting - you can easily see why it's so well-regarded.

Overall, Chez Potier offers a refined yet welcoming experience, perfect for anyone who appreciates quality pastries & attention to detail. We'll definitely be back.

Oct 8, 2025
on Google
4.0

I recommend the latte & the hot chocolate. They were fabulous. We also tried the almond raspberry croissant. It was not bad but it was on the sweet side due to the raspberry jam filling.

The shop has plenty of European products. I was so tempted to buy them but didn't want to carry too much while I was exploring the city. It's worth checking it out if you are looking for some European products or gifts.

There were not many seating at the shop since it's not an actual cafe. I recommend take-out vs dine in.

Sep 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Fancy place. Loved the cakes, great presentation & delicious 😋 great service 😀

Sep 27, 2025
on Google
4.0

Pecan Choco & Tarte citron were both pretty good. will be back to try mille feuille the next time

Sep 26, 2025
on Google

Dessert & viennoiseries exceptionnels & le staff est très sympathiques! Cest devenu un incontournable du Vieux Port pour nous!

Sep 22, 2025
on Google

I search the world for the best of the best of viennoiserie & pastries (as a hobby & passion - not professionally). Chez Potier is the best viennoiserie in North America I've tried, followed closely by The Allis in West Loop, Chicago. Except they have everything you could want & their espresso is so rich, chocolatey, with notes of hazelnut & chestnut.

They also have a store for epicurean delights. 10/10 would recommend if you care about food & you're feeling something sweet.

Edit: someone insisted Duc du Lorraine was better Viennoiserie & the best in the city. So I checked it out. It's okay, definitely not better than Chez Potier, & their espresso is not as good either, it's louder, worse service. 10/10 would recommend Chez Potie

Sep 6, 2025
on Google

I've been buying from this pastry shop for over a year & I must agree with the other reviews to say that while the pastries & cakes are really good probably the best I've had in Montreal, the service is terrible. There's one young woman who is very warm & welcoming her service is great everyone else is extremely cold & they do stare at you weirdly when you come in in a weird judgemental way. It's just really weird & dry customer service that is not welcoming at all. I assume most of them are co-owners of the place because the staff doesn't change

Aug 29, 2025
on Google

Magnifique commerce rempli de beaux produits. Tout est délicieux & le personnel est souriant & professionnel. À essayer!

Aug 26, 2025
on Google
2.0

Deux étoiles non pas pour le prix ni la qualité mais pour le service à multiple reprise rudes

On venait très régulièrement au printemps passé jusqu'au début de l'été & on a adoré leur dessert

Mais la sècheresse avec laquelle on vous accueille, le regard fixe, l'attitude méprisante
Tout ça décourage bien d'y retourne

Aug 26, 2025
on Google

Delicious cakes for when you feel fancy

Aug 22, 2025
on Google

Superbe endroit le patron est très très gentil un accueil plus que chaleureux & il nous a permis de découvrir de bons produits Merci Olivie

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

Delicious!!!

Aug 5, 2025
on Google

Magnifique pâtisserie, très haut de gammes, l'une des plus belles que j'ai vue au Canada, grand choix de patisserie. Belle espace épicerie fines avec beaucoup de beaux produits haut de gamme.

Aug 5, 2025
on Google

Nice location in Old Port. Love their desserts, definitely a sweet spot worth visiting!

Jul 29, 2025
on Google

La tarte au citron est subtilement fine & son acidité & son amertume sont bien maîtrisées.
Les grosses boules de crème sur le dessus sont toutefois un peu décevantes & apporte de la lourdeur à la pâtisserie.
Le prix reste élevé pour une pâtisserie. On paye le gros prix.

Jul 29, 2025
on Google

Un pur délice chez Potier!
Le fraisier pour 6 personnes a fait sensation. Texture légère, équilibre parfait entre fraise & pistache, un dessert estival raffiné qui a charmé tous nos invités. Mention spéciale pour le brownie : fondant à coeur, intensément chocolaté, loin des versions sèches que l'on trouve trop souvent ailleurs à Montréal. Dès la première bouchée, on est conquis. Une adresse où l'esthétique rejoint le goût, & où chaque visite donne envie de découvrir une nouvelle merveille.

Jul 29, 2025
on Google

Excellente boulangerie pâtisserie !
Les produits sont de qualités, que ce soit ce qu'ils fabriquent (pain pâtisserie viennoiserie, & glace durant l'été), ou ce qu'ils vendent comme les chips truffes, huiles d'olives ect ect
Une mention spéciale pour le service client qui est vraiment bon ! Les vendeurs connaissent leurs produits, & ont de très bons conseils !
Enfin pour ne rien gâcher, ils sont toujours Giulia ce qui rend « l'expérience » encore plus agréable ! (Visite le samedi 26 juillet 2025 dans l'après-midi)
Une boulangerie pâtisserie vraiment au top (& mention spéciale à leur Flan Pâtissier, le meilleur de Montréal, & aussi la viennoiserie Suisse !)

Jul 27, 2025
on Google