Comète BAKE SHOP is a tiny, well-loved Japanese bakery in a busy area, with an open kitchen and daily prep that give it a fresh, artisanal vibe and a warm, friendly feel from the staff. Reviews highlight a thoughtful balance of not-too-sweet pastries and inventive savory bites, with standouts like curry pan, matcha melon pan, miso cardamom pastries, and croquettes alongside sweet favorites such as mango black sesame babka and yuzu brioche. The textures are often praised, from pillowy breads to delicate confections, and the coffee pairing is appreciated too. Seating is limited and weekends can be crowded, so arriving early or visiting on weekdays is advised. The bakery was temporarily closed due to a fire and has since reopened, much welcomed by regulars. Overall, it comes across as an authentic, charming bakery that draws guests for multiple items, friendly service, and a distinct Japanese influence in a neighborhood setting.
Comète Bake Shop est un hidden jem !!!Accueil chaleureux, belle petite boutique avec belle variété de produits. C'était délicieux & j'ai hâte de retourner. Mon coup de coeur : le financier au matcha 🍵
The pour-over coffee was a darker roast than my preference, but the delicacy & care taken in it's making won me over. The coffee had a complex & subtle flavour I enjoyed that I find uncharacteristic of roasts of that darkness.
The confectionaries were all excellently crafted.
Matcha Melon Pan had delicious, rich jam that paired well with the bitterness of the matcha crust. A stand out for me.
The Cannelle-Anko was tender, & red bean flavour was delicate.
The Cardamom-Miso confectionary was subtle & well balanced.
The chocolate yuzu was tasty - the yuzu flavor was very forward; for me, it slightly overpowered the chocolate. Still, the pastry was delicious.
The 4 items & 2 coffees came to around $25 CAD. The service was great & the atmosphere was quiet. This was around 11:00am, so everything may be even better if they are fresh, earlier in the morning.
Very cute Japanese bakery in Le Plateau! Staff is very friendly & cinnamon brioche was delicious. We will come back to try the matcha melon pan. One thing to note, store is small with limited seating.
Nov 30, 2025
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A wonderful little bakery operated by a charming couple & serving original creations. Our favorites are the curry pan, croquet, cardamom & cinnamon pastries, & everything containing matcha. The yuzu juice is amazing. Weekends are extremely busy, so come early or on weekdays.
Accueille chaleureuse & patisseries vraiment délicieuses & goûteuses, plus particulièrement celle au curry & celle au matcha! 🍵 Très gentils aussi, ils sont venu porter mon drink au Yuzu dehors avec mon chien! :)
Je recommande d'y aller tot car c'est souvent sold out vite 😌
Really nice pastries & I expected them to be more expensive too! I went there 10 mins before opening & was in the first ones to get in :) so go early if you don't want to queue up!! The cardamome pastry really pleased my soul as it's a flavor I don't often find in pastry shops but I love it ! I can't wait to try their strawberry matcha pastry next time & the croquette looked great too! Very cute interior design but unfortunately it's small & you can't really sit down, which is the only downside :)
🤩 soooooo tastyyyyy! I'm still dreaming of the matcha melon pan with strawberry jam, the pillowy bread texture with the subtly crunchy top was really nice & the matcha flavour was expertly balanced. We ordered a filter coffee as well & it was made fresh, great pairing with the miso x cardamome twist 🤩
