Croissant Monkland is repeatedly praised as a standout bakery in NDG, Montreal, famous for buttery, flaky croissants and a wide range of fresh pastries with almond croissant and other fillings like Nutella and raspberry often singled out as among the best. The quality is described as consistently high, with many noting the butter-forward approach and fresh-baked aroma, and prices are generally seen as reasonable for the craftsmanship. The shop can feel busy on weekends with long lines and a small seating area, and service is often friendly and efficient, though some reviews mention wait times and occasional inconsistencies or days when freshness varies. Coffee is generally considered decent but not the main draw, while the offerings extend to savories and light lunches and attract both locals and visitors. A few critiques include occasional hygiene concerns in one account and accessibility barriers at the entrance, but overall the place is regarded as a top destination for croissants and pastries in Montreal.
This is hands down my number one pastry shop in both Montreal & Toronto. My history with this place goes back many years it's actually where my love for pastries really started. The variety & quality you get here is on another level & honestly something I haven't found anywhere else.
The staff are always friendly & helpful. The shop does get very busy on weekends, & it's common to see a lineup for pastries, which honestly says a lot about how good they are. That said, the seating area & washrooms are quite small for the number of customers they get, so it's not the most comfortable place to hang out during peak times.
My go-to pastries are the classic croissant, almond croissant, & chocolate croissant, but I've tried many other items over the years & loved every single one. Everything is baked fresh, & with the volume of customers they have, pastries don't sit around for long.
Huge shoutout to the bakers seriously amazing work. & lucky are the people who live in this neighborhood & get to have this place so close by. One small note: the coffee is decent, but there's definitely room for improvement.
Overall, an absolute must-visit for pastry lovers. 🥐
We ate everything in the store, but it was too hot inside.
They heated up the food before serving. I had the croissant, chocolate cake, & café latte. Everything was so delicious! The croissant was bigger than ones from other bakeries.
There was still a variety of items available when I visited around 12:30 pm on a Tuesday, though they were running low on a few things. I got the chocolate eclair & the almond croissant.
Chocolate eclair: The ganache on top was fantastic, but the chocolate filling didn't taste like anything, & it was grainy. The choux itself was too soggy. Pretty disappointing overall, wouldn't recommend.
Almond croissant: This was fan-freakin-tastic. It was definitely a few hours old at this point since it was one of only a few left, but magically IT WAS STILL CRISPY & FLAKY. That crust on top, the moist interior, the flavor of the almond paste 🤌 As expected, Croissant Monkland knows how to make a good almond croissant.
Whenever I'm in the area, I grab a pastry here. I got an almond & a chocolate & almond pastry today. Delicious! I took some olive bread for tomorrow. I haven't tried it yet but it looks & smells good. :)
I always wanted to come in this place, passing by quite often. It was very pretty inside & they had a lot of nice pastries. I got a bunch for about 34$ which is very good in my opinion. The mousse au chocolate & framboise, lemon tart, & baguettes were all good. The service could bave been a bit better, as they were jumping back & forth, but it's probably how busy they are.
Feb 28, 2024
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I tried croissant with hot chocolate, food is fine. however server didn't put much thought into us dining in, as they were closing in 1 hour. No plates or tissues provided..
This is a darling, local gem! The croissants are the perfect blend of sweet & savory. Many bakeries just add a ton of sugar to make up for a lack of complexity or sometimes overdo it on both. Yet, Croissant Monkland strikes the balance. It's always nice to stop in, but I'm a bit of a ways away & order online once a week. Online orders are quick & consistent, only twice has an order been screwed up but even then, still delicious. Highly recommend - especially if you're a chocolate lover: the chocolatine aumande croissants are dangerous!
