Since 1952, Duc de Lorraine has served French pastries, seasonal cakes, viennoiseries and macaroons using traditional recipes by great French pastry chefs. Our reputation stems from our commitment to using only the finest natural ingredients. Essentially, we use the same ingredients as our great pastry chefs from generations ago. One bite will transport you into the magical world of France.
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Our Specialties
Explore the essentials of French gastronomy, such as mille-feuille, baba au rhum, macarons, croquembouches, croissant, chocolatine, quiche Lorraine, croque-monsieur, onion soup, tartares , Benedictines, and many other French specialties.
Opinions of Duc de Lorraine describe a refined Parisian vibe with an impressive array of pastries and desserts that many reviewers call among the best in Montreal, from oversized croissants to intricate trompe l'oeil creations and a tarte au citron that draws rave comments. The bakery and cafe blend an elegant, cozy atmosphere near Oratoire Saint Joseph with consistently attentive, friendly service that makes guests feel welcome whether celebrating a birthday, enjoying a luxurious brunch, or stopping in for pastry and coffee. The food and desserts are praised for quality and presentation, and the overall experience is often described as charming, polished, and memorable, with a sense that the place truly delivers on its reputation. While prices are frequently noted as high and some guests mention long waits or moments of uneven service, many reviewers feel the combination of flavor, artistry, and service justifies the cost and invites return visits for special occasions or a refined treat.
Amazing brunch experience! The food was absolutely delicious-everything was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. The vibes were just perfect, with a cozy yet lively atmosphere that made it a great spot to relax & enjoy a meal. Our waitress, Charline, was fantastic-super attentive, friendly, & made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely a place worth coming back to!
Plutôt déçu de l'expérience au Duc de Lorraine. Je suis venu pour un brunch avec mon compagnon, qui a pris les oeufs bénédictines au crabe pour 49$. Rien ne justifie un prix aussi élevé à mon goût (le plat n'avait rien de spécial & les fruits servis étaient rassis). Pour ma part, j'ai pris le mille-feuille, qui était très bon, & un Paris-Brest qui, malheureusement, n'était pas frais du jour, autrement dit rassis (chou sec & dur, avec la matière grasse du praliné noisette qui se séparait du reste). 15 $ pour une pâtisserie rassis me paraît relativement cher. Concernant le service à table, rien de particulier à signaler, ni bon, ni mauvais. Petit commentaire sur le service des manteaux : j'ai eu le plaisir de me rendre compte, après être parti, que les coutures fixant mes poches à l'intérieur de mon manteau avaient été arrachées. Aucune idée de comment cela a pu se produire, à part un petit manque de soin dans la manipulation. En conclusion, pour le brunch : cher pour aucune raison, & pour les deux pâtisseries testées, on reste loin de ce que l'on peut déguster à ce prix en France.
Jan 13, 2025
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High-quality food & plenty of pastries make this a must-visit brunch spot in Montreal! The staff are professional. It gets quite crowded on weekends, so waiters might occasionally forget small details in your order. The prices are on the higher side for brunch-imagine paying $8 for a latte!" When you're sitting in front of Saint Joseph oratory you should order Saint Joseph it is a Benedict, bagel topped with salmon & cream cheese, comes with a bowl of fruit.
Je suis venu prendre un brunch pour l'anniversaire de ma meilleure amie & Jojo nous a donnée une expérience inoubliable & un service sans reproche. La nourriture était excellente en plus!
Came to Duc de Lorraine for brunch. Food was delicious! My sister & I split Avocado toast, a salad, & a croissant that had dulce de leches filling i believe. Our server Claudia was so nice & the staff were super attentive especially when we needed refill on water. Love the outdoor seat area & they have tons of pastry selections inside!
the food was perfect, the coffee quality is great coming from a coffee snob. service & ambiance was just amazing. we were there for a birthday brunch & the team sang for us 5/5.
The place is great & service feels like a high end Parisienne experience, with white glove service! I just find it's expensive for what it is. The brunch was very tasty but spending $40 on eggs just doesn't seem worth it to me. As for all other pastries, they looked delicious, ambiance is great & service was impeccable ! It's a nice overall experience.
Aug 26, 2024
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Searching for delicious pastries? Duc de Lorraine is your place! I fell in love with the raspberry cream filled croissant & the macarons. Perfect brunch spot with an awesome view of the oratory!
Une très belle & agréable expérience en terrasse pour ce brunch du dimanche. Les prix sont onéreux, mais ça ne me gêne pas sachant la qualité de la nourriture & du service. Un grand merci à Rafaad qui nous a offert un service hors paire !
Super resto brunch au pied de l'oratoire Saint-Joseph. La terrasse est super belle & donne une vue sur L'OSJ. Le service est hors-paire & très rapide. Les plats brunchs sont biens & généreux mais assez dispendieux. Les pâtisseries par contre en valent amplement le prix, elles sont extraordinaires! J'y retournerai assurément pour cela.
The food was delicious (as always, been coming for years), great brunch. The lobster eggs Benedict were savory & the Paris Brest was delightful. Amazing service by Andrew. He was attentive, courteous & his recommendations were spot on.
Aug 4, 2024
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overpriced brunch food, underseasoned omelet, good croque monsieur & pastries, sat next to the bathroom. they have a 31$ avocado toast on the menu which is insane. mediocre cappucino
Instagram advertisement was pretty intriguing. Headed there for breakfast/ brunch. The morning was slightly chillier for end of June. The restaurant had outdoor heaters available. The place was packed. Reservation should be made ahead of time. Food, presentation, restaurant cleanliness were outstanding. They have dangerous amount of pastries here. Prepare for hard choice to make. Coffee refill was suggested. We were pleasantly surprised. Our server was either new or on training. However, entire team had been taking care of our table. Paid parking on the street is possible.
Jun 24, 2024
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Super belle ambiance! Tout est excellent. FORTEMENT recommandé pour un brunch entre amis. Mention spéciale à Jonathan qui a été très agréable & attentionné. Un gros merci de la part de chemise bleue!
Fanciest brunch I've ever been to! We were served by the lovely Rosalie who was very attentive to our needs! The restaurant is well located & our window was looking into the Oratory. We tried a variety of sweet & salty brunch dishes & took home some viennoiseries. We felt like we were transported to France for the time of a diner!
I ordered the crab florentine it tasted okay nothing special .But the price is way too high for it . I bought lots of croissants after brunch & brought them home I did love all of it my favourite is the raspberry . I will definitely go back for the pastries but not for brunch . The waiter I had is also not friendly & very inflexible.I parked somewhere far because it's difficult to find parking.
