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.
Our team is waiting for you with open arms.
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.
J'ai eu le plaisir de travailler avec l'équipe de Duc de Lorraine pour un événement familial très spécial: les fiançailles de ma petite soeur. L'expérience a été exceptionnelle du début à la fin.
Les desserts étaient non seulement magnifiques, mais aussi absolument délicieux. Le gâteau, le croquembouche & la tour de macarons ont fait sensation auprès de tous nos invités!
Un merci tout particulier à Iris, qui a été à l'écoute, patiente & d'une grande gentillesse tout au long du processus. Elle a su comprendre ma vision & la réaliser encore plus joliment que je ne l'imaginais.
Un service impeccable & un savoir-faire remarquable. Je recommande sans hésitation
Nice cozy restaurant but the heating in winter is way too high that at some point we were feeling dizzy. Food was good & so was the dessert but nothing exceptional.
However for such a restaurant the quality of the service is really bad.
I think the owner needs to get properly trained staff who can also understand English. The waiters seem confused all the time & even we changed to French language they seem to have difficulty understanding. The menu is not a big one & yet they made mistake in our order. & I don't understand why it took them forever to bring the dessert (which are already displayed next door) & again they made mistake in the order.
For spending over $350 I would expect much better service from that restaurant.
Overall bit of a disappointment!
Mar 19, 2026
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Their dessert was yummy, not too sweet! A bit pricey but definitely worth it for the quality. There were so many options to choose from, I would definitely come back to try them!
Today we visited Duc de Lorraine & we absolutely did not like it. We tried two desserts - pear & raspberry. The pear lacked flavor & was completely unremarkable, while the raspberry had some tartness but overall was just okay, nothing impressive. Honestly, everything looks much better than it tastes.
& the CUTLERY - just awful. I've never seen tableware so scratched anywhere before. It was covered in deep scratches & unpleasant even to touch. It's honestly embarrassing. Overall, our expectations were much higher than what we actually received.
Actually really disappointed. First got our reservation wrong, then wanted to place our party of 5 at the bar. Then it took hours before we even got our drinks let alone our food, no exaggeration. The restaurant menu was a good size, quality & tasted very nice but the desserts were small especially for their cost & not as special as I expected. I have had a lot of similar desserts of a better size, price & taste in the city & outskirts. The restaurant space was also very very hot. Extremely uncomfortable especially considering I am 8 months pregnant.
Oh m'y God. Tout était tellement bon le steak & en dessert la patate. Vraiment exceptionnel.
De plus nous sommes retournés chercher un gâteau Ferrero rocher pour la St Valentin woww
A beautiful & cozy place, the food quality is excellent & delicious. The service is verygood, & their birthday celebrations are truly heartwarming. As for the desserts, they're beyond amazing.
Feb 8, 2026
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First time visiting. I had the table d'hôte. It said'dessert au choix' but that did not mean I had choice of any dessert on the menu. I had to choose only from 2 items that were offered. Also, I noticed that the price for the pâtisseries individuelles on the menu, were $3 more than if you ordered from the counter.
The calamari & the salmon were delicious but unfortunately, the dessert left a bitter taste in my mouth.
May be I expect too much, so turn out its not as good as I thought. The mango & lime tart alittle too sweet for me. Miss order, need to follow up. Wait quite long for the desserts to come. Also missed my wine order, but since we already waited a long time for desserts, we don't have the time to wait more. As a tourist, still got more places to go. However, if somehow you are nearby, still recomment to go take alook, then decide if you want to try or not!
Oct 13, 2025
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Overall, Duc de Lorraine is a beautiful place - perfect if you're celebrating a birthday, special occasion, or big milestone. The atmosphere is elegant & charming, & it definitely feels like a treat. That said, be prepared to spend some money, because it is very expensive.
If you're just looking to grab a quick breakfast or brunch, I wouldn't recommend it - the prices don't really match a casual meal. We only had a few items, & the bill came to over $150. If I had to rate my meal, I'd give it a 6/10. The desserts were delicious but quite sweet, & overall I found some of the items to be overpriced.
It's definitely more of an experience - something to try once or twice if you enjoy upscale dining. One thing I loved is its location; it's within walking distance of Oratoire Saint-Joseph, which makes for a lovely outing. Just note that parking isn't the best, so walking or taking the metro might be easier.
J'y ai acheté plusieurs pâtisseries différentes fois. Certaines sont vraiment bonnes comme les choux, & j'ai toujours été bien accueilli & servi. Cependant j'ai acheté récemment un trompe-oeuil à la mangue & c'était une grosse déception au niveau du goût. Il n'y avait aucune partie de ce dessert qui était savoureux. Pour 15$+taxes un dessert de cette taille, je m'attendais à beaucoup mieux.
We were on the floor laughing at the review that said'Expect small portions.' Ours were so large we had to take our dessert to go! The food was outstanding & so was the service. This is a first class restaurant & the bakery is by far one of the best we ever saw & can compete with any bakery in Europe. The New York Rolls are to die for! We will be back.
Sep 18, 2025
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Les images que je vois sur leur site web ont l'air gourmandes, appétissantes & me donnaient l'eau à la bouche, je me suis donc laissé tenter.
Malheureusement, ce n'est pas ce que j'ai ressenti lorsque ma commande est arrivée chez moi. J'ai commandé 2 articles.
Le premier, un croissant pistache & framboise.Lorsque je l'ai sortie du sac, je croyais que le commerce s'était trompé d'article, ça ne ressemble pas du tout aux photos & ça n'a pas du tout l'air appétissant. Le dessus du croissant était sec & s'émiettait. Au moins, la pâte d'amande à la pistache était délicieuse & savoureuse.
Le deuxième, Un trompe-l'oeil à la framboise. La pâtisserie était légère & pas trop sucrée, le goût de la framboise était peu présent. Je n'ai pas été déçue ni satisfaite.
Au final, mon envie de sucré a fini par passer grâce à ces deux desserts mais, je n'ai pas été impressionné. Je ne crois pas recommander à cette place.
Reputable establishment.
This isn't the first time I come here, but it's the first in a while.
The food was delicious, but the service was slow & forgetful. I had to ask twice for water, & had to remind the waiter for my dessert.
We were seated at an awkward table, where customers came & went to get their pastries.
All in all, I enjoyed the food greatly, though I will not come back again.
FIY, I ordered the bagel eggs benedict & mimosa, & my friend ordered the avocado toast & coffee.
