Duc de Lorraine

Tony

4.0

Pastries are good but very overpriced

Arvindh

4.0

Pastries were very good. The coffee I ordered with the macarons were lukewarm, while I was expecting something more hotter. Maybe the whipped cream made it cold.
The teresses were beautiful to sit down & enjoy the ambience.
The service was very slow.
IMP- PLEASE MENTION THAT YOU WANT UNFILTERED WATER. OR ELSE YOU WOULD BE CHARGED CLOSE TO $8 for STILL BOTTLED WATER. The way they ask, it is implied that you are asking for the paid bottled water. Please mention unfiltered water to make sure you are not charged egregiously for the water. Montreal water is very good unfiltered.

Nirojan

3.0

Food is very meh. Even the pastries. The cakes are even worse.

Nicole

4.0

We ordered this cake for my bestie's 35th birthday, & it was beautiful! The cake itself was light, fluffy, & delicious, & the decoration was absolutely perfect, it looked just as amazing as it tasted.

The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I wish the frosting had a bit more flavor. Other than that, it was a wonderful cake, & it definitely made the celebration feel special. I'd love to come back & try more of the bakery's cakes & pastries!

Jean-Louis

5.0

High quality french pastries. Doubles as a pastry school.

Lida

3.0

The cafe & pastry section is unreasonably expensive recently. The focus is more on beauty & the taste of the pastries does not match their price.

Hossam

2.0

I had heard so many great things about Duke de Lorraine, from the quality of the food to the impeccable service, so I was genuinely excited to try it for brunch, BUT…

Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to the reputation. I ordered the smoked salmon Eggs Benedict, St Joseph, a dish priced at $47. At that price point, expectations naturally become much higher. You expect something memorable, whether through exceptional presentation, outstanding flavors, flawless service, attention to detail, or simply a dish served hot & within a reasonable amount of time. Instead, after a fairly long wait, my plate arrived cold, with only the potatoes being warm. I asked for a replacement, & while the request was handled professionally, it took another 30 minutes before the second plate arrived. Disappointingly, it was cold as well. At that point, I chose not to complain again.

What made the situation even more frustrating was that the dish itself was very ordinary. There was nothing particularly wrong with it, but there was also nothing that justified either the price or the restaurant's reputation. The presentation was basic, the flavors were standard, & there was no creative touch or special seasoning that made it stand out.

One detail that left me puzzled was the three small jars of jam placed on the table. They look attractive, but no bread or pastry was served, which made them feel more decorative than functional.

Overall, I found the experience overrated for the price. The setting is beautiful, the staff are pleasant, & the dessert display is impressive, but the food simply did not meet my expectations. I might return one day to try the pastries & desserts because they looked exceptional, but based on this brunch experience alone, I would not personally recommend it as a brunch destination.

Palig

5.0

Delicious food, amazing pastries, & excellent service in a beautiful atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting!

Robert

3.0

I have been going to this place for over 20 years for various things such as cakes, pastries, breakfast, & even Mother's Day brunches with my mother. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was very disappointing.

Without any notice, after ordering a $60 plate consisting of a bagel & lobster eggs Benedict, I realized it no longer came with potatoes or fruit, which used to be included as part of the full arrangement. The portion & overall presentation were not what I expected for the price paid.

On top of that, the service was not pleasant & did not reflect the quality of experiences I had in the past. Something has definitely changed over the years.

Be aware - it is very expensive for what you receive.

J

4.0

We recently visited Duc de Lorraine & had a mixed experience overall. The sandwiches were good, but extremely buttery. A little too much for my taste, & it didn't sit very well with me afterward. The fries were fine but nothing particularly memorable.

We also tried several of the trompe-l'oeil pastries. At $15 each, they were smaller than we expected. They were decent overall, with the raspberry & mango being the standout flavours. The lemon one was also pretty good. Unfortunately, the coffee wasn't great.

What really made the experience enjoyable was the service. The waiter & staff were all very friendly & welcoming. They joked around with my 8-year-old son & made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. We sat outside on the terrace, which was lovely, & the heat lamps were a nice touch since it was a bit breezy that afternoon.