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.
Reviews portray Duc de Lorraine as a stylish spot where superb pastries, inventive trompe l'oeil desserts, and warm, attentive service meet an elegant ambiance, making it a memorable choice for celebrations, brunches, or a casual pastry run. While some notes mention high prices and occasional delays, the overall impression highlights quality, generous flavors, and a refined atmosphere that invites a return for the pastries, the desserts, and the experience.
Nice counter with tons of options even later in the day. Pastries were okay. They are priced on the higher end of the scale & there are a lot of better French pastries in Montreal that are also cheaper.
Always love going here. The service is amazing (thank you, Andréa! 😊). The food is top notch! Cannot recommend this place enough! If you love great pastries, this is the place for you!
Mar 27, 2024
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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.
Celebrated 7 years anniversary here with my fiancée. Service was amazing, not only the service was great but the food was mouthwatering that we even bought the pastries for takeout! Thank you Titouan for the amazing service! Will be back for sure (:!
Feb 18, 2024
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Food was ok for the price point. Not great or bad but just ok. For the price they charge, I expect something extraordinary. 45$ for a basic 2 egg, back & bread is outrageous, especially when it looks like something I can get for half price at any ordinary breakfast place. BUT their pastries are amazing. The new york croissant was flaky & buttery & the pistachio filling had a very nice deep flavor profile. I would come back for their pastries & coffee storefront, not so much for their brunch.
The food presentation more like a truck stop diner... not in line with the sophisticated fine pastries & French ambiance... time for the chef / owners to revisit a French bistro in Paris !
The food was over priced & inedible. Three adults for lunch without alcohol was just under $268!! This is without any alcohol 3 appetizers, 2 mains, I bottle of sparkling water & 1 espresso. no dessert. Two of us ordered the escargot & had to return it. It came at room temp & was so undersalted that all you could taste was overwhelming garlic. They asked us why we returned the food & then charged us for the 2 apps anyways. The burger which 2 people shared was fine but not worth the price. The ham added to the burger took away from the taste of the burger. The Mediterranean omelette was fine but under seasoned & slightly over cooked. All in all, my advice, skip the food. Stick to their pastries, croissant which are delightful & totally worth the price.
My favorite Bistro in Montreal! Lovely staff, location, lots of pastries & other food choices too. A must'see for all tourists that would like to experience Montreal with a French touch:)
Oct 7, 2023
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The service was so slow. We waited so long to be served water & coffees & any time we needed simple things like salt, pepper, ketchup, it took 15minutes to receive. The food was hot once it arrived, that was positive, however it lacked salt & flavor. Very expensive for a mediocre brunch at best. The terrace was beautiful & atmosphere quite nice. The music they play for birthdays is extremely loud & quite long & off putting. I would go back for their pastries but not for brunch.
Visited Duc for the first time, the food was exceptional & the staff was pleasant. Highly recommend for a quick coffee or a meal. They have delicious pastries. I had to try the crème brûlée donut which was worth every calorie haha. For breakfast I had the ham & cheese croissant which was so tasty. Finished off with an espresso. Enjoy!!
We have been going to Duc de Lorraine since the 60s & it was a real gem! Service was impeccable, pastries & sandwiches were exquisite so much that it became a tradition to us. Yesterday we went around 5:30pm just for a pastry & coffee. We didn't want to spoil dinner so we also ordered a bagel & cream cheese (yes, it WAS on the menu). We were told this was for breakfast only. We had to wait about 15 minutes to have the menus. After our order, we waited about half an hour for the pastry. No shortage of staff so there was no reason to be "ignored" & stalled. In looking at the menu, though, the prices seemed to have quadrupled over the last few years. They try to transform it into a scandalizing expensive place (hamburger about $18, chicken caesar about $26, etc.). Years ago it was much, much better, & the place was always full. These days, people might come for a coffee & a pastry (most are at $8). Wining & dining might cost about $100 or more per person. What a shame!
Aug 21, 2021
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I bought some pastries there. The prices are RIDICULOUS. The only reason I went was because it is supposed to be one of the best in Montreal. I almost had a heart attack seeing the prices. You can find just as good for half the price at many places. Very over rated. The cashier kept trying to get me to buy more stuff. No thank you. Honestly nothing exceptional.
I went often as a little girl. It was a special then, & it still is. The staff was accommodating & caring to my requests regarding the fact that I am in a motorized wheelchair. Friendly staff, pastries to die for, & other yummy things. Back to memo
I am a regular here & have tried most of the more substantial pastries on the menu. Coffee is amazing too. It's small but very comfy. Not a place to go when you are watching calories. My favourites: the almond croissant (heart attack on a plate), the Duc de Lorraine pizza, the tart with fruits, & the collection of its cheeses. Don't forget to pick up a delicious loaf of French style bread to take home with you!
WOW!!! I got to say that this is the bakery I will for sure go & get my cakes. I just bought a birthday cake for my dad & honestly everybody at the party loved it. The cake was like heaven in your mouth aka that is a good cake. When I was going to the bakery to check out some cakes & flavors, employees were so nice & patience & helping me out with cakes size & flavors which I like that.
It took me a while to discover it. I also travel to Paris twice a year, which is responsible for my refusal to eat pastries or bread that aren't close to the perfection found there. So, I do know the difference between frozen cardboard filled with chemicals from the really fine stuff.
This bakery is the real deal, & has been my choice for the last couple of years or so, from the time it was owned by the previous owners to the last visit when I indulged in that birthday cake so deliciously described in a previously.
Croissants! Good? No. Great? YES. Crisp, delicate, impossible to eat in the car as it explodes into those flakes that are the mark of really good croissants.
The pates are wonderful, too wonderful! The cakes are tres francais. Light cakes filled with fresh fruit fillings or wonderful, not too sweet chocolate or hazelnut mousse, etc. The frosting, again, is in the French tradition of not being sweet, heavy buttercream (although there's nothing wrong with that!) but instead has a whipped cream/sugar texture that is much lighter. & they are GORGEOUS! I'm always proud to bring something from this bakery to any gathering.
Love! Love! Love this place! The best French Patisserie in Montreal! Excellent pastries, professional service, beautiful scenic view from the terrace! Charming Parisian Cafe on the corner of the hot spot! You must try their almond croissants, they are the best in town! It is really a hard decision every time you step into Duc de Lorraine! You stand & watch & you eat everything with your eyes. You've missed it in your life if you haven't tried Duc de Lorraine delicious pastries & they signature latte!
