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.
Super expérience! Le service était vraiment au top. Un grand merci à Mohamed pour son attention & son professionnalisme, il a pris le temps de bien m'expliquer les choix de gâteaux & de me conseiller. On se sent bien accueilli & écouté, ça fait vraiment plaisir.
Un service de qualité avec le sourire, je recommande sans hésiter !
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.
TikTok recommended place, the food was definitely overrated & overpriced, banana pudding was extremely sweet, the New York chocolate roll didn't seem to be fresh & way to my chocolaty. Calamari was ok, too much spices, takes away the authenticity of it. BUT beautiful view of the oratory, & in a nice place.
The pastries at Duc de Lorraine are good, but I found them more impressive in size than in flavor. The croissants are enormous, though not the best you'll find in Montreal, & the trompe l'oeil pastries are creative & enjoyable. What does stand out here is the variety - you won't find quite the same selection at many other bakeries.
That said, in a city known for some of the best pastry chefs, I'd say Duc de Lorraine is solid but not exceptional. I'd recommend it more as a brunch spot or for the overall experience than as the go-to destination for pastries alone.
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.
I absolutely loved this place! I had the Roche mousse, beautifully presented & tasted amazing. We sat at the patio & the vibes were just right. Will definitely be going again, highly recommend :)
It looks nice & busy & all but really it is not all the good. The kept us waiting 20 minutes before we got our order. The New York roll was a joke with some sweet goo inside . Wouldn't recommend it
Ordered a simple macchiato , they gave me a very tall coffee Americano style which was clear in color , I let the waitress know this was not what I ordered (their coffee is almost 7$ + , should be decent & correct) , no one seemed to understand what it is I ordered however it is on the menu , took 3 attempts until I just asked for a regular espresso. Pastries ordered were not what was received , it is as if the waitress just decided what we should order, they pastries are surely frozen & cooked on site because they are terrible. . Bill was 70$ for 1 tea , 3 pastries & an espresso. Would not recommend.
Le Duc de Lorraine est un véritable bijou culinaire au coeur de Côte-des-Neiges. Dès l'entrée, on est charmé par l'ambiance chaleureuse & élégante, qui évoque les salons de thé parisiens. Le service est impeccable : attentionné, courtois & toujours avec le sourire.
Mais ce qui fait la vraie magie de l'endroit, c'est évidemment la cuisine. Chaque bouchée est un voyage en France : des viennoiseries feuilletées à souhait, des quiches savoureuses, & que dire des pâtisseries ? La tarte au citron meringuée est une oeuvre d'art, & les éclairs rivalisent avec les meilleures pâtisseries parisiennes.
Le rapport qualité-prix est tout à fait raisonnable compte tenu de la qualité des produits & du savoir-faire. C'est devenu mon adresse incontournable pour une pause gourmande, un brunch raffiné ou tout simplement pour m'offrir un petit plaisir sucré.
Un grand bravo à toute l'équipe ! Je recommande sans la moindre hésitation.
