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.
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.
Extremely disappointed & somewhat embarrassed at having subjected
my out of town guests to an uncomfortable & lacklustre meal.
The reputation of this restaurant has diminished considerably.
The staff numbers plenty yet attention to orders are non
existant.
The food quality itself is below par & hygiene is now an
issue. It is unfortunate but I can no longer continue to
recommend or frequent this particular establishment.
Ce bistro français est un trésor du quartier Côte-des-Neiges. Sûrement le meilleur de tout Montréal.
Le service : EXCELLENT! & tellement sympathique & chaleureux!
Les sandwichs : délicieux & si joliment prepares avec une salade prepares avec soin.
Les desserts : succulents & alléchants. Peut-être la meilleure patisserie de toute la ville
La vue : magnifique
Emmenez vos amis ou votre amoureux! C'est un MUST!!!! :D J'y reviendrais c'est sûr!!!
Mar 14, 2014
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Every time I visit this fabulous place with incredible design, décor & service especially, the excellent taste of the food comes naturally. Genuine French pastry, extremely tasty croissants & coffees. What a fantastic scenic view form the terrace. A+++
This is my go to. Want to sit & enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend? perfect. Need a sandwich on the run? got it. Have a sweet tooth that needs to be addressed. the perfect remedy. The owners work everyday & the time, energy, & effort they put in is immediately apparent. Worth every penny.
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!
I am a French food snob & am often disappointed with the Montreals' French restaurants & bakeries. I was happily surprised to find Duc De Lorraine to have croissants & pain au chocolates that rival the patisseries en France. I am very excited about this new find in the neighborhood & will certainly be back. C'est formidable.
This is the best of the best! Excellent design, the choice of different croissants are to die for, the tartelettes are simply the best I have had outside of Europe. I have tried many bakeries around Montreal & this is far superior than all. The desserts are heaven, there is not one dessert I have tried that isn't delicious. Go early if you want a baguette, they sell out quickly. The owner & staff are friendly & they treat every single customer as an old friend. They also have accordionist playing live music some evenings. Go & enjoy, you will think you are in France eating at a patisserie.
Sep 28, 2013
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An amazingly tasty croissant with almonds. I would say this is the tastiest one that I have tried in Montreal & very close to Parisian one... Lattes are well done & fresh & rejuvenating which you can't say about other places. In addition the décor & design, & overall ambience is simply great & on the top of everything you may want from a French pastry. Nice outdoor sitting...
Upscale perfection. If an asteroid was heading toward earth & I had $20 in my pocket, I'd head to Duc de Lorraine. I'd get a delicious sandwich, a few tasty pates, & a couple of their signature croissants, which are like heavenlike pieces ofd delight, & I'd die with a smile on my face.
I've just discovered this bakery & can't rave about it enough! The cakes & tarts are delicious, & the sandwiches are devine! As for savory, I've only tried the quiche lorraine but it was also great & reminded me of the ones I'd get in France. The servers are kind & informative (I'm always asking for suggestions & they haven't let me down yet!). There is not a ton of seating but I've never been there & not been able to find a spot. It's quiet & a nice place to catch up with a friend or just chill with your laptop & a drink. I have a feeling I'm going to be a regular!
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.
Sep 2, 2013
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Wow! What an incredible view on summer patio, not aware if there any other places offer such a fabulous experience on outdoor terrace, where you are treated as the one & the only customer & the staff guys are always extremely welcoming & friendly & gently service with a happy smile! Wonderful pastry & tastiest coffee! Try almond croissants!
Duc de Lorraine est le meilleur à Montreal, pour moi. Aucun autre patisserie ni resto n’a réussi de satisfaire mes attentes autant qu’eux. Une vue panoramique à couper le souffle, le design de la patisserie est de toute beauté, on dirait que vous êtes dans un resto 5 étoiles où il faut gaspiller les centaines de dollars. J’ai gouté à leur calabrese sandwich, depuis c’est mon sandwich préféré. Ils ont une très bonne latte & des croissants aux amandes sont excellents. Ceux qui aiment une place tranquille pour prendre leur café, vous allez l’aimer. Les gens sont adorables. Je le recommande.
Duc de Lorraine has an amazing view! Went there to try their croissants & latte, mmm :P, loving it! It is just amazing, food is always fresh. Staff is very helpful, service is just great, food is fresh. Overall is 5 stars, best patisserie in Montreal. Go ahead, try it!
On a décidé avec mon ami d’essayer une nouvelle place. On a trouvé Duc de Lorraine, proche de chez moi, bien positionné. J’ai pris le calabrese sandwich, tandis que mon ami a pris prosciutto sandwich avec des latte. On a bien aimé nos sandwichs ainsi que le latte. Cette place est un petit coup de coeur. J’adore la vue de Luc de Lorraine, magnifique! J’aime l’atmosphère de la place, chaque fois j’y rentre ça me donne envie de sourire, ça remonte la morale. Les employés sont gentils, nos latte & sandwichs étaient très bons, tout est bien dans cette place.
Aug 29, 2013
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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!
Duc de Lorraine...que dire, si ce n'est que le titre est beaucoup plus pompeux que la qualité de la nourriture, que ce soit de la pâtisserie ou de la boulangerie. Les baguettes n'ont pas de goût, les gâteaux sont riquiquis, bien trop chers & ne sont pas tellement bons. J'ai pris une barquette aux marrons qui avait le goût de chocolat mais je cherche encore le goût du marron. Je viens de la région de France où on fait les barquettes aux marrons & j'en ai goûté de très bonnes qui n'avaient rien à voir avec cet ersatz de barquette. Dommage car je n'en avais pas mangé depuis des années & j'aurais tellement voulu que ça vaille le coût. En plus, pour 5$, je m'attendais vraiment à quelque chose de très bon. Le café au lait était bon & bien chaud mais encore une fois, 5$, c'est vraiment trop cher; heureusement que j'avais opté pour la tasse & non le bol lorsque le serveur me l'a demandé, sinon, j'aurais payé quoi, 8$ ou 10$ La terrasse & la véranda, sont certes vraiment agréables mais est-ce que ça vaut vraiment le détour? Non. Il y a bien meilleur dans d'autres pâtisseries montréalaises bien connues. Le service est moyen, les serveurs sont plus occupés à « dragouiller » les filles & à ranger les chaises qu'à s'occuper des clients. Notre serveur, quoique très gentil, baragouinait un anglais incertain & il fallait le corriger afin que mes amies anglophones comprennent de quoi il parlait. L'endroit est vieillot, tout comme la clientèle composée de vieilles bourgeoises du quartier qui ne savent pas où aller pour prendre le thé façon années 50 en voulant se penser à Paris. J'ai laissé 1$ de pourboire car 10$ pour un café & un dessert, c'est vraiment abusif, je mange pour 10$ au centre-ville où je travaille & là, on est dans Côte-des-Neiges, faut pas exagérer. Pas d'autres visites pour moi!
La raison pour laquelle un établissement puisse survivre si longtemps (depuis 1952) est grâce à plusieurs éléments. Leur cuisine est très puriste (on emploie toujours du beurre). Si les garcons parlent aux clients, c'est exactement comme en France (comme le bistro du quartier). Pour la baguette, leurs pains sont faits "à l'artisanale". Si les gateaux coûtent plus cher, c'est qu'ils ne sont pas le genre commercial trouvés dans des restos au centre ville. Je regrette, mais ce n'est pas une place pour les "vieilles bourgeoises" car des cafés, il y en a partout aux alentours. Côte des Neiges s'est développé de façon extraordinaire depuis 25 ans, mais le monde (jeunes aussi) continuent à frequenter Duc de Lorraine qui est devenue une tradition. Le monde est super sympa, l'ambiance est agréable, et dès l'entrée, on se sent en Europe. Dommage que je trouve votre appréciation un peu vitriolique. Faut savoir quoi commander, (je trouve que les marrons en general n'ont pas assez de goût et meme les grands chefs y ajoutent et adaptent leurs recettes). Allez, donnez-y une autre chance et ayez le Coeur ouvert cette fois ci! Dès que le monde verra votre visage plusieurs fois, vous serez un régulier et en general, le propriétaire et le personnel feront l'impossible pour vous satisfaire!
Tried it out with my boyfriend & truly this is one of the best french pastry in Montreal. One of the tastiest croissants & refreshing coffees! I just simly fell in love with Duc de Lorraine! & the service - how beautiful the service is !!!
Love this place! I work near by & love to come here for breakfasts. Always a good start of the day! What I love here? mmm..everything! I love almond croissants, fruit tarts, chocolate mousses...The coffee here is amazing! Strong & aromatic! Actually I love everything about this Cafe: the pastry, the terrasse, the service! The service is as high as Parisian Patisseries.
J'y vais depuis que je suis toute jeune..cet endroit me rappel des bon souvenirs...On ce croirait en France..les pâtisseries sont merveilleuses..& le café au lait tout autant. C'est un ptit café plein de charme & tout est délicieux...je vais continuer a y retourner & je vous le recommande fortement...
