Farine et Cacao is a Montreal artisanal pâtisserie and chocolaterie known for its elegant French-inspired pastries, refined desserts, viennoiseries, and handcrafted chocolates. Located on Ontario Street East, it combines creativity, precision, and high-quality ingredients in a polished boutique setting.
Farine & Cacao is widely praised for beautifully crafted in-house pastries, viennoiseries, chocolates, and desserts, with croissants (notably gianduja and pistachio-framboise) and the yuzu tart repeatedly highlighted as standouts and the shop earning international recognition as an award-winning pastry destination. The presentation is often described as artistic and refined, with inventive flavor pairings and a calm, welcoming atmosphere that makes it a popular stop for couples, families, or solo visitors, while a few reviews caution that some items are pricey and a few desserts can feel overly sweet or underwhelming. Service is frequently noted as friendly and attentive, and some comments mention sustainability-minded practices and the chefs' expertise, though taste experiences vary. Overall, Farine & Cacao is considered a top choice for haute pastries in Montreal, offering a memorable yet premium pastry experience for true enthusiasts.
I found this place while I was walking in the area & I wanted to give a try. Everything on the display looks sooo delicious. I tried the small Lemon pie/ Yuzu & I didn't regret my choice because I knew that it was going to be my place to order for my mom b-day' cake'. The pie was so delicious & not too sweet. There's not too much Yuzu dessert in Montréal. I will be back for sure for my next orde
The pistachio & Framboise pastry was actually quite good, especially the raspberry ganache having a nice tartness. But for that price & their reputation I was expecting something much better, other patisseries within Montreal are better.
The rest of the flavours are quite sweet, & although the outside of the pastry presents well, the inside is lacking the usual French cake complexity & unique flavours.
On a side note the chocolate pieces on top are clearly very high quality & was a highlight.
Apr 27, 2026
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The chocolate & nut flavoured cakes are pretty good but the fruit ones are not. The texture of the fruit one I got was unpleasantly gummy. There are other patisseries & chocolatiers in Montreal that are much better & available at a lower price. The store also has a strange musty smell.
La qualité des gâteaux est de 6/10.
Prix très cher 11$ pour un petit gâteau.
Accueil désagréable, employées déplaisantes,
Manque de courtoisie & désir de servir la clientèle. Grossières & très peu serviables.
A ne pas y mettre les pieds
À fuir
The quality of the cakes is 6/10.
Very expensive : $11 for a small cake.
The worst:
Unpleasant welcome, rude staff,
Lack of courtesy & no desire to serve customers. Rude & very unhelpful.
I went there because of all the TikTok hype, but I ended up disappointed. I had the hazelnut cake & my husband tried the Halloween one. They both looked beautiful, but we found them quite bland, veeeery light in both flavor & aroma. Honestly, if it weren't for the hype & the long lines of people waiting, I'd say it's just a decent cake, maybe even average. I still don't understand what makes it so famous.
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I love this café! Truly one of the best in Montreal. The staff are always friendly, it's pet-friendly, & the desserts are beyond praise. Each cake feels like a work of art. Always a five-star experience! This café has completely stolen my heart! ☕?🍮🩵💚💛
Each of their pastries & cakes is a work of art. The flavors are extraordinary. Your taste buds will be stimulated. I tried the croissants & a few of their cakes. They're all flavorful, original, just the right amount of sweetness, & nothing like what you have tried before. The beautiful croissants look beautiful but there's more into it. My favorite are the gianduja, pistachio & raspberry croissants. The best part is that a few days later, they still taste amazing from my fridge! The staff too is amazing. They appear to be enthusiastic about their products & like to give information.
I have to say I don't understand why they would be on that list that made them famous. Like yes, good ingredients, very food presentation, but had way better pastries & croissants elsewhere. What is really worth mentioning is the excellent customer service it's like being in a hotel, beautiful ambiance but the location is like why r u there?! Also 11$ for a tiny piece of cake is beyond outrageous.
Personally, I was a bit disappointed. Had the pistachio croissant, raspberry croissant, the lemon yuzu tart & the paris brest. The croissants are dense & not crispy, they are more of a support for the cream than good on their own. The pistachio cream is a bit too bland for my taste & not very flavorful, but good quality overall. I preferred the raspberry. As for the paris brest, the praline cream tasted overwhelmingly of butter & so was the texture. It was okay, the one at'la bête au pain' is much better. The lemon tart was pretty good, they even infuse the meringue with citrus & there is also some sort of cakey layer between the meringue & the curd. Overall, nice to try once but would not return. Best pistachio croissant is at Florence café in Saint Henri
I saw this place on MTL blog, one of the best patisserie places. I can say this was pleasant surprise. 9$ a dessert 🍨. But it is a coffee place also. They have a terrace in the back. Was a pleasant experience. The mango dessert was interesting but I think my favorite was the raspberry cake. Wish there was more variety when I was there. The service was great & very friendly.
Heard about this place on social media, it seems quite popular as they were recently awarded an international pastry prize. We arrived before opening around 9:45AM on Friday September 20th. There was already a couple people in line, we were 3rd. As we got closer to the 10AM opening, a line of about a dozen people formed. Doors opened at 10:05 AM, they were still not done setting up pastries in the display. Only 5 people were allowed entrance at a time due to limited space. First impression is that it looks very elegant, high end, beautiful little cakes & pastries that are almost too pretty to eat. We ordered 4 different cakes: the black forrest cherry, yuzu tart, a chocolate/caramel mousse, & the rapsberry/pistachio cake, along with 2 of their stuffed croissants. Most cakes were around $9 a pop & I believe the croissants were close to $5 each. Considering the small size, these are not cheap. Service wise - there were only 2 employees, they were slow to take the orders & prepare the boxes, which needed to be set up & taped. This should have been done ahead of time as assemblings boxes for all customers on the spot really slowed down the process. I have seen reviews of people waiting upwards of an hour, I can understand why. It takes an average of 5-10 mins per customer, since people always have questions on the products, then take their time choosing & paying. Flavor wise - our favorite was the yuzu tart & raspberry/pistachio cake. The black forrest cherry cake was lacking flavor & seemed kind of wet in the middle. Their cakes are made with real fruit or purees so if you don't eat them right away they tend to get soggy. The croissants were filled with cream inside, they were a bit too heavy & sweet for my liking. Other than aesthetics, I am not sure what is so special about this place - I am not a big cake or pastry connoisseur but I can't say I was blown away. They make a nice gift since they are beautiful & I can tell they are fresh & well made but they cakes were not delicious & not worth the price or wait times.
Went there today when I read they won a prize for one of the best up & coming pastry shops in the world. The pastries were excellent & deserve a five star but their small variety of croissants were a huge disappointment. Considering the prices & the accolades they received, I expected to be blown away by their croissants. Unfortunately, they're not even as good as cheaper places. They are not flaky, buttery & airy at all. The filling in some of their croissants were good but the croissants themselves just average. They don't compare at all to the ones at Patisserie Rhubarb at the high end or even Croissant Croissant at the affordable end. Stick with the pastries & cakes. The service was very good & they go as quick as they can but you have to wait a long time to get in as the line is long especially after all this PR they recently received from their award.
Expect to be served with bare hands. Staff reluctantly serve food with bare hands, croissants, muffins, etc. Very gross. I have tried croissant, & it was slightly above average. Cake was just overly sweet & nothing else. Sadly. A lot of hipe & supposedly nice ingredients, but far from the best. Average Parisien gastronomie.
We ordered a cake Caramel & Chocolate from them. It was absolutely amazing. Not only was I able to customize but also to find a time that worked for everybody for me to pick it up. It's a great place with delicious chocolate, cake, croissants & other homemade pastries. The service is great everybody is super nice & you can even taste some of their cake (limited).
