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Hof Kelsten

Traditional Jewish & French pastries & breads, plus brunch & espresso, in a modern, trendy space.
Mile-End
4.5$

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Hof Kelsten functions as a destination for artisanal baking characterized by meticulous craftsmanship and traditional techniques. The establishment focuses on high-quality loaves, including crusty sourdough and dense rye, alongside a selection of pastries that emphasize butter-forward textures and flaky compositions. Signature offerings include Jewish-style bagels and rugelach that prioritize deep, authentic flavor profiles over modern modifications. The interior environment reflects a functional approach to food production, allowing patrons to observe the baking process while selecting from the daily output. This professional focus on dough development and fermentation ensures a consistent standard for every item prepared on-site. The establishment maintains a reputation for reliable baked goods that cater to those seeking substantial, scratch-made products rooted in classical baking traditions and consistent culinary execution.

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4.5244 ratings
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Hof Kelsten is widely regarded as a premier destination in Montreal for high-quality baked goods, with frequent praise directed at its exceptional chocolate babka, buttery croissants, and diverse selection of savory pastries. Many patrons highlight the bakery's technical proficiency and fresh, flavorful offerings, including standout sandwiches, matzoh ball soup, and well-crafted coffee beverages. While the general atmosphere and service are frequently described as friendly and welcoming, some feedback points to inconsistencies in product quality over time, limited seating, and occasional lapses in service or staffing hospitality. Despite mixed opinions regarding pricing and specific recipe changes, the restaurant remains a popular go-to spot for locals and visitors alike, particularly for those seeking unique, freshly made items early in the day.
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Leon
4.0

Breads, baguettes, & croissants are baked to perfection, not like the doughly supermarket variety. These are up to par with any established European bakery. Their sour dough bread is perfect.

Aug 23, 2024
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Eden
5.0

We love this place! Every time we come in to Montreal we have to stop there. Really good bread & pastries & the only place you can find Challah bread on a Monday 😊

Jul 22, 2024
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Nara
5.0

I enjoyed the coffee so much! It's been a while since I had a latte with acidity. Milk foam on top & latte art was perfect. The cafe smelled of fresh bread! I tried the baguette, croissant, & a few pastries; they were good overall. I had hoped the croissant would be a bit more crunchy, but the overall experience was nice with friendly staff. Highly recommend

Jul 16, 2024
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Lidia
5.0

Authentic cookies, brioche, pastries & bread. The crispness of the pastry, taste of butter, delicious scent were all amazing ! Wish I could try everything so I will definitely go back

Jun 5, 2024
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Daniel
5.0

Great niche bakery with some next level croissants, breads, & sweet treats

May 6, 2024
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Vanessa
3.0

Great bread. So so service. Half the time they give me my bread slices in different sections in a bag instead of looking like a whole bread. How hard is it to bag bread correctly. It's a bakery for crying out loud!

Apr 8, 2024
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Mai
3.0

The quality of the breads are decent, but the pastries are mediocre. More frustrating are the wild prices of the pastries - an almond croissant is a whopping $5.20 (tx incl). If you want croissants of incredible quality & a third of the price(!), just walk down the street to Kouign Amann.

Mar 23, 2024
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Arielle
5.0

Very innovative, absolutely not what my grandma would make traditionally, but they're creative & very good. Love their knish, cheese breads, cheese danishes with jalapeno jam. Absolutely love their babka (the only complaint about their babka is that it's hard to remove the parment paper lining). They do tend to run out of things fast, so make sure to check with them if you plan to come in the afternoon. No toilets available for customers. Some staffs are cold, but I come there for the baked goods.

Feb 28, 2024
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Sarah
5.0

One of the best bakeries in Montreal. Excellent bread & croissants, & always new products to try. One of my favourites is the all-dressed croissant baked with cream cheese inside.

Feb 9, 2024
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Alexandra
5.0

Really good bread, great coffee, & nice croissant type desserts...relaxing atmosphere midday!!

Jan 12, 2024
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