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Hof Kelsten

Traditional Jewish & French pastries & breads, plus brunch & espresso, in a modern, trendy space.
Mile-End
4.6$
OPEN8 am - 5 pm
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Easter: hours might differ
Hof Kelsten Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Montreal Based bread Company servicing Montreal's top restaurants since 2010, and in 2013 open to the public on BLVD Saint Laurent, north of mount-royal.

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Reviews for Hof Kelsten

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Review Summary

Hof Kelsten is described as a standout bakery with buttery, flaky croissants and a broad range of viennoiserie and savory pastries, with the chocolate babka and zaatar torsade frequently highlighted and rugelach noted when available as exceptional. Matzoh ball soup and the egg salad sandwich are repeatedly praised, and the bread and pastries are often regarded as reliable or excellent across visits, with some reviewers noting the cafe quality like full bodied coffee. The space can feel limited for eating in, with seating mostly stools or standing room, though the atmosphere and service are generally friendly; a few comments mention language barriers or uneven attentiveness. While a few reviewers compare value and price to other bakeries, the consensus remains that Hof Kelsten earns a place on many Montreal lists and is worth multiple visits for those seeking variety and technical pastry perfection.
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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
on Google

Hands down, one of the best croissants in all of Montreal. The bonus was the incredibly smooth Late to wash it down with. It's the simple things that show that you are the best.

Mar 1, 2024
on Google

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
on Google

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

Jan 12, 2024
on Google

Best croissant in Montreal - buttery, flaky, crisp outside, airy layered inside, perfect weight to it. Just perfect.

Jan 4, 2024
on Google

Qualité & goût au rendez-vous. Croissant all dressed = 10/10. Croissant cheddar & cornichon = 10/10 Latté = 10/10

Nov 29, 2023
on Google

Best almond croissant I have ever had

Nov 22, 2023
on Google

Best bakery ever! Croissants are heavenly yummy

Nov 8, 2023
on Google

First time there; found it on Google. I would suggest using hot milk to prepare the capuccino. Croissants were fresh & delicious. Also, there is no name on the store front (I had to drive around the block a couple of times to find it).

Oct 25, 2023
on Google

Best babka in town!!! My friends go crazy for the Hofs babka & Ruggalach. Freshest bread, tastiest croissants & hands down the best babka. If you are looking for more expansive food options, be sure to sign up for their emails to plan for any delicious dinners you may have coming up that week. An amazing bakery & restaurant to enjoy on your own or with friends & family. 10/10

Oct 16, 2023
on Google

Another amazing Montreal bakery - make sure to try the pickle & cheese croissants & the apple babka.
Super down to earth, trendy venue. Worth a visit. 2022s best bakery in Quebec

Sep 17, 2023
on Google

Wow!!! Cappuccino here is super tasty & croissant too!!

Aug 27, 2023
on Google
2.0

I heard about it therefore decided to try it out. It's okay but the croissant was a bit dry & maybe overcooked.

Aug 22, 2023
on Google