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Hof Kelsten

Traditional Jewish & French pastries & breads, plus brunch & espresso, in a modern, trendy space.
Mile-End
4.6$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 8 am
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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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Love this place. The staff is sooooo lovely, so polite & so nice.
The food is delicious! I Love their zaatar flaky pastry & their gravlax sandwich!

Feb 28, 2026
on Google

I had the Tahini & Chocolate pastry; it was dense, moist, substantial; & with all good pastries, had some kind of special magic (it was the very best pastry I've had in a long time). Had to go back & get another! My partner has the ricotta raspberry & it was also a knock out. The staff is friendly, the space is relaxed, & there's a bathroom for customers to use.

Jun 26, 2025
on Google

Over the past five years, I gave this place so many chances, & the only thing that I found redeemable is the Babka. The bread is OK, but there is better bread around. OK the challah is fine. The only time I tried the pannetonne, it was overproofed. Staff is too cool to actually want to even look at you. Please do not put sugary streusel on your spinach pastry or tomato tart. It is gross in every culinary culture I can think of.

Jun 12, 2025
on Google

I believe I got the ricotta & zaatar pastry which was DIVINE. I've gotten bread here too & it's always been great. The coffee, however, isn't the greatest but definitely come here for the food!

Mar 29, 2025
on Google

I can see why this is one of the best bakeries in Montreal. The service as I was greeted was exceptional, probably one of the friendliest. I tried their samples, as well as one sweet (cinnamon danish) & one savoury pastry (cheese & spinach danish) . Fresh & delicious. What surprised me was the coffee - it was one of the best lattes I've had. Will definitely be coming back.

Feb 5, 2025
on Google

I genuinely cannot say this about any other place I've ever or currently frequent: everything is good. Pick anything off the menu, try any pastry or bread, it's all good.

Nov 29, 2024
on Google

Great fresh pastry!!! I need to wake up earlier for their proteins. Definitely drop by, my Québécois gf said this reminds her of childhood:))

Oct 17, 2024
on Google

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
on Google

Had the apple pastry, it was nice, flakey, not too sweet. I was surprised at how delicious my latte ended up being!

Staff was so friendly & helpful with explaining what was in each pastry. Thank you!

Oct 19, 2023
on Google

Great pastry. FYI kitchen is closed Monday & Tuesday

Oct 16, 2023
on Google