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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 Mile-End, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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4.5236 ratings
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Reviews for Hof Kelsten

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on Google4.5 (900+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

Hof Kelsten is widely regarded as a standout bakery in Montreal, consistently praised for its high-quality ingredients and technical skill. The chocolate babka is frequently cited as the best in the city, while the diverse selection of buttery croissants, savory pastries, sandwiches, and soups like the matzoh ball soup receive significant acclaim. While most visitors highlight the welcoming, friendly service and the pleasant atmosphere, some feedback points to limited seating, inconsistent staff experiences, and a desire for more variety in availability. Although opinions on price and specific recipe changes vary, the bakery remains a popular destination for those seeking fresh, artisanal goods and a unique coffee experience.
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Sarah
5.0

Absoluty delicious, such a special treat, can't wait to return soon!

Jul 9, 2024
on Google
So
5.0

Smooth coffee

Jun 30, 2024
on Google
M
5.0

Amazing pastries for lunch! So buttery & flaky - heaven ❤️

Jun 26, 2024
on Google
Philippe
3.0

J'en suis à ma 5e visites, les produits sont de grande qualité, tant le café que le salé. Cependant, je suis toujours à la recherche de ma première visite agréable!

Jun 20, 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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Aayush
1.0

We walked so much to get food here & they were out of Rugelach & didn't have a working oven to heat up the croissant so we just left.

Jun 5, 2024
on Google
Benoît
5.0

Life-changing chocolate babka, I don't know how else to say this. Holy moly, I'm still processing how good this was.

Jun 1, 2024
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Martine
2.0

Les viennoiseries sont bonnes, les pains aussi. Mais le service est froid & hautain. On me répète sans arrêt que leur vrai clientèle sont les restaurants. & ça paraît. Ils n'ont pas le sens du service aux clients de la boulangerie.

May 24, 2024
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Adrien
5.0

Excellente boulangerie! Les croissants & la baguette sont formidables

May 20, 2024
on Google
Daniel
5.0

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

May 6, 2024
on Google
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