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Hof Kelsten

Traditional Jewish & French pastries & breads, plus brunch & espresso, in a modern, trendy space.
Mile-End
4.5$
OPEN8 am - 5 pm
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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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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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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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Edalith
5.0

Nouveau café préféré. Ambience & musique sympas. Bon chai latte. Essaie le sandwich Gravlax.

Feb 4, 2024
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Burp
5.0

Absolutely superb! Everything was beyond expectations. The amandine was so perfect it cannot have existed. The coffee was clean, complex, but still fairly caramelly for a third wave cup. The barista didn't just hate me, she was clearly astrally projecting while I was talking. 10/10. I've always liked montreal, but now I'm strongly considering moving there on a stolen snowmobile if/when Trump steals the 2024 election!

Jan 29, 2024
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Francois
5.0

Amazing quality & friendly service 👌 👏

Jan 14, 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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Kelly
5.0

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

Jan 4, 2024
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Luke
5.0

My mouth is still drooling!

Dec 31, 2023
on Google
Xul
5.0

I really love their pumpernickel! Awesome bakery!

Dec 26, 2023
on Google
Bert
5.0

Great bakery

Dec 12, 2023
on Google
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