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.
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.
I passed by once & ordered a babka to go, it was so delicious I decided to go back for dine in during breakfast/brunch later & loved it too. Staff is friendly & food was delicious.
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.
Excellentes viennoiseries (je dirais même les meilleures à Montréal)... Quand vous avez la chance d'en trouver! À 10h n'importe quel jour de la semaine, il n'y en a plus. On se demande pourquoi ils ne finissent pas par augmenter la production... Service devenu très médiocre également, aucun sourire & difficulté à communiquer. Devenu vraiment décevant, dommage.
Aug 19, 2024
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Je suis venu pour testé le pain Challah, j'ai été surpris de le voir sur l'étalage & non dans des sacs en plastique. Il m'a été ensuite servi avec un sac en papier. Le problème c'est que ça devient alors très sec en quelques heures ..
We visited a total of 8 bakeries when we were in Montreal. It's overall decent with super affordable price. My personal favorite was the Sour Dough from Hof Kelsten which was delicious with dense texture.
Jul 31, 2024
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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 😊
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
