Les avis décrivent Hof Kelsten comme une boulangerie d'exception avec une large gamme de pâtisseries et de viennoiseries, des croissants beurrés et croustillants au baba au chocolat et au torsade zaatar, ainsi que des options salées comme le gravlax et le sandwich à l'oeuf, sans oublier la soupe de matzoh ball et une excellente sélection de cafés et de cortados; les critiques saluent la qualité et la variété, y compris les rugelach et d'autres pâtisseries; le service est généralement rapide et sympathique, mais le nombre de places est limité et l'espace peut sembler restreint; quelques remarques évoquent des incohérences dans le pain ou la disponibilité et des soucis d'usage du français lors du service; globalement, l'endroit est salué pour la qualité et la variété et est considéré comme l'un des meilleurs croissants de Montréal, tout en notant des exceptions liées à l'espace, au prix et à la constance.
This was my favourite place in montreal for croissants. But the croissants have changed these days. Around 2 years ago the croissants had a bit dark & smooth shine on top & the croissants used to be flaky for hours & used to melt in mouth because of butter. But Now the croissants have no shine or crispy crust. I hope the head baker sees this & brings back old days .
We usually just get amazing bread from this bakery, but decided to try the gravlax & brisket sandwiches today for lunch & we are really happy we did. They were delicious & we will definitely be back many times to try the rest of the menu. Great staff as well. Highly recommended.
Update:
Went back recently since I had a medical appointment across the street & it was convenient enough I figured I'd try them again.
The sourdough still lacked ferment time & they gave me a burnt loaf to boot (a third of the loaf had actual char, not just browning, not just Maillard réaction. They put the burnt end in the bag so I didn't see it until I got home. I'm done.
Review from 2024: Bread going downhill. A year or two the sourdough was stellar. Now it's not fermented enough. & for the price it should be done correctly.
Secretly one of the best bakeries in Montreal. Their mocha is actually really good, using their signature chocolate sauce rather than mixing in hot chocolate powder. All the pastries are incredible, especially the babka.
Je suis allée prendre un chocolat chaud 30 mins avant que le magasin ferme & il m'ont laissé prendre mon temps (il gelait cette journée là) merci pour l'hospitalité!
5 avr. 2026
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I finally got to try this specialty bakery & it did not disappoint. Everything was fresh & delicious, from the pastries to the sandwiches & even the coffee was well prepared. Service was quick & welcoming. Will definitely be back!
Didn't make it in time for their babka, but got to try their butter croissant which was excellent. So buttery & flakey with a great savouriness to each bite. Will have to come back earlier next time!
Amazing bakery all around. Buttery croissants & pastries that are all top notch. Great Matzoh ball soup, breakfast & brisket sandwiches are both excellent. Loved the muffins & the savory pastries too. Seating is limited & other than a few tables it's mostly stools or standing room. Worth it for the food & good service.
Best egg salad sandwich of my life-perfect egg salad, crispy small greens on top & served on great bread. Matzoh ball soup is superb- great flavor to the soup & a delicious matzoh ball, too. Not super cozy but absolutely worth a visit.
I have been getting pastries here many Saturday mornings for 4 years or so & they are always excellent. I think for pure technical perfection Au Kouing-Amann may be slightly better, but Hof Kelsten makes a much wider range of different things (indeed, most of my favorites at Hof Kelsten are items that only they make). I particularly appreciate the selection of savory pastries, an area where they far surpass most other bakeries in the neighborhood - I especially recommend the zaatar torsade which my wife insists (for good reason) that I bring back every time I go.
In addition to the viennoiserie, the chocolate babka is also absolutely fantastic. & (though my experience on this front is more limited), the sandwiches are great, too.
My only complaints: 1. I love the tomato feuilleté but feel like it was only very briefly present this summer (I think I only managed to get it once). 2. Rugelach (the best rugelach I've ever had, in fact) used to be consistently available, but I can't remember the last time I saw it.
Was a nice surprise a manager came from back counter & set up tables for us & the kids we enjoyed a nice lunch the Motaz Ball Soup was the best I have ever had 👌Sandwiches were tasty & the fresh bread cool spot 🫶🏻
