Hof Kelsten constitue une destination pour la boulangerie artisanale caractérisée par un savoir-faire méticuleux et des techniques traditionnelles. L'établissement se concentre sur des pains de haute qualité, incluant le levain croustillant et le seigle dense, ainsi qu'une sélection de pâtisseries mettant l'accent sur des textures beurrées et des compositions feuilletées. Les offres emblématiques comprennent des bagels de style juif et des rugelach qui privilégient des profils de saveurs authentiques et profonds plutôt que des modifications modernes. L'environnement intérieur reflète une approche fonctionnelle de la production alimentaire, permettant aux clients d'observer le processus de cuisson tout en choisissant parmi la production quotidienne. Cette concentration professionnelle sur le développement de la pâte et la fermentation assure une norme constante pour chaque article préparé sur place. L'établissement maintient une réputation pour des produits de boulangerie fiables.
Dans l'ensemble, Hof Kelsten est considéré comme une boulangerie de premier plan à Montréal, réputée pour ses délicieuses viennoiseries, notamment les croissants beurrés, les babkas et les pâtisseries salées, ainsi que pour ses pains et ses sandwiches comme gravlax et brisket, le tout agrémenté par un café et un thé glacé très appréciés et par un personnel chaleureux et accueillant; certains commentaires notent toutefois un changement des croissants ces derniers temps, une offre de places limitée et un service parfois inégal.
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.
20 avr. 2026
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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.
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 🫶🏻
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.
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!
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.
29 nov. 2024
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Best oatmeal cookies in Montreal! This hidden little bakery on the Plateau makes exquisite pastries with a friendly smile, & I'm happy to see that it's become very popular recently for coffee or lunch, which is well deserved. Try their white "milk" bread!
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.
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
16 juil. 2024
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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
Great bread. So so service. Half the time they give me my bread slices in different sections in a bag instead of looking like a whole bread. How hard is it to bag bread correctly. It's a bakery for crying out loud!
The quality of the breads are decent, but the pastries are mediocre. More frustrating are the wild prices of the pastries - an almond croissant is a whopping $5.20 (tx incl). If you want croissants of incredible quality & a third of the price(!), just walk down the street to Kouign Amann.
23 mars 2024
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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.
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.
