La Bête à Pain

Meriem

4.0

We went there for brunch. It's the 2nd time we have the chakchouka & it's always as delicious 😋 we also took the egg Benedict with lobster ( it was a limited edition!) & it was delicious! We also had the pancakes! Yummy as usual. It's big portions so if you are not too hungry - get one plate for 2! The atmosphere is great, our waitress was on top of things! Amazing customer service, advice & she was so funny! We had a blast because of her :) The place looks small when you come in but there is a whole other seating area in the back. That's where we sat. We were super comfortable, the tables are not too close to each other so it's kinda great cuz you don't want conversation to mix with other table ( especially when you are a big group). First time I went, I had patries… they have a huge counter of pastries & bread. The croissant, chocolatine & almond croissant were really good. I didn't try their bread yet! The layout & the design is relaxing & comfortable! The only thing I didn't like is the toilets. It's mix men & women… I was really surprised when I came out to wash my hands & found a men next to my daughter washing his hands! Also they don't have lactose free milk for the coffee, it's only vegan options ( oat, almonds, etc.) it's still ok I had the regular milk & the coffee was delicious 😋 it's just my tummy that was upset after! You definitely have to try this place.. if you are the not comfortable mixing toilets with other gender you will have to avoid going to the toilet.

Angela

5.0

very good meals prepared with Quebec products. NoPowders no artificial flavors. Everything made from scratch from a beautiful staff with lots of experience
Their bread is amazing it is Made fresh everyday.
Thank you to Marcus & Gianna chef & sous chef

Ben

5.0

Incredible atmosphere, beautiful seeing the display of all types of bread & the kitchen at work.

The ginger chef with the moustache was kinda cute too…

Sheli

5.0

I love the food & vibe!
Relaxed but chic.
Great matcha & brunch!
Upscale menu & the prices reflect the quality.
My first pick for breakfast in Laval.
They also have an incredible lunch menu.
Everything I've ordered has been delicious.
Most meals come with a choice of FRESH bread from the bakery. So yummy 😋
Give it a try :)

(Family friendly)

Coralie

5.0

Went for the first time & absolutely love the atmosphere. The staff was very friendly & I didn't know what to pick out of the different breads, croissants & delicious cupcakes. Ended taking butter croissants & a ficelle & I can confirm, you cannot be deceived by anything they have to offer. Croissants were fluffy & buttery, tasted heavenly. Definitely going back for more.

Valerie

4.0

This boulangerie is a nice spot to enjoy breakfast, especially if you appreciate freshly made bread & pastries.

It's recommended to make a reservation, as the place can get busy. Keep in mind that the weekday menu is more limited & does not include the full brunch options, which is something to be aware of if you're expecting a wider selection.

The menu itself doesn't offer a huge variety, but what they do serve is well made. The bread is baked fresh on site, & there's a good selection of pastries to choose from, which is definitely a highlight.

The staff is polite & welcoming, adding to the overall pleasant experience.

A good option for a simple, fresh breakfast-just be sure to plan ahead if you're looking for a full brunch menu.

Dahlal

2.0

While the baked goods are lovely, staff needs to be better informed / documentation needs to be made available regarding potential allergens in their pastries & breads. My son has an egg allergy & we were given conflicting information on two different visits about whether their croissant had egg wash on it. I know Bête à Pain can do better than that.

Ron

5.0

Busy bakery. Understaffed to say the least. 1 of 4 Breads was moldy & unfit for sale.

Hicham

5.0

really enjoyed our brunch! food was delicious & the service spot on. ended up buying bread as well & that didn't disappoint either . recommended

Shelby

3.0

The food here is excellent - truly flavorful, well-prepared, & beautifully presented. Unfortunately, the service & overall experience didn't match the quality of the kitchen.

We arrived around 9 a.m. to a mostly empty restaurant, only to be told we had an hour & fifteen minutes to eat because it would'get busy.' By the time we left, it was fuller but far from packed. Despite all the open tables, we were seated right next to the bathroom, which made the setting less enjoyable.

My friend asked if she could have scrambled eggs instead of poached, but was told no substitutions were allowed even though that's a pretty simple change. She switched dishes, only to receive a very small portion for the $25 price tag. When we politely asked for some bread (it is a bakery, after all), we were told it wasn't complimentary on weekends & would be $7.50 extra, which felt excessive.

To top it off, our server reminded us exactly at the 1h10 minute mark that we had to leave, even though there were still open tables when we walked out.

It's a shame, because the food really was outstanding, but the service policies & atmosphere left a bad taste. I don't think I'll dine in again until the service experience improves. This was my second time going with a similar experience.