La Cave à Manger is a tiny yet highly praised bakery tucked into Old Montreal with a cozy, intimate vibe and a small seating area, where pastries are repeatedly described as flaky, buttery and addictive. Standouts include the pistachio roll, croissant eclairs, croissants and the tiramisu croissant roll, along with beloved bagels and ham and cheese croissant, and the space often earns praise for its breads and creative offerings; the pistachio croissant and red velvet croissant are frequently cited as among the best in town. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, with staff going the extra mile, though some notes mention prices being on the high side for the portions and occasional inconsistencies in flavor. The space is small and sometimes crowded, with outdoor seating in good weather, and the basement location adds rustic charm. Overall, La Cave à Manger stands out as a must visit for pastry lovers in the Old Port, delivering high quality baked goods and a welcoming atmosphere, with many reviewers already planning a return.
We just visited Montreal for the first time & I will forever be thinking about this place. The pistachio roll? Incredible. We have visited France before & tbh, these incredible pastries surpass France 🫣 I will forever be thinking of this amazing spot & so grateful to have visited, I even snagged some goodies to bring home to Philly. Don't miss out on this gem when visiting Montreal!
Sooo impressed with this hidden gem! 3 years in the city & never been here before. It's a cafe/cava where you can pace fully have a drink or two with nice music & great attention! Bread is delicious.
The best bakery in the old city, it's a bit expensive but worth it. Try the eclairs & the round cream filled pastries. Honestly everything is good. The place is a bit small but honestly I don't care it is so good
Le service à la clientèle est excellent à cet endroit. En particulier, une personne avec un accent russe a été extrêmement gentille; j'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé la façon dont elle nous a servis. J'espère revenir très bientôt & j'espère qu'ils continueront à avoir des employés aussi aimables. Merci.
This is one of my favorite spot in Montreal. Their breads are great. Their pastries are perfect especially their pistachio roll.
Totally recommend this place:)
Feb 1, 2026
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Food was exceptional especially the pistachio filled croissant, the staff even asked me if I wanted to record while he melts the marshmallow. Made my experience even better!
Friendly staff & great food, love their pastries & bread! Only downside is it's quite small, so there is limited room. Plan accordingly if it's the busy season in Montreal.
