Reviews describe La Cave à Manger as a cozy basement boulangerie in Old Montreal with old world charm and a welcoming vibe, where pastries are the star and pistachio croissants, pistachio rolls, croissant eclairs, and ham and cheese croissants are repeatedly praised alongside bagels, pain au chocolat, and other flaky treats, while coffee and hot chocolate are well liked. The setting is small and seating is limited, yet the atmosphere and friendly staff create a memorable experience, and the location near the Bonsecours Market adds to the appeal. A few notes mention the prices as high and occasional inconsistency with some items, but many call the quality exceptional and say visits feel like discovering a hidden gem. Overall La Cave à Manger stands out for its pastries, especially the pistachio pastries and croissants, with many visitors planning return trips to try more of the menu.
This little cafe has an open kitchen for freshly baked goods & a wine shop. Beautiful concept feels like Europe. We had Pistachios cream filled croissant & Chocolate Almond cro
I stopped by this café because I was hot & hungry after walking around Old Port, & I hadn't planned ahead. I ordered an iced coffee, & the barista made it without any issue-I was so happy not to get scolded this time. The barista was very friendly, down-to-earth, & had no ego at all.
The timber ring croissant was delicious-I chose the mango flavor (maybe mixed with passion fruit, since it was a bit tangy?), & it was really good. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for something refreshing & cold around the Old Port area.
Apr 26, 2026
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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.
I may not be French but food is universal. Out of the 5 countries I've traveled to, & the 5/6 bakery/cafes in Montreal I went to, these are some of the best pastries I've ever had. Everything from the lamination to the bake to the ratio of flavors was exceptional.
I will say so the seating is outside so plan accordingly with the weather.
Normally I take photos for my reviews but I was too busy enjoying the food! 10/10 will be coming back here again.
J'y vais tout le temps car j'habite à côté. Tout y est bon, le café aussi est bien fait. Je recommande :)
Le petit plus que j'aurais aimé avoir c'est une carte de fidélité ;)
I was looking for a cafe with delicious croissants & I found it here! I had pistachio croissant with cafe au lait. The croissant was so rich & very tasty. It was so good I'm planning to come here everyday for the rest of my visit. The staff was also very nice.
c'est un take out donc pas de service vraiment ou d'ambiance mais la nourriture est bonne..des sandwiches,pizza & pâtisserie excellentes..même le café est bon..
Apr 7, 2025
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Un endroit charmant avec beaucoup de place sur la terrasse. Parfait pour un petit arrêt en après-midi. Beaucoup de petits oiseaux pour vous tenir compagnie durant votre café. Ils ont une grandes variété de patisserie & de boisson chaude. Je recommande le chocolat chaud Ube, délicieux !
Small cafe type of shop in the basement, not a lot of space to sit inside but some available outside during the warmer months. Food is great, from sweet to salty but the price is awful, after taxes you pay close to 15$ for a roll, that's enough for a whole brunch in some places, but if you're not stingy on prices than definitely try it out.
Super spot pour goûter de bonnes pâtisseries & un bon café !!! Ils ont de très bons choix de vins natures du Québec également. Pavel est super sympa & souriant & connaît très bien ses produits. Je recommande vivement !!!
It is DOG-FRIENDLY! It is so a rare to find. Dog friendly cafe in Montreal which is sad. But they are. There bakery is amazing. The staff are very friendly. Will definitely bring my Bernese mountain dog back & grab some delicious pastry!
This café is truly a fantastic spot! Their variety of croissants are all delicious-crispy & perfectly baked, with the chocolate ones being just the right amount of sweet. While enjoying your food outdoors, you can also see some adorable little birds playing nearby. It's especially recommended for parents with children; the interaction between kids & the birds creates a warm & joyful atmosphere.
Terrasse agréable & staff sympathique. Le roll a 11$ c'est clairement trop cher pour ce que c'est, en plus il est loin d'être fantastique. Le café glacé, c'est en fait un café expresso allongé avec des glaçons dedans, franchement nul. Le café au lait lui était bon. On n'y reviendra pas.
