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 stayed across the street at Maison Bohemia who highly recommended La Cave a Manger. Over the course of the week we enjoyed: bagels, croissants, baguette, pain au chocolate & other assorted pastries. All were excellent. Nice cozy atmosphere with old Montreal charm. A definite must try bakery.
This croissant might genuinely be the best one I've ever had. It was so flaky! Very good chocolate to croissant ratio. The area is extremely tiny, but thats ok with me if it comes with such a wonderful croissant :)
Mar 21, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Tucked into the cobblestoned charm of Old Montreal, La Cave à Manger Boulangerie feels like the kind of place you wander into on a whim & leave remembering for all the right reasons. I stopped in near closing time on a small but meaningful mission: to find a birthday treat for a friend, ideally something kissed with pistachio. By then, their pistachio pastries had already sold out, hardly a surprise, but my momentary disappointment didn't go unnoticed.
The gentleman behind the counter met it with an easy warmth that defines great neighborhood bakeries. Along with the chocolatine & almond croissant I chose, both impeccably flaky, buttery, & deeply satisfying, he tucked in a cookie on the house. It was a small gesture, but one that spoke volumes about the care & attentiveness here. Service like that turns a good bakery into a beloved one.
Most importantly, the pastries landed exactly as hoped. My friend was very happy. In the end, La Cave à Manger delivered more than dessert. It delivered generosity, quality, & a reminder that hospitality can be just as memorable as what's in the pastry case.
Jan 4, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Loved this place! Such a cozy bakery with a warm, welcoming vibe & kind staff. The pastries were absolutely delicious. I'm a big fan of pain au chocolat (or chocolatine, as we say in Québec 😄), & this one truly lived up to the hype, one of those pastries you see in TikTok videos & immediately want to try. It tasted heavenly: flaky, buttery, & perfectly balanced.
The space itself is small & intimate, with just a few chairs, but there are standing counters as well, which makes it comfortable for a quick stop. Overall, a lovely spot for high quality pastries & a cozy moment, I'll definitely be back!
Hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow was tasty, but quite pricey (around $9+ for an average cup size). Limited seating & noticed other items were also pricey.
This place was recommended to me whilst I was on a tour of Montréal. The staff are extremely friendly & the produce is absolutely delicious. I had the chocolatine & was not disappointed!
Oct 2, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
A great casual dining spot located in a very central location in Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal. We stopped here during a late summer day at the port & had an excellent meal with prompt service.
We had a plain Croissant, Croissant Aux Amandes, Tomates Sechees & Pour Ici Pizza Slices &, freshly squeezed orange juice & 3 bottles of water which totaled $40.79 CAD. If I had more room, I would have definitely have had a Chocolat Chaud as well!
The boulangerie also sells their freshly baked breads wholesale to other retail dining establishments so they are well-known & well-regarded.
PROS
- Great central location in Old Montreal.
- Friendly, chill staff.
- Great food & a decent value, given the location. Most of the restaurants in the area are much pricier options.
- Nice outdoor, covered sitting area.
CONS
- Small indoor dining area.
- Outdoor sitting tables tuned over quickly & were not cleaned as frequently which attracted wasps / bees.
La Cave a Manger is a highly recommended casual dining spot when you are in Old Montreal & I will certainly be back.
Great patio, shitty side tables, tried their famous pastry, it was alright eventhough i got their dark chocolate & i love dark chocolate. Wasn't impressed at all
I don't know if we ordered wrong or what, but was unfortunately underwhelmed. Pistachio croissant tasted nothing like pistachio. Pan au chocolat lacked sweetness & flavor. Almond croissant was the best thing we got. Everything seemed to be baked fresh in house & service was great.
Une amie m'a recommandé d'essayer le croissant crème glacé, bon je suis un peu déçue. Le croissant n'était pas si frais & pour la crème elle était bonne, toutefois pour mettre plus de saveur pourquoi pas mettre crème de pistache, chocolat ou autres garnitures dans le croissant, ça donnerait plus de goût, ça vaudrait le prix - petite suggestion 😉
Incredible pastries, the almond/ chocolate croissant is filled to the brim. We went twice in 3 days & I wish I could go back. Watch where you sit on the outdoor benches, they are covered in bird shit.
