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 was one of the most surprising things I ate during my time in Montreal.
Go see the Basilica, walk-through Old Montreal & go down the stairs to this quiet little bakery. Order the chocolate almond croissant & understand it may be the best you ever have.
My partner loves croissants & made sure we had to have this, & I didn't care much for trying it. But now I'm sat in Toronto thinking about the quality & taste of this wonderful pastry.
The chocolate was so smooth, the layers of the croissant were buttery & crunchy where necessary, but with the almond paste within you got these excellently soft bites as well.
What an amazing combination of flavours, textures, & technique all in one. If you can, please make the trip just to try this croissant. I wish I had more time (& stomach space) to try more & will be sure to return if given the opportunity.
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
Everything was amazin!g, the service & hospitality was amazing, the pizza pepperoni was great. The orange juice was really fresh & the choclatine & pistachio croissant tres bon! The prices are good, ce n'est pas trop cher.
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.
Prix complètement abusifs : 11 $ pour un croissant red velvet & les baguettes sont aussi chères. AVEZ-VOUS MIS LES MAUVAIS PRIX DANS LA CAISSE !??? ( honteux )En plus de ça, le service laisse vraiment à désirer, le serveur t'observe payer, & si tu ne laisses pas de pourboire, il repart sans même dire merci ou au revoir. Un minimum de politesse serait apprécié, peu importe le pourboire.
Je ne reviendrai pas.
Enjoyed our eclair & the best ham & cheddar croissant we've ever had! The staff was friendly, & loved the concept of a boulangerie tucked into this location!
Mar 28, 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.
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 :)
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!
Great spot! I have tried a few flavours of the croissant pistachio 10/10, lemon meringue 1000/10,maple 10/10 etc but lately i feel they're afraid of using the power of the sugar, im not saying be over sweet but this weekend i tried their cinnamon roll…. Visually i saw the cinnamon but zero taste, cream cheese frosting was meh 2/10 i was expecting more, & creme brulee was literally tasteless idk very inconsistent
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.
The pistachio croissant & salmon sandwich were delicious. I want to return & try everything else. The coffee was normal, not extraordinary (cappuccino).
