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 is one of my favorite spot in Montreal. Their breads are great. Their pastries are perfect especially their pistachio roll.
Totally recommend this place:)
Comme un bon Français, j'ai écumé pas mal de boulangeries. Mais après une dizaine de jours à traîner à travers le Québec, nous tombons sur cette boulangerie bien au dessus des autres! Quel plaisir gustatif! Du pains & des viennoiseries excellente. Un service très sympas, un vrai bon espresso & d'après ma femme un super cappuccino.
Locaux ou touristes comme nous, ne doutez pas & foncez.
Oui certains dirons que les prix sont élevés mais quand vous comparez ce que vous payez dans les autres boulangeries ou quand vous regardez le prix du pain en grande surface…
Bref je recommande vraiment.
The layers were very thick & doughy for a croissant. Not thin, buttery & crispy. Only the top layer was crispy & the rest was very brioche-like. Wouldn't recommend.
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!
Sweet little pastry shop. Staff was very friendly & helpful. The young lady at the tourist centre recommended it & we really enjoyed it. Our snacks were delicious.
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.
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Simply the greatest pastries I've ever had. Ended up visiting multiple times during our stay in Montreal. Hope to return soon in the future! Very friendly staff also. Highly recommend to anyone & should be a must visit spot. Please try the pistachio!!
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 ;)
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 😉
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Absolutely loved the croissants here! If you're in Montreal & craving something fresh & buttery, this spot is a must. So fresh & so delicious highly recommended!
It's sorta hidden but once you find it, it offers delicious bakeries & good coffee.
The bakery was a bit pricey but it's located on a touristic spot.
I would recommand the Tiramisu Roll, its crunchy on the outside, & soft on the inside that is filled with sugary filling!
Hi, we are from Ottawa & came to Montreal for the night. We bought wine. I Wanted to leave this review for the person who served us last night as she was very kind & thoughtful. She made our experience here awesome. Thank you for the strawberry pastry!! We greatly appreciate it. Hands down, they were very delicious. 10/10 would recommend this place to others.
