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.
J'étais dans le coin pour quelques heures & cherchais pour une boulangerie. J'ai presque manqué l'entrée parce qu'il avait personne assis à l'avant. C'était très tranquille, un peu trop même. J'ai acheté un chocolat chaud & un croissant jambon-fromage qui était vraiment pas bon pour leur prix & un croissant amande que j'ai aimé. En plus, ils m'ont donné un cadeau après mon achat, 2 rolls, 1 au chocolat & l'autre à érable, qui m'ont ramené vers une note positive par comment délicieux ils étaient. Je recommande que les rolls.
May 26, 2025
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I am a local here & I've been a regular client for years here since it's my neighborhood. I have never left any comments but this time I just have to do it.
I came by yesterday & discovered this new Red Velvet Croissant that is recommended by the guy who work there. My god! It's is so good! It's not too sweet at all. It's like having a croissant & a cheese cake at the same time. The filling inside is surprisingly so good!! So creamy! It's is a light weight cream cheese filling! 10/10
Visiting old Montreal, I was looking for a traditional French boulangerie… this was it! I got the hangover cure croissant & the almond croissant & both were excellent. The hangover cure was one of a kind- egg, bacon, cheese, & a béchamel sauce. The coffee menu was great, I got an iced vanilla latte that was delicious. Highly recommend! Limited seating inside though I did score a table. There is a decent amount of standing room counter however. Lots of outdoor seating.
A friend of mine gave me a cinnamon & vanilla & chocolate croissant. They were absolutely delicious, not very sugary & pleasant. I recommend it highly. I am actually enjoying one right now for my breakfast.
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 !
A cramped little store that makes you walk down some steep stairs to get to. There was also very limited seating. The majority of the seating was at ground level outside. But it was worth the trek because the matcha crossant roll was SO GOOD. It was stuffed & had such a strong matcha flavour. The chocolate & pistachio flavours were both way too sweet. For $11 something a piece, I would only recommend the matcha roll.
Mar 25, 2025
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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 !!!
Jan 7, 2025
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Such a great all around space & vibe. The pastries are big & baked to a wonderful texture with a slightly crisp outer layer & very fluffy interior. All made right there behind the counter. Also recommend the matcha hot chocolate. Very matcha forward & delightful, to not mention a beautiful color.
Freshly baked pastries; very friendly staff; highly recommended. The only thing to note is that access is online from outside but it is worth being lost
Nov 9, 2024
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This is what you can expect from French bakery & coffee shop! Nice, welcome, & down to earth staff, which they love their job. There is an option to eat-out or stay in. However, if it is gloomy day, I would suggest outside because of stone-carpet street aside. They offer Breads & Pastries, using organic flour & filtered waterlog fermentation process to enhance flavor & digestibility, as well as pepperoni pizza, Natural Wines. Strongly recommended!
Les rolls croissants sont succulents 🤤 aussi beau que bon. Leur terrasse est très agréable avec une superbe vue sur le vieux Montreal. Je recommande fortement
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.
I need to give my praise to a worker named Julius that served my friend & I at this place!! He was so kind & helpful. To top it off I'm surprised by how fresh the croissants are considering I went right before closing. If you're craving a croissant late at night I highly recommend coming here.
