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 just visited Montreal for the first time & I will forever be thinking about this place. The pistachio roll? Incredible. We have visited France before & tbh, these incredible pastries surpass France 🫣 I will forever be thinking of this amazing spot & so grateful to have visited, I even snagged some goodies to bring home to Philly. Don't miss out on this gem when visiting Montreal!
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:)
Feb 1, 2026
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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
If you know, you know-& if you don't, you're about to. La Cave à Manger is one of those rare spots that feels like it's been kept secret on purpose. Tucked into the cobblestone charm of Vieux-Montréal, this pastry-meets-wine haven delivers on every front without ever trying too hard.
The pastries? Flaky, buttery, & borderline addictive. Their pistachio roll is a quiet masterpiece, & the croissants are textbook perfect. But it's not just about the sweets-grab a jambon beurre or a slice of their pepperoni pizza & you'll understand why locals whisper about this place like it's sacred.
& then there's the wine. A curated selection of natural bottles that pair beautifully with whatever you're nibbling on. Whether you're popping in for a quick bite or lingering on the terrace with a glass in hand, it never disappoints.
still thinking about our lovely breakfast here & missing this place already.
We visited one early morning on a tuesday so it was still nice & peaceful. We went down the steps to a cozy bakery with a few seating inside & friendly staff. The pastries were made fresh & we got to enjoy a perfectly cooked smoked salmon sandwich, ham & cheese & fresh-out-the-oven pistachio croissant rolls! everything was sooo good! simple but quite satisfying for some reason.
Outside seating is a delight if you dont mind cleaning up some bird poo a bit so you can sit comfortably. Overall we really had a great time.
It would be nice to have the garbage bins moved to a location not by the steps though. But I get that maybe a'high-traffic' area would be best so the birds dont mess with it too much.
if you stop by, definitely try their croissant rolls!! the pistachio one was just amazing!
La Cave à Manger Boulangerie in Old Montréal is an iconic, rustic patisserie that's definitely worth a visit! They offer a highly curated selection of pastries, & we went for the chocolate croissant éclairs & the tiramisu croissant roll. Both were absolutely delicious-the fillings were rich & flavorful, & the pastries themselves were fresh, flaky, & buttery without being overly sweet. Every bite was a delight!
I also loved the ambiance of the place. It's rustic & charming, with a perfect outdoor seating area to enjoy your treats. It's a great spot to relax & take in the vibe of the Old Port. I'll definitely be back to try more of their amazing pastries!
How to tell our family we are leaving them all & moving to Montreal because of this bakery & their'rolls'. Everything here in this underground bakery is EXCELLENT, but their truck tire-size rolls of croissant dough with heavenly fillings put us over the edge. It's so good that we are torn to post this because you will come & try the fresh orange juice, great coffee & baked goods produced with the highest standards & best possible ingredients (not easy to do these days) & - then it will be even more crowded. But such an amazing place & the world needs all the amazing it can get these days. Making the world better, one pastry at a time. &, no, I am not even their mom. ❤?
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Je suis venue initiallement pour les New York rolls & j'ai été déçue du Tiramisu Roll… il était sec:( & l'intérieur bien trop sucré, on aurait dit de l'érable… MAIS j'ai été étonnée par leurs sandwiches délicieux (tellement bon je l'ai avalé sans prendre de photos)!! Copieux, frais, & bien remplissant! On a gouté aux 3 & tous délicieux!
donc… Peut-être assurez vous que les pâtisseries soient fraiches du jour même? En tout cas, très bon plan lunch!
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!
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.
So disappointed! :( the croissant rolls are sooo expensive, & they weren't good! The pistachio cream had a weird taste, almost like it was expired? The hazelnut was better, but still definitely not worth $15👎🏻
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Small cafe type of shop in the basement, not a lot of space to sit inside but some available outside during the warmer months. Food is great, from sweet to salty but the price is awful, after taxes you pay close to 15$ 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.
Qui dit non à des pâtisseries aussi délicieuses que ça? Les éclairs, les rolls, le croissant red velvet, & le croissant & chocolatine aux amandes: tous les choix sont trop bons! Allez les voir!
(J'ai oublié les photos des pâtisseries, elles sont trop savourantes 🤤)
EDIT 29/03/2025: Des photos en plus cette fois-ci 🤤
J'ai acheté 3 viennoiseries & un cookie, le tout est tres moyen & les prix sont haut.
J'ai choisi un cookie aux pépites de chocolat, un cinnamon bun, un roll à la pistache & un roll à la matcha.
Les pépites de chocolat sont trop sucrées à mon goût & le filling à la pistache à plus le goût des amandes amères que le goût des pistaches.
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.
