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 stopped in to order some pastries for dessert. The chocolatine/pain au chocolat was very good. The pistachio & strawberry matcha croissant(?) rolls were good too. They tasted great, but the bavarois/filling's consistency wasn't what I expected. Overall, a neat bakery in a nice setting.
Not surprisingly, I am back here for the second morning in a row. La Cave a Manger is a tiny, unassuming bakery that may well be the best find of my two week sojourn in Canada. I stumbled upon wonderfully fresh & tasty oceanside seafood in Newfoundland, an astonishing 7-course tasting menu on the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, & oysters & a panko crusted haddock burger done perfectly on Prince Edward Island, but the pastries & bread here are simply world-class. At the risk of slipping into a food coma today, I am back to have another three pastries here & to take away at least six croissants & a couple loaves of bread. The service has been warm, friendly, & responsive each time I have been here, & it has both a cute little seating area inside & a larger patio space outside. I will be back.
We came for the croissants, & they were fantastic! Whike our trip was crpissant-centric; there was a broad selection of items in the shop along with the baked goods. When we arrived, we were unsure about what to order but the staff were very patient & kind. Not much space inside the boulangerie, but a lovely patio seating area just outside.
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!
If you don't look carefully, you will completely miss out on this place. It's a must visit, the croissants are not cheap, but they are..... How should I say it.... HEAVEN. Ordered the pistachio croissant.
Nous avions des attentes élevé pour cet endroit. Le service n'était pas présent, nous avons essayé le roll pistache (goûte beaucoup plus le chocolat blanc que la pistache), il était bon. On a aussi pris le croissant/biscuit, assez ordinaire. Prix ne vaut pas ce que c'est, 11$ plus tip chaque viennoiserie. La terrasse est jolie.
I tried a rounded matcha croissant which was really good, there's a little terrase to eat & in the night it looks really nice. I would go again to try other things.
After seeing so much hype about this place I was excited to try it out. The iced latte was great, service was fast & helpful, vibes were great. However the croissant was not very good. I had the plain croissant & it was so dry & tasteless. The outer crust was right, great amount of folds but it needed a lot more butter in my opinion. It also was not flakey enough. They have a nice selection of natural wines as well. I would go back to try the different flavoured croissants & because the coffee & vibes were great. But it's no where near the best croissant in Montreal.
Amazing. Just amazing. Best baguette I've had in years. Flaky, buttery croissante, & two kinds of "infused" breads (Fougasse), one with olives & another with cheese. I only wish we would have found it earlier during our stay in Montreal.
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
les new york rolls sont si généraux & le filling est delicieux! les croissants sont parfaits & le service est excellent! will definitely come back again
Boulangerie en sous sol façon cave c'est original bien que compliqué d'accès à cause des petites marches. Service bon & rapide. Prix élevés tout de même ! Le biscuit chocolat est bon mais texture friable, mais il me fait penser à des sablés bretons plus qu'à des cookies ordinaires.
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.
The BEST croissant I have ever had!!! So crispy, so puffy, & the sweetness is just the right amount. I really enjoyed the crunching sound of the first bite. Also, there are some birdie friends wanting to share the croissant with you, who doesn't want to have some pain au chocolat anyway?
