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.
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.
I thought I would love this place, but I ended up not really liking it. The coffee was insanely strong- almost undrinkable, & I thought the pastries were too sweet. Maybe it was just us though, because people do rave about this place & it did go viral, but I didn't really like it & probably won't go back.
For reference: We got the tiramisu circular croissant, the red velvet croissant, & an iced coffee
We came here on our trip, & their pistachio croissants are absolutely delightful! 😋 The staff were incredibly friendly & even gave us a lovely gift 🎁. It made our visit truly special!
I was looking for a cafe with delicious croissants & I found it here! I had pistachio croissant with cafe au lait. The croissant was so rich & very tasty. It was so good I'm planning to come here everyday for the rest of my visit. The staff was also very nice.
Jun 9, 2025
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One of the best pain au chocolat & overall pastries in Montreal… they taste amazing. If they would be fresh, I would give them 5 stars on food though. But still delicious. They're on the more expensive side, but they're worth it. They're located in a very nice historical area of downtown of Montreal.
Their staff is usually nice, haven't had yet a bad experience. I'm sure I'll keep coming here, every time I have cravings.
If I could rate value for your money, I would give it a 2/5 stars. The food was good but too expensive for what you're getting.
Went to get breakfast here on a Sunday. It was so busy & you can tell the place was popular. Everyone was served quickly so you weren't waiting in line for more than a minute or two.
I ordered a'hangover cure' with a maple latte for myself & a jambon beurre sandwich for my husband. The hangover cure is a croissant sandwich with cheese, chives, bacon & a runny egg. Each sandwich was $12.50. The latte was $6 or $6.50. Somehow with 15% tax I paid $36.22. The price surprised me because at first, I didn't realize how expensive my sandwich was & I didn't realize there was an egg in the sandwich. However, I still believe the price of the food was inflated overall.
The jambon beurre was made with fresh bread but it was stiff & cold. Nothing was warmed up or toasted. The ham & cheese was cut thick but also cold. Maybe it's supposed to be like that & it's just our fault for expecting something different.
In comparison, the hangover cure was warmed up & toasted. The bacon was the perfect amount of crispy & chewy. The cheese was delicious, I've never had anything like it. I had to eat it with a fork & knife however because everything was oozing out. Not a critique, just a beware if you order & think you're going to be able to walk with it.
The maple latte was really good but small. About the size of a small coffee from McDonalds in Canada. So $6-6.50 for that is a lot.
There was a variety of other pastries there as well that many patrons were purchasing.
Amazing bakery with plenty of outdoor seating with shade at street level. Coffees & cold drinks available. Chocolate croissant eclair with salt was incredible, was kind of a Nutella like filling. If you come towards the end of the day around closing (I came at 7:40pm) they may give you an extra treat! Very nice staff.
Great coffee! I haven't had a good one like this for a long while. Also super original & great croissants! The hazelnut one was fabulous! Love the barista, I didn't catch his name but he was wearing glasses, such a sweetheart.
Je conseille fortement cet endroit si vous recherchez une des adresses avec les meilleures viennoiseries de Montréal !
Dans un quartier historique chaleureux avec terrasse & à côté du port.
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.
