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.
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
Super cute location, tasty pastries, however the breakfast sandwich - called the hangover cure - is not good. It lacks flavor & is covered in bland béchamel sauce. I couldn't even finish half of the sandwich it was so distasteful.
This was such a cute bakery just close to the water. The staff was very nice & accommodating & the food was absolutely delicious. There isn't much seating inside but plenty of places to sit outside which was nice. Will definitely check it out again
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👎🏻
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.
Apr 28, 2025
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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.
c'est un take out donc pas de service vraiment ou d'ambiance mais la nourriture est bonne..des sandwiches,pizza & pâtisserie excellentes..même le café est bon..
