La Cave à Manger

Couple

3.0

The hazelnut croissant was really good & definitely the highlight for us! The vanilla orange slush, however, was a little too bitter for our liking. We also found the prices a bit on the expensive side. That said, the staff were very friendly & the bakery itself is super cute with a lovely atmosphere!

Dana

5.0

Best bakery ever!!!! Es excelente, los chicos son geniales y la comida gloriosa

Kattya

5.0

We happened to run into this neat bakery one early morning as we were looking for a place to have breakfast during our visit to Montreal. We were nicely surprised when we went down the stairs & found an amazing bakery. Everything looked extremely tasty & the freshly baked bread & freshly brewed coffee aroma was amazing! The staff was super polite & friendly & we would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Ardalan

5.0

This place is so much more than a cafe or bakery. It's got real character, & the people here genuinely love hosting & taking care of their guests. Tucked away from the noisy tourist strip, it's easy to walk right past, but don't. Step inside & you'll find a spotless space where every photo & poster on the wall tells a story worth asking about.

The baked goods are out of this world. We tried the filled rolls, croissants, & cinnamon rolls, & every single one was fantastic. The drinks have that homemade, humble touch & taste completely fresh. & on a hot Montreal day, the seating area is the perfect little escape from the sun.

Do yourself a favor & visit. Enjoy the food, ask about the pictures on the wall, learn the names of the kind people who work here, & taste some of the most genuine baked goods Montreal has to offer.

Abby

3.0

It's a very hidden gem, you actually have to walk down the stairs to find the bakery.

The Pistachio Cream-Filled Croissant was just okay. While the pastry itself was fine, the filling was a bit too sweet & I really wished the actual pistachio flavor could have been a lot stronger.

Lucas

4.0

I stumbled upon this bakery while walking through the old port & I am so glad I did. The aroma of fresh bread hit me from half a block away & drew me right in. I picked up a baguette & a croissant for breakfast & both were outstanding. The crust on the bread was perfectly crisp while the inside remained soft & airy. You can tell they use high quality ingredients here. It is definitely a place I will be returning to whenever I am back in the neighborhood for a morning stroll.

Naruto

4.0

If you are looking for an authentic French bakery experience in the heart of the old district this is the place to go. I was impressed by the wide selection of goods available in such a cozy space. The staff was very helpful with my questions about the different wheat varieties & provided great recommendations for what to pair with my cheese platter. Prices are quite reasonable given the premium quality of the products. This is a gem of a shop that really adds to the charm of the area.

Todd

5.0

Bakery was amazing. Ordered a jambon & cheese & a croissant & they did not disappoint. Would go here daily if I were a local. Quality is unbelievable.

Aj

3.0

Not many baked good choices & croissants was not fresh or as expected from a good bakery. Tourist trap? Maybe , overpriced as well.

A

5.0

I'm not a bakery or croissant person…but wow.

This was one of the most surprising things I ate during my time in Montreal.

Go see the Basilica, walk-through Old Montreal & go down the stairs to this quiet little bakery. Order the chocolate almond croissant & understand it may be the best you ever have.

My partner loves croissants & made sure we had to have this, & I didn't care much for trying it. But now I'm sat in Toronto thinking about the quality & taste of this wonderful pastry.

The chocolate was so smooth, the layers of the croissant were buttery & crunchy where necessary, but with the almond paste within you got these excellently soft bites as well.

What an amazing combination of flavours, textures, & technique all in one. If you can, please make the trip just to try this croissant. I wish I had more time (& stomach space) to try more & will be sure to return if given the opportunity.

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