Reviews describe La Cave à Manger as a cozy basement boulangerie in Old Montreal with old world charm and a welcoming vibe, where pastries are the star and pistachio croissants, pistachio rolls, croissant eclairs, and ham and cheese croissants are repeatedly praised alongside bagels, pain au chocolat, and other flaky treats, while coffee and hot chocolate are well liked. The setting is small and seating is limited, yet the atmosphere and friendly staff create a memorable experience, and the location near the Bonsecours Market adds to the appeal. A few notes mention the prices as high and occasional inconsistency with some items, but many call the quality exceptional and say visits feel like discovering a hidden gem. Overall La Cave à Manger stands out for its pastries, especially the pistachio pastries and croissants, with many visitors planning return trips to try more of the menu.
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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May 12, 2026
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Les sandwich sont bons & généreux mais le service est déplorable. Plusieurs personnes ont reçu leur commande avant nous jusqu'à ce que l'un des produits que nous avions commandé ne soit plus disponible puisqu'il avait été donné à quelqu'un d'autre. Nous avons attendu plus de 20 minutes pour 2 sandwichs. Ils nous avaient tout simplement oublié & ont fait comme si de rien n'était.
This little cafe has an open kitchen for freshly baked goods & a wine shop. Beautiful concept feels like Europe. We had Pistachios cream filled croissant & Chocolate Almond cro
Everything was amazin!g, the service & hospitality was amazing, the pizza pepperoni was great. The orange juice was really fresh & the choclatine & pistachio croissant tres bon! The prices are good, ce n'est pas trop cher.
I stopped by this café because I was hot & hungry after walking around Old Port, & I hadn't planned ahead. I ordered an iced coffee, & the barista made it without any issue-I was so happy not to get scolded this time. The barista was very friendly, down-to-earth, & had no ego at all.
The timber ring croissant was delicious-I chose the mango flavor (maybe mixed with passion fruit, since it was a bit tangy?), & it was really good. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for something refreshing & cold around the Old Port area.
Apr 26, 2026
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Gebäck und Kaffee sehr gut ind Bedienung freundlich. Die Bäckerei, wie der Name es sagt, befindet sich im Keller. Dieser Keller wirkt heruntergekommen und braucht dringend eine Renovation.
Ablageflächen sind sehr klein, wenn man zu zweit etwas isst und trinkt.
Les produits sont très beaux, le service par contre, & tout sauf agréable. Si vous arrivez tôt, beaucoup de produits sont pas prêt pour être acheté, c'est assez frustrant.
Chocolatine amande (crossaint with chocolate & almonds) is what makes the trip to Montreal worth it, every single time. Plus the salmon sandwich with capers is amazing. Laurent is incredibly friendly & kind, made the experience even better. It's all fresh & definitely worth it!
Very cute little spot, i had the chocolate eclair & it was crispy, buttery & chocolatey in the perfect amount, i think they bake their bread right in there? I was very surprised with the quality! The only bemol would be the amount of seating available but since it's right in old port I can't really complain
Apr 5, 2026
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Small staircase goes down, lol interesting & takes a while to find.. very tasteful
He also gave complimentary strawberry eclairs with jam filling
Pistachio roll filling was very creamy & balanced sweet
Prix complètement abusifs : 11 $ pour un croissant red velvet & les baguettes sont aussi chères. AVEZ-VOUS MIS LES MAUVAIS PRIX DANS LA CAISSE !??? ( honteux )En plus de ça, le service laisse vraiment à désirer, le serveur t'observe payer, & si tu ne laisses pas de pourboire, il repart sans même dire merci ou au revoir. Un minimum de politesse serait apprécié, peu importe le pourboire.
Je ne reviendrai pas.
Enjoyed our eclair & the best ham & cheddar croissant we've ever had! The staff was friendly, & loved the concept of a boulangerie tucked into this location!
