Reviews describe L'Avant Goût as a charming neighborhood grocery with a strong emphasis on local products and a very complete inventory, where most needs can be found though prices can be a bit higher and some produce may be imperfect. The store earns praise for a varied mix of local and imported goodies, weekend tastings, chic olive oils, and a standout charcuterie experience, along with attentive, welcoming staff who help shoppers find ripe avocados. While some notes point to occasional freshness issues and recent price increases, the overall impression is of more than a store: a curated experience that feels happy, with a lively atmosphere and items that appeal to locals and visitors alike. L'Avant Goût is valued for its curated selection, friendly ambience, microbrewery beers, and quality finds that make a trip worthwhile.
Filthy place, dead flies with fruits & veggies, not fresh,,,,Got sick after eating their home made meal,,,,,, owner has no manners,,,, wont be coming back
Great little grocery store where you can find most products. They have fresh veggies & fruits but usually a little ugly since it is mostly rejects.
Sometimes their selection of products is a little expensive but it is a good corner store.
26 décembre. Je comprends que vous ne souhaitiez pas travailler ce matin ,les deux jeunes filles, mais c'est importante d'avoir une belle attitude en service à la clientèle peu importe la date. Je ne reviendrai pas.
The products are local. The prices used to be fine, but within just three weeks the price of watermelons went up (in mid September), & unfortunately the quality was not good at all.
When I come to MTL, I'm usually here for fashion but wandering the streets of Pointe-Saint-Charles changed that. I stumbled into L'Avant Gout & left with chic olive oils, perfect produce, & a Québec citronella melon I'm still dreaming about. Beautifully curated & worth the trip for locals & visitors alike. This is not just shopping, it's a taste of what happiness looks like.
Aug 11, 2025
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