Lecavalier Petrone stands as a premier destination for exquisite chocolates and meticulously crafted pastries, offering a sophisticated indulgence for discerning palates. The establishment showcases a diverse array of artisanal chocolates, from rich dark varieties to creamy milk and white confections, each a testament to superior quality ingredients and expert technique. Beyond its celebrated chocolate offerings, Lecavalier Petrone delights patrons with an impressive selection of pastries, including flaky croissants, delicate tarts, and decadent cakes, all prepared with precision and flair. This patisserie is dedicated to providing a refined experience where the art of dessert making is celebrated through exceptional flavors and beautiful presentation. Each item is an invitation to savor moments of pure sweetness and culinary artistry.
Lecavalier Petrone is widely recognized as a premier destination in Montreal for exquisite, handcrafted chocolates and high-quality pastries that are consistently praised for their artistic presentation and unique flavor combinations. Many loyal patrons highlight the exceptional customer service, noting that the team is professional, accommodating, and deeply dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for every guest, even when addressing order discrepancies. While the shop is frequently celebrated as a local gem where items like the Paris Brest and various seasonal treats become staples for celebrations, some visitors have noted that the high demand can lead to items selling out quickly or occasional inconsistencies in the balance of ingredients within specific desserts. Overall, the establishment is deeply valued for its passion, craftsmanship, and commitment to the community, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking premium sweets.
I had a small issue with my order (8 pieces of chocolate & a small dark chocolate mousse cake), but the way it was handled was amazing. They refunded me right away & were very kind & professional.
When I came back, they even offered me a chocolate cookie, honestly one of the best I've had in Montreal. The quality here is truly impressive.
A big thank you to Loïse at Lecavalier Petrone for the excellent service. You can tell they really care about their customers.
I will definitely be coming back & recommending this place!
Perhaps those who frequent it have nothing better to compare it to, because the dismissive, fake treatment is hard to tolerate - not to mention the plasticky, uninspired cakes - just like the owner & the staff.
Dry cakes, products are tasteless, too sugary & oily. Unprofessional, passive agressive service. Bad attitude if you don't tip - an entirely unpleasant experience.
The cakes are frozen & taste dry, old, & basic - more Costco than pâtisserie, despite the premium prices. The creams are heavy, oily, & dominated by sugar & fat, with no taste, finesse or real technique.
The simplest gestures are missing: you can buy several cakes & they hand you a stack of boxes with no bag, no care, no courtesy.
The attitude matches the quality - consistently rude, slow, dismissive, & strangely proud of it. They sell sugar & butter, but the people behind the counter, including the owner are anything but sweet.
The truth is simple: Montreal has very few alternatives right now, & they survive on that lack of choice, not on merit.'
For the last 3 years, I've ordered my birthday cakes from this shop & have been so happy with the gorgeous & delicious cakes (& so have my guests). This year was no exception -- I ordered the newer chocolate hazelnut cake to be picked up on the weekend & for whatever reason, I completely forgot to go to the shop & pick it up 💀 I received a call from someone at the shop who tried to work with me to pick it up in the final minutes it was closing, (where the employee made the extra effort to stay longer than they should have 🥺) but due to a bad match with an Uber courier, it wasn't able to be picked up in time. They put it in the fridge for me to try & grab it on Wednesday when they reopened, & I accepted this as it was completely my fault for not picking it up when I said I would. I figured I could pick up a sad cake from the grocery store instead.
I emailed the shop to apologize for the back & forth (I really summarized the efforts above but it was a very confusing ordeal with Uber) & to thank the employee for their efforts, & was surprised to get a call from the owner, Chloe, who saw my email & graciously offered to meet me at the shop later that day as she had to be there anyway to pick something up. I was so grateful that she reached out to me! I ended up being able to bring my usual delicious cake to my birthday party & enjoy it with my friends. 🥳
I was always happy to support this very talented local shop (I buy the beautiful advent calendars from them for the holidays as gifts!) but am even more of a fan now. Thank you to Chloe & your team for helping me sort out the situation!
I liked the chocolate, pretty good quality in general & they look nice. I was a bit disappointed that the cakes only come in large sizes & no individual portions. Also, the taste of the cake was not to my liking.
