Lu & I is a bakery that offers vegan, gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free options with a wide range of cupcakes, tarts, muffins, pies and drinks; items like rhubarb strawberry pie, lemon tart, carrot cupcake and chocolate raspberry cupcake are highlighted for their flavor and the icing, while rhubarb tarts and edible flowers on muffins or cake add charm; the venue is described as charming and welcoming, and it is praised as a standout for gluten-free and vegan desserts even for those with celiac disease; some reviews mention price as a consideration and note occasional issues with texture or icing design, but the overall impression is that Lu & I is a must-visit bakery cafe for quality, dietary-friendly treats and a warm atmosphere.
The two ten year olds sitting with me are raving that these desserts taste better than they have any right to. They didn't want to believe me that it was gluten free & vegan. The brownie is apparently "heavenly" & the donut is "way too good". They want to go back to personally thank the chef.
I ordered a cake for my daughter's 1st birthday from here. The taste was great & it was so wonderful that it was vegan, gluten free & without regular sugar. Everyone enjoyed it! However, the presentation was really lacking. The way it was decorated was somewhat haphazard & not what I would expect for a cake costing $78 plus tax. If they would have skipped the randomly placed dried oranges, it would have helped.
Very very very good cupcakes. I don't even normally like cupcakes but really wanted a treat & to try this place. The icing is soft instead of hard like normal cupcakes. & the ingredients are actually healthy, not just gluten free with highly processed ingredients like you find at many places. Was very pleasantly surprised but the texture & moistness. Looking forward to trying more from here, & fresh buckwheat baguettes the next time they are in stock! Nice service & cute little things for sale too like glasses, ceramics, etc.
My girlfriend & I were searching for a small vegan cafe during our first visit to Montreal. This place was perfect. & the sweet potato soup was delicious!
En raison d'intolérances alimentaires, je suis toujours à l'affût de pâtisseries végan, donc sans produits laitiers. Je suis passee par hasard & j'ai decidé d'entrer pour essayer des cupcakes. Celui au chocolat & framboises est un pur délice. Le gâteau a presqu'une texture de brownie & goûte le bon chocolat. La crème à la framboise est divinement sucrée. Bref, un gros coup de coeur!
My friend bought my vegan birthday cake here, & it was delicious! Everyone finished their plates. I also recommend adding a strawberry coulis on the side to make it more moist, it was fantastic 😍🍓🍰
