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Pâtisserie Alex Platel

Outremont
4.3$ & $$
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Pâtisserie Alex Platel Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Gourmets know: Lescurier pastry and chocolate shop is a must-visit address in the Outremont district. Established on Van Horne Avenue in 1988, it has delighted generations of Montrealers.

Alex Platel, a pastry chef with over 25 years of experience, took over the reins of this renowned establishment in October 2019.

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Reviews for Pâtisserie Alex Platel

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Review Summary

Overall, reviews of Pâtisserie Alex Platel celebrate fresh, flavorful pastries made with evident passion, with standout items such as croissants, kouign amann, éclairs, fraisier, tarte tatin and mille-feuille, and a strong sense of artisanal craft. The takeout-friendly setup and nearby parks make it easy to enjoy treats outdoors, and many describe the bakery as one of the best in Montreal for pastry lovers. Customers frequently praise variety, quality, and friendly service, and note the shop as a reliable go-to for a quick, delicious bite. Some feedback points to higher prices and smaller portions in recent years, occasional inconsistency, and at least one report of a freshness issue, while a few reviews mention uneven friendliness from staff and the lack of indoor seating. All told, the location is appreciated for its passion-driven offerings and the desire to return to try more pastries and chocolates, even as some shoppers weigh value and consistency.
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SO good -- genuinely one of the best croissants I've ever had, including compared to the ones in Paris! Lescurier / Alex Platel features beautiful, perfectly flaky croissants with the most gorgeous laminated dough & golden brown crust. The pastries are buttery & rich, but not so much so that it feels overwhelming, which means that, despite being quite large, they don't feel overly heavy or dense. The chocolatine / pain au chocolat also gives an opportunity to try their delicious home-made chocolate, which is phenomenal!

They don't have any seating inside, but they're located right next to a few parks & stretch of streets with plenty of benches. It's a great spot to pick up a few pastries before enjoying a good walk or hanging out outside. I am SO incredibly excited to have found this spot, & I can't wait to come back to try more of their pastries & chocolates!

Jul 3, 2025
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Excellent Kouing Aman, light sweet. Croissant is very good, Paris Brest is too sweet for my taste, some might like it, the cream is OK. Chausson aux pommes is more on the bread side.

Jul 1, 2025
on Google

Une pâtisserie d'exception J'ai récemment visité cette pâtisserie où l'accueil était aussi savoureux que les douceurs proposées. Le fraisier & le Paris-Brest étaient un régal. Les chocolatines sont également à essayer. Je recommande vivement cette adresse pour un moment gourmand inoubliable.

Oct 6, 2024
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le paris brest pour mon anniversaire était délicieux pâte à chou très fraîche, merci de nous faire déguster un grand classique de la pâtisserie française

Mar 17, 2024
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