Reviews highlight a strong love for the bread and pastries at Première Moisson, with sourdough and a wide range of products praised and desserts often described as delicious, and some locations offer a pleasant dine in space. Yet experiences with service vary widely: there are accounts of friendly, helpful staff and acts of consideration for an elderly customer, alongside several reports of frustrated, unfriendly interactions and slow, disorganized service during busy times. Pricing is frequently noted as high relative to portion sizes and quality, and the coffee is often described as weak or disappointing. Some shoppers mention consistent busyness and a chaotic ordering system that detracts from the visit, while others cite exceptional selection and reliable quality. Parking can be difficult in busy neighborhoods, and overall the sentiment skews toward good product quality with inconsistent execution in service and value.
This franchise bakery in Montreal offers a nice variety of breads, scones, & pastries, along with coffee. You can also dine in at this location, which makes it a convenient spot for a quick bite or a casual break. Overall, a good bakery right on Monkland's main street.
Stayed nearby while visiting Montreal & came to this boulangerie every morning. Great selection of pastries & great service from the woman behind the counter. Very nice for kids too as we got free chouquettes for them whenever we bought anything.
Première Moisson has a beautiful selection of artisanal breads, & I will say the quality of the baked goods is quite good. However, the overall experience leaves much to be desired.
The coffee is underwhelming-bland & not worth the price. While the bread is fresh & well-made, the pricing across the board feels high for what you actually get. There isn't much value when you consider portion sizes & quality relative to the cost.
It's also consistently busy & disorganized. The ordering system feels chaotic, with long lines, unclear direction, & a lack of flow that makes the experience stressful rather than enjoyable.
Overall, it has potential, but for now, it feels more like style over substance.
Food: All is good except for the salty baguettes (which are burned & hard as a *** ;).
Almond croissants... they're my favorite, but considering the price, i learned to do them myself (a very easy recipe, try it :)
Cakes ... are OUT OF THIS WORLD.
Avoid any coffee here 👎!
Breads are so-so. I sometimes go to this branch to get 🍞. Not good, & not bad!
But the ☕? coffee! NEVER GO FOR THAT. me & my wife got a coffee glace & a Late glace! It was literaly a brown water! The worst coffee I ever had in my life! Costed us 5 CAD each! Not recommend 👎👎👎.
I complained about that & their supervisor told me it is because the new trainee made the coffee. However, I believe they really need to change their practice because I saw him supervised the new trainee when he was making the coffee...
I was disappointed with my visit. The almond croissant lacked freshness & quality, & the cashier's unfriendly attitude made the experience unpleasant. I hope the service & quality improve in the future.
This particular première moisson has a lemon square cake that I love. Their pastries are always fresh, & the location looks like an older place which I like a lot. Unlike the côte-des-neiges location which is more modern, which I also like. The staff are friendly & professional. They know their products well enough to explain them to you if it's your first time. Allergies & dietary restrictions are taken into consideration with many of their food items, just ask the staff they'll inform you.
