Royale Ginette is a beloved neighborhood cafe in Montreal, celebrated for its decadent, homemade brioches and standout cinnamon buns, with reviewers calling the pastries incredibly soft, decadent, and consistently delicious. The coffee program, including chai lattes and other flavorful drinks, receives high praise alongside a varied menu of treats like scones, caneles, and grilled cheese, and many mention how the flavors change regularly. The space is described as cute, sunny, and welcoming, with a warm, friendly staff that fosters a strong sense of community and makes guests feel at home. It often reads as more of a cafe than a formal restaurant, with customers returning for the atmosphere as much as the food and service, and many note the attentive, cheerful team as a highlight. While a few comments point to occasional gaps in knowledge or a desire for a more cocooning decor, the overall consensus is that Royale Ginette is a top local gem offering some of the best cinnamon buns in Montreal and a bright, inviting vibe that keeps people coming back.
Super café de quartier! Les brioches sont excellentes, le menu varié est parfait pour toute fringale : de la foccacia, cake aux bananes, scones… Les boissons chaudes & glacés parfaites pour chaque occasion 😃 Je vous invite à essayer, les proprios vous accueilleront avec une super belle énergie ! 🥳
De par l'ambiance, les meilleures brioches moelleuses & surtout les propriétaires les plus humaines eu sympathiques en ville, cet endroit est un vrai marchand de bonheur!
Petit café intéressant pour les brioches. Les saveurs changent régulièrement. Les prix sont tout à fait abordables. La brioche au caramel est excellente mais on a trouvé la brioche à la cannelle classique plus qu'ordinaire. Plus petite que les autres, plus dense & sèche. Comme si la pâte était différente ou qu'elles étaient la depuis longtemps. Il manquait aussi de garniture au sucre à ma cannelle donc pas assez goûteuse.
May 19, 2025
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Absolutely adored this coffee shop! The service was amazing-friendly, fast, & super welcoming. The decor is incredibly cute & thoughtfully styled, making it the perfect cozy spot to relax or catch up with friends. The seating area is beautiful & comfortable, with a vibe that makes you want to stay all day. Can't wait to come back!
For over 23 years I have chased a cinnamon bun I acquired in Colorado. Nothing has come close until the fantastic owners of Royal Ginette somehow managed to make an even greater cinnamon bun. The next day I went back & realised they specialize in brioche.. there are multiple flavors. Well, the chocolate one allows the brioche to fully sing
.. & it sings a song so beautiful I could legitimately cry. This is beyond amazing & Royal GInette owns the title of yummiest baked goods now.
Taste wise bun & coffee were good. But staff not knowledgeable. I asked about a special drink, whether it had caffeine or not in it & she said :'' well yes, it's a latte'' - which doesn't mean anything because latte just means with milk. Also, i ordered a Cappuccino & i've never seen a more dead flat one before. No foam at all. She did say :'' here's your cappuccino''. So, all in all, they don't know what they're selling & they don't know what they're doing. Please inform yourselves in you want to work in that field & get some more training.
Ambiance toute aussi chaleureuse que l'accueil de la propriétaire ❤?❤?. Super café & chai latté accompagné d'un cannelé de Bordeaux ou d'une brioche à la canelle cochonne. 😘😋
