Sweet Lee's Boulangerie Rustique is a cozy European style cafe and bakery known for bright, welcoming interiors and a calm vibe that makes it a good spot to relax, study, or meet friends. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, tasty pastries, and solid coffee, with many noting a well curated menu of baked goods, fresh bread, sandwiches, and desserts. The setting, both indoors and on a lovely terrace, is repeatedly described as charming and well designed, contributing to a pleasant overall experience. However, experiences vary: some guests report slow service during busy times, occasional order mixups, and prices that can feel high for the portion or quality, while others find the pastries fresh and well presented and the atmosphere worth the visit. A few critiques mention inconsistencies in quality between visits, occasional cleanliness issues, and nothing being quite as impressive as hoped. Overall, Sweet Lee's Boulangerie Rustique earns strong affection as a neighborhood staple for good coffee and pastries and a relaxing hangout, even if not every visit hits the same high notes.
Le décor est sympa, mais l'ambiance fade, le service moyen même si la préposée était cute son expérience & la maîtrise de la langue & la connaissance de ses produits laisse a ??? L'espresso était bon mais la tartelette moyenne est relativement cher!!!
I usually never leave bad reviews but my experience was odd to say the least. The first time I went everything was great & I had this great ham & cheese sandwich. When I went back the second time, I ordered the same sandwich. However this time, they brought me one on a different kind of bread with tomato & lettuce. When I asked why the sandwich was different then the one I ordered (which I pointed to in the display case & there were plenty left), the lady behind the counter told me nothing was wrong & it was just a different kind of bread. Said bread was clearly from the day before since it was really hard from being reheated. Even though I kept pointing out that this was not the same sandwich I ordered she just kept saying that the bread is simply different & that there's still ham on it. The tables were also dirty both times. Was very disappointed since my first experience was pretty good.
Oct 12, 2025
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I had high expectations for this cake I ordered, but it fell far short. The icing was simply butter-no sugar, no flavor, just greasy & heavy. It completely lacked the sweetness & creaminess you'd hope for in a cake frosting. As for the cake itself, it was incredibly dense & dry, making it difficult to eat without feeling weighed down. The flavor was almost nonexistent; it tasted bland & uninspired. We couldn't taste the carrots or cinnamon at all. Overall, the texture & taste made the experience quite unpleasant. Felt more like a bread, some of our guests said it was like hay!! It was just disappointing from start to finish. I reached out to the owner, she asked me to bring back the cake, which I did. She never came out from her office to see me, after I was told she was there & would meet me shortly. I waited 20 min with my baby, then they told me she wasn't there. WEIRD & lies! Unprofessional. I called her, she said'all the ingredients were used, so this cake was good, nothing I can do for you'. I would of like to be reimbursed, since the cake was not eatable... it was for my mom's 70th birthday, I felt SO bad that this was the cake I offered to her & my family!
It's my second time & it's the same strange service (I didn't know when they'd take my order or when my food would be ready). The quality of cakes & sweets aren't the same anymore
Nous avons commandé notre gâteau de mariage avec Sweet Lee & c'était délicieux! Facile de commander & le gâteau était magnifique. Nous avions commandé un gâteau vegan & nos invités étaient très surpris à quel point c'était bon! Je recommande à 100%
Sep 3, 2025
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Went there for a quick snack & the workers there barely greeted us. I had to try to say hi multiple times to grab her attention even though they clearly were not busy & just chatting away amongst themselves. Granted, it was at 6h30PM so they were maybe tired, but it didn't feel nice.
I bought two pastries that totalled 23$, which is pretty steep for what they are. I asked what one pastry was & she just answered'pistachio', & kept every answer to my questions as one word replies.
Anyhow, a very uninviting interaction, only to bite into a tasteless pastry that had water condensation from the fridge on it. My friend had the cheesecake & it was so thick you couldn't actually swallow a bite. I couldn't finish it. I would've been better off buying stuff at the store.
The place is cute to sit at though, I'll give them that.
Je suis passez pour prendre un tiramisu , un peu déçu, le goût est bon mais très blend & je en peux dire si ces frais du jour ou non car le gâteau(ces pas des biscuit) semble congeler. Pareil bon 3/5.
5.85$ + tax +2$ si apportez.. très belle boutique
While the staff is kind & nice, the service is absolutely terrible. Yes, it was a Saturday so there was crowd, but I have been to other cafe's in Montreal where it's equally, if not more crowded (cafe Olympico in Place des arts for example), we got an unclean table, they served us cold Cappuccino & latte & a plate of patisseries with no fork or spoons, the coffee & the patisserie was meh. Overall such a mid experience in a beautifully decorated cafe.
The quote'not all that glitters is gold' is for made for places like this.
Aug 24, 2025
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Une jolie boulangerie avec du personnel très sympathique & de beaux produits. Il arrive malheureusement un peu trop souvent des oublis dans certaines commandes à la table que nous sommes obligés d'aller redemander ou des petites erreurs. Il arrive aussi, rarement mais cela arrivé, que les sandwichs ne sont pas forcément fait avec du pain du jour.. C'est dommage, surtout que les prix restent quand même élevés. Malgré tout, cela reste une très bonne place.
We only stopped for a dessert & a iced coffee, wish we could've tried their sandwiches which looks so good
Good location, pretty interior, but ambiance could be better, just people talking or walking ( you can hear people's footsteps when they walk) a little music would've been better. also that day was hot & the AC wasn't working maybe
but overall, loved everything. coffee & our cake was delicious! definitely going back to try other things
Aug 7, 2025
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Très joli café! Beaucoup de choix en plats, cafés & pâtisseries. Ça vaut vraiment le détour. Je reviendrai pour essayer leurs sandwichs, qui avaient l'air aussi excellents! Les baristas sont souriantes & très gentilles.
Very average… I gave this spot multiple chances & I think today was the last one. Every time I went, I didn't find the staff very pleasant. & regarding the food, today I paid almost $7 a day old croissant (smashed) with some pistachio spread + pieces on it, it wasn't great, the price should be lowered. I don't really recommend that spot on Rue Wellington/Verdun.
