Hello from Montreal!
Festival Fuego Fuego is coming up (May 27 – 29), so today we thought we’d post about what Montreal is known for: its bakeries.
Before we dive deep, let’s just put it out there that it’s not a true Montreal visit without going to a bakery. K.
There are SO MANY bakeries here. No really. Bakeries are considered a cultural institution here.
A day in the life of a Montrealer: Montrealers will visit their favorite bakery for a coffee and breakfast or an afternoon snack. And they will also keep fresh bread, pastries, and other baked goods to eat at every meal at home. No joke, it’s a huge part of daily life in this city.
Anyways, save this post so you don’t miss out on visiting some of the best bakeries while you’re in town for Fuego Fuego. Trust us when we say that you’ll have even fonder memories of your trip if you include an occasional stop-in at a bakery while you’re here.
*And if you’re still looking for a place to stay for Fuego Fuego, stay with one of Crewfare’s partner hotels and book now and pay later here.
Let’s get into it. Here are 12 MAJOR bakeries in Montreal where we go into the style of each bakery, what to order, when they’re open, and where to find each place.
**And side note, for anyone with allergies, skip this read and head straight to Le Marquis. This French baker and pastry chef turned his space into a French gluten-free bakery when his partner was told she could no longer eat what he made. Yum!
The 12 Best Bakeries In Montreal
La Cave à Manger
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Type of bakery: French
Order: the viral Lafayette Suprême Croissant, flavors change daily. Expect to try either Mascarpone, Pineapple, Rum and Vanilla, French Apple Pie, Chocolate-Caramel, Strawberry-Guava, Pistachio and Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Lemon or Strawberry Cheesecake
Hours: 7 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week
Address: 386 rue Saint-Paul Est
Olive et Gourmando
Type of bakery: French Canadian, located in Old Montreal
Order: the Cuban or the chicken melt sandwich
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week
Address: 351 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2A7
Premiere Moisson
Type of bakery: European and Canadian-influenced chain
Order: one of their sandwiches on any of their bread
Hours: 7 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week
Address: various locations, see website
Mamie Clafoutis
Type of bakery: Grandma’s kitchen vibes, inspired by French and Quebecois traditions
Order: brioche, croissant, or chocolatine
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm
Address: Various locations, see website
Cafe Bazin
Type of bakery: a combination of cafe, pastry shop, and French-Parisian style bistro
Order: shakshuka if you’re there at breakfast
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8 am ago 5 pm
Address: 380 Victoria Ave, Westmount, Quebec H3Z 2N4
Cheskie’s Bakery
Type of bakery: Jewish bakery
Order: the chocolate Babkess
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7 am to 11 pm, Friday 7 am to 3 pm, and Sunday 8 am to 11 pm
Address: 359 Rue Bernard O, Montréal, QC H2V 1T6
Louise Bakery
Type of bakery: French
Order: a chocolatine or a bakery-style slice of pizza
Hours: 7:30 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week
Address: 6835 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2S 3C8
Boulangerie Mr Pinchot
Type of bakery: French, retro style, homey neighborhood bakery
Order: croissants and coffee
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 7:30 am to 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 5 pm
Address: 4354 Brebeuf St, Montreal, Quebec H2J 3K9
Les Co’Pains d’Abord
Type of bakery: French cozy neighborhood bakery
Order: their palmier
Hours: hours vary by location, see website
Address: various locations, see website
Chez Fred Bakery
Type of bakery: artisanal bakery
Order: croissant and a side salad
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm
Address: 5338 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H4A 1V5
Toledo Bakery
Type of bakery: breads and pastries made with local flours
Order: the cruffin – a croissant made in a muffin tin with a soft caramel interior made with maple syrup
Hours: 7 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week
Address: various locations, see website
Cafe Dei Campi
Type of bakery: Italian inspired neighborhood bakery
Order: amaretti biscuit and espresso
Hours: Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm
Address: 6201 Rue Chabot, Montréal, QC H2G 2T3
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