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Bakeries

Montreal's bakery scene reflects French, Jewish, and Québécois traditions. Here are the ones that matter.

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The five picks

Hof Kelsten

Plateau · 4524 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Plateau

Master baker Jeffrey Finkelstein crafts incredible naturally leavened sourdough and the most buttery croissants in the city.

Boulangerie Guillaume

Mile End · 5170 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Mile End

An industrial-chic space famous for its unique bread creations like the white chocolate and basil loaf or the salty focaccias.

Automne Boulangerie

Rosemont · 6500 Rue Christophe-Colomb, Rosemont

A community-focused bakery using local grains for their seasonal pastries and arguably the best baguettes in Montreal.

Le Paltoquet

Outremont · 1464 Avenue Van Horne, Outremont

A classic French pastry shop that has perfected the art of the traditional almond croissant and buttery mille-feuille since 1990.

Hélico

Hochelaga · 4255 Rue Ontario Est, Hochelaga

A bright cafe-bakery run by fine dining veterans serving top-tier kouign-amanns and inventive seasonal tarts.