This pastry store is our favorite place for French pastries and cakes on the West Island.  Although you can find many locations throughout Montreal (Downtown, Atwater Market, Jean Talon Market), we’ve been going to the West Island location for years.

 

Situated in a long strip mall on St. Charles Boulevard in Kirkland, this newly renovated bakery has some of the best baked goods and French pastries we’ve eaten.  The interior of the store is spacious, with an eating area provided for those who’d like to lounge a while.  During the warmer months, tables and chairs are placed out on their terrace.  Service is always fast and friendly.

 

The store makes all of its pastries, baked goods, cakes, unique handmade chocolates, and bread.  Everything is fresh, beautifully made, and delicious.  Their seasonal offerings during Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and Christmas are unique and delicious, and make wonderful gifts  (if you’re willing to share).   

 

We come here often for their cakes, whether it be for a special occasion or as a dessert for dinner.  Our recent purchase was a St Honoré cake, which is a heavenly creation of fruit, whipped cream (lots of whipped cream) and chocolate drizzle that is encircled by delicately light profiteroles, filled with custard.  

 

Their baked danishes and flaky pastries are buttery and light.  Of note are their almond croissants, apple puffed pastry, filouzes (curled bread topped with pastry cream & chocolate chips), and apricot danishes.   Their raisin danishes are a family favorite, and a MUST for relatives coming from out of town.  They're buttery but light, with sweet raisins and a light glaze.  

 

As far as their French pastries go, we love them all.  With their big selection, including macarons in a variety of flavors, you’re bound to find something to indulge in.  Depending on the season, or holiday, there are special pastries created.  We recently had their Strawberry Éclair.  They were light, they were filled with sweet cream, and lined with fresh strawberries.  Scrumptious !

 

This is definitely the place to go whenever you need something sweet and sinful.   If you want French pastry that’s comparable to what we found in Paris, you won’t be disappointed.  The scale… can wait !