In a city renowned for its culinary brilliance, one bakery has risen above the rest, delighting discerning palates with what can now be hailed as the best croissants in Montreal. If you're intrigued by the idea of savouring the city's finest, the doors of Ô Petit Paris are always open.
Montreal's decadent food festival La Fête du Croissant is making a crumb-filled comeback on June 10. For one glorious day, over 50 artisan patisseries and bakeries across the province are offering up their mouthwatering croissants for just $1.50 each.
When it comes to pastries in Montreal, one French delicacy reigns supreme: the croissant. But with so many bakeries and cafés to choose from, it's hard to know where to find the flakiest, butteriest options. Maudits Français, the ex-pat team that found the best baguettes in the city, has scoured Montreal for the croissants that will transport you straight to the streets of Paris. They've determined the top 10 Montreal bakeries that make the most authentic offering, with plans to host a taste test in May to crown the ultimate winner.