Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Hudson

"A hip, lighthearted spot that hit the ground running when it first opened in 2010, Fabergé has since become a Mile End go-to for nourishing hangover cures. The interior is open and airy, which does well to accommodate the hordes of famished bunchers the restaurant receives on the regular, and the menu has a distinct ‘turned up to 11’ character about it. The menu is lengthy and features arrays of creative eggs Benedicts, breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, and more— as well as a bunch of wacky and decadent outliers."

"Welcome to Faberge, located in the Mile End district, this iconic brunch spot remains lively, with its family-friendly ambiance and excellent drinks menu featuring anything and everything from spicy Bloody Marys to mimosas. One of the more famed dishes is the chicken waffle that comes with a boneless fried chicken, a side of spicy sriracha coleslaw and a bowl of fresh fruits. The portions here are huge and the cozy and bright decor keeps residents and visitors coming back for more."

"With '90s style hip-hop beats, an aluminum ceiling, and students buried in their laptops (there are outlets in back), this downtown coffee spot is always a crowd pleaser. As a fun decor touch, there’s a retro school desk that’s repurposed as a caddy for sugar packs and other accoutrements. Croissants from Hof Kelsten, sweet and savory scones from Godley & Crème (which are baked fresh in-house at Humble Lion), and other treats satisfy all cravings while studying."

"Adjacent to McGill campus, Humble Lion is the rare Montreal shop that pulls Intelligentsia’s Black Cat, which the Chicago roastery created for "supreme balance and wonderful sweetness." An oasis in a neighbourhood where chains reign supreme (there’s a second location not far away on McGill College)."

"A student favorite among those at McGill University, Humble Lion is the perfect go-to for whatever drink you’re craving, from “black cat espresso” to a maple latte."

"A post shared by DoughNats (@doughnatsmtl) on May 6, 2017 at 9:22pm PDT. Once an online-only bakery, DoughNats opened up a bakery on Decarie last year and has since become one of the most popular donut shops in the city. With over 12 different flavours served daily (as well as vegan and gluten-free options), it’s safe to say you’ll quickly fall in love with DoughNats.Where: 5319 Decarie Blvd"

"Nathalie Kaspy-Shtern may be a liscensed criminologist with three degrees, but she makes a damn fine doughnut. Her punny flavours, like the Tru-Doh with brownies or the Espress-O-Self with its cinnamon and vanilla bean glaze, are sure to please."

"Cachitos are horn-shaped Venezuelan pastries traditionally filled with ham and white cheese. Aside from the original, the spinach–ricotta, chorizo, and guayaba–cheese cachitos are common favourites. They make the perfect snack with an espresso."

"Photo courtesy of San Pietro Along with a plethora of French bakeries, the city also has a good number of Italian ones. Located near the sprawling Jean Talon Market in Little Italy, this family-run business has been making Italian-style pastries, like ricotta cannoli, bread and cakes since 1979. Around Valentine’s day, the shelves at San Pietro are well stocked with heart-themed treats, including cupcakes that say “I love you” in your choice of three languages—French, Italian and English—XOX sugar cookies and cakes with icing thick enough to make your teeth hurt."

"San Pietro specializes in making one-of-a-kind cakes and pastry trays for every reason. They have a product to meet your tastes, no matter what your taste or fancy is. Exotic flavor cakes, multi-tiered, multi-layer wedding cakes, party trays with delectable assortments of cookies and pastries, and their wildly famous computerized picture cakes are just a few of their offerings."

"This is the heart of student life, so there’s plenty of budget friendly food options (the banh mi at Vua is quite good!) and places for a nice drink in the evening. There’s also often live music in the squares, so keep an eye out for that!"

"Reasonable prices and excellent, fresh sushi is what you can expect from Eko Sushi. Their veggie-mango futomaki is an absolute must-try."

"Downtown restaurant Trestevere has become an ingrained institution since opening in 1973, despite its location in an area better known for tacky clubs than fine food. Fruits and vegetables are fresh and locally sourced, and the wine list is extensive and carefully curated. Expect classic dishes such as carbonaras and arrabbiatas; desserts include a spectacular cassata Siciliana, a confection made of sponge cake and ricotta cheese layered with candied fruit."

"Originally developed from the idea of a ‘dry salad’ by chefs Charles-Antoine Crête and Cheryl Johnson, this regular installment on the whacky restaurant’s dessert menu is a stupendous achievement in eating pure fun. A deep coffee mug is filled with marinated blackberries and white chocolate mousse before being covered with fragments of dried fruit purée, topped with a quenelle of berry sorbet and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. It’s a combination of flavour, temperature and texture that’s unparalleled among restaurants here."

"Plaza St-Hubert is a commercial strip of mostly bargain bridal shops and tanning salons. Along with buying a dress made entirely of pink taffeta or sitting inside an oblong box to look less like the ghost of winter, you can also come here to have a great French meal in one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the city. Montreal Plaza serves food that’s both upscale and a little silly - think Smurf figurines showing up on plates of tartare and charcuterie, and your waiter dressing up as a T-Rex if it’s someone’s birthday."

"Montreal Plaza is the restaurant of Charles-Antoine Crête and Cheryl Johnson, and it is located in Plaza St-Hubert. Even from the outside, this restaurant will catch your eye thanks to a large glass door and comical neon chicken sign. And of course, the design only gets better once you head on inside."

"Poutine, that glorious Quebecois invention featuring french fries and cheese curds doused in gravy, is a must for every first time visitor to Montreal. The most famous spot is La Banquise, which servers poutine to the hungry (sometimes drunken) masses 24 hours a day. I asked my friend Jodi, a local, for her recommendation, and she suggested Frite Alors!"

"If you don’t want to venture as far as La Banquise, you could just go to Frite Alors!. in the Latin Quarter. It also has delicious poutine and it’s a little more centrally located. But La Banquise is a classic for a reason, in my opinion, so I think it’s worth it to go."

"The pogo was undercooked lol...Poutine was ok.I used to go to the frite alors near udem a lot when I was going to school. Now the sauce is not the same a..."