Best Dessert in Montreal

"Summer in Montréal unofficially begins in April when Ngoc Phan and Vincent Beck, the husband and wife team behind this Mile End institution, roll out their sorbet-pink awning and open their lime-green doors. The shop’s name translates to “third auntie’s ice cream” in Vietnamese, a nickname from Phan’s niece that attests to her signature soft serve skills. Made from scratch, the duo’s ice cream and sorbet flavours feature fresh ingredients like coconut-mango, passionfruit and lemon, and even durian, all sans artificials and preservatives."

"Kem CoBa, which translates from Vietnamese to “third auntie’s ice cream”, is the nickname given to Ngoc, the co-owner, by his niece. They serve their own wonderful homemade ice creams and fresh sorbets. The flavours are very original, made with excellent ingredients and the few ice cream cakes have some Asian influences."

"Highlights of this popular sweet shop focus on doughnuts including a new vegan citrus offering called grapefruit burst. Other popular doughnut flavors here include the lime coconut,caramel maple bacon- a real Canadian treat, milk chocolate mousse (it is French after all) and passion fruit. Traditionalists will appreciate the Boston cream and lemon meringue as well as the cinnamon sugar."

"Hidden in the trendy streets of St-Henri, Léché Desserts is whipping up awesome doughnuts with wonderful flavour combinations, some of which include peanut butter and jelly,double chocolate brownie and lemon meringue!. These sinful pleasures are definitely worth the visit. Our personal favourite is the raspberry doughnut ($3.05) exploding with jam that tastes just like Mom’s."

"CRémy Pâtisserie is most definitely one of our favorites as is CRémy’s Rémi Couture, (also known as the “King of the Donut”) and his donut team. For 5 years now, they have been waking up at the crack of dawn to supply us donut lovers with their enormous and scrumptious donuts. The classics are all here, but we love their donuts that are bursting with flavours like Lemon Truck Wheel, Vanilla & Biscuit, Apple Fritter, Caramel & fleur de sel (our fave)."

"Find it: 2202 Avenue Mont-Royal Est, cremypatisserie.comThe low-down: You’ll feel like you are in France with these delectable creations—owner Remy Couture trained at the pastry school of renowned French chef Pierre Hermé.The goods: Delicious doughnuts aren’t the only treats they offer—they also make cakes, pastries and pies.What to order: Vanilla and Cookie, topped with a sweet glaze and cookie crumble"

"Rémy Couture's super-dense, cake-like doughnuts are so massive, they’re propped up on spindles. Each doughnut starts with a fluffy-moist cake base that’s hand-dipped (often before your eyes) in glazes like chocolate, caramel and pistachio, only to be rolled in a crumbly topping. If all that still doesn’t sate you, try CRémy's doughnut burger (yep, a beef patty sandwiched between doughnut halves)."

"A Montreal-bred chain of dessert bars that was a first in the province, their fleet of red chef hat-topped staff serving sweet and savory crêpes, rich brownies and melted chocolate by the mugful is exceedingly popular. Despite that heavy branding, rest assured, it’s popular for a reason. Among the options folks flock to them for, a flowing pot of chocolate fondue—served with dipping options that range from fresh fruit to waffles and marshmallows—is just about as good as it gets."

"Juliette & Chocolat, a true paradise for chocolate lovers, will be a unanimous hit with the family. White countertops and cabinets, red seats and wooden tables contribute to the enchanting world of this cocoa-themed lounge. But don’t worry, they also offer several salty dishes including a wide selection of Breton cookies and gourmet salads."

"Making Montreal sweeter since 2003, Juliette et Chocolat serves a menu filled with luscious treats and decadent chocolate desserts. The dessert cafe also has savory dishes on the menu, but where’s the fun in that?. Juliette Brun opened the first Juliette et Chocolat in Montreal and now has nine locations including five in Montreal."

"This neon-lit Plateau crèmerie is not your garden variety parlour. For 30 years, Guy Morad has spiced up the city’s ice cream scene with a menu that offers zesty ginger, cardamom, curry, and balsamic vinegar alongside classics like chocolate hollandaise and Madagascar vanilla. While these all-natural frozen custards are the main draw, the homey hole-in-the-wall also serves up frozen yogurt, sorbet, soft serve, milkshakes, juices and soy-milk scoops for dairy-free diets."

"The friendly welcome into this tiny space is extended to each customer and the staff are very attentive, adding to the experience. Meu Meu is popular and the photos on the walls are testimony to its appreciative customers. The choice of ice cream flavours is very creative and original and we also found the homemade iced yogurts very flavourful."

"This Plateau crémerie makes frozen custard from a crème anglaise base with flavours including Madagascar vanilla, Chinese ginger, and cardamom, as well as soy milk-based ice cream, and fruit sorbets. The little bench out front is the perfect spot to enjoy a cone or cup and people-watch on Saint-Denis."

"835 Decarie Blvd., St. Laurent, H4L 3M3 (see map) 514-744-9518. Homemade hard ice cream with rotating daily flavours. Homemade soft vanilla & chocolate ice cream with the option to have it dipped in eight different Belgian chocolate coatings."

"Address: 167 Ave des Pins E Montreal QC H2W 1N9Phone: (514) 823 5865Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Su 11am-6pmWebsite: http://www.sophiesucree.com/en/where-to-find-sophie-sucree/. One of Montreal’s most beloved vegan bakeries, Sophie Sucree, is a cute little shop baking up freshly-baked pies, cupcakes, and breads. Most of their materials are biodegradable and there are many gluten-free options."

"For the vegan with a sweet tooth, Sophie Sucrée mixes up homemade cakes and baked goods with a healthy dose of love. Sophie, the bakery’s namesake, was owner Milene Laoun’s grandmother, who instilled in her a love of baking and a pride in serving up creations that are as artful as they are delicious. They also host weekend brunches and high tea services in their quintessentially-feminine and whimsical cafe."

"Follow your nose to the east end of the Plateau for a pure, unadulterated chocolate experience. Proprietress of pleasure, Edith Gagnon, is a master chocolatier who imports her goods from the French Maison Barry-Caillebeau, and mixes them with an eye, and palate, to decadent taste combinations like the ganache made fragrant with bergamot. Even the humble brownie is elevated in the hands of this artisan."

"Orange and white-striped walls, jukeboxes, and retro sixties décor sets the scene for bacon and eggs at this Rosemont staple. Trios are the best way to consume the specialties, from souvlaki platters to subs, burgers, or two Michigan dogs smothered in meat sauce. A side of fries for any combo can be upgraded to a poutine, but save room for a slice of whatever sweet treat is in the fridge, especially if it’s coconut pie."

"The delightfull retro orange interior is a draw to this Beaubien Street diner with no-nonsense greasy breakfast plates that'll cure any hangover."

"Many historical buildings in Vieux-Montreal are still standing in their original form, even if they're now being used as something other than what they were built for — or turned into a museum. Consider this little tour if you're looking to feel as if you've stepped back in time... or, Europe, at least."

"This historic home commemorates the accomplishments of Cartier, an important Father of Confederation. It is the only Victorian-style interior open to the public in Montréal."

"What is it: There’s a rich tradition of greasy spoons in Québec—known as casse-croûtes in these parts—and they’re all endearingly celebrated as much as they’re a chagrin to waistlines. If there was ever a question about what a premium case-croûte would be like, Chez Tousignant is the answer. Classic but with the quality seems the common mantra here, as chefs Yann Turcotte and Michele Forgione used their skills with tremendous focus to create quality elements, from hamburger and hotdog buns to fries, patties, and gravy."

"This Quebec snackbar owned by Stefano Faita, Michele Forgione and Yann Turcotte, makes great burgers. They wanted to compete with fast food chains by offering a better version. So at Chez Tousignant, allow yourself to devour a classic burger in a fantastic setting of a 50s/60s diner."

"Arguably one of the best poutine purveyors in Montreal, this iconic north-end haunt has just over 40 years under its belt. Open 24 hours a day, diners can’t go wrong with the classics, but its “extreme chicken grilled cheese” and popcorn chicken poutine are known to be worthwhile, too."

"Cartierville's favourite 24-hour diner is a poutine destination in and of itself, but breakfasts both sucré and salé, from French toast and waffles to omelettes, are just as satisfactory."

"Part supper club, part nightclub, part speakeasy, this subterranean address themed after a forest is a popular spot in the downtown core—after the entirety of Crescent Street, anyway. Frequented for seafood platters and cocktail parties in the evening, the crowds start to really stream in when the tables are tucked away and music by resident and guest DJs starts to spin. One of the more elegant venues in town."

"This three-day itinerary takes you to the heart of Old Montreal, where the city began, for much of the first day; the second day is spent exploring Mount Royal, a huge urban park, along with major Downtown sights; the third day looks at more disparate sights, particularly those gathered around the former Olympic park just north of the city. This itinerary is designed for summer, so be aware that not everything will be open in winter."

"The first, and my favourite area of the city, is Old Montreal and the Old Port. There are often events going on in this area, at the Old Port, and it’s great place for walking and eating out. This itinerary can be done in any order, depending on what time you want to start your day, or are arriving in Montreal."