If you couldn’t get into Chez Boulay, or needed a quick bite and coffee break, this is a great place to drop by. Service is friendly and quick, and the food was delicious. If you’re eating in, grab a seat and they’ll bring you the food (so do leave them a tip). Now this is really just a comptoir, so don’t expect a vast menu or great many seating area. A lot of people come and grab food to go. But for the things they do have, you can taste the quality of flavour and texture. I took a salmon feuilleté and I could have gone for a lot more because everything looked so good.
Having been in QC for a month now, I have tried a lot of croissants and other pastries. Often they’re not worth the calories. But here, at Chez Boulay Comptoir Boréal, the pastries, sandwiches and quiches are worth it. And I love it that each day there are different items because this place, like its famous restaurant sibling, is all about seasonal/native foods – which I love. Note: It is “emporter” (takeaway) only and only open four days a week (Thursday through Sunday) but I would go out of my way to buy items from here!
Outstanding food! I had the raw scallops to start which were not only fresh and delicious but a much bigger portion than any scallop starter at a fine dining restaurant (and I've had a few). My main was the arctic char with wild rice which was also very good, and was tasty whilst also seeming reasonably healthy! I also had a very nice glass of local Quebecois sparkling wine. The service was very friendly.
This counter pastry place is fantastic! The food was delicious and the decorations were beautiful. The only downside is that when someone opens the doors and it's -10 degrees outside, the cold draft hits you no matter where you are sitting. They should really do something about that. I especially enjoyed the pork belly and the salad.
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I would give this bakery 4 stars because their selection was limited, but the items we tried were fantastic. The maple custard cream puff and cranberry cheesecake were both delicious. The espresso could be a bit stronger, but overall a great experience. Definitely worth a visit!
Awesome cafe experience. We ordered an Americano and a latte with some pastries. The coffees were very good. Flavorful. The pastries were perfect. Great texture and sweetness. Stuffed croissant was fantastic as well. Perfectly crispy on the outside! Would highly recommend.
Great gourmet products and price. I just had what probably was my best ham and cheese qische ever. Croissants are outstanding! Just wish the round tables were a little larger. Populated, modern, good music, chill place. Memorable breakfast.
This meal was truly exceptional. The cocktails were fantastic, the wine list was excellent, and the food made innovative use of local and seasonal ingredients. I especially loved the sea buckthorn pie.
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Stopped by for croissant and coffee. Chocolate croissant was good as well as the iced coffee. They do have sandwiches and whole cakes on display too as well as local beer and wines.
An enticing array of stunning and artistic pastries that are as delicious as they are visually appealing. The staff is incredibly friendly and always willing to help.
