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La Croissanterie Figaro
Categories: Restaurants French Food Bakeries Restaurants Cafes French, Bakeries, Cafes [Edit]
5200, rue HutchisonOutremont, QC H2V 4B3
(514) 278-6567
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 am - 1 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dessert, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
34 reviews for La Croissanterie Figaro
Review Highlights
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"...with fresh fruit, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice." In 4 reviews -
"This is the Place for Brunchs in Montreal, bar none." In 11 reviews -
"Had the croque monsieur which was lovely." In 2 reviews
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30 reviews in English
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Review from Blair M.
2/4/2012
The atmosphere alone is worth the 5 star rating, add to it one of the most addictive chicken and avocado sandwiches served on the freshest baguette and you have perfection. La Croissanterie Figaro is one of those places that has created a perfect atmosphere all year round, the summer offers the most relaxed beautiful Terrasse which is always packed and in the winter the nice tight atmosphere inside makes you feel all comfy while enjoying a huge bowl of cafe au lait perfection.
They also have a quiche that is fantastic and I'm sure everything else is really good too, I just can't seem to pull myself away from my two favorite meals.
La Croissanterie Figaro is a must try and a place that won't disappoint -
Review from Risa D.
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Delicious on a summer evening or late fall sitting on the quiet side street patio with coffee, wine, crisp fresh homemade croissants... Or tucked into a window booth on a snowy noon eating croque monsieur with lovely melty cheese and gorgeous flakey croissant and fresh side salad...
You can't deny the overall good buttery feeling at Croissanterie Figaro. Soft light, perfect corner across from the Ukrainian Federation, lovely cozy decor, inexpensive: a perfect moment for what it is. -
Review from Helena K.
Merci bien, dear Yelp app, for yet again leading me to an absolutely lovely place for breakfast. La Croissanterie Figaro was one of the few locations open early the Sunday morning of my departure from Montréal. With a few hours to spare before heading the airport, and having been locked inside for days at a conference, I was finally able to indulge my hobby of photography and took a nice long walk from downtown to Outremont, cataloging urban art and street life in pictures along the way.
There were only a few other customers when I visited, and I took a nice little seat in the back near the window. At only eight or so on a Sunday morning, Outremont had barely begun to stir, but otherwise this place would be perfect for people watching. I did see several people out with their dogs, as well as some runners, and some running groups together, out in the drizzle of the gray late-November morning. It was rather wonderful, really.
The coffee here is spectacular, as is the orange juice. YUM. I had the Tofu californien sandwich (see picture) for breakfast and, while it was quite delicious, I was not a huge fan of the bread. The salad it comes with can be substituted for assorted fruits during breakfast hours (although I stuck with the salad).
I sincerely regret that I did not have a croissant here. But I gain weight at the drop of a pin, so I really have to be careful about things like that. I do feel that service was rather aloof and, although, I know better than to compare this type of bistro to its counterpart in the US, where the servers are likely to be at your elbow almost constantly, I was not able to get a refill of my water even once. But, apart from that, it's quite nice to be left alone to my thoughts as I enjoy a tasty meal. This is a delightful little spot, and I would visit again for sure. -
Review from Mona P.
Montréal, QC
4/12/2012
Gorgeous café that will make you think you're in Europe! Sadly I haven't eaten much more than a croissant and café au lait (in a bol, bien sûr!) but it's the perfect setting. The patio is also a great place to sip your coffee and read on a summer's day.
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Review from Rawan K.
2/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
This quaint place is wonderful both in the summer (with its welcoming terrasse) and winter (with its cozy lighting and antique interior). I have always enjoyed their wine and cheese for a casual lunch-snack or their delectable breakfasts - Croque Monsieur being my favorite! Or even simply a cappuccino or bowl of cafe au lait. Now I know I've given you quite a few options, but that's just it, I have never been disappointed! It's a lovely neighborhood, great atmosphere, and has a variety of choices for a reasonable price!
Listed in: Breakfast/Brunch, Bakery
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Review from Judd S.
8/15/2011
Yes, the Croissanterie does have a lovely, quiet terrace, and the interior atmosphere reminiscent of Vieux-Paris is unmatched anywhere in Montreal; the food is also quite good and prices reasonable. When I last visited, however, I found their terrace filled with extra umbrellas with beer ads emblazoned on them. I am picky about my surroundings, and this does not hold up to standards. I understand they wanted to add shade to their terrace, hence the supplemental umbrellas; but they did not need to go the cheap route and get the subsidized ones with ads on them. This smacks of classlessness and poor taste. The effect was to enclose the terrace so much that it wound up feeling almost like an interior room. Notches down on rating.
It is often said that this place reminds people of Paris; perhaps, but the one thing that makes you aware that you are not in Paris is the amount of English spoken here; much more than in many other places in Montreal.
It also has a very antique vibe; yes, like a café from the 1920s, but it also just as well might be the 1970's. The crowd matches that vibe, painfully unhip. The table next to us was comprised of Americans; a 65 year old dude that weighted 400 pounds and an ancient grandma with a walker. It is clear you are not alone in knowledge about this place. There is nothing modern or remotely hip about this place...and so you probably know what the coffee is like. Burnt. Probably would be quite good if it were 1975, but today, this does not stand up to the 49th Parallels of the world. Alas, I also got a stomache ache here once from a croissant with fromage. I still come back because it is an institution, and a pleasant one at that. One of the best features is that they are open past midnight...so if you want a late night snack and chill atmosphere, this is one special spot. -
Review from Tony S.
12/19/2010
La Croissanterie is a little bit off the beaten path followed by visitors to Montreal but well worth a detour.
I came on a Sunday afternoon. My first course was a glass of house red and Quiche Lorraine. The wine from Chile was a good choice and opened up with time and a bit of warmth. The quiche was a bit perplexing. The crust was like some kind of industrial pot pie crust. The filling -- while very good -- did not have authentic ingredients or presentation. A tad disappointing from a place that bills itself as a bit of Paris in Montreal.
Desert was much better. Cheesecake -- not your traditional French fare - was stand up and take notice good. So good you slowed your bites to make it last and to enjoy the perfectly balanced flavors and sublime texture.
All in all, the place is worth a visit and I will be back to try the famous croissants. -
Review from Will D.
8/19/2011
This is a French-style bistro sitting on a quiet corner in Outremont, Quebec.
The setting is pleasant. We dined outside under an umbrella during a light drizzle, and found the surroundings charming. (5 stars)
Service was pretty good. (4 stars)
The food at lunch-time ranged from OK to wonderful. (3.5 to 4.5 stars)
As with much of the greater Montréal area, driving and parking in this area were a nightmare.
La Croissanterie Figaro bills itself as "un petit coin perdu de Paris" ("a little lost corner of Paris"), and it largely lives up to this. -
Review from Amary N.
8/31/2008
La Croissanterie "Un petit coin perdu de Paris" (Little corner of Paris) The cafe is located on the corner of Hutchinson and Fairmount.
I adore this 1920's cafe. If there's a place that I'll bring my chums.
This will be the place. During the summer time, you can eat outside the terrace. And be surrounded by beautiful flowers.
Besides croissants, they have salads, sandwiches, cheeses, patisseries, juices, great coffee and lots more. They even cater to vegetarians. Everything is delicious! Tres bonne. Ooohh la la... love their Cafe au lait.
If you can't be in Paris, come to La Croissanterie. Relaxing ambiance
and friendly people. I can just come here everyday and enjoy Edith Piaf music. -
Review from Lisa Q.
3/29/2010
A beautifully memorable interior atmosphere awaits at La Croissanterie Figaro, as I discovered this past weekend when we trouped over for brunch. The immediate vision upon entry is one of splendid light and airiness; sunlight streaming in through the many windows of the lustrous dining salon refracted off the mirrored walls and set all the polished brass agleam. Settling back into the far corner following the leggy fille of a hostess, we were awash in a sweet symphony of French and the tinkling of cutlery tines...I was already in love and hadn't even eaten a nibble.
As suspected though, the food turned out to be on par with the quality of the ambiance. I thoroughly enjoyed my great coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice spangled with pulp (just the way I like it), and the excellent brunch options, of which I chose Le Special Bonjour, which was perfectly delicious and priced appropriately. I also couldn't help getting croissants to go, and I will simply echo others' praise here- flaky, buttery, authentic scrumptiousness.
The gorgeous, inviting atmosphere and savours of Figaro will linger with me until I have the opportunity to go back!Listed in: Out & About in QUEBEC
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Review from Esther C.
Mississauga, ON
4/5/2010 1 photo
Breakfast is my favourite meal. I should eat it more on a regular basis. If I lived next to La Croissanterie Figaro, it would be a daily habit. On a weekend trip to Montreal, we were on the search for some good pastries and my friend did a fantastic job scoping this place out.
A beautiful sunny Sunday morning meant brunch on the cafe patio, which sits on the corner of a quiet Montreal residential neighbouehood. Being here makes you feel like you're in Europe. Quiet and laid back.
I ordered the brunch: freshly sqeezed orange juice, tea, fresh fruit, croissant and crepes with eggs, ham, maple syrup. The freshly baked croissant was buttery, crispy, flaky, filled with warm herbed ricotta cheese....MELTS in your mouth. The crepe is done the way it should be, cooked through, a little crispy not doughy at all...rolled inside is ham and egg. A little dip of maple syrup makes everything that much tastier. All this for $10. So delicious. Beyond comfort and would completely make me a morning person if I lived next door. -
Review from Lisa B.
1/3/2010
Read this review while keeping in mind that I am biased by the fact that every time I go here it's a cold and very snowy night. Perhaps this makes the pastries flakier and more satisfying or the hot chocolate more comforting. I have had other pastries and hot chocolate under similar circumstances and none has met the high standard set by Figaro.
I sought to find the best croissant in Montreal and went forth with my list of suggestions from a multitude of sources. Unfortunately I went looking on New Year's Day so many of the places on my list were closed. Dejected, frustrated and sans croissant fix we stopped in Caffe in Gamba where we chatted with someone who told us about Figaro. It wasn't far which was lucky since we had worn ourselves out in our search so far.
On my second trip I tried again to find a better croissant but discovered that none was to be found and La Croissanterie Figaro continues to reign supreme.
Just for the record, my idea of the perfect croissant is one that is very buttery with crispy distinct layers with a softer inside but not too cakey or rubbery. There should be dark golden flakes on your plate after eating it.
Their hot chocolate was also divine. We liked that it isn't sweetened so you can add as much as you want or none at all. It was delicious without any sugar added. -
Review from Madelaine Y.
North York, ON
4/5/2010
Absolutely delicious! Must try the chocolate croissant! Perfect patio hotspot in a very quaint neighbourhood!
Had their Super Bonjour (open faced croissant sandwich with ham, cheese, scrambled eggs, spinach and tomato slice) and their Brunch (ham,cheese and scram eggs in crepe served with a croissant quiche?) - both comes with fresh squeezed/pressed orange juice and either cafe au lait or coffee and for less than $10! -
Review from Michael F.
7/4/2010
A great bristro at the edge of Outremont. The sandwich I had (charcutterie italienne et fromage) was excellent. The service was friendly and well informed. They were also most accomodating: I spilled the last few drops of my drink and ended up with a smile and a whole new drink.
The setting is also worth mentioning. There is a delightful sidewalk terrace and a mercifully air conditioned interiour. The latter has wonderful art deco touches. -
Review from Wilson K.
9/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
This excellent brunch spot has definitely been discovered. The interior is lovely, old style Parisian cafe, worth visiting on a cold day. The pastries are scrumptious, but their crepes leave something to be desired. Don't miss the quiche lorraine and the fresh-squeezed orange juice.
We had some problems with our service, but nothing to get upset about: it was just a bit overcrowded with big personalities. I can't help thinking this place would be even better if it were relinquished to the locals. -
Review from Michael W.
9/13/2009 2 photos
After getting lost walking around Mont Royal (we were trying to find how to get to Outremont from the Chalet) it was with GREAT elation that we got to la croissanterie figaro. It was recommended to us by multiple people, and we just couldn't pass up a good croissant!
Got there and sat outside and kindly waited for our menus and orders and such. I believe that there were two croque monsieurs ordered, one "brunch" that came with coffee and lots of brunch items ($10 CAD!!) and I got a soup and a club figaro sandwich (which was a sandwich that had multiple different sliced meats and peppers and tomatoes).
In the end, the food was very good.. not knock out of the park but they were extremely satisfying for a group of hungry tourists at 3pm who hadn't eaten lunch (the salad that came with was great! carrot and beet strings and it was very well seasoned/dressed). But the cozy neighborhood atmosphere, eclectically-antique looking interior and a bevy of of bees accosting our brightly colored and aesthetically pleasing food, it made for a great experience and a relaxing (once we moved inside) lunch.
Oh, we never ended up getting croissants
4.5 stars for good food and a cozy atmosphere
Revisit? Yes please! -
Review from Stephanie C.
Toronto, ON
7/2/2009 1 photo
What a gem!
This lively corner cafe and croissant house in Outremont was my first pit stop for breakfast, after spending a long night on a bus traveling from Toronto to Montreal. I had met up with a friend, who was also visiting the city and staying nearby, had made breakfast in this beautiful place part of her morning ritual. Seeing the lovely terrace wrapping around the building, the Parisian decor, the red and yellow flowers surrounding the terrace, I easily understood why she loved this place so much.
It has a very relaxed atmosphere: no one rushing you to eat quickly and pay up right away. Here, I felt we could take our time enjoying our coffees while basking in the sun and lazily watching the world pass us by. I also believe that since we were visiting during the week, we were able to get a spot on the terrace; I can imagine this place being slammed on weekends.
For my first meal of the day, I opted for the Bonjour Croissant, which is basically an open-faced breakfast sandwich, with eggs, tomatoes and cheese on top of a butter croissant. The order comes with fresh fruit, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. Everything was delicious, leaving a permanent smile on my face as it was nice way to start to my day.
As for the servers not being able to speak English well, all of the servers were able to communicate with ease, judging from my friend's experience who only spoke English to them. As for my experience, I'm able to speak French so I happily practiced my native tongue with them.
I have to share with the same sentiment as Yelper Stas Z mentioned previously. If someone is working on the technology to transport one's self from one place to another, please do it soon. A morning without enjoying a coffee at La Croissanterie may not be worth living. -
Review from Mahsa Y.
Montréal, QC
1/14/2011
As others say, this is a good place for brunch. You can't have your omelet in 10 different ways, but you can get some good pastries -- my favorite, the almond croissant -- and hot cocoa, coffee and good oj. The quiche is good, the sandwiches are fine, but I usually get the "special bonjour", which has a croissant filled with egg, ham and cheese, served with fruit on the side. It is decent.
I think I love the place because of the cozy atmosphere inside -- most like a french bistro than a typical brunch place. And their patio in the summer is excellent. A must try, and if you are in the neighborhood, definitely grab a croissant at the bar. -
Review from Seisei T.
8/2/2010
We stumbled on this place by accident one day and boy, are we glad we found it! The atmosphere is charming, service is good (a novelty in Montreal), and we were delighted with the fresh croissants, salads, and sandwiches. A great place.
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Review from Kelly D.
8/25/2009
Went here for a late night dinner. I loved this place, candles on the tables, 1920's/30's feel. Romantic. We sat outside on the terrace. Had the croque monsieur which was lovely. Will be back again.
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Review from Stacey P.
7/4/2010
My biggest regret is that I didn't order a croissant. I have no idea why I didn't. Instead, I got a very good, but not spectacular sandwich (La Gondole, I think?) on a baguette, along with a delicious side salad. Great atmosphere, croissants that looked wonderful, somewhat slow service.
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Review from Stas Z.
Toronto, ON
6/24/2009
Fresh-squeezed orange juice, great coffee, amazing croissants and other brunch goodies, nice wait staff, authentic French ambiance and stylish retro interior - this place tops my brunch favorites. If I had a turbo helicopter-car hybrid or mastery of teleportation I would eat there once a week at least.
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Review from Californian I.
Montréal, QC
4/4/2011
Best croissants I've ever had (including those in France...)! The raisin danish is amazing too.
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Review from pasha a.
5/19/2010
A must try for breakfast in montreal. The food is soo tasty, make sure your grab a couple butter croissants on your way out(they melt in your mouth). The atmosphere is as good as it gets, you feel like your in a parisian cafe. The eggs are cooked to perfection.
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Review from Bhuvana H.
6/14/2010
The food was delicious, the coffee hit the spot, and the staff could not have been friendlier. Our group ordered a few lunch combos - Le Midi Figaro - with lentil soup and pasta in a tomato cream sauce with asparagus. Another person ordered the roast beef and another one ordered a cheese sandwich on a croissant - all recommended. The best part for me was the chocolate croissant - it was flaky, buttery, chocolaty goodness. Probably the best one I have ever had! The staff was very accommodating of our 11-month-old, bringing a high chair and checking on her throughout the meal. I would definitely recommend La Croissanterie Figaro!
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Review from Juan P.
Montréal, QC
12/3/2009
This is the Place for Brunchs in Montreal, bar none!
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Review from Team H A P A.
3/15/2011
We stopped here for lunch before leaving Montreal and heading back to the States. It's a Parisian-style cafe with simple food, very friendly staff and excellent croissants. We had the quiche provencal, croque monsieur and chocolate mousse cake for lunch and got three croissants to go. (FYI, we had to order the croissants separately from the counter.) You can't really go wrong with their croissants, but our favorites were the almond and chocolate. Mmm!
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Review from Jonathan T.
Toronto, ON
3/28/2009
The food is fantastic and so is the coffee. Great building and they hardly speak English but they try. Figured they needed to work on their English more than I need to work on my French. You can pretend you are in Paris, but it only works one way. You would never go to Paris and pretend you are in Montreal.
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Review from Simon V.
Toronto, ON
8/27/2010
Went here for brunch while out of town. I had the breakfast sandwich which is served on a croissant. It was excellent. Great croissants for take out too! We took some home for our family in Toronto!
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Review from Rahul S.
8/31/2009
We had brunch here recently. I'd say 4.5 stars for both food and service. A little out of the way from montreal - you need a car to get here. I'd definitely come here on my next visit to montreal.
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