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Les Glaceurs
Categories: Food Desserts Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
453 Rue Saint-SulpiceMontreal, QC H2M 2T6
(514) 504-1469
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 7 pm
Fri-Sun 11 am - 8 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
37 reviews for Les Glaceurs
Review Highlights
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"the red velvet and the vanilla cupcakes are delicious." In 16 reviews -
"The cupcakes tasted as amazing as they looked." In 28 reviews -
"The vanilla macaroon was first." In 9 reviews
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36 reviews in English
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Review from Rawan K.
My friend and I walked on over for some dessert after eating lunch at Olive et Gourmando. Les Glaceurs serves the most heavenly, delightful, enjoyable, scrumptious, delectable, soft, fluffy, yummy, and visually appetizing cupcakes I have come across in Montreal! An added bonus: They sell Bilboquet ice cream AND Macarons! What else could a woman need? Seriously.
For the longest time, Itsi Bitsi has been my all-time favourite for cupcakes, but now... they have some serious competition!
I tried Les Glaceurs' Red Velvet (instant winner), and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough - both were good, but the Red Velvet stole my heart. -
Review from C M.
Montréal, QC
12/11/2011
I've been to Les Glaceurs twice, once at the Saint-Sulpice location, and most recently the new location on University & Ste Catherine.
The red velvet I had from the Saint Sulpice location was HUGE. A bit on the sweet side though and topped with an enormous amount of frosting, it satisfied my sweet tooth (alas, the grease stains on my napkins did not). The egg nog/gingerbread cupcake from the University location was a bit on the dry side and very small. The frosting tasted overwhelmingly of alcohol (the whole egg nog thing).
The service at the University location was terrible. The girl heard me tell my boyfriend that I had tried a red velvet so she assumed I wanted one, grabbed it, dropped it, then blamed me (when I told her I didn't want a red velvet, she replied with "but you said it out loud"...no idea where her logic comes from).
a tip: if you have foursquare, upon your first check-in you get a FREE cupcake! Apparently no purchase is necessary -
Review from Aurora N.
2/11/2012
This is one of my favourite ice cream shops in North America, but it's not their frozen delights that make me obsessed. They happen to sell the most delightful cupcakes. The traditional flavours are all brilliantly executed but the one that has my heart is their Vanille-Citron, a light and sweet cupcake with a perfect lemony finish. Delish!
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Review from Theresa Marie S.
7/12/2011
I walked over to Les Glaceurs after visiting Notre Dame Basilique and to my pleasant surprise - I had one of the best cupcakes in the world! The vanille-citron [vanilla cake & lemon icing] was unbelievably delicious. I'm not big on sweets, but every once and a while I like to enjoy a cupcake. I don't think that the cupcake was too sweet - it was just the right amount of sugar I could handle. The lemon icing was a perfect texture!
If you are visiting Montreal and near the Basilique, do pay Les Glaceurs a visit! The staff is friendly and appreciate your feedback after you have tried one of their baked goods. -
Review from Serena R.
9/4/2011
If you like eating straight up sugar then this is the ice cream for you. I had rum raisin and I could not taste the rum nor the raisin. Just the thought of how sweet the ice cream was makes my teeth hurt. Ice cream, pizza and fries are usually good even when it's bad. Not so with this ice cream. Yuck yuck yuck.
If you like eating straight up butter then this is the cupcake for you. I think whoever made the frosting forgot to put sugar in the buttercream. It looked so promising but it really lacked flavor. The cake part though was moist and flavorful.
If you like eating butter dipped in sugar- can I be your friend? -
Review from Richie S.
1/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
I am dragged by my better-half to anything dealing with cupcakes. While touring around on a bloody cold day, we stopped in to warm up with coffee, green tea and of course, cup cakes.
I have to say the cup cakes were really good - mind you, if you put anything mixing orange and chocolate in front of me I'll eat it any way. I'd like to return and try their ice creams/gelato type assortments, but my tenders were already close to being frozen.
Coffee is strong and staff are young and pleasant.Listed in: Helloooooo love, would you…
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Review from Moira R.
4/3/2011
I love cupcakes and the cupcake I had here just wasn't that good. I would definitely be willing to give this place another chance, but the most honest review of my cupcake would be a two star.
The cupcake I had was the chocolate orange. The cake was strangely light, making me think that it might have been made from a mix. The chocolate flavor was just not that strong. The frosting on top was very attractive, but the taste an texture was not that good. What I disliked the most was the orange swirl on top. I assume it had been made with a different frosting material than the rest of the frosting because it did not mesh well with the rest of the frosting. In fact, it was like a little hard string on top of my cupcake.
This place might be good for something other than their cupcakes.Listed in: Montreal, QC
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Review from Jessica M.
4/3/2011
cupcake cupcakes I love cupcakes!
This little shop was found by us purely by accident and I am not regretting our choice to go on in! The cupcakes were cute and since it was a bit later in the day there weren't a Ton to choose from but it was more than enough.
I got what I believe to be like a sweet cream and caramel cupcake. I fell in love at first bite. mmmmmmmm Nothing can take the place of Kupcake factory for me in New Orleans, but if I was on that side of the world again mayyybe I would just so happen to end up there.
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Review from Sinful S.
Montréal, QC
9/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ok let me start with... This place deserves at least a full 4 stars. Got some cupcakes to go there was red velvet of course, strawberry shortcake, caramel, coffee and something chocolate for my bf. Aside from the red velvet the vanilla based cakes were better. The red velvet just melted in my mouth and the strawberry shortcake blew my mind. I was expecting the caramel icing to be overwhelmingly sweet but to my surprise it was just right. Their icing don't overwhelm you and you can taste the goodness of the cakes which is a huge plus because they are so good even just on their own. Never tried the ice cream there so idk but I probably never will because its not even a choice to me if cupcakes are laying around calling my name. If I was one of those skinny ppl who can eat like there is no tomorrow and always weigh the same... I'd be there everyday. :p
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Review from Jennifer M.
3/9/2011 1 photo
Stopped by this place since it was only a block away from the hotel we were staying at in Old Montreal. Quaint, attractive, colorful this place sell cupcakes, cakepops, macarons, even cupcake cel phone trinket decorations and cupcake necklaces. I gave it a plus for selling a pack of 4 macarons for only $5. Although I did not purchase any, I had to try the RED VELVET. Moist and fairly plumplier in size, not huge like Crumbs' cupcakes, it was good. But if you're looking for a real Red velvet you won't find it here. THEY USE REGULAR BUTTER CREAM AS OPPOSED TO CREAM CHEESE FROSTING.
I know i can't judge a place based on one cupcake, but if you can't do a popular cupcake the correct way, what makes or breaks cupcake places, then I don't know what to say. -
Review from Tracy L.
9/29/2009
I was wandering around old montreal and happend to stumble upon les glaceurs, a cute little shop that sells cupcakes, french macaroons, sorbets, and ice cream!
Its located off a little street right next to a huge church. The cute window display and the woman that I just saw walking down the way with sorbet peaked my interest. I walked in to find a variety of goodies awaiting my consumption!
I decided to get vanilla macaroons, chocolate macaroons (that's all they had left) as well as pear sorbet and litchi sorbet! They also have maple syrup ice cream which was just to die for, but I could not consume it all by my lonesome.
The vanilla macaroon was first. I took one bit and the whole macaroon opened with a bright white cream of goodness inside! It was amazing! Soft, creamy, and crunchy all at the same time! Then, there was the chocolate macaroon. At first bite, the luscious fudge center poked its head out and greeted me with intense chocolatey goodness! This was unlike the vanilla macaroon, which I was able to eat in three quick bites. This macaroon was meant to be enjoyed in many small bites, slowly, sensuously, and seductively.
Damn, it was good.
And then, the gorgeous scoops of litchi and pear sorbet piled high upon a simple cone. The sorbets are made by a quebec company, and they focus on using the freshest ingredients.
The litchi flavor is ridiculously fresh. It does not seem to have any artificial flavors, only the sweetness from the juice of the fruit. Perhaps the fruit is pureed and then formed into this gorgeous sorbet?
The pear sorbet is sweeter with rich flavor, texture smoother than the litchi, and mirroring an actual pear. It is a wonder to me that I have not found such amazing sorbet in the states. The canadiens know how to do it right, that's for sure. :) -
Review from Claireanne R.
5/21/2010 3 photos
Just picture this: a plump and fluffy red velvet cupcake with perfect cream cheese frosted entwined with a side of cold and delicate vanilla ice cream. Does that not make you want to run all the way to Montreal to this cupcake / ice cream parlor and slap your bills onto the counter, heaving and hungry for a too-perfect delicacy?!?
YES.
My friend Patrick and I were immediately enticed by the large window with adorable drawings of four cupcakes and an ice cream cone in between that read "Cupcakes, Creme Glacée & Sorbet Café." We looked at each other, looked at the door, and went in. The smell of baked goods is enough for those enzymes in your tummy, Mr. and Mrs. Ghrelin O-acyl transferase and kids to jump up and yell, FEED ME. They had special cupcake-ice cream combos that were a little less than $5--totally worth it. The service is fast and they're all smiles.
I selected a carrot cake cupcake and vanilla ice cream and Pat went for the Red Velvet and vanilla. We chose two leather chairs right by the big window to sink into. And we sunk into them. People pass by and their eyes light up at the sight of ice cream cones with smiles drawn on them. The bakery smells of sweet icing and laughter. The actual store is a decent size, clean, chic and enticing to children and old folk. The bathroom is even pleasant!
If you would like to know, the cupcakes were absolutely delicious. Especially with the cold ice cream. I'm usually skeptical of baked goods made from scratch (only because I love boxed cakes so much) but if cupcakes and ice cream had 0 calories I would be at Les Glaceurs 24/7. Well, not that much. -
Review from Ali B.
4/26/2010
The scene: Old Montreal, Saturday @ 2:30pm.
I saw cupcakes in the case with my own hungry eyes.
I went in and asked for one.
"Sorry" I was told. "We don't have anymore."
Are those faux samples in the case that you use to lure in sugar-happy, PMS-y clientele? If so, this gullible girl thinks that is a mean, dirty, highly uncool trick.
I (begrudgingly) gave Les Glaceurs a second star because the rest of Montreal was fricking awesome and, well...I'm just too damn nice. -
Review from Dani M.
9/17/2009
Please let me know when you make a person-size Red Velvet, so that I may come and die in it.
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Review from Angela L.
7/23/2010
If one could eat with their eyes, you'd need to put an eye mask on before going into Les Glaceurs for fear of overindulgence. Luckily, we can't, but there is still the impossibility of making a decision. How are you supposed to just choose one with all the neat rows of perfect cupcakes and large selection of colourful ice creams staring up at you like cute kittens at the SPCA? Even the incredibly detailed miniature cupcake shaped earrings and necklaces look good enough to eat.
The pistachio ice cream I finally chose was flecked with real nut pieces and perfectly creamy while not being too sweet. Walking around on a super sunny day in old Montreal will never be the same without an ice cream. -
Review from Chris R.
1/27/2010 3 photos
If I could give this place more stars I would!
I have a thing for cupcakes...well more than I thing...I friggin love the stuff. Now... living near New York City, one would think that I would find the best cupcakes on earth, but Montreal and Le Glaceurs takes the top spot in my book. I tried the red velvet to start...it put a smile on my face from ear to ear. All of there cupcakes are moist and the icing is to die for, not so sweet, just perfect. Anyone who travels to Montreal should check this place out, its right next to one of the largest churches in town, cant miss it!!! -
Review from Greta K.
7/14/2010 3 photos
All the cupcakes looked beautiful at Les Glaceurs. And the ice cream whetted my appetite. These were all wonderful, but then I saw the macarons, and I knew I had to have them. I bought a bag of four for five dollars and ate them in one sitting. The four kinds in the bag were (I think) pistachio, vanilla, chocolate, and mocha. Of course they were good, but they were not as fresh as the macarons at Point G.
Also, the service here was not great. I was the last person in line and after the person in front of me was rung up, the cashier ignored me and went to the back to clean. I had to practically bang the counter to get him to come back out.
This is kind of in a tourist area and although a very cute place with several gorgeous looking cupcakes, I might find another place for desserts in the area. -
Review from Amy S.
After getting caught in a torrential (not even kidding) downpour without my umbrella, I was in serious need of some cupcake therapy of the Red Velvet kind. Lucky me that Les Glaceurs was right on my way back to the hotel.
I was soaked head to toe so ice cream didn't appeal to me, but the cupcakes caught my eye. Oh, did they look good!! I got one of the red velvets and a coffee to warm up and settled myself in to enjoy. And enjoy I did. The cupcake was delish and the coffee hit the spot. The only thing about the cupcake that I wasn't crazy about was the icing. It was too sugary sweet for me. But the cupcake was perfectly moist and crumbly.
The shop is a bit small and looks like it could get crowded easily (it was a tight squeeze when I was there on a Friday afternoon). There are some comfy chairs up by the window that would be perfect for a longer stay but this really is more of a grab and go type of place. -
Review from Jenifer W.
7/17/2011
I was craving a sweet, moist cupcake and the concierge told me this was the place to go. Lovely setting. Clean, spare room. Les Glaceurs had a fantastic selection of ice cream that you can purchase in three sizes and a display of yummy looking cupcakes in a variety of flavors. Perfect! I could have the mini ice cream and my cupcake and not feel like I had completely overindulged.
The ice cream was wonderful. The cupcake was a disappointment. Dry, no flavor "punch" and frosting that was nondescript. I threw it away after three bites as it even tasted a bit stale. -
Review from Judy C.
3/2/2009
We stumbled into this place by surprise. Since my friends and I are cupcake fanatics, we had to stop here to give the cupcake a try. We got the red velvet.
The frosting was indeed very tasty, but the cake was a tad on the dry side. I'd give the cupcake a 5 out of 10. -
Review from Farin I.
3/15/2011 2 photos
I had a really good time here, we ordered 6 cupcakes and all of them were pretty good, considering we went in late in afternoon. The cupcakes were freshly nicely designed. I went in with my husband and it was a good day to be out on old port with cupcakes in hand. It was so good, that I took two more to sent out to my brother at work, and they had a hit with them too. Choco-choco and strawberry Vanilla and Red Velvet were really good. Definitely will come back for more.
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Review from Daniel S.
Vancouver, BC
5/10/2011
Les Glaceurs was the first time I ever attempted to even go to a cupcake joint. I was never really into the idea but a couple friends convinced me to go and I have to say I was not disappointed in the least bit.
Les Glaceurs is simple. You get cupcakes and ice cream and that's what they do and to be fair they do it very well. There is a good deal where you can get a cup of ice cream and a cupcake for I believe it was around six dollars so you get a good amount of food for the price.
The ice cream was excellent and served in a good sized container. You got just enough to satisfy your craving and the flavor of the ice cream is excellent. It's a perfect way to complement the cupcake...But of course there is a fault here. The cupcakes aren't even warm. The experience could have been so much better if the cupcakes were warmed up before you ate them. The contrast of hot and cold is commonly seen in dessert and it could have made this experience easily a four star one. The cupcake however was good for what it was. I chose the Red Velvet Cupcake and the flavor was that of a true Red Velvet cake. It was very moist and it had excellent flavor. The icing was also really good albeit almost too abundant.
Overall this place is quite good. It's definitely a nice place to stop into and I have to say I enjoyed the experience and would go back. With some small improvements it could be an excellent place to go but for now I'm gonna put it at around three stars. -
Review from Christian H.
Vancouver, BC
7/22/2009 3 photos
I would have given thus place a 5 star but the truth of the matter is that Mollys in Chicago is the best cupcake shop. I liked that they have an ice cream or sorbert and cupcake combo. This makes for a perfect dessert date where you can share a dish. If you are in the Old Montreal area, then you should stop by and get a treat.
Listed in: Montreal Musts
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Review from Hannah C.
10/1/2008 3 photos
decided to try their red velvet - which i think is a good indicator of how good a cupcake/bakery really is. the frosting was really mouth wateringly delicious, but the actual cake part was a bit dry to my standards.
the place is really cute inside. splashes of neon colors inside make it look cool. the cupcakes are also displayed quite nicely also. wish i tried one more of their cupcakes... -
Review from Lisa S.
7/26/2010 2 photos
My friends and I stopped here after we saw the delicious-looking desserts through the window. The store was really cute inside. We had just eaten brunch, so we decided to only order one thing and share- a red velvet cupcake. It was DELICIOUS. They packed the cupcake in a to-go container and we took some spoons with us to eat it while we walked. I don't really like cupcakes that much, but I was converted- I'm glad I don't live in Montreal, or else I'd be eating cupcakes here every day. Also, it was fairly cheap- I believe it was less than $3 for the cupcake. Definitely check it out if you're nearby!
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Review from Bridget W.
9/20/2008
The cupcakes here have amazing frosting - I might even say that it could rival Sprinkles'. The cake part, on the other hand, is a little bland but super moist. It really doesn't matter though, because the frosting will give your tastebuds enough to manage. The macaroons are also very good, especially the Earl Grey and pumpkin flavors. This spot is definitely worth a try if you are in the area, and if not, it's worth getting in the area to give it a go!
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Review from Tyler M.
7/21/2010
I'm not digging it. Yes, the atmosphere might be fun, but the cupcakes weren't to my expectations. Dry "cake", generic/ processed frosting, and overall not a super good experience.
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Review from Lucy W.
Updated - 7/4/2010
Came back for the cupcakes- those are good too! I recommend the vanilla w/ salty caramel, as well as the choco-orange. Most of my fellow samplers liked the red velvet as well. We bought an assortment of 12 for a birthday dinner- all were delicious!
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7/1/2010
YUM- litchi sorbet is one of the most delicious sorbets I've ever tasted- sweet but not artificially… Read more »
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Review from Candice C.
9/21/2010
One word: Yummy!!
Great pastries, good espresso. A nice find in Vieux Port, which is filled with very expensive food. -
Review from Vickie S.
9/13/2010 1 photo
Mini cupcakes are amazing. Just the right size for these little works of art. Tried the min chocolate today. Delish!
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Review from Brian J. B.
9/19/2010
Sacre bleu! On a vacation to Montreal, we were unable to resist these colorful beauties. The cupcakes tasted as amazing as they looked. I want to go back and try the macarons. This was a highlight of our trip.
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Review from Kwoky L.
7/8/2009
Les glaceurs have a quick a variety of cupcakes, ice creams, sorbets, and macarons to satisfy the pickiest of all dessert fanatics. I love their cupcake and ice cream combo! I shared a red velvet cupcake and a small cup of grapefuit sorbet with my boyfriend. I have had better red velvet cupcakes in Chicago; I found their rather sweet but the sorbet is excellent.
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Review from jenn m.
5/4/2009
hands down best cupcakes i've ever had. my boyfriend and i have gone on vacation to montreal twice in the past two years. both times we have stayed at le saint sulpice, which is a boutique hotel right across the street from les glaceurs.
the red velvet and the vanilla cupcakes are delicious!! the frosting is amazing and the cake is soft and delicate. i cant wait to go back! i haven't found a cupcake yet that beats this! -
Review from Ken L.
During my touristy stroll through the history Old Montréal area, I needed a fix for my sweet tooth! Lucky me, I see a black sign with neo green words "Les Glaceurs" with drawings of cupcakes and ice cream cones. As I walk in, the display of beautifully designed colorful cupcakes boast a delicious time yet to come. The price seems a bit steep with $2.95 per cupcake, $16 for six and $30 per dozen. I got the red velvet cupcake on my first visit and the rum raisin ice cream cone on second time back. The cupcake's frosting wasn't too sweet and in my opinion, if they scaled back on the frosting and made it slightly more moist, it would be perfect. The rum raisin flavor has always been my all time favorite ice cream flavor since I first tried the Häagen-Dazs variety many years back. The two other variations of this flavor at Lappert's in HI and at this location are equally as satisfying or better.
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Review from Kristen F.
10/19/2010
super cute space with really nice presentation of their cupcakes. the red velvet was one of the best cupcakes i've ever had. the strawberry was good, but the frosting was a bit too sweet and it overpowered the cake. would've loved to try the maple, but they didn't have any out when we went in to purchase (we had seen them when we were just browsing the day before).
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Review from vivian y.
9/28/2010
i was excited to try cupcakes in montreal. went in to les glaceurs and got 3 kinds: vanilla lemon, chocolate mint, and vanilla strawberry. we were red velveted out so didn't try that one. i need to preface that i'm not a huge frosting person. there was a little too much frosting on these cupcakes for me. i also like my "cake" for the cupcake a little more fluffy and less dense. the cupcakes were cute and we enjoyed them but i have had better. the "cake" mix reminded me of sprinkles cupcakes. i definitely am more of a fan of susie cakes cupcake "cake" mix. the frosting was fresh and didn't taste too artificial. :) i would come back to get my cupcake fix here but it's definitely not the best i have had. i think we paid approximately $3 - 4/cupcake. we also got some macaroons and they were good. a small bag of 4 is $8 i believe. of course my favorite macaroons are from laduree but beggers cannot be choosers...
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