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5 reviews for Patisserie De Gascogne
5 reviews in English
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Review from Claire K.
12/24/2011
I visit this place everytime I am in Montreal..Pastries are always fresh with a nice selection..I also stock up on candies imported from France..
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Review from Raji S.
Montréal, QC
6/26/2011
Did someone say 'uppity ambiance, over-priced coffee and uh-may-zing pastries'?? De Gascone is Montréal's answer to those tourists who complain (rightfully so) that the city doesn't feel as Parisian as people say it is. Everyone speaks French here, but don't be intimidated: they usually make an effort to stumble in English for Anglophone customers. The clientele is mostly local Francophones who don't mind paying double what they should for a pastry. It's also, well, endearingly geriatric. More gray hairs here than hipster haircuts.
This predominantly-pastry shop sells expensive charcuteries; mediocre cheeses and meats the price of your unborn child's inheritance. They sell decorative cakes so statuesque they ought to be injected with formaldehyde and placed in a museum display. Aaaand they sell ça va coffee in a neighborhood brimming with the best beans. SO... don't visit De Gascone for these edibles. Instead, visit for yummy pastries; croissant aux amandes ("amandine"), chausson aux pommes ("apple strudel"), and croissant de beurre. You feel a bit like you're buying something from a factory here, especially when nearby tiny bakery "Cerise sur le Gateau" offers much more painstakingly/lovingly made pastries, but some of the fare at de Gascogne is A-OK.
The pricey take-away hot lunch items are surprisingly delicious. I like the artisan pizzas, paninis, and pesto boccincini salad. The crab cakes are perfectly-spiced and flavorful. There isn't much seating in the café area, so I recommend taking your food "pour emporter" or to-go. -
Review from Karin V.
8/5/2010 2 photos
A large selection of sweet and savory items, as well as a nice outdoor seating area.
Their croissant was quite tasty - light and flaky but still giving a bit of that buttery goodness with each bite.
I had heard that Montreal's bagels were different (and some claim better) than those found state-side, so of course I had to taste one for myself. I found it to be denser, crunchier, and slightly sweet. My verdict: Montreal bagels *are* better! The bagel's firm texture was a perfect complement to the layers of cream cheese, lox, and capers inside my bagel. -
Review from Lisa B.
1/4/2010
It was open on New Year's Day which is a miracle; we walked for ages looking for a place to grab lunch and came in here because it was open. That isn't really a stirring recommendation for a place but there you have it.
I had a chicken salad sandwich that was good; the bread was excellent. My friend had a caesar salad that was sprinkled liberally with bacon bits which didn't sit well with his vegetarianism. Apparently this is how caesar salads are made in Montreal because we saw this elsewhere. He also got an onion and tomato tart that was quite good. Their coffee was passable; they give you a small handful of chocolate disks with your coffee and the chocolate was better than the coffee.
I liked the ambiance of the place in general, but I don't know if I'd go back unless I found myself again stranded on a holiday with nothing else open. -
Review from Al A.
3/16/2010
This is a pastry shop with a small place to sit down and eat.
Best place in the city for a croissant. Awesome pastries. Good counter service. Somewhat expensive if one isn't used to paying for good food.
