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Point G
Categories: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Food Desserts Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts [Edit]
1266, avenue du Mont-Royal EstMontreal, QC H2J 1Y3
(514) 750-7515
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 10 am - 8 pm
Thu-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
28 reviews for Point G
Review Highlights
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"Definitely worth visiting if you are a fan of macarons." In 16 reviews -
"...favorite is the caramel fleur de sel, sweet with a slight..." In 3 reviews -
"The chocolate sesame macaron was also really good." In 4 reviews
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26 reviews in English
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Review from Corona W.
2/22/2012
I love the variety of macarons Point G has to offer. I'm used to the ONE shop in Boston carrying macarons with a measly five flavors. Needless to say, I was quite excited to see the 22 flavors Point G carries. In addition to the 22, they make assorted apertif flavors such as foie gras and apple cider and balsamic vinegar. Excited by the sheer abundance of colors and choices, I purchased a box of 20 for $28 dollars and I am so happy that I did.
As a matter of taste, the only flavor I did not like was Poppy Seed Flower. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the Balsamic Vinegar macaron. It may sound strange or disgusting but it tastes divine. You can very much taste the balsamic vinegar but it is mixed with white chocolate - creating a very chewy, chocolatey macaron with an interesting kick.
All macarons start off with a crisp shell and a chewy center. The flavors start off light but gradually build in your mouth as you chew for a creamy, delicious finish. Other flavors to note are the Salted Caramel (so, so good - a must have) and the Maple flavors (also a must-have although we went during maple season so I don't know if they always have this flavor). Both are creamy and absolutely delicious. The lavendar flavor is also very good. It is filled with a light lavendar jelly instead of a buttery cream - as most of the others are. The raspberry flavor is also filled with a light jelly instead of cream.
In general, all the flavors are great with the exception of Poppy Seed Flower (it's the fluorescent red one). I didn't like it because it reminded me of play dough...However, I am in love with these macarons. Between my boyfriend and I (and my box of 20 macarons), we tried almost all the flavors -- (and they were all so good!!!). I think the only one we missed was Apricot and some of the other apertif flavors which they did not have that day.
Definitely will return when I am back in Montreal. -
Review from Melissa N.
4/1/2012
i applaud Point G for the sheer vastness of their macaron display, so enticing with all the magical flavors and trippy colors. i wanted to sit among the many macarons and build colorful macaron snowmen: 3 'rons stacked and then shoveled into my mouth.
i got a box of 6 for $9 canadian. the coffee was my favorite, salted caramel wasn't as unusual tasting as i thought it'd be and was too normal, and the bright purple currant fruit flavored 'ron was terrible. but maybe because i don't like currant--i didn't know that until i tried the macaron. now i know.
i took off a star because i like my macarons to have a thin light crispy exterior with a really soft and slightly chewy center. these were kind of soft all over.
regardless, next time i'm in montreal, i wanna try every flavor. every flavor BUT currant. -
Review from Cassy H.
3/15/2012 2 photos
Dear Point G,
Your macarons get me from point A to point B. Small, delicious, and bold.. flavorful explosion in your mouth. It's exactly what I needed. This is definitely a pretty legit macaron place in Montreal. Please go if you live local or if you happen to be walking up and down Mont Royal like my friends and me.
Anyway, your macarons were so bright and beautiful that I simply had no choice but purchase a box of six for $9 CAD. I got: poppy flower, espresso coffee, pistachio, lavender-blueberry, blackcurrant, and caramel. And I LOVED each and every them! You tease me with your light shell and chewy centers. Ahh, I wish I can go back and get more plus your assortment of apéritif flavors such as foie gras and balsamic vinegar.
Please send some over to the US of A?
Cheers,
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Review from Yibing Q.
12/31/2011
I have tried out countless macaroon places in New York ... and tried out the supposedly best macaroons in the world - Pierre Herme.
I was not expecting the macaroons from point G to be that legit. But they were. Almost on par with Pierre Herme ... and probably just 10% less than Laduree's in terms of their awesomeness.
I bought a pack of 20 ... and tried almost all the flavours the boutique had to offer.
Would highly recommend the following:
- Chocolate sesame
- Fleur d'Orange
- Ser de Caramel
- Creme brûlée
- Citron
I cannot explain how much I love their macaroons and they were much cheaper than the macaroons sold in New York ($1.50 compared to the average $2-$2.50)! -
Review from Yvonne T.
I can't remember how I discovered macarons, but ever since I've discovered them I've always hunted for them no matter where I go (especially if its a French place I'm going).
I had previously tried La Maison du Macaron in Montréal and then found out about Point G. In addition to having a larger variety of flavours than Maison du Macaron, they also serve gelatos and ice cream. I also saw Foie Gras Glâcé?
However, I think that variety and better packaging (from the standpoint of preservation are the pros that Point G have over MdM. Their macarons are too "soft" for my liking. The cookie isn't flaky on the outside, and they are also smaller than the ones at MdM.
Honourable mentions of flavours:
Balsamic Vinegar
Lime Basil
Lavender Blueberry
Chocolate Sesame
I would recommend coming here over MdM ONLY if you're bringing some home for gifts because the packaging is more durable. -
Review from Kathy H.
Mississauga, ON
9/19/2011
We went in because the store looked so adorable. It was very small, and had maybe like.. one table to sit at.
Once we saw the menu and their display, we fell in love. We bought a box of 6 to split it 3-way (two macarons for each of us). The box was so adorable!!! I had the Caramel (Fleur de Sel, their most popular flavour) and Cafe Espresso. Both were deliciousss!!!!! I love that they're not too sweet and the caramel wasn't too filling. The cookie was made perrrfect. Unfortunately, I only had these two :( :( :(
I never went back, due to lack of time during my stay at Montreal. The guy working there was soooo nice also. He knew we were tourists, and he was patient and so polite.
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Review from Maheen M.
12/2/2011
A store solely dedicated to macarons and gelatos - hello, I am in heaven. My SO and I were walking along Mont Royal when we came across Point G, I insisted we walk in.
To my surprise they had macarons!!! I just LOVE them. We bought a 6 pack (for $9) and picked our favourite flavours. The Pistachio and Sel de Caramel were lovely. The Lemon (citron) were divine. The other flavours, I forgot what they were since we gave them to family members to try. They really enjoyed them.
I will definitely come back to try their gelato. It is such a cute little shop. Make sure you visit Point G if you are in the Montreal/Mont Royal area.Listed in: Montreal
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Review from Jenny H.
9/11/2011
OMG, the BEST macarons I have EVER had in my life.
The perfect chewiness, and the AMAZINGGGGG unique flavors, all combined so perfectly- wow. I do not know how they bring out the RICHNESS of the flavors SO WELL!!!
I bought 6 packets to give to my entire family (even FedExed them) over night, and everyone LOVED them.
I have not had better macarons anywhere else- this is a MUST EAT when you're in Montreal!!! -
Review from Shirley D.
Montréal, QC
2/19/2012
This cute little place has the yummiest macarons I've ever had. The texture is so...right? I'm no macaron connoisseur but this place seems to do it right. They have soooo many flavors to choose from. You can get 6 for $9 and there's balsamic, pistachio, maple, creme brulee, chocolate etc. One bite and you are in heaven. Rich in flavor, sweet but not too sweet, filling just oozes in your mouth, while the outer shell has a softish nice crunch cookie taste. Macarons....are...the best. I have yet to try their other desserts like yogurt and ice cream. But I would definitely come back for their macarons. It's worth every penny.
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Review from Ksenja T.
10/13/2011 1 photo
I went to Montreal this past weekend and after doing my research, Point G seemed like the best macaron place in all of the city. The place itself is not very big, and they also serve gelato. All their accolades are on the wall if you're curious.
We decided to go with 20 macrons and they had quite the good selection! I loved the packaging-- really pretty. We got 10 different types, and proceeded to devour them all pretty quickly. My favourites were the hazelnut, pistachio and lavender. The chocolate sesame macaron was also really good. They tasted fresh yet still rich. I would say they are very good quality, however, La Bamboche macarons in Toronto still reign supreme in my books! -
Review from Angie C.
Toronto, ON
8/31/2011 1 photo
I went to one and only Point G macaron boutique in Montreal. This place and Maison du Macaron are very close to each other.
* Note to people living in the GTA: if you want to try them, Point G macarons are imported from Quebec to a store called Sweets by Marlene in the Heartland Towncentre, Mississauga.
The store is very small and cute. The girls working there were snotty, but hey, it's Montreal. They have 22 flavours to choose from, I tried 6 of them and they were all fresh. Moist centre with a crisp shell, with very distinct flavours. Flavours I had were: lavender-blueberry, poppy flower, cassis-blackcurrant, creme brulee, lime-basil, and roasted pistachio. -
Review from Danan R.
1/31/2012
You will want to move here if you love macaroons, and if it were not for Aux Petit, I most definitely would. They have a lot of different flavors, but the chocolate sesame and pistachio are my favorites. The cookies are rich yet light, and not excessively sweet. The ratio of cookie to filling is just perfect. Stop in and grab a case (or two) of 20 or you will want to kick yourself afterwards.
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Review from Liora I.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2011
Macron flavours like Black tea apricot , Creme brûlée and raspberry rosemary PLUS kind-of-excessive-but-totally-airport-proof-packag ing... this place was great!
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Review from D D.
Montréal, QC
Updated - 7/17/2011
I've returned to macaron indulgence at Point G ever since I decided to put on more weight to look less skeletal.
These are the best macarons in the universe. I ate Lime Basil and felt high.
No words can describe how good they are.
I encourage everyone to go here and eat them!
How many calories are in each one? Please let me know.. someone...1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/25/2010
Best Macaroons Ever.
I am not a Macaroon Addict like some people and in fact do not eat these things… Read more »
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Review from Jessica Z.
3/6/2012
This is a nice, cozy store. The macaroon sells for $1.50 each. There's a very large selection of flavors and the lady working there was very helpful by helping me translate each flavor. I ate them days after getting them and they were still very delicious! I would definitely come back again if I'm in the area.
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Review from Greta K.
7/8/2010 5 photos
Prior to visiting Montreal, I made sure to check out yelp to see if there were any places specializing in macaroons and I found Point G. I went to their website, which was exclusively in French, but thankfully, macaroons deliver a universal message of deliciousness and I was hooked and knew I had to visit.
On our last day in the city, we drove over to Mont Royal (a very hip and trendy street) and I strolled into Point G. This cute girl in a pink shirt (I'm not sure if this was intentional but she matched some of the macaroons and gelato) waited on me. There were less than twenty flavors of macaroons to choose from but I wanted all of them. It was a tough decision, but I chose a caramel fleur de sel mac and their flavor of the moment, the saveur something or other (I was told it was elderberry); these were $1.25 each. I also bought two bags of broken up macaroons for $2 a piece. They didn't have labels but I'm pretty sure I bought lime-basilic and vanilla (my one complaint was that these weren't labeled).
These were delicious. I am not a macaroon expert by any means because, well, I have never had a store-bought macaroon before this trip. Bakeries just don't really sell them in the Central Massachusetts area. If you say macaroon, it's all about that other coconut-thingey.
Macaroons are not easy to make. I've made them at home and they take a lot work, specialized ingredients (almond flour, pistachio flour, etc.), and you only get about 35 macaroons out of each batch (which are smaller than the ones at Point G). Even though they are small, $1.25 Canadian is a good price for them.
By the way, the store is wicked cute. There is an Eiffel Tower made of macaroons in the window and very vibrant colors throughout. I loved it all!Listed in: The Sweetest Thing..., Je ne parle pas francais
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Review from Jennifer M.
2/24/2011 2 photos
By far the best macarons in North America!!!! Went to Montreal over the weekend, and insisted that we go to this place. 22 pieces for $33??? You can't beat that! Yes I bought every single flavor except the Caramel-Chocolate.
Buying the savory pack is a must. Artisanal in every sense of the word. It consists of WHITE TRUFFLE/ POTATO, BACON PRUNE CONFIT, PARMESAN GRILLED BELL PEPPER, OLIVE & PEPPER, FOIE GRAS, and BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE. The best one is white truffle, my least favorite was balsamic.
You can skip the LEMON and APRICOT flavor, they were the least memorable ones. CREME BRULEE was delicious and so was POPPY FLOWER - surprisingly.
Either way you can't go wrong. I love how their boxes have a picture diagram of all the macarons that they have on the inside of the box. It's all to cute and quaint and not to mention, decadent but gulten free!
FYI - its easier to know a little french coming into this place. The young ladies behind the counter are helpful and nice but you can tell they had a bit of trouble explaining the flavors to me in English. -
Review from Roopa M.
4/4/2011
I've eaten a lot of macarons, and these are hands down the best ones I've had. Not only are they incredibly well-made (perfect texture, which is very hard to achieve), but their flavors are innovative and not like the ones you'll get at most patisseries - among the options are raspberry-rosemary, lime-basil, lavender-blueberry, maple taffy, chocolate-sesame, and peach-black tea (and there are so many others).
We had 8 macarons there this afternoon and are going back on Wednesday before we leave Montreal for a huge box, including the savory ones Jennifer M mentioned - I didn't notice these!
In short, you MUST go here, even if you think you don't like macarons. This place is amazing. -
Review from Shuan L.
6/18/2010
We ate dinner at Europea. We caught a Cirque du Soleil show. We hiked to the outlook on Mont Royal. We even giggled our way through a free exhibit about sex at the science museum. But the undisputed highlight of our long weekend in Montreal? The French macarons at Point G.
I am a macaron junkie. I need to have my macarons just so - crispy thin shell with a chewy interior, not too big but not too small, not too thin but not so thick that it looks like you're biting into a miniature version of a triple-stacked hamburger. Point G's macarons are perfect. And the icing on the cake is that they have over a dozen different intriguing flavors. My favorite is the caramel fleur de sel, sweet with a slight buttery taste. Try it. It will rock your world.
As if the display case of rainbow-hued macarons weren't enough to send me into a tizzy, they also have macaron ice cream sandwiches. Whoever thought of that should get some kind of award. You choose a flavor of ice cream, they sandwich it between two slightly larger strawberry macaron halves, and serve it to you in a cute little boat fashioned from a dried leaf. It was so good, we ate ours and then immediately went back for a second.
The sole reason Point G get 4 stars instead of 5 is that their packaging frankly sucks. If you order 9 macarons, they stick them in a clear tube. Sure, it looks pretty, but on the walk or ride home you'll discover that the tube is roomy enough for the delicate cookies to rattle around, resulting in broken shells and much sadness.
Speaking of broken macarons, it's worth noting that the store sells packs of broken or otherwise imperfect macarons for $2. It's worth it if you don't care about the appearance of your macarons. After all, they're guaranteed to be in your tummy in less than a minute anyway. -
Review from Mymy L.
Thank you yelp for helping me find the most delicious macarons I've ever had and thank you foursquare for scoring me a free macaron just by checking in! Of course, one free macaron led to $40+ worth of macarons for me to bring home to socal. Point G makes macarons with the perfect consistency. I hate when macarons easily crumble apart with first bite, it's quite saddening. But this wasn't the case here. We got two boxes of 20 macarons with various flavors but my favorite were lemon and strawberry. We also had a berry smoothie which was quite refreshing, perfect beverage after a day of biking around Montreal. Definitely worth visiting if you are a fan of macarons.
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Review from Fatemeh D.
Brossard, QC
5/23/2011
They have the best macarons I have ever tasted !!!
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Review from Jasmine W.
6/13/2010
delicious! my friend's significant other grew up in paris and after extensively exploring macaroon spots in canada claims that this is the bakery that comes closest to offering parisian style macaroons! point g is the cutest little bakery - a ton of macaroon flavors that rotate (salted caramel is a store favorite but they had a ton of flavors including apricot, lime, balsamic vinegar, rose, currant, chocolate, chocolate sesame, etc!) and are featured to the right while a large array of interesting gelato flavors (mojito was a standout and foie gras caught my eye!) to the left. super friendly service and a good amount of seating to enjoy these tasty delights!
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Review from Geneviève A.
Québec, QC
3/7/2010 1 photo
Point G proclaims that they have the best macarons in Montreal and I wouldn't doubt it, they were the best I tasted so far. I picked 9 macarons from the different available flavors (more than a dozen) which were then put in a plastic cylinder for easy transportation. At the time of my visit, the "macaron d'or" was one of their temporary flavors and was by far my favorite; who wouldn't like chocolate and caramel combined together in a macaron? It looked really precious too with the gold paint on its chocolate shell. The dark chocolate and pistachio also really stood out, while the taste of the lavender and litchi-raspberry ones was a little too strange for me. I will definitely be back for more macarons whenever I'm in Montreal.
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Review from evan b.
6/7/2009
If dairy ever goes out of fashion in North America it will not ever be in Montreal. No, its fine citizens are munching on cheese curds as they walk down the streets in Winter Spring and Autumn, replacing them with ice cream in Summer. But such dizzying amounts of ice cream, it's as if every summer a collective arrested development-syndrome turns the city into one big 8 year old birthday party.
Thankfully Point G elevates the middle-Canadianess of the whole thing with artfully appointed and unusual flavors. Point G is of course, a French pun for the G spot, in this case with "G" being Glaces, Gauffres et Gourmandises, or ice cream waffles and treats.
The first thing you see is the crazy window decoration, the scene of a bee buzzing around flowers, where the bee in question is actually a macaroon attached to an oscillating fan. If you think you can't tear youself away from the beauty of it all, the smell will do the trick, beckoning you with a wafting finger and dragging you in cartoon-style.
Allow yourself to be carried through the door where you'll be given a free sample of whatever ice cream you like by the ridiculously gracious owners.
Believe me when I say a sample isn't necessary. We had two flavors: Mojito and Apricot-Rosemary. We opted to go sans cone, scooping it out of a banana leaf-like contraption. The stuff was gelato like in consistency and just enough to leave you satisfied without ice cream headaches or stomach aches for that matter. Perfect, unexpected and tasty.
Other flavors include mango, quebec blueberry, pear, and um, foie gras, which i'm sure is amazing albeit not exactly what i would put into a sweet category.
Prices are fine, and service really is gracious. For instance, one of the owners heard our english and mentioned to the other to be sure to speak to us in that. Not that we couldn't have managed in french (we can) but it's the attention to the customer that elevates this place in a city that prides itself for its gourmet way of life, but in all honestly sucks donkey balls in terms of service for the most part.
As we left, one of the guys behind the counter said "I'll bet you come back." It took me a minute to answer...I was eyeing the ginger-pear macaroon and trying not to drool on the floor. -
Review from Nick R.
7/9/2009
Randomly wandered into this place and color me impressed. Had a big macaroon ice cream sandwich with the strawberry-lichi flavor. The ice cream and the macaroon were fantastic. This would be the next Magnolia Bakery sensation if it was in New York.
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Review from christine c.
4/10/2010
originally i was going to give this place 3 stars b/c for me, it seems expensive. but then i've come to realize that these are normal prices for macarons - crazy. this place was a little intimidating b/c it was crowded and everyone seemed to be getting huge boxes of macarons. it was pretty good and i got some chocolate/caramel one, but i like la maison around the corner better for some reason - more crispy? better filling? nicer personnel?
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