I woke up on the last day of my mini-vacay in Montreal and googled \"best pastries in Montreal\". This place didn't come up first, but it was the closest to me, so I packed my bags and drove over. They had just been open for a few minutes and I was the only customer. I felt suspicious, expecting that more people would be here if it was the \"best\". I ordered a cappuccino and a pistachio croissant, then headed upstairs to the lounge to sit. No one was there. I got even more suspicious.\n\nWhile I enjoyed my selection in this bright and spacious area, I watched the bakers below in a clean and impressive kitchen. And, then I saw customers slowly trickle in, one by one, until there were about a 20 people in line. More folks came upstairs, and I could tell that this place is a Saturday morning ritual for many.\n\nThe cappuccino was great, just what I needed. But, the croissant. This is the real deal. Its been 3 days since I ate here, and I'm still thinking about it. And hoping that I'll find a place where I live with something as good.\n\nI purchased some plain croissants, chocolate bread, and chorizo/mozzarella bread for the long car ride back to Brooklyn. The plan was to bring them home to share with my housemates. That didn't happen.\n\nSo happy I had a chance to try this place.
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