We recently visited Montreal for the first time. Unfortunately, we didn't have very much time and well we had our dog. She's lovely and I'm glad we have her but she's a bit attached so leaving her for long periods of time at a hotel wasn't possible (stay tuned, this DOES factor into the review). Because of the dog, we didn't have a chance to get to a bakery for bagels. Bagels were one of the primary goals. BUT, Door Dash to the rescue. We ordered from Brossard Bakery and received absolutely delicious breakfast sandwiches (Sandwich au saumon fume and the simply named Breakfast bagel) and 6 sesame bagels. Being from the states we were immediately and pleasantly surprised by how nothing seemed overly salty. The salmon was tender (sometimes smoked salmon can be tougher), the bacon was meaty, not greasy and not SALTY. WHAT??? The bagels aren't made with salt and not only does it make for a phenomenal bagel but it also saved us later on. It was all delicious. The egg was fluffy and creamy, reminded me of tamago or a Japanese egg omelet with the slight sweetness. My partner immediately started having a crisis over how much she loved these bagels after a lifetime of LA delis and their amazing bagels. After eating, we packed up our bagels and headed out of Canada towards Vermont to start the New England portion of our trip. We got about 2 hours into it and had to split a sesame bagel that we both had been thinking about the entire time. Within a couple of hours we were stopping in NH and checking into a wonderful little inn in Sunapee. As we headed back to the car my partner yells OH SH*T!!! OPEN THE CAR!!! I thought the car had been broken into or the dog was hurt... but no... she had realized that the dog had been left alone with the remaining 5 bagels. We nearly cried when we opened the door and saw the bag with a hole chewed through the bottom and sesame seeds everywhere with not a single morsel of bagel left. I had to lean against the car for strength. We still haven't forgiven her. Yes, we still love her but we can't let go of the lost bagels. So, if I had one recommendation for Brossard Bagel it would be to start shipping their bagels and INTERNATIONALLY. Well, at least...
Read moreWhere Beaubien bagels and Mtl bagels have failed, Brossard Bagels succeeds. If there has always been room in your heart for one and only True bagel deserving of the "mtl bagel" status, then this probably isn't for you. But like me, if you've accepted that at least two shops offer the equivalent(may e slightly different) dense and sweet bagel ( without that silly NY-style fluffiness) then make room for a third source. Aside from being available at a few stores in the classic plain,sesame or poppy variety (I get mine at Maxi), a trip to its Greenfield Park location on Gladstone street, offers other toppings.
Added bonuses: cream cheeses, sous-vide smoked salmon, a variety of beverages including A&W root beer and Jamaican Ting as well as... -a tropical surprise!!
Yes! If all this wasn't enough you'll discover that Brossard Bagels shares its counter space with a couple of charming ladies who offer up delicious treats from Trinidad. Rotis, samosas, bajis etc.(get extra sauce!) They'll also surely put a smile on your...
Read moreI’ve been looking for a place that hits the spot with West Indian food and this place came as a very pleasant surprise . The chicken roti was delicious , curry was on point and the price is great can’t really find a chicken roti for 10.65$ anywhere these days . The jerk chicken plate was so good . They gave a very generous amount of chicken , the rice and peas was nice and Shelly . Chicken you taste the flame grill and the jerk flavour was great . The mini macaroni pie flavour reminded me of what you get when you go back home . Will definitely be back . The service was quite slow but honestly worth the flavour and price . And the samosas wow delicious flavour is authentic and the tamarind sauce is a...
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