Kouing Amann Bakery — Restaurant in Montreal

Notation related to staff only, the Kouign Amann is delicious there and I heartily recommend to stop there at least once to try it! We went there today, we = couple with our baby in stroller, on November 1st 2025, after calling around 3pm on the phone number from their website where they are stating they close on Saturdays at 4:30pm; on the phone the woman, Gabriela, insists that we arrive at 4:15 latest because they close at 4:30, clearly worried that she has ‘’a late order’’. So we rushed there and arrived on time to discover there were a bunch of customers in the shop, waiting in line to order, not much being pressured about time or anything. So I ask what would have happened if we’ve arrived at 4:25pm or 4:28pm, we wouldn’t be able to get our order? She answered ‘look we are just the employees, the owner doesn’t pay us for cleaning after work and it takes a long time cleaning because it is a big place’’ so I answered to update their closing time on their website to reflect the early closing attitude, to which they answered again that they are the just the employees… Well, if you’ve been there you look around you see 2 tables and, what, 4 chairs? Unless they need to clean the entire kitchen + else, this would be a 15mins daily routine cleaning, for sanitary purposes that are a requirement for a food shop, which clearly they are not willing to do without pay, but at the same time their paying machine is asking if we want to leave a tip, at each transaction? Do they not get tips? -Not from me today they didn’t, not sorry- I used to bartend while paying for university fees and me too didn’t get paid for the cleaning full hour and thirty minutes… sometimes it comes with the job, for which you sign an agreement contract. I’ve never complained about that to the customers nor closed an hour in advance 🫣😂

We would have arrived before closing for sure, without living a pressured experience and hearing bad talking from employees.

That place deserves 5 stars and happy customers, so I recommend you go there, but to make sure you have a nice big tasty Kouign Amann, call to reserve and be aware of the closing times because of some of their employees 🙂

I am willing to modify my review if the owner reaches out to me, because I do care about the shop but this experience needed to be voiced, I...

So i can see why people love this place, it's good. The taste is of some items are not to my taste though that's why it lost a star but by no means this should influence you. Please try it.

The good: cheese croissant was very different, it had a spice it Ginger or something on it that have an extra kick. Absolutely amazing.

The okay: croissant: very bready and fluffy on the inside, over of the few croissants where the inside is better than out. Though i prefer Mamie (more crunch) or Fred's (more butter) than this. But is good.

The not my taste but i can see why people like it: kouign amann. Was sweet and buttery bread with a crust exterior. For my taste it's too sweet, but i can see why people love it. It's good but depends what you want.

The location: cute, small with a park nearby. :)

Staff is very friendly.

Cet place est merveilleux. On ordre de préférence, on a essayé et aimé

Croissant au fromage, il y un goût un peu unique avec un peu épicé. Croissant au beurre. L'intérieur est molle et bon, mais on préfère des autres marques de croissants. Ça était tellement comme du pain. Mais c'est vraiment bon, et il faut que tu essaye 3.kouign amman, trop sucrée pour moi mais c'est bon si tu aimes la beurre, sucre et un crust croustillante

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A True Montreal Gem – Absolutely Delicious!

Pâtisserie Au Kouing Amann is one of the most memorable bakeries we have ever visited, and it deserves every bit of a 5-star rating. If you love pastries, this place is an absolute must. The moment you walk in, the air is filled with the rich, buttery aroma of freshly baked goods, and you know you’re in for something special.

We tried their famous kouign amann, and it was perfection – beautifully caramelized on the outside, flaky and tender inside, with just the right balance of sweetness and butter. It’s one of those pastries you remember long after you’ve finished eating. We also sampled a few other treats, and everything was consistently fresh and full of flavor.

The bakery itself has a cozy, authentic feel, and the staff were warm, welcoming, and happy to help with suggestions. You can tell they take pride in what they make. It’s not a huge space, but it feels like a little hidden gem tucked into the heart of Montreal.

This place alone is worth a detour if you’re visiting the city. I would come back in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates top-quality pastries. Easily one of the best bakery...