Pâtisserie Harmonie — Restaurant in Montreal

You can never go wrong with a good ol' traditional Chinese bakery! This lovely little Chinatown spot features a wide selection of Chinese breads and pastries, all displayed in little self-serve cases. I dropped by around 6 PM, so I was expecting the selection to be pretty sparse and/or stale, but I was quite impressed by (1) the quality and freshness of the remaining bread, (2) the number of options still available, and (3) the number of people who managed to cram into this tiny space. The evening seems to be prime Chinese bakery hour, and it looked like folks were stocking up on desserts for the night and/or breakfast for the next morning. And I can't blame them - the buns all looked absolutely gorgeous. I ended up grabbing a green tea and red bean bun. The bread was super soft and moist, and it was the most beautiful forest green colour. I can't say that I could really taste the green tea, so I imagine most of it was just in the appearance. There was a good amount of red bean filling, and I appreciated that it was subtly sweet...all-around, it was the perfect late afternoon / early afternoon snack after a long day of...

Pâtisserie Harmonie offers a wide variety of delicious pastries that are simply delightful. Every time I visit, I find myself choosing a different type of pastry to indulge in. The range of options available is truly impressive and guarantees a unique experience with each visit.

The quality of their pastries is exceptional. Each bite is a burst of flavors, and the textures are always perfect. Whether it's their flaky croissants, decadent cakes, or delicate macarons, Pâtisserie Harmonie consistently delivers in terms of taste and presentation.

The staff at Pâtisserie Harmonie are friendly and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. They are knowledgeable about their pastries and are always willing to provide recommendations based on individual preferences.

I would like to express my gratitude to Pâtisserie Harmonie for consistently creating such delectable pastries. It has become my go-to place for satisfying my sweet cravings, and I highly recommend it to anyone in search of quality and delicious...

SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GO TO A GOURMET BAKERY.

1. They keep boasting about their "secret recipe for dough that makes everything taste great," yet fail to notice that that's what's making their pastries (and filling!) taste bland, uniform and unexciting. Sure, they have other kinds of dough and wrapping, but most stuff is made with the same dough.
2. Compared to New York, the prices are easily double or 1.5 times more. Actually, not all that cheap. For some of the prices, you're actually better off buying gourmet pastries or a fancy donut elsewhere.
3. The cartoon character buns looked nice initially, but the staff isn't sufficiently skilled to even keep the outer layer uniform; so it's all bubbly.
4. On the whole, quality has gone down. The cookies are tasteless, the sugar on the 3 skewered donut balls has started sticking to the oil and losing their...