Having been in QC for a month now, I have tried a lot of croissants and other pastries. Often they’re not worth the calories. But here, at Chez Boulay Comptoir Boréal, the pastries, sandwiches and quiches are worth it. And I love it that each day there are different items because this place, like its famous restaurant sibling, is all about seasonal/native foods – which I love.
Note: It is “emporter” (takeaway) only - and only open four days a week (Thursday through Sunday) - but I would go out of my way to buy items from here!
Only 4 stars as selection was very limited however it is an amazing bakery. The two things we purchased were absolutely amazing, a maple custard cream puff and a cranberry cheesecake! So good…espresso could be a tad stronger but that’s a personal preference! Go and enjoy!
A really exceptional meal. Great cocktails, excellent wine list, and the food really made creative use of some local and seasonal ingredients. A sea buckthorn pie, how great is that?!
Outstanding food! I had the raw scallops to start which were not only fresh and delicious but a much bigger portion than any scallop starter at a fine dining restaurant (and I've had a few). My main was the arctic char with wild rice which was also very good, and was tasty whilst also seeming reasonably healthy! I also had a very nice glass of local Quebecois sparkling wine. The service was very friendly.
what a wonderful little counter pastry place. food was great here. and the decorations just beautiful.
only thing about this place is if someone opens the doors and its -10 c outside, omg the cold is just hits you even if we were sitting at the furthest seats.
please do something about that cold draft!
loved the pork belly and the salad.
Awesome cafe experience.
We ordered an Americano and a latte with some pastries.
The coffees were very good. Flavorful.
The pastries were perfect. Great texture and sweetness. Stuffed croissant was fantastic as well. Perfectly crispy on the outside!
Would highly recommend.
If you couldn’t get into Chez Boulay, or needed a quick bite and coffee break, this is a great place to drop by. Service is friendly and quick, and the food was delicious. If you’re eating in, grab a seat and they’ll bring you the food (so do leave them a tip).
Now this is really just a comptoir, so don’t expect a vast menu or great many seating area. A lot of people come and grab food to go. But for the things they do have, you can taste the quality of flavour and texture.
I took a salmon feuilleté and I could have gone for a lot more because everything looked so good.
Great gourmet products and price. I just had what probably was my best ham and cheese qische ever. Croissants are outstanding! Just wish the round tables were a little larger. Populated, modern, good music, chill place. Memorable breakfast.
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