I'm back and this oyster stand is still so wonderful as the last time I visited. Actually this is the first time I'm in Jean Talon market and didn't even bother strolling around, being at La Boite aux Huitres turned to be completely satisfying experience.
I'm not sure if the place has grown more popular or it was just a busy day, oyster hungry customers kept coming. At first we were a little bit deceived by the small chaos surrounding the stand (one can call it bar as you actually can sit around it), but once the bottle of white crispy wine was in front of us and oysters ordered everything was perfect. No need to go to SAQ anymore, there is a stand of local Quebec winery just next to La Boite, they will supply bottle of wine or cider with their tasting glasses making the experience classy. We had a dozen of oysters for 30 dollars, good deal for the quality and another six, including the gigantic ones from my picture that were buttery and you have no choice but eat them in two bites. People were having good time around and we did too .... number 99 never appeared to claim his oysters, regardless of the persistent calls of the personnel, I hope somebody else ate them.....
So where would you like to be on a hot summer day in Montreal? For sure at La Boite aux Huitres slurping Canadian oysters and drinking Quebec wine!