If I had a "Top 5 Brunch spots in North America" list, Maison Christian Faure would be on it. TOP 3 EVEN.
I'm completely amazed that this bakery can be so successful on both ends- as a pastry shop and a brunch spot. Its the cutest little cafe tucked on a side street between Old Montreal and Old Port. We walked in around 11 am and were seated by the window.
We ordered:
1. brunch special = smoked salmon puff pastry (choux) which came with the BEST french toast I've ever had, plus a fruit salad, pastry of your choice, and coffee/juice (we went with the chocolate croissant: THIS IS THE BEST CHOCOLATE CROISSANT EVER. This is really how it should be. Going back to a normal chocolate croissant would now be a crime.)
2. lobster puff pastry = heaven.
Quite frankly, I now believe that everything should be on a puff pastry and we should do away with bread.
Everything is beautifully presented and completely melts in your mouth like butter. I'm back in NY now and I'm still thinking of this place! The next time I'm back in Montreal, I will definitely make it a point to come back here again. and again.
Servers were absolutely sweet. The energy of this place is absolutely lovely, and there's nothing like the sun streaming through the windows as you enjoy a wonderful brunch here. Someone bring me back...please!