L'Express is the true type of French bistro that I wish we could find more here in the US. They have, maybe, the best bread outside of Paris. (Alas, you cannot buy this baguette as it is made specially for the restaurant, and sometimes the chef rejects it when not up to standards.)
It is a joy to eat here on vacation with my family, and to watch my 6-year-old daughter discover the joys of duck confit and frites with aioli. The steak frites is delicious, but other specials have also proved memorable. Seemingly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, and the prices are oh-so reasonable, too.
We are going back during our annual August trip to Montreal!