St. Henri is just percolating with new eateries that delight the taste buds and our latest little treasure is Chez Fred's on Notre Dame St, just a few blocks from Atwater Market.
I popped in on their very first day at this new location and, even as they were still setting up decor, it was clear that this is going to be a neighborhood favorite. The breads are beautiful and varied...the buckwheat, poppy seed baguette I took home for dinner had wonderful flavor and texture and was a hit with everyone. I also ordered an almond croissant to eat there and it was pure buttery, flakey, almond yummy-ness. I went back a few days later to try one of their tarts and ordered the citron cream one...all I can say is, wow! Yum! I am now on a mission to try everything behind the glass counter!
We have great pastry in Montreal...but this little place reminds me of the little shops of long ago...a great little place in the neighborhood with fresh breads, croissants, pastries, desserts and tarts deliciously waiting to make regular days special and special days exquisite. Thank you for bringing us such an adorable little shop!