La bete a pain is a great bakery in Griffintown. All their products are fresh and the quality is very good.
The bread and baguette are prepared daily.
I suggest you try their fig and romarin bread, amazing with any type of cheese and wine.
They also have soft bun for burgers too.
I always take the latte. Last time I was there, I took the beignet a l'erable which I recommend.
Also, they propose 3 to 4 variety of french desserts like the lemon tart with meringue on top, the chocolate religieuse, the eclair du jour and others...
This place is always crowded and you can pass by at any moment of the day and enjoy their crunchy and perfecly baked croissant. Go for the almond.
For lunch and 5@7 they have a menu with small servings/portions.
You can try their fried chiken burger or their tuna tataki or their amazing jambon fromage baguette.
The entrance is located on young street which isn't very crowded. This allowed the bakery to be quiet and cozy for couples to meet there.
In addition, it is connected to Must society.
When I am done from la bete a pain, I always exit by Peel street. This allows me to pass by Must and see if they have any new furnitures.
I should mention that the decor is one of the finest, a mix between the oriental and occidental.