First thing i have to mention is how beautiful this street has become over the past few years.
Rue de Castelnau from St-Laurent to St-Denis is 500 meters of delight to rival any stretch in this city.
There's a bit of everything to dot the area, churches and schools, trendy grocers and old school dépanneurs. The coffee shops and the tons of sitting areas make it a must for summer "flanage".
This bakery sits as one of the jewels in area, Saturday morning has the rush of people queuing for the huge choice of baguettes, they can sit indoor or out and savoring a latte.
Free WiFi and daily newspapers plus a bright and pleasant atmosphere help to make this a top destination.
The coffee is one of the strongest ones around and had me energized for quite a while, the traditional baguette had a bit too much crispiness for me but aside from that it is well worth it.