Boulangerie Premiere Moisson

You really can’t visit Montréal without going to Première Moisson. I mean you can skip it, if you want to, but you will be missing the best that Montréal has to offer.
There are two things to know about PM: first, that it is. A bakery that offers freshly baked bread, pastries, coffee, and specialty items such as chocolate;also Lunch sandwiches. Second, that their philosophy is to do everything the right way, no matter what.
This principle is readily apparent whenever you try the food. The pastries are consistently excellent, and the coffee and hot chocolate, and my favorite, the café moka, blow the pants off the coffee chains and diners.
My only (minor) gripe would be the customer management system. You take a numbered ticket like they used to do at delis. There can be some delays as the various employees work around each other to prepare orders. This is really only apparent at the tourist-​heavy Atwater Market and Jean-​Talon Market locations.

Solid bakery. Had almond croissant, éclair, and tartlette. All delicious treats. Not the best bakery, but very good. Also had sandwiches from deli, very good, fresh. Great place to grab food quickly and sit by the canal.

We arrived at Marche Atwater soon after it opened. The parking lot was pretty empty and the booths were just opening up. Boulangerie Première Moisson was in the process of filling the display cases with cookies, pastries, cakes, and breads.
Shop owners and workers were stopping at Boulangerie Première Moisson to get their morning coffee and breakfast. We noticed that nearly everybody was getting a baguette with cheese. Later we learned that it was a toasted baguette with butter and Swiss Cheese. We wanted what everyone else had. There must be a reason why they were ordering it for breakfast.
It did not disappoint. The simplicity and wholesome goodness of the cheese and baguette was a perfect way to start our day. M liked it so much that she sought that same delicacy at other cafes and bakeries around Montréal and declared that none were as good as what we procured from Boulangerie Première Moisson!
I also got some macarons. They weren’t in the case yet and the girl had to go downstairs to get them. They were absolutely fresh and the most splendid macarons I have ever had in my life. They were soft and almost crumbly. The flavors exploded in our mouths and squished between our eager teeth. What’s even better was that these macarons were not only more wonderful but they were also less expensive than those I’ve enjoyed at home in Chicago!
We returned to Boulangerie Première Moisson three times in two days because we loved it so much. Just saying.

Same great Première Moisson quality at this corner fixture in Marche Atwater. We had pressed pork and brie sandwiches for lunch, and they were simple but delicious. Counter help was very friendly and fast. It was nice to sit to the side at their tables and watch the mayhem of the lunch crowd. The lunch line mechanics were a bit confusing at the sandwich counter. This is how you do it: line up behind the last person in line (and don’t cut like that as*hole did to five people ahead of us), wait patiently, give your order to the counter help, wait patiently again until you get to the register, pay, and get your food. Be calm about it; the store is very busy! Great prices for what you get. Looking forward to returning very soon.

Maybe the best overall bakery I have ever tried. The variety of pastries, breads, pies, etc. are amazing. We tried the napoleon, the cheese pizza, the bowtie pasta salad, strawberry rhubarb pie, and assorted pastries and they were fresh and outstanding. Coffee was medium roast and very tasty. We liked it so much that we tried another place. Please open a store in my city!

Really tasty foccacia bread, appricot danish, and almond pastries. Definitely check out this place at the very end of the Marche Atwater. There was quite a line — but it was worth the wait for sure.

On week-​ends you should expect to wait 15 to 30 minutes for a coffee and croissant. The time it takes to be served takes the fun out of going there.
I now dread going because it’s not the quiet, pleasant experience I want for my Sunday morning.
It’s a shame, because their fresh croissants are really great.

The Parisian side of me loves having a sweet croissant and a cup of hot tea for breakfast. I know, I know, it should probably be coffee than tea to be truly Parisian, but whatever. Since Montréal is a French city, you can find truly authentic French pastries around the city. Première Moisson knocks your socks off with this incredible chocolate almond croissant! I was very eager to try this pastry because I had never tried a croissant with both chocolate and almond in one.
The croissant had a sweet chocolate paste inside which immediately melted on your mouth, while the almond goodness provided another layer of taste and flavour on top. Although it looked very sweet, it actually didn’t taste that sweet at all.
The cheesecake tastes extremely soft on the palate, while tasting sweet yet preserving its cheese tastes. I’m not sure how they make it, but whatever it is, they’re doing something magical.
Depending on the location you go to, the bakery also sells food and drinks aside from their baked goods.

Boulangerie Première Moisson bakeries are located throughout the city of Montréal this one happens to be at Marche Atwater and is always on my to-​do-​list when visiting the city. They source local products from throughout Quebec and make the finest Artisanal Breads, French Baguettes, croissants, chocolatines, viennoiseries, prepared foods, charcuterie and much more in each of their bakeries. This is a top-​of-​the-​shelf first class operation with the freshest products possible and I doubt you’ll find better croissants or baguettes anywhere including France. I am comfortable in making that statement as I have meet a numerous French expats over the years living in Montréal who have said the same. Don’t miss this stop when visiting Montréal’s Marche Atwater or Marche Jean Talon.

Our breakfast go to in Montréal… Their baked good are sublime, jams and preserves outstanding, salads and pates first rate and being attached to Marche Atwater, a fine place to fuel up before exploring every butcher, sausage maker, cheese shop, chocolatier, green grocer and prepared food vendor…
Park in the back and side lots for a free hour instead of feeding the meters in front and check out the excellent large concept SAQ across the street for all your wine and liquor needs.

Yes, it is a little far from downtown Montréal-​but it’s worth the trip. Croissant was really good and the pastries were good as well.
This Boulangerie located at the far end of the Atwater Market, you won’t miss it. It’s pretty big.

I always go there for brunch. Pain de raisin and danois with strawberry is my favorite. They are not cheap but the quality is high. Sandwichs are delicious too, the bread ara made in bakery and it smells so good. I highly recommend this place!

Great bread! We drove all the way there (far from our hotel) just to buy the bread we’d tasted at a local resto. The most perfect French baguette — not imported from across the ocean — and having lived in Paris for over a year, I feel entitled to say I am a baguette connoisseur. The pastries looked beautiful and just as delectable, but alas, I was only thinking French bread.

One of the best french bakeries in Montréal. A very large selection of french baked goods from croissant, tarts, and different types of bread. In addition they make amazing giant American style cookies in variety of flavors that are chewy and not too sweet. The café also makes great coffee drinks too. They have shops in multiple locations.

They are not messing around. We got a baguette and croissant (only $ 1 each on Saturdays and Sundays!) followed by a pastry that they said was basically made with random fruit leftover from other pastries. It turned out to be the best damn thing I’ve eaten in Montréal – maybe one of the best thing I’ve eaten ever. More please!

Je né suis pas fan des chaînes de boulangerie, mais ce Première Moisson est bien situé et pratique. J’aime acheter ma baguette de pain frais pour accompagner un pâté ou un fromage. L’été, il y a des pains à hot – dog nature ou aux olives; idéal pour accompagner vos saucisses européennes! Meilleurs que les pains de supermarché en tout cas!
Les desserts sont toujours appétissants et de bons dépanneurs si vous êtes invités chez des amis ou de la famille.
Évidemment, il y a toujours beaucoup de place pour s’asseoir et se détendre autour d’un café et d’une gâterie à votre goût!

Je n’achète pas du pain souvent, mais quand je veux une bonne baguette ou bien un pain un peu plus spécial, c’est ici que je me rends en premier. Cette branche de Première Moisson est très grande et il y a même de la place pour y prendre un repas sur place. On y vend des sandwichs, des salades, des pâtisseries et petits gâteaux en plus de nombreuses miches de pains aux saveurs les plus originales les unes que les autres. Vous pouvez aussi y acheter des confitures ou des conserves qui peuvent très bien servir d’accompagnement ou bien de cadeau d’hôtesse si vous allez manger chez de bons amis. Puisque ça fait parti du reste du Marché Atwater, vous n’avez pas à aller très loin pour y trouver un bon fromage ou une terrine à étendre sur votre belle baguette fraîche! Et puis bien que c’est rendu une assez grande chaîné, vu qu’ils sont toujours rester très près de leur mission d’offrir des produits frais et locaux (saviez-​vous qu’ils ont même eu à ouvrir leur propre usine de transformation près de Montréal parce que la prochaine plus près était aux USA?) je trouve qu’ils se méritent très bien leurs étoiles.

Suis-​je heureux que Première Moisson existe? Oui, ils font un pain honnête et ont contribué à ce que plus de gens à Montréal consomment des pains d’une certaine qualité.
Suis-​je heureux que Première Moisson ait une succursale au Marché Atwater? Oui, cela me permet de me prendre une baguette ou un autre pain en passant alors que j’achète autre chose au Marché Atwater.
Ferais-​je un détour pour aller spécifiquement chez Première Moisson? Non, je préfère d’autres boulangeries comme «Le Fromentier» et d’autres pâtisseries comme la «Pâtisserie de la Gare».

My best place for a croissant, great value

A delightful bakery. This place is bustling with activity and there are dozens of varieties of breads and pastries to choose from. The line moves fast, and you feel kind of spoiled for choice with so many tempting things they offer.
We ordered a baguette parisienne, almond croissant, and apple dumpling (sort of an apple pastry). The baguette was nice and soft on the inside, crusty on the outside. The croissant was delicate and had just the right amount of almond filling — just terrific with a coffee. We consumed the apple pastry a couple days later and it was probably past due, so I cannot fairly pass judgement on it.
The lady at the counter did not speak English but got our order just fine when we used our broken French. She took extra time to nicely wrap up the apple pastry in a tiny box. I’d definitely visit here again the next time I am in town.

What a lovely bakery, it has always been a favourite of mine. I am so happy to see that everyone else here thinks so, too.
They open early and start the day with a hypnotizing, trailing, smell of baked goods. Their sandwiches are made fresh and taste delicious, they serve great salads too. I have never tried their actual cooked food or pâté, but people seem to enjoy it. I usually go for breakfast or brunch and then take a walk along the Lachine Canal or stroll through the Atwater Market.
So much to do, so much to see, so much to taste…

Boulangerie Première Moisson at Marche Atwater is the first stop for our Montréal trip and it is definitely a good place to start.
So glad that it is open at 7 am on a Sunday. I am hungry and ready to eat!!!
The smell of baked goods just filled the air when I walked in… and that smell of sweet butter… something worth all these calories.
I am glad I didn’t watch or the croissants has no nutrition labels… because I might be eating that with guilt thinking how many hours I have to spend to walk those off.
Their espresso drinks are Meh… unless you prefer your drink really creamy and milky… my friend who doesn’t like coffee much enjoyed her latte… I should start giving her froth milk to drink from now on.
I am happy after packing in all these sugar and carbs and ready to brave the cold crisp Montréal’s morning…

This the probably best Boulangerie in North America. The bread selection is downright amazing and has some of the best breads that can go toe to toe with the best of the best. The desserts are excellent and reasonably priced. They have some special desserts during the holiday which are very refined. They have nice selection of sandwiches and pates etc. I usually load up on baked goods whenever I am here for my drive back. The only negative I can think of is that their coffee/​espresso drink can use an improvement.
One of the hidden gem is the Foie Gras torchon and I would suggest giving it a try if you like that sort of thing.
Needless to say this is where I come for breakfast and dessert whenever I am in Montréal.
Oh why oh why you don’t have a branch in TO.