Chez Potier - Épicerie gourmande

Staff was so kind, allowed me to practice my French rather than switching to English upon hearing my accent. The store was very cool, so many different international delicacies. NOLA Cheesecake (photo) was délicieux! Fresh with citrus flavors and nice sweetness coming from the white chocolate outer layer. Somehow this dessert managed to be light and creamy and pack a flavor-punch all at the same time. So many different crunchy and smooth textures too. YUM!!!! Side note-yes there is a grapefruit slice on top; I do not like grapefruit and I LOVED this dessert.

Chez Potier is not your average café—this place *levels up* the pastry experience in every way. The moment you walk in, you feel the refined yet welcoming vibe that sets the tone for what’s to come. It’s a beautifully curated space that blends the elegance of a European pastry boutique with the warm charm of a local favorite. The pastry selection is nothing short of stunning—each piece genuinely looks like a work of art. I tried their in-house hot chocolate and was impressed by the rich flavor. You can really taste the quality cocoa, though I personally would’ve preferred it less frothy and a touch darker. That said, it was still a delight to sip. I paired the hot chocolate with a strawberry cream pastry that showcased real craftsmanship. It featured four distinct layers: a silky vanilla cream on top that was absolutely decadent, followed by a refreshing middle layer of strawberry accented with fresh mint, and finished with a touch of fresh strawberry on the side. The base was a little firmer and drier than I’d like, but it didn’t take away from the overall flavor, which was still thoughtfully composed and delicious. Service here deserves a shoutout—attentive, knowledgeable, and warm. Their recommendations were spot-on, and it’s clear they take pride in what they do. Beyond pastries and coffee (which is in-house brewed, by the way), they offer a selection of fine European goods including Italian delicacies, French products, truffle oil, and even caviar. Chez Potier has a lot to offer and then some. I’m already looking forward to going back and trying more. A must-visit for pastry lovers, café connoisseurs, or anyone looking to indulge in a little edible art.

It was hard to choose a pastry with so many tempting options, but I ended up with the Carre Dore Signature and an oat milk latte—both were delicious! Prices are reasonable, and there’s a great variety of unique gift items, like different types of salts. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. A fantastic spot all around!

Highly recommend the Rose lychee dessert and the caramel circle (not pictured). A bit pricy but worth the treat! The service was kind of bad. The servers seemed annoyed that they have to do their work.

I search the world for the best of the best of viennoiserie & pastries (as a hobby and passion - not professionally). Chez Potier is the best viennoiserie in North America I've tried, followed closely by The Allis in West Loop, Chicago. Except they have everything you could want & their espresso is so rich, chocolatey, with notes of hazelnut & chestnut. They also have a store for epicurean delights. 10/10 would recommend if you care about food and you're feeling something sweet. Edit: someone insisted Duc du Lorraine was better Viennoiserie and the best in the city. So I checked it out. It's okay, definitely not better than Chez Potier, and their espresso is not as good either, it's louder, worse service. 10/10 would recommend Chez Potier

Great bakery/pastry place that doubles up as a fancy gourmet store. Interior decoration is not bery inviting, uses dark colors that do jot provide a cosy café vibe. Great service.

Such a lovely place for croissants (the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, and the texture has such flaky, lightly crispy layers) and really delicious cannelés and brownies. Also, was thrilled to find items that are hard to find in the US like fromage blanc and rillettes aux truffes. Also had some more local products like cultured butter and smoked salmon from PEI. We found some beautifully packaged items that were reasonably priced for gifts as well. The older gentleman who helped us was very nice! Will be back the next time we are in Montréal.

Extremely fancy cakes that were beautiful. The rose one with rose and lychee flavour was immaculate. The flavours were strong, and the combination of the rose and lychee flavour was perfection. I could eat on every day. The other two (one with grapefruit and one with yuzu+raspberry) were also yummy but not on the same level as the rose. Service was just ok. Everyone was just standing there staring at us, and no one seem eager to help. (There is a little fridge section in the back of the store with French butter).

The staff is super nice. A clean bakery with tasty pastries! Try the chocolates and croissants.

Beautiful French pastries and croissants. Nice clean ambiance. Service was ok. Sandwiches are ok. Needs a panini press though.

We dropped by Chez Potier to pick up some bouche de noels as well as some potential gifts. Walking in, it's not a very large place, but it seems to have a variety of items from teas to cakes and pastries to fridged goods as well as wines etc. The cakes we did get were not too bad! I'm not sure how much they cost as I wasn't the one who purchased them but they were impressive. I would hope to try out their other pastries and other goods one day. But if you're looking for some food items to potentially gift of even try. Definitely a spot to check out.

Such a fun place to feast at and shop at. Their deserts are all baked fresh on site and coffee is amazing. I would love to go back.

Great cafe with yummy lattes. Service was friendly. Croissants (not pictured) were delicious!

Clean, wonderful service in the old port. See below for food review: Croissant (my favorite food): incredible-extremely flakey and buttery. IMO you should need to vacuum after eating a perfect croissant and this was it! Cookie: I can't remember the name but it's the one with hazelnut and chocolate with salt. Another 10/10 for me. Extremely buttery, a little crunchy on the ends (which I prefer) but so so so soft and gooey on the inside. Latte: another delicious choice except the only milk alternative they have is oat milk but I personally think it makes for a better latte than other milk alternatives!

My absolute favourite place to grab Sunday morning breakfast treats. I've been to Chez Potier about 15 times now and everything I've tried has been amazing. My initial visits were to pick up scones and croissant. They have the best Almond Croissant I've ever tried: flaky, sweet and crunchy, it's indescribably delicious. Since man can't live on croissant alone, I quickly branched out to sandwiches for lunch. OMG, the ham with truffle is another must try as is the pork sandwich. The bread is so fresh and toasty with plenty of premium ingredients. Make sure you have them warm it up for you! They have a wide selection of gourmet ingredients: pasta, sauces, sliced meats and cheeses, and fantastic desserts. They also have some nice looking "ready to heat" appetizers and main dishes. The space is currently set up for take away only so plan accordingly. BTW, the staff are all super friendly and helpful. Wow I LOVE this place!!!