HORRIBLE! Awful experience…twice. We ordered a white wedding cake for a pre-wedding ceremony and they gave us a BROWN cake instead. They kept saying it is not brown, but a “beige” cake, so didn’t even offered a compensation. They told us that it is impossible to have a white cake, it is always a gamble with almond paste but they will give me a discount if I order from them for my actual wedding and promise a white cake. A few days before my wedding, I didn't get any news from them and called to make sure that my wedding cake will be white this time. They threatened me saying that if I don’t trust them, they will cancel my order 6 days from my wedding. They were supposed to call me back to confirm if my order is still on for my wedding but they never did. I kept calling each day in hope to speak with someone. A bride shouldn’t experience this kind of stress and it is even more disappointing that it is from a luxury restaurant like Duc de Lorraine. When I was finally able to speak with someone asking for a reimbursement due to lack of professionalism, I got insults and disturbing comments. Even the reimbursement process was difficult. It seems like I can’t post screenshots of conversations but when I explain how disappointed I was they wrote back: “I don’t read long messages. Send this to your friends”. When I told them that I haven’t got the e-transfer yet, they wrote “Stop harassing.” “The stupid game you’re playing” “Be happy you’re getting married”. For every soon to be bride, please don’t ever order a wedding cake from them. They are not reliable, unprofessional and rude.
Reviews / Ratings for Duc de Lorraine
Great for having nice coffee
Didn't get served because I was alone and I wanted to stay outside, bad behaviour from the staff
Delicious food, amazing pastries, and excellent service in a beautiful atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting!
Great selection of wonderful desserts. Baba au rhum is done particularly well here.
Lovely French atmosphere. Love the Pear dessert much too: refreshing and just the right amount of sweetness. Iris is very nice, caring and provides professional service for my table. Highly recommend!
Iris is such a wonderful hostess and server!! The food and ambiance was truly amazing. Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Certainly will come back for more as soon as we’re back in Montreal ( from Boston )
Amazing French spot in Montreal! The pastries were fresh and delicious, and the bakery had so many great options. Everything tasted authentic and well made. The terrasse was really nice and made the experience even better. Friendly service and great atmosphere overall. Definitely coming back!
I go all the time
Wow
Fabulous pastries, cakes, tarts and croissants. Our server, Iris, was lovely, kind and very attentive. The best in Montreal!
I’m extremely disappointed with my experience at this bakery. The cake was supposed to be for a wedding, which made the situation even more stressful and upsetting. The staff showed a serious lack of professionalism throughout the interaction and were disrespectful when concerns were raised. Instead of handling the situation calmly and professionally, they became aggressive and unhelpful. Weddings are important events, and customers deserve respect, communication, and reliability. Unfortunately, this experience did not reflect that at all. I would not recommend this bakery based on how we were treated.
I have been going to this place for over 20 years for various things such as cakes, pastries, breakfast, and even Mother’s Day brunches with my mother. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was very disappointing. Without any notice, after ordering a $60 plate consisting of a bagel and lobster eggs Benedict, I realized it no longer came with potatoes or fruit, which used to be included as part of the full arrangement. The portion and overall presentation were not what I expected for the price paid. On top of that, the service was not pleasant and did not reflect the quality of experiences I had in the past. Something has definitely changed over the years. Be aware — it is very expensive for what you receive.
The worst customer service we’ve ever experienced for a wedding cake. I rarely leave reviews, but this one had to be done. They were dishonest, lacked accountability and did not deliver what was agreed upon. Instead of handling concerns professionally, some were resorted to very personal attacks. Completely unprofessional, unreliable and showed no care or respect for their customers. Our family and I used to order cakes from them often for birthdays and mother’s day, which makes this whole experience even more disappointing.
This place is always a good option! If you want to have breakfast, dinner or just a coffee… you’ll receive an excellent service and quality. Some dishes are very basic and pricey for what they are, but the flavours are always very good. Their pancakes are incredible!! It’s has its own style and it’s very nice to be there specially during summer when the terrace is open! Cozy, classy, elegant… hidden gem! The waiters and manager will always make sure you have everything you need to be comfortable.
Worst desserts ever. All the staff run like headless chicken.
Overly priced for mediocre food. Ordered steak and eggs, and it was cold.
We recently visited Duc de Lorraine and had a mixed experience overall. The sandwiches were good, but extremely buttery. A little too much for my taste, and it didn’t sit very well with me afterward. The fries were fine but nothing particularly memorable. We also tried several of the trompe-l’œil pastries. At $15 each, they were smaller than we expected. They were decent overall, with the raspberry and mango being the standout flavours. The lemon one was also pretty good. Unfortunately, the coffee wasn’t great. What really made the experience enjoyable was the service. The waiter and staff were all very friendly and welcoming. They joked around with my 8-year-old son and made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. We sat outside on the terrace, which was lovely, and the heat lamps were a nice touch since it was a bit breezy that afternoon.
Cute dessert, sandwich fair
It was a beautiful Sunday morning. I walked up to the patio and waited. Several staff walked by me, but no one spoke to me. After a few minutes, I asked someone to see me. My wife and I sat down on the patio and we waited and waited. My wife was starting to get annoyed. We waited for over 15 minutes and we still didn’t receive our menus.. We watched other people being seated and handed menus. Finally my wife spoke up and asked someone to give us a menu. It was now 20 minutes or more. When the waiter finally came, we asked them if they had gluten-free bread for the breakfast items. They had none. It was very disappointing. We got up and left.
The first time I visited this place was 2 years ago, and I really liked everything. Yesterday I stopped by to get some pastries to go. First of all, I was surprised by the very high prices. Secondly, they gave me a pastry that wasn't fresh - it had strawberries on it, and they were already completely stale. A pastry that cost 11 CAD was definitely not worth the money. Three days ago in Toronto, I bought similar entremet-style pastries for 11 CAD, and they were even slightly bigger in size. Expensive and not particularly tasty - I wouldn't recommend it.
A must go i mean you need to go there the food is very good they pay attention to detail. The patisserie was the best I've had in a while
Perfect pastry!
Everything about our experience felt well organized and pleasant. The staff were polite, the ordering process was simple, and the food arrived fresh and delicious. The atmosphere added a nice touch too. I’d happily return in the future.
They sent my order to the wrong address Very rude customer service and they refused to refund me
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Opening hours
- Sunday 06:00 - 23:00
- Monday 06:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday 06:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday 06:00 - 23:00
- Thursday 06:00 - 23:00
- Friday 06:00 - 23:00
- Saturday 06:00 - 23:00
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