Montreal Restaurant Openings

Pâtisserie Bicyclette Wheels Into Petite-Patrie Today With Pies and Coffee

This place is pretty adorable.

by Ian Harrison Dec 3, 2015, 7:55am EST

Via Bicyclette [Official Page] and The Essential Montreal Coffee Shops [EMTL]

La Petite-Patrie has a new pâtisserie de quartier as of today. Bicyclette, from owner Ariane Maurice, will cater to pie lovers in particular, but will also serve up homemade cakes, scones, cookies, canelés, jams, caramels, and granola. ITHQ grad Maurice, whose résumé includes Dinette Nationale, Preservation Society, and La Bête à Pain, describes Bicyclette's ethos as "rustic chic": "Tous mes produits cherchent à évoquer le côté fait maison mais avec le petit plus qu'une pâtissière peut y apporter. Le tout aura un aspect physique un peu 'rough' mais tout de même maîtrisé." With that, expect an emphasis on local, and seasonal ingredients. And yes, the shop doubles as a café, with help from Ahuntsic micro roaster Le Brûloir.

Status: Pâtisserie Bicyclette, 1256 St-Zotique Est, corner de Normanville, (438) 386-7177. Now open Wednesday to Sunday.