All three locations of chef Marc-André Royal’s excellent bakery are open at the moment: Griffintown, Ahuntsic, and Laval. All of them are baking excellent bread and viennoiseries, as well as ready-to-eat options like sandwiches and soups (courtesy of a bigger kitchen, the Laval location has a larger menu that includes heat-at-home meals). Delivery is an option within a few kilometres of each bakery, and they’re all open from early morning to late afternoon daily (except Griffintown, which is closed Sundays).

This formidable newcomer to Villeray mills its own flour on-site, and COVID-19 isn’t stopping that — rustic breads and pastries are both on offer, as are some ready to eat options from quiche to tourtière. Delivery is offered within two kilometres of the bakery, including most of Villeray and Parc-Extension (call in the morning to get it the same day), and only cards are accepted (no cash). Open seven days.

One of the city’s most reputable producer of baguettes (not to mention other breads and pastry) is open as normal at present, from early morning to late afternoon Tuesday to Sunday. Delivery is available across a small sliver of Little Italy, Villeray, and Petite-Patrie — order in the morning to get it the same day (phone orders for pick-up are an option too). Card payments only — the suburban locations in Mont-St-Hilaire and St-Bruno are open too.

The Jean-Talon Market is still open, and so is this neighbouring baker with its mix of classic breads and tasty new options like “Le Mythique”, a white bun stuffed with olives and goat cheese. It’s closed Monday but open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. every other day.

This Plateau bakery is firmly in the pâtisserie camp (that is, it doesn’t offer bread), with baker and owner Stéphanie Labelle crafting some of the city’s finest and most creative pastries. Some prepared dishes and wine from Comptoir Rhubarbe (which is currently closed) are on offer too. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, and delivery is an option.

The challah, babka, cheese crowns, rugelach, and sprinkle cookies don’t stop coming at this iconic Mile End Jewish bakery — it’s open regular late hours until 11 p.m. (!), with its regular shabbat closure on Friday afternoons and all day Saturday.

Olive-studded fougasse, cheesy fesses, almond croissants, and classic breads are among the extensive offerings at this Mile End favourite. Opening hours have been slightly tweaked — it’s open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This Plateau go-to continues to pop rustic French treats and classic breads out of its ovens every day — and the locations further east on Mont-Royal and Masson (in Rosemont) remain open, too. Delivery is an option with advance orders (think at least one day in advance) — it’s best to call them if you need it.

NDG’s favourite croissants continue to be baked six days a week at Chez Fred, alongside bread and pastries. Fred’s hours are slightly reduced at present: it’s open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; delivery is available via Doordash.

This artisan baker on Monkland continues to bake some of the best bread in NDG, although with somewhat limited hours — 9 to 5, Wednesday to Saturday only.

One of the oldest bakeries in town, Côte-des-Neiges staple Duc de Lorraine is still open and selling an oh-so-French assortment of pastries and cakes, as well as some savoury options (such as quiche) and light meals.