One of the best dessert spots in town for sure. Their Italian Rum cake and Tiramisu cake were heavenly. The Limon Granitas are a great summer treats. And their Cannolis, well the long line ups during most weekends are testament enough. Glad to be living near this legendary place.
Literally THE best cannolis you can get in Montreal, if you come near the Jean-Talon market you must go there. Everything is so delicious! But also be careful there’s a lot of waiting outside sometimes because of the popularity of the location.
Something was just not right today. A few times per year, I drive across town with my kids to share in the sweet experience of this place and, mostly, for the usually delicious cannoli. I have been doing this for at least 15 years. Today’s cannoli were definitely not the ones that I drive across town for. As others have mentioned, the pastry was just completely off in texture and had no flavour. The Chantilly cream was also lacking any flavour subtlety, was granular and unbearably “hurt your brain” sweet. We still loved the quirkiness of the place at the Easter season, but really cannot eat the rest of the $50+ cannoli we bought. Maybe we were there later in the day than usual. I don’t know. I hope this doesn’t represent a permanent change.
Always a good experience, worth the visit.
Tried this place three times... And their pastries are A-Ma-Zing! Sadly, I don't go there often since the service is cold and rude. I understand that they have a big volume and that they try to be efficient, but a smile wouldn't hurt. I was hoping it would be a one-off thing, but the service was unpleasant the three times I went. I'll maybe try again, I was maybe really unlucky the times I went... If you don't mind it, then I would totally recommend this place! Everything tastes so good and they have a lot of choices.
This pastry shop was recommended by a local. We ordered varieties of treats including some highly recommended Cannolis. All tasted just ok, we went with high expectations. It wasn't busy when we arrived so we were served promptly, the lady there was friendly. She didn't seem to mind we didn't speak French.
Best pastry shop in town EVER. Super fresh products, good price and quality. Always variety to chose. I know about pastry and I can say that this place is one of the best in Montréal, for sure.
We tried a few of the pastries and they were not living up to the reviews we saw online. The cream tasted oily and the pastry was a bit burnt in flavour. Just not great and a bit pricy for the quality received.
Zeppoles (baked and fried, prefer the traditional fried ones) and other Italian cakes/pastries.
Been going to Alati for many decades. Everything is always so good and fresh.Yesterday, i picked up some Zeppoli, they were terrible. The cream was gariny, and the pastry was not fresh. FAIL