21 Amazing Places In Montreal You've Gotta Take A Date If They're A Chocoholic
Chocolate Lava Cakes, Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Fondue, & more... !
Chocolate, the romantic and universally loved dessert, is never a bad idea. A "dessert date" is a great alternative to a first date at a bar if your date doesn't drink, or if you just want to get to know someone without alcohol getting involved.
It's also a fun post-restaurant idea when you don't want the night to end, even if you're both more full than Bruce from Matilda (you remember that scene, right?).
Whether you're getting to know someone or you've been dating your S.O for years, splitting a giant slice of cake never loses its charm.
Read on for a list of great chocolate-centered restaurants perfect for going on a date.
Trou de Beigne
Where: 156 rue Saint-Zotique
This creative doughnut shop serves original doughnuts like the "maple and bacon" and the "crumb coffee cake." They have plenty of chocolate options, too.
Check out their website for a complete menu.
Rustique
Where: 4615 rue Notre-Dame O.
This amazing pie restaurant makes their desserts exactly like your grandma used to, and it's amazing. You seriously can't go wrong when you go there, whether you order a pie or a cookie. You can even order minature pies and sit in the small café to eat them with your date.
More information here.
Chocolats Favoris
Where: Locations throughout the city.
I've raved about this delicious place in the past: their chocolate is unbeatable, whether you have it dipped over ice cream or as a chocolate bar. A chocolate lover's delight!
Find out more on their website.
Léché Desserts
Where: 640 rue Courcelle
Artisanal bakery and coffee shop? Sign me up. Léché is well-known in the city for their fantastic doughnuts. They even have vegan options!
More information here.
Mamie Clafoutis
Where: 3 locations in the city.
All of Mamie's patisseries are little works of art. Peruse the offerings with your date, and share a few of the amazing desserts. Chocolate tarte, anyone?
Find out more on their website.
Noir Chocolat
Where: 4475 rue Marquette
Noir Chocolat is a sweet (heh) little boutique in the Plateau with exquisite chocolates of all kinds. Their specialty is the Croque-Mou, made with caramel and walnuts.
More information here.
Juliette et Chocolat
Where: Locations throughout the city
Juliette et Chocolat is well-known, and with good reason. Their extensive dessert menu makes it a great place for a sweet date night. Personally, I love the brownie kebab.
Peruse the menu here.
Chocobel
Where: 374 rue de Castelnau E.
This pint-sized artisanal chocolate store is well-known for its chocolates, but it also serves pastries and coffee. It's a cozy little romantic refuge.
More information here.
Cheskie's
Where: 359 rue Bernard O.
This cozy Jewish bakery is a chocolate lover's delight. Situated in the Mile End, it's a great place to stop for an afternoon snack.
More information can be found on Facebook.
Fous Desserts
Where: 809 ave. Laurier E.
Don't let this humble pastry shop fool you: despite cozy appearances, their desserts are worthy of the most high-end restaurants. Their croissants are a must, but their chocolate concoctions are also delicious.
For more info, go here.
C'chôcolat
Where: 1255 rue Bishop
This restaurant closes late, which makes it the perfect post-date spot downtown. They have a truly impressive selection of chocolate treats, like milkshakes, sushi crêpe, and more.
Check out their website for more info.
Le Serpent
Where: 257 rue Prince
Though this place is a high-end restaurant, we can't help but pay special attention to their mouth-watering desserts. Worth it for the sweets alone.
More information here.
Café Bazin
Where: 380 ave. Victoria, Westmount
This beautiful café in Westmount has some seriously good treats. Spend an afternoon there with your date sipping coffee and eating pastries.
More information and photos can be found on their website.
Cacao 70
Where: Locations throughout the city.
Cacao 70 is reknown for their sweet, delicious waffles cooked to perfection and topped with a drizzle of chocolate. It's a great date-night spot for you and your bae.
Menus and locations can be found here.
Simplement D liche
Where: 3964A rue St-Denis
This artisanal cupcake shop is a Plateau favourite. Whether you grab a cupcake from their store or order a custom cake for a special occasion, the treats are guaranteed to please your date. Not to mention edible cookie dough!
For more info, go here.
M Churro Mme Banane
Where: Quai Jacques-Cartier
This food truck in the Old Port serves some fantastic churros and frozen bananas dipped in chocolate. Grab some treats to-go and wander around the Old Port for a romantic evening.
More information here.
Queues de Castor
Where: Locations across the city.
BeaverTails is obviously a classic. The sweet, warm, fried pastry topped with a variety of toppings is just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Check out their website for more info.
Doughnats
Where: 5325 blvd. Decarie
This is not a sit-down restaurant, but it's absolutely worth grabbing a box of these doughnuts to go and having a picnic at home. They have a crazy variety of gluten-free, vegan and regular doughnuts in wild flavours like churro and "French kiss."
For the doughnuts currently available, click here.
La Diperie
Where: Locations around Montreal.
La Diperie, with its multitude of chocolate dips, is the perfect place for the indecisive chocolate lover. And don't forget that La Diperie is not only for ice cream: they serve cookie dough, cakes and more.
More information about their products here.
Guillaume
Where: 5134 blvd. Saint-Laurent
We all know that Guillaume has some of the best croissants in the city, but have you guys tried their chocolate chip cookie? It's seriously to-die-for.
More info on their website.
Rockaberry
Where: Locations throughout the city.
The sight of Rockaberry's famous, overloaded pies are enough to make any chocolate lover jump. The enormous pies form a tall dome of deliciousness.
Check it out here!
That's the list! The abovementioned restaurants should satisfy you and your date's sweet tooth. Happy eating, Montreal.