Cachitos
Venezuelan croissants (b,l,d; $)
Tiny Venezuelan bakery, with a bit of counter space for passing diners, that specialises in delicious filled croissant-style rolls: cachitos.
A Venezuelan staple, they're rarely seen outside the country, making this place a real gem. The cachitos come with a variety of sweet or savoury fillings, though ham-and-cheese is the classic.
A soup and salad of the day is also available, as are good smoothies and coffees.
Head over to the steps at the centre of the nearby Place des Arts to picnic, or huddle up to the counter to enjoy the convivial South American vibe.
3 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, H2X 3V4 (Metro: Place-Des-Arts)
Monday – Wednesday 9.30am–8pm;
Thursday – Friday 9.30am–9pm;
Saturday 9.30am–10pm;
Sunday 9.30am – 6 pm
store.cachitos.ca