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Comforting coffees and sweet delights
Photo credit: Sébastien St-Jean
This article was last updated on February 9, 2024
There's nothing better than relaxing over a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate after outdoor activities, summer or winter. Visit one of the local cafés and enjoy a sweet treat with your choice of dessert.
Café de l'Archipel
Le Café de l'Archipel is located in the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles: the perfect place to take a break in the heart of nature. Taste original lattes and pastries. Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
La Bête à Pain
There's no shortage of decadent pastries, viennoiseries and beignets to choose from at La Bête à Pain! The menu is often renewed to offer quality seasonal products. The barista will be happy to recommend a coffee to suit your tastes.
Café Ricardo
Cupcake, brownie or cake? Café Ricardo in Centropolis is the place to go for a sweet treat. You can also store at the Ricardo Boutique adjacent to the restaurant.
À la Boîte à fleurs
Stop by the Espace Gourmet À la Boîte à fleurs to order a coffee. A wide selection of pastries and fine chocolates are on display, as well as take-away lunch boxes.
Now your mouth is watering and you'd like to know more about Laval's gourmet offerings? Visit our restaurants section to find out.
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