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Boulangerie Cheskie in Montréal, QC: hours, menu and how to get there
Boulangerie Cheskie is a kosher bakery on Rue Bernard Ouest in Mile End, Montréal, reported at 359 Rue Bernard Ouest, and best known for its chocolate babka. Its phone number is (514) 271-2253, and Google Maps shows it closed on Saturdays. Google Maps still lists the old address, 272 Rue Bernard Ouest, so check before you go.
The short version
What you will find at Boulangerie Cheskie
Boulangerie Cheskie has been open since 2002, according to The Main, and works as a takeaway counter with no seating. MK Montreal Kosher says the bakery has been under its certification since it opened. In January 2026 MK reported a move to a larger shop, and the guide gives that shop’s address, 359 Rue Bernard Ouest, as the current one.
Known for babka
The Main and MK both put chocolate babka first, with rugelach, cheese crowns and danishes alongside. See the full menu.
15 items in 3 sections
Breads, pastries, and cookies and sweets. No official price list exists, so this guide shows no prices. Details are on the menu page.
Takeaway counter
The Main says there is no seating. Delivery and online ordering were not found. See hours and location.
From the menu
The dishes people order most
These six items are a cross-section of what MK, The Main and reviewers on Main Menus name for the bakery. They are not a ranking, and the bakery publishes no sales figures.
Babka and breads
Chocolate babka
The bakery's best-known item: a Russian-style yeast loaf swirled with chocolate.
Pastries
Cheese crown
A pastry crown with a cheese filling, repeatedly praised by reviewers.
Pastries
Chocolate rugelach
Small rolled pastries with a chocolate swirl.
Cookies and sweets
Black-and-white cookie
The New York style iced cookie, half vanilla and half chocolate.
Babka and breads
Challah
Traditional braided Jewish bread, named among the bakery's products by MK.
Pastries
Danish
Glossy filled pastries, named by The Main.
When to go
Opening hours
Google Maps and BakeryRadar, read on 14 November 2026, show 7 AM to 11 PM Monday to Thursday, 7 AM to 3 PM on Friday, 8 AM to 11 PM on Sunday and closed on Saturday. These hours may predate the move, so call (514) 271-2253 before a special trip.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Holidays | Not stated in any source. Jewish holidays and the Sabbath may change hours, so call (514) 271-2253. |
Find it
Getting there and parking
The business is at 359 Rue Bernard Ouest, Montréal, QC, H2V 1T6. It is in Mile End, and the Jewish Link places it next to Deli 365 (seen in a search snippet only). Google Maps still shows the old address, 272 Rue Bernard Ouest, so check the current address before you go. Parking was not confirmed in any source.
More detail is on the hours and location page.
Quick answers
Common questions about Boulangerie Cheskie Montréal
What are the opening hours?
Google shows Monday to Thursday 7 AM to 11 PM, Friday 7 AM to 3 PM, Saturday closed and Sunday 8 AM to 11 PM. These may not have been updated since the move, so call to be sure.
What is the phone number?
(514) 271-2253.
Is Boulangerie Cheskie kosher?
Yes. MK Montreal Kosher says the bakery has been under its certification since opening.
Is it open on Saturday?
No. Google shows it closed on Saturday and closing at 3 PM on Friday.
What is Cheskie known for?
Chocolate babka above all, plus rugelach, cheese crowns, danishes and black-and-white cookies.
Does it have a website or online ordering?
No website was found. Its Google profile links to a Facebook page, and no online ordering page was found.
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Sources
Where this information comes from
This is an independent guide, so everything on it is gathered from public listings and checked by hand. We name the source so you can check it too.
- Google Maps listing for Boulangerie Cheskie: phone, weekly hours, rating and review count, category, Facebook link, status (open); the profile still shows the old address 272 Rue Bernard O
- The Main (Boulangerie Cheskie): address 359 Rue Bernard O, open since 2002, no seating, owners, items
- MK Montreal Kosher article (2 Jan 2026): the move to a larger Mile End shop, MK certification, product list
- BakeryRadar: second source for 359 address, postal code and hours
- Main Menus listing: address 359, phone, items reviewers mention
- Jewish Link (where to dine in Montreal): location next to Deli 365 (seen in search snippet only)
Last checked on November 14, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.