Le Bilboquet (Outremont)

Open since 1983, this Outremont institution has grown from a single counter on Bernard to a citywide name stocked in gourmet grocers and scooped across multiple locations. But the original shop still draws lines for a reason. Everything is made without shortcuts: real Quebec cream, organic fruit purées, and no artificial additives. That commitment has stayed constant through decades of ownership changes, from founders Carole Lavallée and Yves Lebuis to a loyal customer-turned-owner and, more recently, the team behind the Bernard Avenue location, who’ve expanded the offerings to include warm-weather snacks and cold-season comforts. Flavours rotate with the seasons—think strawberry basil in July or pumpkin in October—but the mission never wavers. While other creameries chase trends, Le Bilboquet keeps it simple: high-quality scoops, made with care, served in a spot that still feels like part of the neighbourhood’s DNA.