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Fous Desserts

Laurier Avenue pastry and chocolate shop with Réunion and Japanese influences, known for its Gargamel dessert.

  • Montréal
  • Maple and sweets

About Fous Desserts

Fous Desserts is a pastry and chocolate shop on Laurier Avenue in Montreal. Its creations draw on influences from Réunion Island and Japan, blending French pastry technique with tropical fruit and Japanese flavours. It is known for a dessert called the Gargamel, a favourite among regulars.

Fous Desserts suits anyone looking for a special cake or a treat that stands out. Pick up pastries for a birthday, a dinner party or a weekend coffee at home. Try the Gargamel if it is your first visit. It pairs well with a stroll along Laurier Avenue, between the Plateau and Outremont. The shop is a small, independent Montreal business.

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Questions people ask

Is Fous Desserts made in Quebec?

Yes. Fous Desserts started in Quebec and is based in Montréal, on the island of Montreal, so it is listed in both Made in Quebec and Made in Montreal.

What does Fous Desserts make?

Laurier Avenue pastry and chocolate shop with Réunion and Japanese influences, known for its Gargamel dessert.

Where can I buy from Fous Desserts?

Start with its official website, fousdesserts.com. Look for Quebec maple and sweets at public markets and fine food shops, and at sugar shacks in spring. Many makers also sell online.

Is Fous Desserts a big company or a small business?

Fous Desserts is an independent, smaller business. Buying from makers like this one supports local jobs directly.

What are some local brands similar to Fous Desserts?

Other local brands in Maple and sweets include Damien André, Les Givrés, Coquine, Les Glaceurs.

How did Fous Desserts get on this list?

Montreal Tips lists businesses that started in Quebec and still make, run or are based here. Listings are free and never sponsored. If you run Fous Desserts and want to update this page, contact us.

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