Passion for Québec and Elsewhere

Pour la version française de cet article sélectionnez, Deux Gars Dans l’Pétrin.

A few months ago, a friend of mine while in Europe sent me a picture and asked me if I had ever seen a line at a bakery shop? Of course I had, and I can even name three bakeries in Quebec where people line up to get delicious breads, danishes, pastries or other products.

Let me introduce you to one of them, Deux Gars Dans l’Pétrin (link is in French only), an excellent artisan bakery located in the heart of Saint-Jerome since 2014. Its owner, Lionel and his team prepare on a daily basis breads and pastries inspired by French tradition. Line and the customer service team greet customers with a smile as of 7 am.

It is a good idea to arrive early in the morning to have a nice selection of their products to choose from. You will find, among other things, breads made with chocolate, grapes, nuts, sourdough, wheat and other flours, Belgian breads as well as baguettes. Some breads can be sliced on request. In addition, depending on the days and seasons, there are also specialty breads such as the olive fougasse on Friday or the sausage and cheese baguette on Saturday. You can also select from a mouth watering variety of pastries, croissants and chocolatines with or without almonds, cinnamon or jam danishes, fruit or chocolate muffins or according to the inspiration of the moment to name just a few of the delicious danishes available.

The pastry display makes you want to try everything, eclairs, fruit or chocolate tartlets, colourful mousses or made with cheese, cremes brûlées and more… You can also select a cake for a birthday or a special occasion. My favorite is the Opera cake. For the Holiday Season, I opted for the chocolate Christmas log and a Christmas Stollen made with candied fruit and marzipan.

There is also a counter for those who would like to have a bite to eat on site or to order a takeout. You can choose from a selection of sandwiches, or buy a piece of cheese, some cured or dry sausage and a baguette to make a very tasty picnic. It is a good idea to bring your own knife and plates in your bag if you want to enjoy your lunch in the park or by the river. Try one of their coffee or order a refreshing drink to go with it.

Don’t forget to have a look at the array of local products from here and elsewhere: chocolates, jams, honey, oils and vinegar, French sweets or biscuits, tea, coffee and seasonal products like the panettone for the Holiday Season.

It is a good idea if you already know what you would like to order to give them a call in advance to reserve your favorite products. If you are in the Saint-Jerome area, stop for a peek or a shopping spree. You can also subscribe to the bakery’s Facebook page to be notified of the latest news.

Bakery Deux Gars Dans l’Pétrin
291 Labelle street (downtown)
Saint-Jerome, Quebec J7Z 5L2
+1 (450) 565-5677

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 7 a.m. Closing times may vary depending on the day.

I hope you will enjoy the tasting!

If you are curious about my other two favorite bakeries, look up Merci la vie! in Piedmont and the Boulangerie Niemand in Kamouraska, the latter is open only from May to October. I will tell you more about these two some other time.