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Mar. 18, 2026
March means sugar shack season in Quebec. Maple syrup is everywhere and menus start taking on cabane à sucre flavours. The good news? You don’t have to leave Montréal to enjoy it. Restaurants, cafés and markets across downtown are celebrating the season with maple-inspired dishes and sweet treats.
Here are a few of our favourite downtown spots celebrating maple season.
Marché Artisans at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth turns its brunch into a true urban sugar shack with its “Sucres en ville” experience. Every weekend from February 28 to April 19, maple takes centre stage in a variety of comforting Quebec classics.
The buffet is filled with traditional sugar shack flavours, including pea soup, maplewood-smoked bacon, braised ham, sausages glazed with maple syrup and pancakes with maple butter. Those with a sweet tooth will also find classics like pouding chômeur, maple brioche and the traditional maple taffy on snow.
Served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the brunch is offered at $41. Children receive a 50% discount and no reservation is required.
900 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest (Fairmont Reine Elizabeth)
Starting March 14, Les Enfants Terribles invites Montrealers to “se sucrer le bec” – Québec’s playful way of saying “treat yourself to something sweet”, with a brunch inspired by classic sugar shack traditions. Created by Chef Christian Uhoda, the menu puts maple front and centre in several comforting dishes.
Guests can enjoy classics like grands-pères in maple syrup, a hearty lumberjack-style plate and hay-braised ham.
New this year, a take-home sugar shack basket will also be available for those who want to continue the experience at home.
3 Place Ville-Marie
Cochon Dingue is celebrating sugar shack season with its own delicious take: “La Cabane Dingue.” The menu features several sweet treats inspired by classic sugar shack flavours.
Waffles, brioche-style breads and traditional sugar pies are among the indulgences to discover, all served with maple syrup or maple cream for an unmistakably Quebec touch. A simple and tasty way to enjoy sugar shack flavours right in the city.
320 Sainte-Catherine Street West
Café La Finca is celebrating sugar shack season with a limited-time maple latte. The drink comes with a small maple cone on the side, a playful nod to the traditions of the season.
A perfect coffee break that puts maple front and centre and offers a taste of sugar shack season… espresso-style.
The latte is offered at $7.
1067 de Bleury Street
Sammi & Soupe Dumpling is also putting its own spin on sugar shack season. For a limited time, the menu features pork and maple Xiao Long Bao.
These famous soup dumplings, traditionally filled with broth and juicy pork, get a Québec-inspired twist with a touch of maple syrup. An unexpected and delicious combination — a different way to enjoy maple flavours downtown.
This special edition is available until April 30.
1248 Bishop Street
