Boulangerie Rustique Sweet Lee's

There are many unique bakeries in Montreal, but if you want a little taste of home, Sweet Lee’s Rustic Bakery is a must see. Founded by brother and sister team Liana and Greg Lessard, the Verdun bakery offers a tantalizing menu of creative flavour combinations that keep people coming back for more. “Working in food was a lifelong dream,” says Liana. “It was something that I had always wanted and I knew I would have some type of establishment. But working in them, I wanted something more homey and comforting, and I felt a bakery was the right setting.”

Liana went to school for cooking, while her brother studied engineering and woodworking. Liana’s culinary expertise puts her in charge of the menu, while Greg manages daily operations, and was responsible for the design and layout of the storefront, seating area and kitchen as well as building the displays, tables, chairs and lighting fixtures. Everything at Sweet Lee’s has a decidedly relaxed and family-oriented feel. Students, young families and seniors all frequent the bakery ― some even putting in an appearance every day.