Walking into Cocoa Locale is like entering Reema Singh's house — you just might fall under the spell of her vintage kitchen.
A native of Hamilton, Ontario, Reema came to McGill in 1998 to become a professor. "I had a student job in a cafe and my job was to make the desserts," she recalls. This experience was a turning point in her life; it was where she learned to work with clients and become independent in the kitchen. "My boss gave me the freedom to be creative," says Reema, who even back then was able to see herself happily baking for the rest of her life.
Reema then started making pastries to deliver to different establishments. One day, when she found the sewing workshop in her neighbourhood was for sale, she jumped at the chance. Cocoa Locale came to life in September, 2005.
Si comme moi tu raffoles des cupcakes il te faut absolument faire un tour sur Parc pour y déguster les meilleures petites gâteries sucrée de la ville dans le plus cute des endroits de fifilles!
Un must pour les amateurs de sucre et de cutiness!
Often lauded as one of the best pâtisseries in Montreal, Reema Singh’s cakes are all sprinkled with a little dusting of vintage magic and old-fashioned fairy dust. The diminutive store’s 1950s-inspired décor dishes out homemade cakes inspired by the seasons and the baker’s mood. Flavours such as chocolate and lavender have become classics here and the shop has become a favourite among Montrealers since it opened 10 years ago.
Cocoa Locale is a bakery that will definitely hit the sweet spot. Upon entry, the smell of fresh baked goods is enough to make you swoon. All of the cupcakes and other delicacies are simply delicious, but the spicy brownie
takes the cake. It’s the perfect balance between spicy, bitter and sweet. We suggest you arrive early because once these devilish brownies are gone, they’re gone until the next day. This business is cash only.
There are moments that call for a little bit of sweetness, whether it’s strolling around with an ice cream on a swelteringly hot day, or taking a bite of a rich, creamy dessert after a satisfying dinner. Get to know your options with these incredible desserts, and get your sweet tooth ready for some action.