A Baking Love Affair
“We believe good food should both comfort and nourish the soul — one cookie, one cake, one moment at a time.”
Bernice Bakery began as a dream shared between two partners who believed that the best things in life are made by hand, with patience and love. Every recipe we bake tells a story — of late nights testing frostings, of flour-dusted counters, of the joy on someone's face when they take that first bite.
Our cookies and cakes are crafted in small batches using premium ingredients sourced from local suppliers whenever possible. We don't rush the process — we let butter soften, we fold gently, we wait for the perfect rise.
From our kitchen in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood, we bake for celebrations big and small. Whether you're picking up a dozen cookies or ordering a custom layer cake, you're getting something made with the same care we'd serve our own family.
Jami & Carlos
The story of Bernice — from farmers market stand to Montreal's favourite bakery.
- 2018
The First Batch
Jami and Carlos started selling cookies at a local farmers market, testing recipes every weekend until the line stretched around the block.
- 2019
Finding Our Home
Bernice Bakery opened its doors on Notre-Dame Ouest — a cosy shop where the smell of brown butter fills the air from dawn.
- 2021
Celebration Cakes Launch
Carlos expanded the menu with layer cakes for birthdays, weddings, and every milestone in between.
- 2023
Canada-Wide Shipping
Jami launched nationwide cookie shipping so Bernice fans across Canada could taste a little piece of Montreal.
- 2025
Wholesale & Partnerships
Bernice cookies landed in cafés and stockists across Quebec — still baked fresh, still made by hand.