It was my birthday, and we needed some sort of baked good to mark the occasion. Exhausted after a long day of travel, we stumbled upon Petits Gateaux, which was right down the street from where we were staying. It was near closing, but they still had a decent selection. I had to go with Red Velvet, and it was a perfect birthday treat. The shop is adorable -  it felt so warm and cozy on a chilly fall evening. And the woman behind the counter was nice enough not to laugh when I epically failed at conversing in French. I really wanted to make a return visit, but there are just too many fabulous places in Montreal to get a sugar fix - I had to try as many as possible. On our next trip, though, I'm definitely saving room for a cupcake.