Sugar rush is a luminous interlude where gourmet pleasure becomes an art of living.
Gourmet and Caffeinated Delights!
Sugar rush is a series of festive morning gatherings that celebrate fine pastry and local coffee roasting. The classic coffee & pastry duo is reimagined through the talent of top pastry chefs and roasters.
Four monthly events where guests indulge in the best of Montreal’s specialty coffee and haute pâtisserie, all in a vibrant, dance-friendly atmosphere.
Each edition brings together an exceptional roaster, two local pastry chefs, and musical artists who collaborate to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Expect custom creations, irresistible treats, tasting workshops, and fun activities for kids (and grown-ups too).
From 10 AM to 3 PM, it’s a Saturday filled with laughter, dancing, and discovery — where gastronomy becomes a joyful playground for sharing and connection. To top it off, each event ends with a touch of magic: a giant cake will be created live on-site, with a slice for everyone to enjoy! Every edition features a spectacular, one-of-a-kind creation born from the imagination of the invited chefs and the vibrant world of specialty coffee — perfectly paired with a thoughtfully chosen brew.
Sugar rush challenges its artisans to push flavor boundaries, dare to be creative, and wake the city up in style. It’s a celebration for the curious, the food lovers, the early risers, the families, the coffee enthusiasts… and the music lovers who believe every day should start with a little sugar rush.
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Za & Klo torréfactrices' mission is not only to source delicious, traceable coffees, but also to support women and queer people in the coffee industry.
We describe our approach as holistic, feminist and playful. Za & Klo is an invitation to rethink an entire value system and take the time to act with intentionality.
Aurélien Kerzerho is a French pastry chef based in Montreal, renowned for his creativity and his desire to make high-end pastry accessible. After a career in France and a stint at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal, he co-founded Pâtisserie Mélilot in 2023.
Located in the heart of Montreal, Mélilot offers refined desserts to take away, inspired by the world of gastronomy but designed for everyday use. The brand combines precision, contemporary aesthetics and local products. Driven by Aurélien's inventive vision, Mélilot is rapidly establishing itself as a key address on the Montreal pastry scene.
Chef-owner of Pâtisserie-Boulangerie Zébulon for the past 4 years, with over 15 years' experience in the foodservice industry. Zébulon Vézina now specializes in plant-based patisserie and is contributing to the democratization of plant-based patisserie.
Bio Longue: A graduate of the École hôtelière de la Capitale's professional cooking program and the ITHQ's pastry and bakery program, Zébulon Vézina is best known for his pastry and bakery boutique on the Plateau Mont-Royal in Montreal. Having launched his business during the pandemic, Zébulon quickly carved out a place for himself as one of the best pastry shops in town. His culinary style is inspired and shaped by his impressive career at some of France's top establishments, including Christophe Michalak's boutique in Paris and Michelin-starred restaurants such as L'Oustau de Baumanière. In Montreal, he continued his apprenticeship alongside top Quebec chefs such as Stéphanie Labelle of Rhubarbe and Helena Loureiro of Portus 360. Today, as a specialist in plant-based pastries, Mr. Vézina is contributing to the democratization of plant-based pastries in Quebec.
Raised in a musical environment, Akpossoul is a French DJ and producer based in Montreal, known for his soulful sets blending afrohouse, house, amapiano, and melodic sounds. Active on the international scene and supported by names like Louie Vega and Boddhi Satva, he plays weekly in Montreal’s top clubs and curates his own events under The Journey. In 2024, he released “SAKANA” on NULU MUSIC, a track highlighted by Traxsource as Afrohouse of the Week.
Minzi takes you on an eclectic journey the realms of deep house and Aflo-electronic music, performing solo or occasionally alongside an instrumentalist. Minzi sets herself apart with transcending genre boundaries, hypnotizing listeners into a trance-like state where euphoria intertwines with introspections. prepare to be captivates as she guides you through a sonic adventure that lingers long after the fades.
The Goldmensax is a duo of two saxophonists with a unique sense of improvisation. Collaborating with leading DJs from Montreal to Toronto, their name is becoming increasingly well known on the local scene, with appearances at MAD Festival, Pique Festival, Pied du Courant, and as resident saxophonists at Afroteo parties.
The duo quickly established themselves on the Afrobeat scene, working with a number of DJs and recording studios.
Having put together their own show ranging from amapiano to afrohouse, The Goldmensax know how to thrill crowds with their sax.
Multidisciplinary musician SAFARIZMA is an African-Canadian producer. As a native of East-Africa, SAFARIZMA pulls musical memories from his time in West-Africa to explore the alternative sub-genres of Afrofuturistic sounds.
By picking up his first synthesizer in 2016, this instrument would open creative doors in his mind he never thought to explore. For the past 5+years, now based in Montreal, SAFARIZMA has worked on sound designs & blends that only he knows the secret to. He brings exuberant energy to Montreal clubs with his transcendent drums & deep chords, searing dancefloors with percussive Afro-futuristic productions and broadcasting genre-defying diasporic alternative Afrobeat.