Cute spot next to the Metro station. Friendly service & atmosphere. You know when your food is…read morebeing extra cared for when it takes a bit more time than most. I definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Very cute coffee shop/cafe with a lovely brunch. I had one of the benedict dishes and it was…read moreexcellent. LOVED the salad it came with, I had two portions! Food comes out quickly. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

The place has real character, the decor, the plants and the style make it really pop out…read more The service is not the best, they have a wait here to be seated sign but no one came. So we just seated ourselves which is not a big deal but is just mixed signals. I ordered a matcha latte with blueberries and it wasn't that great. The matcha part was amazing, the blueberry part was barely there. Nevertheless even with the issues I recommend giving the spot a look. It has personality and really nice vibes

Went here for their weekend brunch, loved our food and drinks. Staff was great, and the decor was…read morenice. We enjoyed our waffles, and french toast. Would also recommend their latte Bailey's and mimosa. Will definitely come back here!

Had such a great experience at REGINE CAFÉ! We ordered the café latte, s'mores iced latte, Gros…read moreJambon, grilled cheese with pulled beef, and the chic croissant with scrambled eggs. Everything was cooked perfectly, tasted amazing, and was beautifully presented. I loved the attention to detail, even the little touches on the takeout containers showed how much care goes into the experience. Everything was aesthetically presented, including all the beverages we ordered. The café itself is beautiful with such a warm and inviting atmosphere. You can really tell they put thought and love into both the food and presentation. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to come back!

For our last proper meal in Montreal, we decided to have breakfast at Régine Café. This was…read moresomewhat impromptu, as I did not read up on this place in preparation for my trip - instead, I did some quick research the night before and found that it consistently ranked as one of the best breakfast/brunch spots in the city. That being said, I booked a table and we made our way over. Régine is apparently a popular spot - indicated by the rope they had set up outside which suggested that a line can form. Since we booked a table, and it was a Monday morning, there was no line and we were seated right away. The restaurant is broken up into two main dining areas with large windows that let in a lot of light. The decor was tasteful but not my style - it definitely gave off that afternoon tea feel with upscale accents and an overly feminine aesthetic. It was nice but just not my taste. The menu has a really good variety of breakfast and lunch items - I was taken aback by how many creative dishes there were, not just standard breakfast items. I needed caffeine, so I started with a cappuccino which was really good, one of the better ones I've had. For my actual breakfast I went with the Chic Croissant; this was essentially a breakfast sandwich with pulled ham, egg, arugula, and an aioli. Due to the fragility of the croissant, I did not eat it as a sandwich - but despite that the dish was delicious. Everything tasted super fresh and all the flavors worked really well together. I don't think I ever had pulled ham before, but felt it was super creative and elevated the sandwich. We wanted to try some of their bakes, so we also got the cinnamon roll and the scone. We were given the option to have the cinnamon roll covered in frosting but we opted to have it plain. Even without the frosting, the roll was excellent - I usually find cinnamon rolls to be dry, but this was super m-o-i-s-t with a generous filling of raisins and cinnamon; it was one of the best I've had. The scone was lavender and white chocolate; I don't usually like lavender but this was pretty good and not overly heavy. It came with sides of macerated strawberries and mascarpone which I don't think were needed but nice to have. Service was great - everyone was warm, friendly, and efficient. Overall, Régine Café exceeded my expectations - the food was excellent and I wouldn't hesitate to return for another meal. I understand why this is one of the more popular spots for breakfast and brunch in Montreal.

Had a wonderful meal here. Linguini Alfredo with Chicken and Bacon. Served with a glass of house…read morered wine I couldn't have been more pleased and all for $26ca.

While this is still Fresh Juice in my mind, let's get this one down…read more I've been here maybe 3 or 4 times over the years and each visit just leaves something to be desired. (Why it seems I only have 1 actual check-in for it is beyond my understanding, mayhaps it has been so long since my previous visits that I was still a newbie Yelper and thought check-ins were lame*...) My rating is actually 3.5 stars rounded up for just really super sweet service. *Check ins are not lame FYI ... I realized u could win badges, dukedoms and baronies and yes, even kingdoms when u do check in to places. Some places even offer a special Yelper treat (like 10% off or a free shot or 2 for 1 - if they actually honour it is a whole 'nother can of worms) when u check in. Plus it's kool to show a place u r it's regular ;) It's a kyoot lil bistro type set up with terrasse in the summer, a bit cramped-feeling, however nothing overwhelmingly claustrophobic. Slightly too many tables for the space but necessary due to popularity. What I really dig about this place is the local art work on display, gorgeous photographs framed and hanging from the walls may make you want to hover over stranger's tables to get a good look. There are 2 bathrooms which seem to serve the space appropriately, but make sure you knock! For some reason patrons here enjoy using the facilities with the door unlocked which caused a couple of embarassing moments for my friend when both bathrooms were occupied, yet not locked. Because it has been so long since my previous visits let's stick to yesterday's, which is more or less representative of a typical visit. We were greeted ever so sweetly and they let us choose a nice table near the window for 2. We checked the specials board: a must-do when you come here, nothing interested me, but my friend ordered the Frittata Special. I chose the Hummus entrée with veggies and pita because my appetite has been fairly absent these days. Our waiter was quite generous and offered me to have the coffee included in my friend's frittata special (because she only wanted the OJ included). The coffee was never refilled, but I couldn't complain really 'cuz I didn't hafta pay for it in the first place. My hummus entrée was quite generous in portion actually, thankfully because at 9$ it damn well better be. There were lotsa veggies on the plate too which I highly appreciated. The pita was ok nothing special, there was plenty of it, but I ended up eating more veggies than pita. The hummus, homemade if I understood correctly, is absolutely delicious, different from most hummus yet still very much enjoyable. The cucumber and peppers seemed a bit on the precut-or-about-to-go-bad variety imo, my friend said they were fine, but they were slightly too slimey to be fresh cut and/or fresh produce, I felt. Also they chopped these huge wedges of carrot which I didn't touch because they were way too thick to be tempting. Carrot sticks or baby carrots would be a better option. I remove a 1/2 star for this aspect of questionable freshness and oddly chosen cut of carrot. The rest of the menu didn't really interest me in the sense that I wouldn't willingly pay those prices for those menu items. There were very limited options under 10$ and all in the entrée section (so if you're not too hungry don't come here 'cuz there's not many affordable munchie type items). Lotsa sweet brunch options (pancakes crepes etc), not much in terms of bacon and eggs type stuff, if that's what you're looking for this isn't the place. So pricing and choices is where I remove a whole star. This is a place I don't mind going every once in awhile because service is great and the food tastes good, but the questionable freshness with those prices makes it so I don't want to come often and can't understand why people make this a regular choice when there are better, cheaper choices very nearby. I must add that I don't have much of a sweet tooth (and especially not for breakfast) so this brunch option may be more tantalizing for those who do.

The best French toast I have ever eaten! Yum yum yum. Adorable interior. Chill vibes.read more

Small restaurant that is busy busy. Had to wait outside in the snow for about 30 mins but it was…read morewell worth it. Food was phenomenal and service was on point. Would wait again in the snow. Get the bognettes and lots of them!

An intentionally funky place with a refreshing iced matcha latte. The barista recommended their…read morebrownie, but it was disappointingly dry.

Independent - and very different - coffehouses in the Montreal area - 1 of 2…read more A hectic transition to Montreal - first arriving at YUL and then on to Centre-Ville - called for a rest - a nap - which then brought on the need for a snack and coffee/tea late at about 11:00 p.m. Looking at the phone didn't provide much in the way of choices, and, at that, a place where one could sit. I looked at the listing for La Graine Brulee more than once and had to think about it. I finally went in. This place is indeed weird. However, it all turned out to be better than I thought. There are all these seating areas, with some on either side of the front door and then several on a circular bench radiating from the center and making for quite a few tables. That's where I sat. Take note that there is also a big wooden cube with a lot of graffiti on it. The service was pleasant. I ordered some hot tea and they made a vegetarian burrito for me at late hours. (There's no way in hell you'll find something with meat or poultry in here.) I'm glad I was able to eat something before turning in. The prices were acceptable for what I got and its location, between 2 and 3 blocks east of the city's main Metro station at Berri-UQAM. In looking around, there was a good cross-section of people. It's more about nearby UQAM (translation: students) than it is "Le Village," which is now mid-rise and high-rise condos ... and the cranes that go into making them. Tables with books and laptops were the norm which, in my mind, is a good thing. Either way, there wasn't anyone over 40 here as far as I could see. That said, I don't know how willing I'd be to go back, unless in the same situation, and I have to joke that I don't know if personae who are middle of the road, and right of that, would like it here. However, if you are cut from the same cloth as the ownership and the other patrons, meaning bohemian and "new age-y," then I would strongly recommend it. I'm talking tribe! I will rate it within that context since they are not looking to serve the "mom, apple pie, and Chevrolet" crowd. Also, being on Saint-Catherine Est might foretell its personality, since Est and Ouest along this major thoroughfare can be two different worlds. However, La Graine Brulee delivered on a (vegetarian) burrito and some hot tea that I needed before turning in and did it well.

I will never forget my first Montreal style bagel. The cucumbers were fresh and had a delicious…read morecrunch to them, the tomatoes were juicy and firm, the mayonnaise had an elevated taste, and the melted cheese oozed in my mouth. I had to stop myself from devouring it in three bites. I also loved the hot chocolate. It came with two sugar packets and tasted like quality cacao. The tiramisu was equally scrumptious as it was dipped in syrup instead of rum. I love Cafeterra and highly recommend it.

Food was excellent. Had a very difficult time getting bill after eating. Asked a number of times…read morebut it didn't seem to be important.

Un des meilleurs café à Montréal !…read more Le café a ce petit quelque chose qui le rend encore plus délectable !! Le décor nous transporte dans les années 60-70, et le service est sans reproche ! Et il semble que les brunchs sont irrésistibles ! One of the best café in Montreal ! This café has a lil something that makes it delectable !! The decoration will transport you in the 60's- 70's, and the service is excellent, And it seems their brunch are very good as well 1

Loved the servers. The food and the smoothies are really good. Delicious. You guys should go thereread more