Saturday morning in Montreal began with something called an Adventure Walk. "Adventure" is…read moreapparently human terminology for making a small Italian Greyhound exercise extensively before brunch. By the time we finished with our walk, I had earned a meal. Or so I thought. Next stop: Maman in Griffintown. Mom already knew Maman because apparently they have one back home on the Upper East Side. Yet somehow, despite living on the Upper East Side myself, I have never been taken there. Interesting. We will address this upon our return to New York. The Griffintown location has a really nice outdoor seating area running alongside the building, with blue café tables, big wooden pergolas and planters. Under normal circumstances, this would have been perfect for me. Unfortunately, it was raining. The staff very kindly told Mom and Dad that I could come inside as long as I remained in my carrier. Terms accepted. After an entire morning of adventuring, I had absolutely no objection to being carried around like important cargo. Mom ordered eggs Benedict and an iced latte. Dad went with scrambled eggs, bacon and toast plus a Diet Coke. I stayed tucked inside my carrier and monitored the bacon situation. Very closely. No further comment at this time. The humans declared brunch a success, and I appreciated having a warm, dry place to recover after my morning excursion instead of sitting outside contemplating my life choices in the rain. Dogba's verdict: 3 paws out of 5. Rainy-day hospitality: very appreciated Dogba welcome: kind and accommodating Carrier accommodations: cozy Outdoor patio: saving this for a sunnier day Mom's eggs Benedict: big success Iced latte: Mom approved Dad's bacon: closely monitored Classic Dad breakfast: successfully demolished Post-adventure recovery: excellent Dogba brunch supervision: impeccable Would I return? Absolutely. In fact, I've recently learned that Maman has a location in my own neighborhood in New York City. Mom has some explaining to do. See you on the Upper East Side, Maman. I know where you live now.

we managed to squeeze in one more brunch on our last day, making our way to maman in griffintown…read more walking in felt like stepping into a little rustic farmhouse tucked into the city, exposed brick, weathered wood, whitewashed furniture, vintage blue and white plates, hanging greenery and a beautiful tree like arrangement covered in delicate blooms. every corner had a story, with little details that made the space feel warm, inviting and effortlessly charming. we were a party of three and arrived around 11:00 am. before the food arrived, i couldn't resist trying one more fun drink before leaving montreal, the peach pie iced matcha latte with vanilla cloud. it was such a pretty seasonal creation, with fruity peach notes layered with creamy matcha and topped with a soft vanilla cloud. refreshing, a little indulgent and the perfect drink to sip while settling into our final brunch of the trip. for my meal, i ordered the eggs ratatouille, stewed eggplant, squash, peppers and tomatoes topped with two over easy eggs, herbed feta and served with toasted country bread. the dish was colourful, comforting and full of fresh flavours. the slow cooked vegetables gave it a homey feel, while the runny yolks and herbed feta added just the right amount of richness. it felt like the perfect brunch after days of exploring, satisfying and flavourful, but still light enough to leave me feeling good. the toasted country bread was perfect for scooping up every last bit of the vegetable mixture and egg yolk. but what made this brunch special wasn't just the food or the beautiful setting. it was the chance to slow down and take in everything we had experienced over the whirlwind trip, the neighbourhood walks, incredible meals, rainy adventures, festival memories and all the unexpected little discoveries along the way. we sat, chatted and laughed, replaying our favourite moments and realizing just how much we had packed into a few short days. our server was friendly and never rushed us, allowing us to enjoy those final conversations before heading home. there was something cinematic about that last morning, sunlight filtering through the windows, flowers blooming indoors, plates arriving at the table, and three friends taking a quiet moment to appreciate the adventure before it came to an end. a beautiful space, a memorable meal, great company and one final chapter to close out our montreal adventure. au revoir montreal...until we meet again.

Love this family owned establishment! The owner Anoush is a very kind and welcoming person. He…read moregreeted us with a couple of small cups of his Ice in heaven (Traditional) sorbet slushie to sample - with hints of rose and citrus. Perfect on a warm day! We wound up ordering the full sized cup! The ash reshteh was very hearty, more bean based than we're used to which is fine! You could taste some flavorful lamb broth. It's a variation on the same theme. He told us next time if we stop by we should try his dizi (abgoosht)! We would love to come back...

Such a wonderful place! The taste of the food is great and…read moreunforgettable. We came from Los Angeles, the taste of your food took us to our beautiful memories of our past. The desserts,drinks and foods are all homemade and high quality. The restaurant is decorated very patriotically and we enjoyed it. We were welcomed with a smile and kindness. We definitely recommend this place.

Great food. Service was slow and unresponsive to table needs. Walked right in and had a hearty…read moremeal.

I'd say only come here for the coffee. My latte was so delicious I loved it!…read more For the food however, I did not enjoy it one bit. I only finished my omelet because I'm pregnant and needed some food in my body. I got the cathedral omelet which when it came looked so sad. The eggs were not fluffy at all and it was brownish. The prosciutto was just on top of it instead of on the inside. The potatoes were cold and had way too much seasoning on it I couldn't even eat one. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, or maybe all the food tastes bad?

Great all around cocktails and desserts , Staff is great and…read moreservice is on point. We had the crepes , and some kashta with fruits , all was great

Highly recommend this place to anyone.Service is excellent. I love how fresh the fruits are.. It's…read morea great place for dessert, Wish there was one like this in Miami!

I was trying to find a coffee place with some food using the maps app and I got so confused…read more Finding this massive underground mall with a ton of choices was a lot to take in at 7am. Thankfully after walking around and checking out the option I settled on this place, it had a decent crowd so I figured it was promising. They were very quick with their services having multiple people on coffee and pretty much one handling food and one floating between the register and everything else. Pretty quick service. Coffee was good, not bitter. The Lox Bagel was pretty good, although it got smashed a bit when they cut it. Pretty fresh, though the tomato wasn't ripe. Definitely a good spot to start your day.

Went to this place on a total whim, as we were staying at a connected hotel, and was pleasantly…read moresurprised. The food looks great in the case and fortunately tasted about as good. Also, the staff transitioned from French to English with ease and no fuss. Also, it was great for my kids because of its proximity to the vortex fountain. If you are looking for a super quick and delicious breakfast, this is a sold option.

What a beautiful little spot! It was a nice day so we sat on the terrace in the back and it's like…read moreyou're transported into garden! Our coffees and sandwiches are were incredible. The basil and tomato cream cheese was a fun flavor to try. I added the chicken salad onto my sandwich and it was delightful. We splurged and got the carrot cake at the end and wow was it a treat! Definitely would try this cafe if you haven't been yet.

We waited about 15-20 minutes without anyone acknowledging us or the people in front. I layer…read morelearned thay was because they assume you want to sit int garden area and just wait to talk to you until a spot opens up but im use to waiters at least letting you know the wait time or checking if you want to sit inside. Either way I see why the garden is the assumption. Its peaceful and funky with nice water features, art, and plenty of natural cover. Tones of birds fish and squirls are right next to you all the time and most of the seating seems like it has a good view of it. The coffee itself was pretty good as well. The iced late was a nice fresh drink on the hot day and they even had a little strawberry on the straw. Overall if you want a cute garden and dont mind a wait, its a good spot.

My kid and I had a delightful lunch here!…read more This lovely restaurant is on the site of the much loved, much missed St. Viateur bagel cafe/restaurant (RIP). I loved the outdoor patio area (which, of course, was not open, being the dead of winter and all lol)! This patio area is large and framed by a wooden canopy. I can imagine it being a great seating area come summer. My kid and I LOVED the interior of this restaurant! It was gorgeous, reminiscent of a solarium, with SO much natural light (the whole wall facing the street is floor-to-ceiling windows. In fact, I think these windows open up to the patio area when the weather is nice). In the middle of the large space are some artificial lemon trees strung with white lights. There are panels of wallpaper by the entryway depicting garden greens with bright yellow lemons. The effect of it all is airy, and with the rattan-backed dining chairs, it really feels like one is dining in a lovely garden. A bougie garden. We were seated right away. The menu was impressive, with many choices for sandwiches and salads (most were traditional dishes, but all seemed to have some sort of twist. We liked that!). I LOVED the nod to traditional Jewish foods (this used to be the St. Viateur cafe, after all!), with some classic bagel plates, and matzo ball soup and potato latkes being offered. I also LOVED the homage to Larry David and Richard Thomas and more, naming various deli sandwiches after these famous folks. They also had a healthy wine and cocktail selection (LOVE that!), and wonderful looking desserts. All in all, super menu. You'd be hard-pressed not to find something you like here. Our order was taken right away. Nice! We ordered the Pigeon Salad and a turkey wrap to share. (The wraps come with your choice of dipping sauce. We opted for a Russian dressing sauce). And the food came promptly, too, and it was all delicious. The salad was so fresh, with wonderful goat cheese crumbles, chopped dates, crisp greens, and a flavorful champagne vinaigrette on the side. (The dressing was so good, I tried to duplicate it the following day. Really really good). The wrap was also wonderful, with a generous helping of moist turkey wrapped with lettuce in a warm tortilla. It totally did not need the dipping sauce (although, hey, we didn't complain that it was there! The wrap was moist and flavorful enough to stand on its own). My kid had an iced latte and said it was great. Our meal was super. The only reason why I am not giving this restaurant 5 stars is because it took a LONG LONG time for us to get our bill to pay, once we were done dining. We actually thought they had forgotten about us. I couldn't catch our server's eye (and he didn't come to our area at all for over half an hour, actually). I saw our server chatting it up with other servers in a far corner of the restaurant. I kept watching the clock on my phone, worried that our parking meter was going to run out, and I finally asked a busboy who was clearing an adjacent table to please have our server bring us the bill. It was another 5-10 minutes until the owner came with the bill (I think it was the owner. It was a woman who apologized for the delay, saying how young her staff was there, and that she would talk to them about the service delays). (I wouldn't even mention all this but it took us between 30-40 minutes after we finished eating before we got the bill so, yeah, it really was a long time). Anyhow, this was the only glitch to our meal, and it wasn't a huge problem. We had a delightful meal, and for sure, I'll be back. I even raved about this place to my parents, and they are looking forward to visiting, too.

The place is super cute, and we were greeted warmly, and seated promptly…read more We ordered a soup appetizer, and two mains. It was all brought out at once, though, and the soup was lukewarm! When we told our server, and inquired why everything was brought out at once, they said they don't do courses, as it's busy and the staff can't accommodate bringing out multiple dishes. The place was not busy! I've been to the pigeon cafe in Toronto, and overall it was a better experience.

More of a sit-down restaurant at this location, which is really nice inside, but there is a counter…read moreas well to order just coffee if you're not coming to stay and eat. I got an iced latte to go and it was fine

Quite overpriced when compared to quality. "Cafe" is misleading in their name. It's more of a…read morebreakfast and lunch restaurant. We went for an Omelette (Tomato, Onion, Feta) and a Pigeon Salad with Falafel. Omelette was good but Feta wasn't evenly distributed. Salad accompanying the omelette was good. Pigeon salad was good but falafel was a huge let down. A bit hard and didn't taste fresh. For $6 that they charge for falafel alone, I would expect much much better. Staff was nice but the service was way too slow. It's in downtown, so parking can always be a challenge. Not trying it again.