Was pretty excited to come here but was let down by the quality. My friends and I came here for brunch. We got the bottomless mimosas for $30 per person. Was a bit disappointed because each refill we got was less strong than the one we got before. On our 3rd refill, the mimosas just tasted like orange juice. Definitely recommend getting the smoked salmon benedict over the meat lover benedict. As it was just felt like random meats all put together. Personally I would say this is a pretty average brunch spot, definitely think there are better ones. They have lots of seats and they also have a patio which is where we sat. read more

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Great, cozy spot for breakfast! Coffee was average, but great quality for your money. The yogurt bowl was delicious and so large I shared with two others! Server was so sweet and attentive, especially as we were in a rush. Would definitely come back and try some other dishes! read more

Ginkgo - Yogurt bowl - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Came in and had a great time. Food was awesome and had a wonderful time with the staff and workers. A lot to choose from for a reasonable price. Was a good choice for me! read more

My friend made reservations in advanced as it is a must. A party arrived right before us and we're told they had to wait on a busy looking Saturday morning. It was so busy that even with our reservations, we got seated on the outskirts of the establishment in the connecting hallway. The inside was cute and cozy from what we could gather during the walk through and can only imagine what the second floor was like. For food we ordered their Bene meat lover, Demi Demi, cassolette, Meat lover omelette and finally Strawberry, banana and Nutella crepe. We loved the presentation of everything and also were surprised with the speed everything was brought out. After asking for switching out ingredients, they weren't able to accommodate. We also overheard the next table who had an allergy to gluten struggle to find something on the menu. Even after the conversation, the allergy was not relayed to the kitchen and serves as a strong warning for those with dietary restrictions. Overall, we weren't super impressed with the quality of the food nor the limited ability to change out items as if everything is just coming out of premade containers. Bottomless mimosas sounded like a great deal until we realized it was mostly orange juice. Waitress was nice but some of the other staff seemed annoyed we were still lingering within our 2 hour limited stay. read more

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Huge thanks to the team at Ginkgo Cafe and Bar. I hadn't seen a minute of Wimbledon while traveling, and when I asked if they could get it on, the whole staff jumped in to make it happen. They didn't just nod and forget--it was a team effort, and they got it sorted quickly. That kind of thoughtfulness and hospitality sticks with you. Cold local beer and a crispy chicken sandwich didn't hurt either. read more

Ginkgo served some of the freshest food I had in all of Montreal! I cannot understate that enough. I had the Ginkgo Vege and would absolutely order it again. The eggs were cooked perfectly and on the softest bread. It also came with a large portion of fresh fruits (grapefruit, grapes, kiwi, melon) and potatoes. There wasn't a speck of food left on my plate when I was done. Also had the Demi-Demi (half eggs Benedict, half waffle with Nutella, strawberries, and banana). A large portion size, can definitely serve 2. The Chocolat Chuad Espresso was also soooooo good!! I also appreciated the ambiance of this place as well. There are tons of green walls, marble countertops, charming plant chandeliers, and so much natural lighting. Hate to say it, but it is indeed the perfect Instagram spot, haha. read more

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We reserved online for a group of 8 adults and three kids. Reserving online was super easy and quickly a confirmed by the restaurant. Our server Charlotte, was very sweet, kind and efficient. Bottomless mimosa were 25$ and were refilled quicker than most bottomless mimosa resto, it's premixed and a bottom for efficiency. The food came out quickly and was delicious. We were seated half in the resto and half into the UQAM lobby, which is totally fine just whenever anyone uses the random exit door it was freezing. In fairness I don't think that door was allowed to be used but who knows! Super comfy chairs and great decor. The women's bathroom was disgusting and only one stall worked. read more

Ginkgo - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Perfect brunch spot in Montreal! Service was quick & excellent. I ordered the Demi Demi and it did not disappoint. read more

Ginkgo - Demi Demi - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We came here the party of five round 11 am in Sunday. We have ordered drink and food and we received about drinks half hour later. The food came later. They did not bring my coffee u til one hour later. The food was very good to taste. We took crepes with different fillings. They gave us free shots as an excuse. The environment is cool but kitchen and bar is super slow. The service was good. read more

Decent place for brunch! Prices are pretty high but that's most brunch places nowadays. The menu has some very nice choices and I'm for sure going to come back and try some more things. My cousin and I visited to have a catch up session and it was great! We sat outside, it was a beautiful day, servers were nice, and it wasn't crowded for a saturday morning. I ordered the plate that comes with mini crepes, bacon, two eggs, fruits, and mini potatoes. I thought the bacon was really good but the mini potatoes quite ordinary. I got a chocolate dip for my crepe which was an extra charge but it was worth it! I got my eggs poached which was a bad decision because without hollandaise sauce it just tastes kinda weird. read more

Ginkgo - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Super cute resto, a whole vibe! Staff is super nice and atmosphere is really comfortable. Food is amazing, and their Mochaccinos to die for! Price for food and all is reasonable and you'll definitely eat well. 100% recommend! read more

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Having this place on the UQAM campus definitely adds to the fun brunch vibes this spot already has going for it. I had no idea what brunch was when I was in undergrad many, many, ma...ok, perhaps one "many" was enough" but you get what I mean. Being young and trendy, sipping on mimosas and finding all IG photo ops while brunching is such a vibe! Anyway, on to what matters most THE FOOD! My group and I ordered the banana, strawberry and chocolate crepe to share. It was the perfect size for four people. My main dish was the Mediterranean Benedict which was cooked to perfection and included a side of potatoes and fruit. Service was great, with friendly staff. Reservations allowed and recommended! Arriving at 1130 on a Sunday, the wait time was already at about 45-60 minutes. Worth the wait; however, why waste precious brunch time?! Cheers. read more

Ginkgo - Mediterranean eggs Benedict - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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It is an extremely lovely brunch spot, the decorations are just on point and so trendy, the pastel colors made my day! As a tourist who sucks at French, I walked in there expecting there to be English menu, but there was none. We asked the server, and he barely speak any English too and he told my friend who understands French that since it's next to a French university they don't have English menu, I'm sorry but as long as u r not the cafeteria of the university this sounds like BS to me. Also the service is EXTREMELY SLOW, and that same male server was so rude to us after that initial conversation and he literally ignored us, and even after we asked him to bring us the bill he never came back with it. Let's talk about food, after my friend taking forever to translating everything to me, we decided to go with eggs Benedict, I went with meat lover because I'm just into all kinds of meat, I also added spice to the hollandaise sauce, my friend got the demi Demi which is half eggs Benedict half strawberry banana Nutella waffles, isn't this just what heaven is made of??? Their smoothie is kinda disappointing, there are lots of giant chunks of fruits that were not blended all the way thru. read more

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A friend recommended this spot for brunch; we arrived right before noon on a Saturday and the place was lively. It's a nicely decorated restaurant with plenty of seating, and centrally located next to UQAM by Berri metro. I ordered the French toast which comes with a choice of meat and an almond milk latte in a bowl. The coffee was great; it was strong and warm and a tad more expensive cause they charged me for the almond milk substitution (we need to change that Montreal!). The meal was okay; it was actually kind of boring. They could have added some fruit to liven it up but nope, a few slices of bread and two sausages. At least it was eatable?! There are a few options for breakfast in this neighborhood so I can't say I'd come again, especially not for the food, but it's a great space to grab a coffee... read more

Ginkgo - Latte bowl - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Always an easy pick when craving brunch near Berri-Uqam. The food is good! Portions aren't very big but if you get more than one menu item you won't really notice. Only downside is that it has always taken a while to get seated despite it being very few people. I don't know if they do takeout and/or delivery at the moment, but definitely give them a try if you're around and want to get a light breakfast! read more

Ginkgo - Meaty eggs benedict with breakfast potatoes and a pancake. - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

My friend and I (both huge brunch-lovers) were planning a weekend trip to Montreal and discovered this place through Instagram. We made reservations online for a Saturday morning (huge plus since brunch places can get busy quite fast and the worst thing is waiting in line with an empty stomach!) We walked in to a beautiful aesthetic - an open space with lots of plants and different tables (high, low, group etc) and were greeted by our lovely server. Their menu has a variety of options, from eggs benedicts, omelettes, french toast, crepes and waffles, so there's definitely something for everyone! My friend and I both ordered the Florentine eggs Benedict, that also came with some amazing hash browns and a fresh bowl of fruit. The only one suggestion that I would make is to tell the customers ahead of time that all of the breakfast platters come with a free drink (like coffee or tea) because that's an awesome bonus that we didn't know about until the bill came! Overall, a fantastic brunch spot with great service, an aesthetic space, and some great food - I would definitely come back again! read more

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Found the perfect Instagram worthy spot for brunch! The service was amazing, the ambiance was set with the decor, and food was delicious! A bit pricey in my opinion for the quantity you get. Quality wise it was great! Absolutely love their eggs benedict and omelette! And obviously can't start of the morning without some delicious coffee which they served! Would definitely come back again once I'm in the area! read more

Ginkgo - Demi Demi - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

It took us 30 minutes to get a coffee. The staff seemed fairly unorganized as we were served by 4 different people. When my latte finally arrived it was barely warm. The eggs were also cold, obviously sitting out for a little while. They were blasting house music, although the crowd was largely made up of families, including some babies. And to top it off there were flies everywhere... probably wheeling garbage through the middle of the restaurant did not help. read more

Went here for brunch, had the eggs florentine and shared a banana chocolate crepe. The crepe definitely was super filling, though was worth buying as a little splurge purchase on top of the eggs florentine. The florentine was great, and I also appreciated the large amount of fresh fruit (compared to the usual one slice of orange / one or two strawberries at other brunch places). The atmosphere and decor is also super cute! read more

Ginkgo - Eggs florentine - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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As a self-proclaimed brunch connoisseur, this place was perfect. Highly recommend the patio in the summertime.

I went to Ginkgo with a friend on a rainy Saturday morning, we were seated inside (which was still empty given our time of arrival), but as the air conditioning was a little too strong for me, I asked to be seated outside. The terrace is spacious, with tables of different sizes (understand you can come with a group of friends). I ordered the omelette with asparagus, ham and cheese which was very good and not too heavy, it came with potatoes, fruits and a kind of applesauce. My friend who is allergic to gluten ordered a buckwheat crepe with fruits and was happy with her order as well. It was my second time at Ginko and I have to say, that every time the service is on point, quick and efficient and the portions are always generous. And of course, the soothing white of the instagram worthy decor helps to put you in a good mood... I will go back for sure! read more

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Food was great I particularly loved my choice, however my friend did like what she picked. The service was also slow and we didn't get the best customer service experience. But food was okay, from a scale of 1-10 I'll give the half and half 8. Mimosa was also good. I would recommend for fast last minute choice. read more

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So disappointed, the place looks amazing and the atmosphere is very good but the food and service were awful. The bottomless 'mimosas' for a start are at best 60% OJ - I'd much rather pay an extra 10-20$ and actually get a real mimosa then a premixed sparkling juice My girlfriend had the salmon Benedict which was discoloured and left her feeling sick after, I had the meat lovers Benedict and again it was very bland. This was all topped off by service which left our drinks empty more then they were full. read more

I'd recommend this place for studying/getting work done as opposed to actual breakfast. The space is luminous and bright, sprinkled with leaf accents reminiscent of the restaurant name. It's evident that there was an immense attention to detail in regards to the restaurant interior. By far, one of the most beautifully decorated restaurants in the city. The food was overall meh. Nothing outstandingly bad or good about the breakfast fare. It's your typical breakfast fare consisting of everything from œufs bénédictines to waffles and pancakes. It's definitely a cute spot, don't expected to be wowed by the food. However, you're in for a treat if you want to stop by for a study break and take a peek at the inside of Gingko. read more

Ginkgo - Strawberry crepe - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This is place is nothing but stunning,adorable and very "instagram worthy" BUT that's all that it is. My colleagues and I went decided to work there for the day. Turns out instead of closing with their regular hours at midnight they were closing at 4pm. The least they could have done is write a message on their Facebook or online indicating a change of closing time. As for the food...one of my colleagues order a salmon bagel it looked pasty and a weird pink colour. Someone else ordered eggs Benedict both eggs were completely HARD BOILED! Although they were more than happy to replace the eggs, hard boiled is simply a basic no-no when it comes to eggs Benedict! As for me I ordered the meat lover plate ,comes with potatoes,2eggs,bacon,ham,sausage and apple sauce. The majority was good and filling but the apple sauce was had a tart like flavour,not pleasant. Killed it on the decor but the food needs to be improved tremendously. read more

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My goodness this place is so good! Not only this restaurant is beautiful but the food is delicious!! We were about 11 people and I don't remember having such a great time a group of people. I mean, a lot of restaurants messes up your orders or the service is terrible. But this place was on point! The drinks are very tasty and they have a great variety for breakfast. I had egg sandwich with french toast with fresh fruits and custard sauce. Wow, that was good! I'm definitely going back to try out something else. read more

The food at Ginkgo is not a forte, but the ability to connect and touch my heart through great service is their forte. Due to delay of delivering me and my friend our meals, which make us late for our UQAM lecture about coronavirus management in late February, Ginkgo offered us free chocolatine and danoise in exchange of the wait time. This is amazing. When they delivered me my burgers, I found them particularly tasty: it must be the taste of joy and friendship! Thank you Ginkgo for the amazing dining experience! read more

I'm going to need Yelp to have a special "10 stars" option because this place was definitely it and then some! Girls trip in Montreal, 8 am on a Saturday morning and we are hungryyy. Scroll down my Yelp timeline and Ginkgo's is it. We walk in and the place itself is so calming and charmingly decorated. Already like it (sucker for decor). We are early birds so there weren't many people in there which was super fine with us. The waitress was super friendly and explained the menu to us since we didn't understand French (still manageable to make out what items are). My order consists of French toast with strawberries and a side of potatoes (gotta have my sweet and savory). When this deliciousness got delivered in front of my face I went to town. And by this I mean cleared my whole damn plate almost wanted to lick it too. It was so fresh and hit all the right spots that I wanted to come back for lunch dinner and more! The potatoes were made so crisp with a zing of celery (new to me) and the French toast was just to die for. But you know what the cherry on top was? The bill! I couldn't believe the price we paid for this awesomeness of food. I was ready to drop $50 and more that's how good it was. This place just couldn't get any better. I did see that they are open late in the AM, which next time I'm in Montreal I will definitely have to check out what that's all about. read more

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Great place to have breakfast with friends! Everything waS on point. My friend got smoothie and did not shut up talking about it! Every item has unique flavor to it. Definitely not disappointing! read more

Ginkgo - Eggs Benedict veggie - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Was visiting Montreal for NYE with a group of 5 girls. We wanted to do brunch one day and found this place on yelp. It seemed right up our alley with bottomless mimosas and it looked adorable. Definitely lived up to our expectations and was probably our favorite part of our trip. We did the bottomless which was 20$/person for drinks and they did a great job of bringing you them throughout the meal. Really great menu as well, we had a hard time picking. I had the chorizo Benedict which was great and we got one of the sweet waffles to share for the table. The place was sooo cute as well; very "instagram friendly", we ended up being "those girl" and taking a ton of cute pics! Our server was great, most of the menu was in French and since none of us spoke French she helped explain everything and then even gave us recommendations for things to do in the city! Highly recommend! read more

The perfect place to have a bite to eat and a good drink! The music and atmosphere is always so nice And pretty and different! read more

Very good food! I ordered a strawberry mango smoothie that was very good. And I'm not sure what I ordered for my entree (since I can't read French) bc I pulled up pictures of what I wanted and asked my friend to find which one it was.... but I'm attaching a picture of it in case anyone else wants to be like me!!! Everything was delicious and I loved the potato pancake thing under the eggs. read more

Ginkgo - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Came here for brunch while visiting Montreal for the weekend. Cute little brunch area with great decor. Their menu includes a variety of different food and drink options. We got the crepes, eggs Benedict, omelettes, oatmeal, smoothies, and mimosas. Definitely recommended making a reservation because it was packed on a Saturday morning. Will be coming back here again! read more

First meal after arriving to Montreal! Great wait staff, patient with us non-French speaking tourists... menu was only in French, which was a small upset (many other locations had both English and French options) Interior atmosphere was modern, appealing and large amounts of natural lighting. Many people, but quiet enough for conversation. - phenomenal espresso - tuna wrap was light yet filling - breakfast omelette 3-4 eggs and hearty. Would go back read more

Ginkgo - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place is literally one of my favorite styled location. I loved everything about the inside of this space. It is beautiful. That being said, I had gone for brunch with 2 of my friends. Purposely asked the waitress whether one of their eggs Benedict's was fried chicken, she said yes and brought out this teriyaki styled chicken instead, which did not taste the greatest (to me). One of my friends got the burger which she loved and then my other friend ordered another Benedict which she enjoyed. The drinks were lovely as well. I just can't get over the incorrect order which I couldn't eat at all and the fact that it did take forever to get our dishes and drinks. However, I must say, they comped my meal, which I appreciated and the waitress was very apologetic. read more

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The half and half was a great choice as I got to experience both the sweet and the savory dishes! The food was great but I gave it a 4/5 because there wasn't anything unique about it read more

Ginkgo - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Nicely decorated restaurant on Saint-Catherine in UQAM University. Food is very good and you get so much for what you are paying, prices are very low. I had for breakfast a Poutine; basically breakfast potatoes, cheese curds and hollandaise sauce for only 6$, it's one of their unique item on their menu. Other the other hand, the coffee was not good.. very disappointing, couldn't finish my cup.. Overall experience: totally going to show up there again for another Breakfast Poutine. read more

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Amazing spot and great value! I loved my demi Demi choice and it hit the spot. Service was bare but we didn't need it to be honest. The place is huge. Bathrooms are a bit gross. read more

Ginkgo - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

It's literally not that good idk why everyone loves it so much I've been a few times to double check they stop doing bottomless mimosa pretty early like 12 but I always go hungover so no hair of the dog for me also when I was a group one time they sat us in like the mini mall looking UQAM building area zero ambiance out there there should be a free drink when u sit there read more

Alright vibes, aesthetic was nice. Staff didn't pay much attention to us, even after a spillage. Food was relatively tasty but came out cold. Menu is all in French with no English option. read more