Every bit of what I expected and more! The restaurant is located in a great residential community with shops and park around it. At 9:30 am, it wasn't so busy on a Monday. By 10am, there was a small queue outside. Recommend a reservation, if you can. Restaurant is decorated nicely, restrooms are clean and very much on-theme with the rest of the place. The food was is AMAZING. From the drinks to everything else that came after. I had the Champi and subbed the poached egg for the Scotch Egg. DELICIOUS! The staff was also super friendly and carried on a conversation with us, despite how busy. Overall, HIGHLY recommend! read more

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This place is super busy on weekends. I got the chic croissant and my husband got the fried chicken sandwich. Both plates were very filling and very good. I particularly loved the fried chicken. It was thick, juicy, and the corn flake batter was a nice touch. read more

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Fantastic place! Janique was also super attentive and friendly! We had : Chic croissant - I have never had pulled ham and it was sooooo tasty and soft - everything was fresh with exquisite flavors! Gros jambon - the texture of the ham was smooth and buttery Ouef & bouef - the sauce was fantastic and caramelized onions were delicious Loved the experience! read more

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Visited Janine on a Saturday early morning, basically right when they opened, and was lucky enough to walk in with no line. I was surprised by how big the place is! The first thing they did when we sat down was offer us a taste of their juice of the day such a unique and special touch. We honestly loved EVERYTHING we ordered. I wish I could've tried the whole menu because everything looked incredible. Hands down, one of the best brunch spots in Montreal. That said, I wouldn't wait in line for an hour to eat here , but to be fair, I wouldn't wait an hour anywhere . Still, 10/10 recommend if you have the patience and love good brunch food! read more

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I went back to Janine Café this morning for a birthday brunch with a good friend. We got there relatively early (just after 09:30) because we know how busy it can be. As usual, the food was excellent. She ordered the Sucré et Salé, and it looked absolutely decadent. She had two slices of "pain perdu" and cleaned her plate. Yum! I had the Champi. Even though cheese doesn't agree with me, I am always willing to accept the consequences because the mushrooms, cheese, and sweet bell pepper coulis are absolutely delicious. We both ordered oat milk lattes which were beautifully served at the perfect temperature. The waitstaff was excellent as always. The only fly in the otherwise perfect soup, was the maître d who rudely shooed us from our table. At about 11:20, he told us that he had allowed us to stay for nearly three hours when really, two hours was the standard time a table could reasonably be held for any guests. In our rush to not cause anyone any trouble, we gathered our things and prepared to leave. It was then that I looked at my watch and realized that we hadn't even been there for two hours! In fact, I had time to leave Verdun, drive to Mile-End, do my grocery shopping and get home before my 3-hour meter even expired. It's unfortunate because we were having a lovely time until we were unceremoniously asked to leave. I'll still go back because the food is delicious. However, I will make sure to keep an eye on the time. read more

Waited for about 30 minutes on a Sunday at 11 am. There's no reservations whatsoever, at least on the weekends and holidays, to my understanding. The place seems to attract tourists and locals alike, their special dishes are recommended for the usual regular customers, suggesting that a huge portion of their customers are returning customers. Our hostess was great. Very sweet and welcoming and patient in explaining the menu to us. We left her a very high amount of gratuity tip just because she went above and beyond and it was clear she was happy at what she does. Overall, see recommended dishes in my pictures below. Highly recommended this place for tourists and locals alike. read more

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Classical spot for brunch. Friendly n professional staff. Reservation is recommended. read more

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Had brunch here on my last day in Montreal. Glad the wait wasn't too bad because the food was just mediocre. Loved that they gave each of us a shot of juice when we sat down; it made us look forward to our experience here. Strawberry smoothie - nothing special about it but it's a decent smoothie. Odd that they garnished it with a slice of orange. Carrot cake - Was a bit afraid when it came because the slice was much bigger than I hoped since I don't care much for carrot cakes. But this one had the perfect balance of sweetness, density, frosting, and texture. My whole group of 7 shared this and it was the perfect amount. French toast (came with cherry and almond jam, mascarpone cream, berries, caramelized cashews) - A letdown through and through. The brioche toast made it difficult to want to keep chewing. The best part about this dish was the strawberries, sadly. read more

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Best breakfast restaurant in the city as far as I can tell. Be prepared to wait in line on the weekend or you can reserve on week days. Our group of four all had the eggs, bacon & ham breakfast with a shared platter of pastries. In my opinion it was a lot. I'd recommend trying one of their pastries, they taste like they're from a high end bakery. Its something you don't see at other breakfast places read more

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Came here for brunch. There was a line outside and we arrived about an hr after they open. We didnt have to wait too long luckily. The service was excellent and our food was delicious. We got the juice sampler. The green juice was our favorite! Everything was good except for the ham, it was a tad on the salty side. I didn't care for it but other than that the food was amazing! Would recommend! read more

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I've been coming here (and on occasion the sister restaurant Regine Café) since they first opened back in 2019. Even though the prices, like everywhere else, have gone up by as much as 40% since the pre-pandemic days, this is the one place that I feel is justified. The service is always courteous, professional and friendly. The food is always on point! Just want to give kudos to a restaurant done right! I've had a bunch of items on their menu repeatedly and have always been 100% satisfied. read more

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This a really cute place to eat. The food is very good and the service was excellent. read more

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Amazing brunch place in Montreal. Please keep in mind no reservation, first come first serve. People is willing to stand outside for 20 - 30 mins for a brunch without complaints. Yes, Janine Cafe is the one! Number one in Verdun, Montreal. It is not near downtown Montreal, more like a local brunch spot than visitors brunch spot. We ordered Latkes, Champi, and Gaufre Petits Fruits. Both Latkes and Champi are their signature dishes. If you enjoy having smoke salmon, take the Latkes. If you love mushroom, take the Champi. If you love waffle with fresh fruits and chocolate sauce, take the Gaufre Petits Fruits. They are all amazing and will give you a WOW factor. I am not living in Montreal, but I even willing to drive down Janine Cafe for a second time brunch before I left Montreal. read more

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We visited this brunch restaurant twice, our first time being at the Wellington location named Janine Café. On our second visit to Café Régine, we ordered the Grilled Cheese, the Champion and the Gros Jambon. For the beverages, we ordered some coffee, hot chocolate and a matcha latte. The Grilled Cheese was delicious. The complex flavors of the duck confit and the balsamic glaze balanced each other out well, elevating this simple diner dish to a memorable brunch item. The Gros Jambon is quite good as well. It is one of their more classic options with eggs, sausage and ham. The pork, duck and orange sausage was tasty, but we could not really taste the duck and the orange. We really liked the old-fashioned pulled ham. It tasted different from the regular ham they serve in other brunch establishments. The Champi was quite tasty as well. It's their version of an eggs benedict with mushrooms and a red pepper sauce. For three main plates and three drinks, our meal came up to 130$ with tips and tax included. Since they only take reservations on weekdays, make sure to get there early if you want a table on the weekend. We went to Café Janine for our first visit with a reservation on a weekday. For our second visit, we decided to try their Plateau location (Café Régine). We got there 30 minutes before opening (at 8h30) on a Saturday and we had to wait over an hour outside. If you are wondering which location to choose, we would suggest you try Café Janine. They seem to be the least busy of the two locations. Their menus are slightly different so check in advance which one looks more enticing to you. For example, their (delicious) Fried chicken and Waffles is only offered at Café Janine. Follow me on Insta for more food content: @lyliaxfood read more

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Wow. My cousin lives in Verdun and when we decided to meet up for brunch before returning to Ottawa from Montreal, she recommended that we all meet up here to eat. The latte bowls were so good! I ordered the Doré, which was this wonderful brioche with peanut butter, bananas, and marscapone. We went during the week and the place was packed. We had to wait a little bit before we were seated but it is worth it. read more

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What a beautiful spot to start your day! The food is an art with extravagant flavours! Pleasant service as well. My family loved it! read more

Janine Café - Hot chocolate for kids and one spicy for Dad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

amazing brunch and not the traditional with just French toast, omelets, pancakes, etc. It also have a great variety of tasty dishes to choose from. Heard this is the sister restaurant of Regine Cafe in Beaubien We got here at 12 noon on Sunday for a party of 5 and waited for an hour, it is well worth the wait. If you come when it opens or around 2pm close to closing time, the line would be shorter. The fruit cocktails are amazing, we loved both the orange peach one, as well as the raspberry pear one. They are freshly squeezed, very refreshing for the summer. The hot chocolate is also very good, get the bowl that come with marshmallow We especially liked the champi dish, the mushroom is very tasty, the bread is a bit hard to cut and chew their poached egg is amazing, and you can upgrade it to a Scotch egg, which has a semi-liquid core and a slightly spicy sausage wrapped around it and crispy crumbs on the outside the foie gras sausage is amazing, just the right amount of foie gras the Latke is lightly fried, and the smoked salmon is very fresh. Also loved the variety of fresh herb they put on top, very refreshing for the summer the oeuf et boeuf one is great too, loved the combo of caramelized onion and pulled pork cheek, the mashed potato is very good amazing services too! they have the kids menu in a coloring page, and provide some crayons for kids to draw on read more

Overall experience was good. Be prepared to wait 45mins to an 1h if you decide to go on the weekend like we did. But trust me it was worth the wait. As soon as you are seated you will definitely forget about the pain. I had the chic croissant and was automatically amazed by the spinach béchamel. My other party had the chicken and waffles and of course I tried it. Total success. The mimosas was worth every sip. I totally recommend!! read more

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Had brunch on Friday and it was exceptional. The homemade scones with lemon curd and blueberries was to die for. Drinks great. Food phenomenal. Very wide rage items. You cannot go wrong. read more

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It's all in the little attentions! I have been a big fan of Janine and Régine for years and unfortunately since I live further, was not able to get this for the past year. Last weekend we had a staycation downtown and were pleasantly surprised to see that Janine delivered there. Everything arrives on time, superbly packed with the sweetest attentions (see the note they left). Each plate had its sauces (it's all about the sauces) and they even packed their iconic smoothie shooter and fruit bowl! Even as takeout, this brunch was absolutely outstanding. Flavors and textures are perfect in each plate and will definitely wow you! read more

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Lovely brunch spot. Had the pulled beef Benedict while my daughter had the pancakes. The latter was particularly outstanding. Good coffee and juice as well. One quibble: at the margin, I'd have preferred smaller portions and lower prices. The restaurant staff was very friendly and professional too. read more

I figured it out! GO ON WEEKDAYS lol. Such a lovely place and very nice service. My friend made reservations and forgot to mention that we will be having my son with me (with stroller). Usualy when I make reservations I always like to mention it so it's planned out for their service and day. However they were super accommodating and sweet about it. We started off with the a little bit of everything tower and I took the waffles and chicken. It was all so yummy and very high tea esk. Beautiful decor and I love how the windows are so BIG.. the lighting and ambiance was really perfect. I can't wait to come Back and try some less basic ( lol) stuff from their menu. read more

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Let's start with the positives 1) The hostess is amiable and the most hardworking person in that restaurant beside the kitchen people. 2) The café is absolutely stunning; it has a rustic vibe with elegance. 3) The service from our waiter was efficient. We were presented by welcome juice shots made with carrot, mango and tangerine. 4) Each dish was presented beautifully, they tasted all eloquently. Zucchini bread with poached eggs and cashew ricotta (B+); the loaf was humongous, so it was too intense but the concept is pretty cool. Latkes with poached egg and smoked salmon (A+) was the perfect dish; everything on the table blended well and the taste was amazing. Grilled Cheese with watercress and fresh fruits (A) was delicious, and the caramelized onions was a bonus, but the fruits were slightly bitter, mashed potatoes and scotch eggs (D) were wrong choices, it was simple choice but it was too heavy due to duck fat. 5) Reasonable price Now the negatives 1) The management didn't take the reservations into consideration; they forgot to see the list, so had to wait like other people 2) There were only two waiters for the overpacked restaurant with a big line up of customers, so therefore the service was running very slow. 3) There were few flies inside the restaurant 4) We had to wait 1 hour 10 minutes to get spot Conclusion: Recommended read more

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Worth the wait! We encountered a 30 minute line, but it's Sunday!!! And brunch is the next thing important thing to church! While waiting they brought us these warm pieces of Brioche with a caramel and cinnamon syrup. Janine is a very clean and nicely decorated cafe with pleasant service. The portions are pretty big so make sure you go on an empty stomach! I give my 5 stars on the food, decor and service! read more

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Knowing it is the same owner of Refine Cafe, I've wanted to try here forever. Finaly got a chance to try it yesterday! Like Regine cafe, they don't disappoint although the menu is quite similar. I took the mushroom poached egg, it was heavy but so delicious and my boyfriend had the Gros Jambon which like a traditional breaksfast meal but with more crafted ingredients. I arrived early so avoided the wait. As we were leaving there was a long line up outside. read more

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The constant line up in front of this place assures you it is worth it. They will offer you some sort of sampler while you are waiting which doesn't make it seem so bad. Not only does it take 30+ min to get in, service is slow but this is expected considering its popularity so definitely don't come here if you're in a rush! Lots of options on their menu with dietary restrictions indicated (dairy and gluten). The food is very different from your classic brunch and that is what will keep me coming back! Their coffee is good but we weren't too impressed with the Caesar (except for all the toppings it came with). The food and decor was fantastic but unfortunately we found it quite messy. I don't mind waiting for a table if they need time to prepare it but they didn't bother to sweep underneath so there was toast and napkins on the floor. read more

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Janine is the younger sister of Cafe Regine, a wildly popular brunch place in the Petite Patrie neighbourhood. I love Regine but it has become a victim of its own success and on weekends the lines are long, very long. That is why I was ecstatic to learn that the owner of Regine had opened up another brunch place in the Verdun neighbourhood. Janine has the advantage of being located close to a metro station whereas Regine is a bit of a walk away from one. I had to check it out to see if it was as good as its older sister. After hearing so many positive things about Janine I was worried that there would be line-ups like the ones you get at Regine so we made it a point to get there early. Our group of 3 made it there for 10 and we waited only 10 minutes or so for a table. I have to say that even when we left there was a line up but nothing nightmarish. The inside of Janine features the same funky decor as its sister restaurant. The look is a bit retro and very colourful. Despite being 3 we were given a table that was really meant only for 2 so it was a bit cramped but everything else was fine. When we first sat down we were all given shot glasses of pineapple juice and ginger. It was refreshing and a way to cleanse the palate before the main event! For me that was a grilled cheese sandwich with duck confit and I just loved it. They used aged cheddar which gave it a sharp taste and there was also a generous helping of duck in the sandwich. It is clear that attention is paid to every aspect of your Janine experience. The waitstaff here are excellent. We had a very attentive waiter who knew the menu well and was very fun to interact with. It never took long to get coffee refills and everyone here serves you with a smile. It wouldn't surprise me if Janine ends up becoming as popular as its sister restaurant, which is why I am glad to have tried it now before the lines become insane. It has all it takes to succeed: good location, reasonable prices, excellent service and most importantly delicious food. read more

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This may be a new Sud Ouest staple. Bear in mind that I've never been to Regine cafe, so my experience is pretty isolated from any expectations based on their other business. I can say, however, compared to other vegan-friendly brunch places in the area these guys are killing it. Upon entering we were greeting both with a complimentary cup of tea and a little basil-lemon juice shot. Both were refreshing and kept me from getting grumpy about the wait. Once we sat down the cup of coffee that followed was also delicious. Speaking to the thorough welcome we received, I found the staff in general to be really kind and super on top of it. I have zero negative to say about the food: my courge bread plate was divine (that cashew ricotta and candies tomatoes really impressed me) and my man friend's veggie plate was really loaded with homemade vegan delights. We both left the resto stuffed but not feeling gross, which is a miracle in of itself. I really appreciate that they have several interesting veganizeable items on the menu so that plant-based pals don't have to always rely on the tofu scramble. These guys are clearly thinking long and hard about their brunch menu and it shows. Finally, I can't review Janine without mentioning how down-right beautiful this place is. It's definitely got the Pinterest porn thing going but while still keeping it real with humble or silly decor accents. Totally my kind of spot. read more

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Régine café was my favourite bring spot so I was so excited to hear they were opening their sister cafe Janine. Since lines are long I've been trying to find the right day to go and due to the rainy forecast, today was the day! The interior of the restaurant is really beautiful and cozy. The tables are a nice distance from each other and our seats were ultra comfortable. The service was attentive and friendly. Despite the huge line outside the staff doesn't make you feel rushed. I also noticed that Janine is very kind friendly, they have high chairs and booster seats and even give families what looks like a black purse with crayons and markers. Today they had a special that was not on the menu: coconut begnets with lemon cream filling. We ordered that along with the sucre a la creme - crème brûlée yogurt, the croque matante and the latkes. The begnets were amazing, I wanted to eat a dozen of them. They were fluffy, not too greasy and packed with filling! I loved the latkes, they were so tasty and I loved he mayo pickle sauce that was spread on top. The found the smoked salmon portion of the dish to be more generous than other restaurants. But the real star for me was that crème brûlée yogurt. I've never considered making crème brûlée with yogurt, such a good idea! Next time I will certainly ordered the yogurt trio, which consists of crème brûlée style yogurts done with 3 bottom layers: sucre à la crème, lemon curd and banana cream. What I love most about Janine (and Regina Cafe) is their unique brunch menu. Their main dishes are interesting and portions large, they have a nice selection of coffee, cocktails, hot chocolates for all ages, hot toddies and a section for scones, crumpets and pastries. I love having these options in addition to the brunch dishes. read more

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Exceptional brunch spot. Chose it for an early morning birthday celebration. Upon entrance you'll love the decor, the ambience and the inviting staff. Pretty furniture and warm atmosphere. The food is as delicious too. Fairly priced for quality food. Abundant parking spots in a midweek day. Super nice waitress who helped us with the menu items as well as wrapping the remaining food. read more

Janine seems to be a very popular brunch destination. We went on a holiday and they were open later than usual. Since we came after noon, there was no line up though friends who had been by earlier said there had been a wait for tables. The daily 'cocktail' was fantastic. Fresh pineapple and orange juice with mint. I had the Brunch Végé and it was a good portion with lots of variety on the plate. My husband and sister both ordered the Champi. Poached eggs and delicious sautéed mushrooms. Would definitely recommend. read more

***5 out of 5 stars*** Tired of the regular eggs and bacon for brunch??? Try Janine Cafe! I particularly love brunches when I visit Montreal. When I heard a new one had just opened, as a foodie we need to check this place out! Janine Cafe is the sister restaurant of Regine Cafe located in the Verdun district. I have been to Regine before and their brunches are very innovative and original. Janine is basically the same as Regine, just a 2nd location. I ordered the Pain de courgette, which is a thick slice of zucchini bread topped with poached eggs, cashew ricotta, candied cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives. My cousin ordered the Croque Matante, which is a rustic bread topped with pulled ham, sautéed leeks, poached eggs smothered with blue cheese sauce. They also have an impressive homemade bakery section in front of the restaurant. We also ordered scone with lemon curd on the side. Food was excellent and service was very attentive, coffee were often refilled without us asking. One of the best brunch places in Montreal. read more

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Best avocado toast I have ever had! Delicious eggs Benedict (NOT made with a Thomas' English muffin! Thank you!) Will be coming back again. read more

I can't believe it took me THIS LONG to discover this PRECIOUS little brunch paradise. I went there a while ago with my boyfriend and man did we almost break up so we could marry this Janine person and eat her brunch forever. LOL Not only the place is cute and authentic, which I absolute love, but the service is amazing and the food beyond delicious. I have a soft spot for plces that embrace a specific style of decor and go full out so Janine really got a special place in my heart because they did just that. The ambiance is elevated bbut not pretencious and you feell fancy without spending more than your average brunch budget. The menu was overall an authentic spin on brunch classics which I also love. The service is amazing, we had to wait a bit in line (as its expected from good brunch places) and during the line we got ttwoo rounds of treats, coffee and cinnamon buns, while wee waited, which was a pleasant surprise and made the wait in the cold a lot less annoying. I wish I had taken photos of the food but we were so hungry we ate them before I remembered to register it, so I guess I'll leave you hanging on this one but hopefully you can get a good sneak peak from less hungry, more patient Yelpers :D read more

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Tried the latkes today and it was delicious. The smoked salmon was good and not too salty. The pickled onions were perfectly sour and sweet. The combination of everything together included the yogourt sauce was amazing. The lineup was long like usual. We arrived at around 9:45 and waited 25 minutes for a table for 3. The service is still great and they still offer free samples of their cinnamon rolls while you wait in line. Glad I gave it another try! read more

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Sish a great place for breakfast . Sister of Regine in Rosemont. they welcome you we a tea ouside when its cold and all time with a shooter of a mix of juice and herb to start. everything on the menu is great and service is top! Champi plate and a little bit of everythig are my best. the Nutela crunput is amazing to. one of my best place in Montreal for a brunch read more

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Love this café! I went to Regine once and I prefer the food at this restaurant. Also this place is a lot closer to where I live so it is easier to get to. It was a cold Sunday morning and there was a lineup. The wait is a lot faster when you are only two because it is easier to get a table for two people. However we were four people. The guy said the wait would be an hour but it felt like a lot less. I don't remember how long we waited for but it really wasn't that bad. Also the guy was nice and brought out tea, coffee and blankets for those waiting in line outside. I had the hangover Caesar which was strong and topped with a ton of regular potato chips. So delicious!!! We also all got a small free fruit juice when we sat down which was nice. I had the zucchini bread with candied cherry tomatoes, cashew ricotta, Kalamata olives, caramel and two poached eggs with watercress on the side. I also added the Gaspor's bacon for an extra $3. Also I added a scotch egg on top that for another $3 because seeing my friend and boyfriend order one made me want one too and my eyes were bigger than my stomach. I never had one before but it was good. For those who don't know what a scotch egg is. It is a boiled egg surrounded by sausage meat and coated in breaded crumbs. One friend ordered the Doré which is homemade brioche bread, with marscapone cream, banana caramel, banana, dates, pecans and popcorn. It looked so good. My friend really enjoyed it but then said after awhile it became too sweet for him. My boyfriend had the gros jambon which consisted of scotch eggs, pulled ham, Gaspor's bacon, baked beans, potatoes, fresh fruits, baguette and homemade creton. He seemed to really enjoy it because he said his plate was so good like 4 times! Another friend got the potatoes and beetroot latkes, smoked mackerel and miso yogurt with a scotch egg and pickled beets with watercress on the side. I didn't try his dish but he did say the food was good. I would come back here. The food is good and the décor is nice! Highly recommend! read more

Really cozy and stylish brunch place. Every dish is outstanding. Love their food and service. Go there early on weekends coz lineups get around 10am. read more

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Food and service are good. The pulled ham is delicious. Juice and cappuccino are fantastic. Carrot cake, cinnamon roll and others pastry are authentic. Food overall is unexpected delicious. The service is good too. For instance, we were lining up outside. I remembered was cold that morning. They served hot chocolate crapes for the lining up customers while waiting for a table. read more

30 minute wait in 10F weather- but you know that before you stand in line. So that is your choice. They brought out tidbits and hot tea to those in line and also provided a certain number of blankets, all of which I thought was very nice. The menu is varied and enticing. All the food was excellent quality, but the particular ingredient combinations in each plate did not really work together well. My friend and I split the Pain de Courgettes (zucchini bread- sweet- with olives, tomatoes, cashew ricotta, eggs) and Champi (chewy bread, mushrooms, mashed potatoes, eggs). Server was great, but disappeared for a little bit. The place was busy enough that I wouldn't be surprised. I particularly enjoyed the decor, not sure how to characterize it- empty picture frames, chandeliers, tin ceiling. Very glad to have visited, but not good enough to go back for the price 24 Canadian dollars per person for a breakfast platter and a coffee, including tax but before tip. read more

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