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This place is always busy but it's evident why, the service is amazing and the food is just out of this world. My friend and I only came in to have dessert but she ended up getting the soup and it was so good, hearty and warm and savoury. Perfect on a cold, sunny, winter day. The cafe is so inviting and bright. Perfect for brunch. They don't take reservations but it moves quite quickly.
Beautiful interior and food! Their menu changes every week (whoa! Creative) The bacon thing was nice and their egg is cooked perfectly. It was a good amount of food and we were full. They grow their ingredients upstairs which makes the food taste extra fresh! Nice view and was busy on a Friday afternoon. Simply delightful as @unobtanable has exclaimed. Total was around $50 for 3 people!
This is one of my favourite joints in town. I love the space, which manages to be spacious and relaxed even when it's full. Beautifully composed plates, wonderfully delicate, layered flavours, all using brunch as a palette. Upon repeated visits, the food didn't blow me away as much, but it still a very refreshing take compared the usual bacon and eggs. Just as an example, the second time I came here I had the dish pictured below, a deft combination of fennel, poached egg, shrimp. Last time was another version served over something close to a latke but a bit dry and tough, with a smoked salmon so potent it punched the dish in the face. Good, but left me dreaming of shrimp. That's going to be my 80s electro band's name, "Dreaming of Shrimp". Highly recommend the dumplings in broth dish.
Went there twice and everything was quite good. There is a menu that is regular and they have some daily specials as well. The atmosphere is relaxed and most of the dishes I tried were delightful. If you go there during the weekend, there is a wait.
First off, this place is adorable! Super cute decor and cozy atmosphere. I came on a Saturday for brunch at although the place was packed, we were able to get seated right away. What I loved about Le Butterblume was that the menu items were super unique! Much more interesting than your typical brunch offerings and everything was incredibly tasty. I recommend ordering a bunch of things and sharing, which is what we did. Everything was delicious but the cauliflower cake, Brussels sprout toast and steamed "bun" were my favorites. Not only is the food amazing, but the prices are reasonable for what you get and the portions are very generous. Highly recommend Le Butterblume and can't wait to go back next time I'm in Montreal!
I've seen more delicious, generous, creative or affordable brunch places nearby but this place is totally worth a try for its healthier options (no excessive bacon+eggs+potato kind of combo) and the extra "vibe" it provides: fresh flower cut, tasteful furniture, vibrant plates - small portion, high quality and easy to share. My only complaint is the lack of comfortable seating (50% bar seats and they don't take reservation) and its non-competitive price tag (smaller portion than competitors but not cheaper, coffee is not refilled). Try to be there at opening (10am) to avoid lineup on sunny weekends. I ordered 3 dishes for 2 people: a duck bun side-dish (doesn't taste the duck much with the sauce/herbs but it's filling), German ravioli (very authentic) and the pain perdu (small dessert-sized portion but well-executed) . Probably order 2 plates / person if you are very hungry.
I've passed by this place many times, it's cute and very spacious inside. It was written up as one of the best brunch places in Montreal and many friends have told me I've got to try it. To be honest, I think all of that made me have very high expectations. I rate this place as a solid 3.5, I have had better brunch in Montreal and probably wouldn't return. I came with my boyfriend one Sunday morning, we were fortunate and didn't have to wait too long for a table. We found that the menu was a little confusing... better put it was very hipster. It was unclear what was brunch, what was lunch, what was a side dish. I spent most of the time googling what the ingredients were. As a foodie, I usually know what everything is, but this time no haha. I settled on the roast beef sandwich and my boyfriend got some cake. Both were around $15. To pay $15 for a sandwich, I was hoping it would come with a little something on the side, but it didn't. It was a fine sandwich, but nothing to write home about. As for the cake, it was beautifully presented and it was tasty. I just thought it was weird having just a slice of cake for a meal. All in all, I think it was fine, but all the other reviews made me think it was the best of the best and that expectation wasn't made.
I've been here multiple times for weekday lunches. Tip: try to get there just a few minutes before noon, come much after and the place will be packed! Good for groups of 2-4, you'll sit either at the bar or small tables. Filled with a lot of young mom types, and classy mile end folks. Come on Friday lunch, and you can order from the brunch menu as well! Butterblume rotates their menu, but always has the same base concepts around their plates. A fav of mine is the Tartine, which is a thick home style bread, topped with a light cheese, a veggies, and some sort of meat. Think of it a bit like Avocado toast 2.0. Friends often like the German dumplings! Another good option would be to get a homemade soup and a few fun slides (rotating). I often will take the cauliflower cake or a fresh cheese. I love their baked goods, and couldn't make it out without one! If their chocolate chip cookies are an option....just take it In my opinion, this place is definitely on the pricier end, but it is clear they have put thought into the ingredients, seasonality, and menu.
What can I say? Cool atmosphere - check Great food - check Great coffee - check Vegan options - check So why only 4 stars ? well this is the relatively new trendy place in the area so it tends to get crowded and the service (due to the amount of people) is a little slow. I guess once the buzz chills this will be a solid 5
Had my first experience at Butterblume today. I found out about it through Eater Montreal. We got there around 1:45 on a Saturday, the place was full so we had to wait around 25 minutes to get a table (for 5). The place is a restaurant, cafe and a boutique which is convenient in case you have to wait as you can get a coffee at the counter and take a look at the small boutique. The menu is very special and not traditional. They have a breakfast and lunch section as well as a small brunch one. The meals are unique, combining interesting ingredients together as well as different textures, and the tastes and flavors are really good. We had the Israeli couscous and salmon salad to share and I had the frittata with tuna for main dish. Both were excellent. The place is nicely decorated, with a lot of white and plants, it is spacious and the acoustic is good. Will definitely go back
Such a cute little brunch place, make sure to go early as there's always a line up! I loveeee bringing people here, they always use fresh ingredients and the atmosphere is super cozy and inviting. I always always get the ravioli soup, it's so hearty and savoury and I can never get enough!
First, i would like to congratulate them on their excellent staff service. A gentleman came quickly to greed us. Very friendly and took the time to tell us that a table is almost ready to be leave, so we waited patiently. The place is cozy and clean. As for the food, another spectacular phenomenon! I dont really understand the vegan world and i ordered an Deustch raviolis (raviolis allemand). The taste is succulent and light. Very exquisite mesmerizing scent of herbs. Definitely coming back for more!
Yelp should have a feature where, once a year, you get to rate a restaurant 6-stars. If possible, I'd return to this review annually and give my 6-star review to Le Butterblume. Here's the thing: most restaurants try their hands at brunch and many of them make it passable, but Butterblume brings brunch to a whole new level. It's fun, it's creative and most importantly, it's abso-fucking-lutely delicious. Every bite freezes time as the flavours dance around on your tongue like they're Jennifer Beals in Flashdance. The food transcends time and space. It's like the Doctor Who of the culinary world. I have nothing but good things to say about Butterblume, and while I didn't eat everything on the menu, here's a quick review of the stuff I did have: - Asparagus crepe: - Halloumi salad: - Beans with salmon jerky: - Fresh cheese:
What an amazing lunch! Located in the trendy Mile End neighborhood, Le Butterblume excels in service, atmosphere, drinks, and food. To eat, we ordered the leek salad, waffles with passion fruit cream, cream of broccoli soup, and the sando. Everything was full of flavor and so good. The waffles may be the best we've ever had. The lemonade and their strawberry sour were tasty too. read more
The prospect of choosing the ideal lunch spot for my recent 18 hours in Montreal was very overwhelming, as my preparatory research yielded many seemingly great options. After much deliberation, I settled on Le Butterblume, which checked all of the necessary boxes both at a glance and IRL. The vibes, service, and food were all top-notch, leaving us satisfied in body and mind. We came here at around 2pm on a Sunday as a party of three. My partner and I were meeting up with my partner's friend, who is from Montreal and used to live in the area. He told us that 2pm happens to be a good time to come here, because there can often be a line out the door during prime brunch hours. Though it was pretty full when we arrived, they were still able to seat us immediately. Overall, there's great energy here. Bright and lively, trendy while still being down to earth. The vibes and menu both strike a great balance between approachable and refined. I should say that my partner and I are American and had not explored the Montreal dining scene prior to this point, so it's possible that some of the menu offerings are fairly standard here. That said, for us, some of the preparations seemed super unique, and creative -- not wholly unfamiliar but also unlike anything we had tried previously. We started out with the Cantaloupe, feta, lime, chili & cilantro, which happened to be one of the more familiar menu items for us. It hit the spot on such a hot day, refreshing while still being interesting and varied. I then had the Heirloom tomato salad w/ confit eggplant, fried jalapeño, sour cherry & jalapeño vinaigrette, parmesan, red cabbage sprouts for my main course, which was unbelievably delicious. Super fresh, perfectly executed, so much variety within one dish but not in an overcomplicated way. The confit eggplant in particular was just outstanding. Though I did not try either dish, my partner got the leek, cheddar & bacon cake, scrambled eggs, lemon & confit garlic sour cream, zaatar crumble, herbs while his friend got what he called the "signature" brunch dish here, which is the French toast with blueberries and almonds, lemon and white chocolate chantilly, thyme maple syrup, graham (homemade!), blueberries from QC!, roasted almonds. Highest marks from both of them as well. I mentioned it briefly at the beginning but the service here was also great. Everyone we interacted with here was kind, welcoming, and personable, and the meal itself went efficiently. read more
Food is a cut above the rest here. Although we waited upwards of 30 minutes for a table, the food made up for it. The food is a very creative melange of ingredients. I ordered the parsnip pancake, which was really good. My companion ordered the squash tartine which was fabulous. Their scones are also unbelievable. I would suggest arriving promptly at 10am when they open to avoid waiting in a long line to secure a table at this popular brunch spot. read more
8 years ago
This place is always busy but it's evident why, the service is amazing and the food is just out of this world. My friend and I only came in to have dessert but she ended up getting the soup and it was so good, hearty and warm and savoury. Perfect on a cold, sunny, winter day. The cafe is so inviting and bright. Perfect for brunch. They don't take reservations but it moves quite quickly. read more
4 years ago
Beautiful interior and food! Their menu changes every week (whoa! Creative) The bacon thing was nice and their egg is cooked perfectly. It was a good amount of food and we were full. They grow their ingredients upstairs which makes the food taste extra fresh! Nice view and was busy on a Friday afternoon. Simply delightful as @unobtanable has exclaimed. Total was around $50 for 3 people! read more
This is one of my favourite joints in town. I love the space, which manages to be spacious and relaxed even when it's full. Beautifully composed plates, wonderfully delicate, layered flavours, all using brunch as a palette. Upon repeated visits, the food didn't blow me away as much, but it still a very refreshing take compared the usual bacon and eggs. Just as an example, the second time I came here I had the dish pictured below, a deft combination of fennel, poached egg, shrimp. Last time was another version served over something close to a latke but a bit dry and tough, with a smoked salmon so potent it punched the dish in the face. Good, but left me dreaming of shrimp. That's going to be my 80s electro band's name, "Dreaming of Shrimp". Highly recommend the dumplings in broth dish. read more
Went there twice and everything was quite good. There is a menu that is regular and they have some daily specials as well. The atmosphere is relaxed and most of the dishes I tried were delightful. If you go there during the weekend, there is a wait. read more
8 years ago
First off, this place is adorable! Super cute decor and cozy atmosphere. I came on a Saturday for brunch at although the place was packed, we were able to get seated right away. What I loved about Le Butterblume was that the menu items were super unique! Much more interesting than your typical brunch offerings and everything was incredibly tasty. I recommend ordering a bunch of things and sharing, which is what we did. Everything was delicious but the cauliflower cake, Brussels sprout toast and steamed "bun" were my favorites. Not only is the food amazing, but the prices are reasonable for what you get and the portions are very generous. Highly recommend Le Butterblume and can't wait to go back next time I'm in Montreal! read more
I've seen more delicious, generous, creative or affordable brunch places nearby but this place is totally worth a try for its healthier options (no excessive bacon+eggs+potato kind of combo) and the extra "vibe" it provides: fresh flower cut, tasteful furniture, vibrant plates - small portion, high quality and easy to share. My only complaint is the lack of comfortable seating (50% bar seats and they don't take reservation) and its non-competitive price tag (smaller portion than competitors but not cheaper, coffee is not refilled). Try to be there at opening (10am) to avoid lineup on sunny weekends. I ordered 3 dishes for 2 people: a duck bun side-dish (doesn't taste the duck much with the sauce/herbs but it's filling), German ravioli (very authentic) and the pain perdu (small dessert-sized portion but well-executed) . Probably order 2 plates / person if you are very hungry. read more
8 years ago
I've passed by this place many times, it's cute and very spacious inside. It was written up as one of the best brunch places in Montreal and many friends have told me I've got to try it. To be honest, I think all of that made me have very high expectations. I rate this place as a solid 3.5, I have had better brunch in Montreal and probably wouldn't return. I came with my boyfriend one Sunday morning, we were fortunate and didn't have to wait too long for a table. We found that the menu was a little confusing... better put it was very hipster. It was unclear what was brunch, what was lunch, what was a side dish. I spent most of the time googling what the ingredients were. As a foodie, I usually know what everything is, but this time no haha. I settled on the roast beef sandwich and my boyfriend got some cake. Both were around $15. To pay $15 for a sandwich, I was hoping it would come with a little something on the side, but it didn't. It was a fine sandwich, but nothing to write home about. As for the cake, it was beautifully presented and it was tasty. I just thought it was weird having just a slice of cake for a meal. All in all, I think it was fine, but all the other reviews made me think it was the best of the best and that expectation wasn't made. read more
I've been here multiple times for weekday lunches. Tip: try to get there just a few minutes before noon, come much after and the place will be packed! Good for groups of 2-4, you'll sit either at the bar or small tables. Filled with a lot of young mom types, and classy mile end folks. Come on Friday lunch, and you can order from the brunch menu as well! Butterblume rotates their menu, but always has the same base concepts around their plates. A fav of mine is the Tartine, which is a thick home style bread, topped with a light cheese, a veggies, and some sort of meat. Think of it a bit like Avocado toast 2.0. Friends often like the German dumplings! Another good option would be to get a homemade soup and a few fun slides (rotating). I often will take the cauliflower cake or a fresh cheese. I love their baked goods, and couldn't make it out without one! If their chocolate chip cookies are an option....just take it In my opinion, this place is definitely on the pricier end, but it is clear they have put thought into the ingredients, seasonality, and menu. read more
What can I say? Cool atmosphere - check Great food - check Great coffee - check Vegan options - check So why only 4 stars ? well this is the relatively new trendy place in the area so it tends to get crowded and the service (due to the amount of people) is a little slow. I guess once the buzz chills this will be a solid 5 read more
Had my first experience at Butterblume today. I found out about it through Eater Montreal. We got there around 1:45 on a Saturday, the place was full so we had to wait around 25 minutes to get a table (for 5). The place is a restaurant, cafe and a boutique which is convenient in case you have to wait as you can get a coffee at the counter and take a look at the small boutique. The menu is very special and not traditional. They have a breakfast and lunch section as well as a small brunch one. The meals are unique, combining interesting ingredients together as well as different textures, and the tastes and flavors are really good. We had the Israeli couscous and salmon salad to share and I had the frittata with tuna for main dish. Both were excellent. The place is nicely decorated, with a lot of white and plants, it is spacious and the acoustic is good. Will definitely go back read more
Such a cute little brunch place, make sure to go early as there's always a line up! I loveeee bringing people here, they always use fresh ingredients and the atmosphere is super cozy and inviting. I always always get the ravioli soup, it's so hearty and savoury and I can never get enough! read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
First, i would like to congratulate them on their excellent staff service. A gentleman came quickly to greed us. Very friendly and took the time to tell us that a table is almost ready to be leave, so we waited patiently. The place is cozy and clean. As for the food, another spectacular phenomenon! I dont really understand the vegan world and i ordered an Deustch raviolis (raviolis allemand). The taste is succulent and light. Very exquisite mesmerizing scent of herbs. Definitely coming back for more! read more
Yelp should have a feature where, once a year, you get to rate a restaurant 6-stars. If possible, I'd return to this review annually and give my 6-star review to Le Butterblume. Here's the thing: most restaurants try their hands at brunch and many of them make it passable, but Butterblume brings brunch to a whole new level. It's fun, it's creative and most importantly, it's abso-fucking-lutely delicious. Every bite freezes time as the flavours dance around on your tongue like they're Jennifer Beals in Flashdance. The food transcends time and space. It's like the Doctor Who of the culinary world. I have nothing but good things to say about Butterblume, and while I didn't eat everything on the menu, here's a quick review of the stuff I did have: - Asparagus crepe: - Halloumi salad: - Beans with salmon jerky: - Fresh cheese: read more
4 years ago
Yummm what a perfect brunch! I took a Viennese-via-Vancouverite friend who was sooooo delighted to discover some traditional German items on the menu. We ordered the German ravioli and the fried bread and cheese balls, and the green salad and the tartine (basically avocado toast, which annoys me on principle but this was great.) Honestly, literally everything was really great, especially the German goodies! Give them a try! Both of us, almost as soon as we walked in, said: "Well, I'm going to come here all the time." It's breezy and open and light and spacious and the baked goods up front looked glorious. Service was super kind and attentive. Prices are affordable and there are enough different kinds of things on the menu to share a bunch with a group and please all palates. There is beautiful local pottery and bags and plants for sale up front, and lots of bar and counter seating for the laptop warriors. The iced tea was the best I've ever had, and I can't wait to go back for a celebratory brunch with no work ahead of me to enjoy the super affordable and lovely sounding breakfast cocktails. Wonderful new find by the overpass, can't wait to go back!! read more
10 years ago
This is an awesome place for brunch! I would love to go back soon. They offer brunch from Friday through Sunday starting at 10AM. Located on St-Laurent street just before the underpass before arriving in Little Italy. The space is wide open with a lot of light and an open kitchen. They have a corner at the entry where they sell a few magazines and some flowers. We sat on the counter just in front of the chef teaching her assistant how to make the food. It was definitely interesting to see them make the food, and then hand it over fresh to us directly. I loved the experience. I started with a latte, pretty good but unfortunately too small for the price. I also had the savory pain perdu. It was a piece of bread with little pieces of bacon and cheddar in it, topped with a perfectly cooked poached egg, cheddar and super thin slices of radishes & carrots. My sister had the tartine, which is basically a big toast covered with zucchini cream, ricotta, poached egg, some greens and shaved duck jerky. It looked so good, I stole a couple of bites and it was as tasty as my dish. The service was excellent as well, all the staff was friendly and gave us warm smiles the entire time we were there. For those who are a bit in a rush, you can come grab a coffee to go and pick up one of their pastries to go from their take-out counter. read more
10 years ago
This is a 6 star gig (if 5 is top notch). From todays lunch menu ravioli dish to the impeccably designed, bright open concept, to the (near Narcissus reflective) varnished cement floors, to the takeout courgette cake, to the fact that everything is made fresh on the premises... the busy lunch crowd, the staff and the young proprietress; perfect! A big big labour of commitment, talent and love. . Thank you La Butterblume! My weekend is off to an extraordinarily satisfied start. Worth every nickel! Conveniently located between morning yoga and home. How does it get better? Another freakin fabulous Mile End - Plateau gem! read more
3 years ago
This café, recently opened, has a short but interesting menu that includes items suitable for brunch or lunch. They make their own bread, which I assume is used for the tartines -- haven't yet tried. The service is friendly, and the decor fairly simple but attractive (bit of a Scandinavian feel). I'll be back. Second visit: had a delicious smoked avocado tartine with a poached egg on top and excellent bread from Butterblume's ovens underneath. Delicious. read more
9 years ago
Wow I was so fascinated by this place when I saw terrific photos and ratings about this place, but I was let down much by the service. Hidden behind their menu is a line of small words saying no laptop in their café from 11 to 2, I had to move from a table to the counter despite ordering food. I was more offended when I had to tell the staff 20 times that I am cold sitting at the counter because they opened the door and the wind was blowing at me directly. I have to admit that the café is beautiful and full of vibrant colours due to many flower decorations. The coffee is okay, and I tried their been, caviar and salmon jerky salad, small portion but quite good. The price is quite high according to me because I find the quantity and quality were not extraordinary, but at least the taste is fresh and they have a variety of choices. The café can get quite crowded and they tend to ask customer alone to move to the counter (which is my case) because the capacity is limited. Try to avoid going there at peak hours (lunch time). The café is also closed fairly early, at 4PM, I find it a bit odd, but anyway it is not likely that I would return due to the bad service I received. read more
We were staying in Little Italy and decided to venture a bit to Le Butterblume, and am sure glad I did, since this was one of my most memorable meals. Our group of six got seated at the bar, which worked out well, since it was cool to see all the beautiful plated dishes. I went with the ravioli and this was sooo good and filling. All the ingredients complemented each other quite nicely. Everyone else enjoyed their meals as well. Prices were fair and service was great. read more
We really enjoyed our meal here - a nice lunch of Ravioli Allemand and Avocado tartelline. For desert carrot cake and poppyseed cake. The food was really good, the service friendly and attentive despite being busy. The decor is simple chic - very bright and clean and the back has a garage door that opens up and gives a nice breeze. Definitely a spot we will come back to! read more
9 years ago
There's a lot of personality and refinement at this cafe-restaurant. I visited on a Saturday afternoon, and the location was crowded, so we got tea, a cherry brownie, and a scone with butter and jam to go as a lil snack. The flavours of the sweets were not overbearing; they were nuanced and really tasty. The location itself is simplistic and beautiful, but the character shines through in the food, service, and rustic hand-written cafe sign. If you're in the area, it's worth a try! read more
8 years ago
Friendly attentive staff in a happy bustling environment. Dishes are as pretty as they are delicious. Lots of flavours, colours and textures This was my first time sitting at the bar which was a treat to watch all the intricate details that create each dish. They have it going on! read more
9 years ago
This is by far my favourite brunch place!! I came around 10:30 (they open at 10) and the wait was already 15-20 mins. I got the bok choy, carrot, bacon cheese toast with a poached egg on top ($14). It's one of their usual items on their menu. For brunch, they change their menu weekly, so you're in for a surprise each time you go! I also shared their house made sourdough bread with homemade jam. It was so delicious. My friend and I both got lattes which were slightly cheaper than your usual latte for $3.50 rather than $4. The aesthetic is really nice, so be sure to take pictures. This place really reminded me of Olive and Gourmando because it's much more veggie based and they really use the most intricate combinations of food. The baked goods looked really good as well, but we were too full to get them. read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
An excellent place to visit for breakfast or brunch! Occupies a former industrial bakery. Exposed brick walls, modern design, small tables, and counter seating. Freshly baked goods are on display for ether a to-go purchase or for indulging with a cup of freshly ground and brewed coffee. Menu is modern with familiar ingredients but with a twist. Very busy with young upscale professionals crowd. Cauliflower cake and mushroom tartine are amazing. read more
Not just a plain avocado toast but with substance and actually worth the $12+! We also had the German ravioli which was perfect for a frigid day. Minus for the uncomfortable chairs and tables which are instagramable but impractical. Coffee was excellent. I had the apricot pistachio cookie which was also good. Overall happy I waited 30mkns for Sunday brunch! read more
8 years ago
I have nothing but nice things to say about butterblume. Amazing staff (a waiter accidentally spilled some juice on me and sent over a cookie to say sorry) really innovative menu (try the cauliflower cake!) and beautiful decor. It's just a great location for brunch or lunch. read more
10 years ago
9 years ago
9 years ago
One of my favorite cafes now,so happy about this addition in the mile end.love the scandinavian decor.on the menu i love their soups,the changing brunch options,the fresh homemade bread and all the delicious baked goods.the service is always friendly. read more
9 years ago
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