Greater Montreal area reviews I forgot to write (2 of 2)…read more I did not where I was going to eat and it was about dinnertime. I was making my way back toward Centre-Ville along Sherbrooke from Montreal's hinterlands, meaning out east beyond the 25. I am using the word hinterlands facetiously ... these suburbs have a lot of nice detached brick single level ranch homes. I used to think the term ranch was weird ... a ranch home is simply a one-level home and has nothing to do with Texan Southfork. The term is ubiquitous throughout the United States, with Minnesota and Washington calling them ramblers. Is this last observation any surprise? In Montreal, I usually look for Italian, Greek, Portuguese, or Canadian food. There's a lot to chew on right there. It was like a wild card that evening, meaning I'd take whichever of these cuisines came into view and looked good. Along Sherbrooke from Place Versailles inbound toward the Olympic complex, there is a lot of retail, restauration, and lodging and, with the lower density, parking is usually had for free. I saw a Casa Grecque location. I know it's a chain, as is Pacini's. I'd never been to Casa Grecque. There are "maisons" and "cavernes" with "Grecque" appended to them in and around Montreal, so Greek food is obviously popular. I like to have certain things on a Greek platter - either beef or poultry souvlaki, a Greek salad, roasted Greek potatoes, and rice. You will note that all of these things are present, except that the potatoes and rice looked like more of a garnish than an actual side that comprises a platter. All of it was undoubtedly very tasty. The interior of this Casa Grecque store was very nicely finished and I liked having a table near the windows on Sherbrooke. The prices were standard for the genre and being part of a modern chain, but the portions made the platter's value more tenuous. The service was definitely cordial and the person providing the service had Greek roots. I asked him, 'What nationality are you, if I may ask?' You can do that in Montreal and Toronto. It's the order of the day and is often a lead-in to some great conversations in what is truly a world city. Of course, you should not do this in Seattle, Portland, and Minneapolis because you have to walk on eggshells on topics surrounding demographics. And, in the heartland, it wouldn't make much sense to ask since many people are so homogenized and wouldn't know how to address such a question. This is why I like going to Montreal. I've never ruffled anyone's feathers and they assume I'm a local ... when I was born on a palm-lined street. Casa Grecque on Sherbrooke is a restaurant that serves up good Greek food in a pleasant environment. If the portions were just a little bit bigger, I would have gladly given them 4 stars.

I remember the first time I went to this place honestly it wasn't my favorite. Although there was…read morelike a buffet section which was really cool and you could've gotten your own food. The ambiance is very crazy. A lot of people all packed that once everyone's rushing to get their own food. Someone was more fresh than others but then again we still ate. Not the greatest, but not the worst either.

A quaint and cute coffee shop with great lattes. Service was great!…read more We enjoyed the almond croissant (flaky after we warmed it up). the latte was strong and perfectly hot. The macchiato didn't have a lot of foam on top but nevertheless good.

Helico served the best latte during my stay in Montreal over 5 days. It wasn't too sweet, had a…read morenice creaminess to it, and had warming spices that you see during the fall. The restaurant itself is broken into 3 areas (a walk up counter, a casual area, and the more formal dining room). It was warm when we went and we were burning up by the time we left, but the drinks were quite good and so was our server. The hubby and I shared a couple of pastries with the savory scone and kouign amann being our favorites. Their dishes look very good, on the smaller side, and meant to be shared.

Terrible experience! Started out with a nice looking fruit crepe. It was in the eating that the…read moreproblems started. The melon was totally unripe and was uncutable and tasteless. We complained and the waitress was understanding and did the best she could. The manager was a different story. He simply sent the plate back with the message that this was the way it was and that there was nothing he would do. Also, the cantaloupe on another plate smelt and tasted off (no complaint made) My wife went to see him and, even with a customer getting up and going to see him, he did nothing. In fact he was very rude, raised his voice and and complained that his fruit was expensive (what isn't) and that he couldn't replace the inedible fruit with something better than sliced banana. THIS WAS NOT A GOOD EXPERIENCE! Will not be returning to this place. Please give me your support?

Whenever I go to Canada, I have to go to Cora for breakfast at least once. Its like Denny's or IHOP…read morekicked up a notch or two. I've tried a few different items, but my favorite is Sarrasin's Surprise (3 buckwheats crepes wrapped around a sausage link, topped with what I think was grated sharp white cheddar and a generous side of fruit). That artistic fruit display makes the plate look grand. The Cora on Rue Sherbrooke is close to Place Versailles shopping center, away from downtown Montreal.

Best meal of our 5 day trip. Service was excellent. Smoked salmon app, goat cheese salad and…read moregrilled octopus main followed with caramel cheesecake. Will definitely come again when back to Montreal

Went there for brunch. I don't really know if they're well known for their brunch menu, but... The…read morefood was OK. The eggs were a little too lemony, although the salmon underneath the eggs, were really good and a nice touch. The service was really good, everyone was super nice there. The ambiance is very much history. I mean, you're in the area of Hochelaga lol Would I go back not necessarily, not for brunch at least. But maybe for lunch or dinner? Who knows‍

This spot is in my top 5 favorite meals for Vietnamese food. Disclaimer I have only been once…read morerecently but it was absolutely delicious everything we got. Winter is the season of comforting Pho- just tastes even better in the winter but this place has amazing broth. Also got the spring rolls which were great. The restaurant is a good size for smaller size groups and the service is adequate. Nothing to write home about but no problems either. Highly recommend for their Viet food (and I've had a lot!)

Service rapide et appliqué , prix abordable et ambiance chaleureuse . Nous y retournerons for sure…read more#macron

This is the closest korean food Restaurant I can go to. I…read morewent there with my friend, after goig to the gym. It's a chain, I know there is one downtown at Eaton Center. Kim Chi is part of the choices in the main foodcourt. I tried two of their meals 1) bibimbap, which was ok, id give it a 3/5 2) japchae, tasty, not as good as in korean restaurants though, maybe 3-3.5/5 Missing a bit of flavour. No sidedishes (i think thats only in sitting in restaurants) Service is very quick of course. About 10$/meal. Good portions!

Really good, fresh and fast Korean stir fry. I asked for spicy but it was very barely seasoned…read more Fresh vegetables and friendly service. Great meal for under $10!

After visiting the Insectarium, were wanted to grab some lunch. I had marked down Helicoptere as…read morean option, as I knew it was recommended in a few online articles. Making a mid-day reservation was easy as it wasn't busy. The restaurant is pretty simple looking, and we were seated in the corner overlooking the street. We shared a number of dishes: - Challah: Good. Small portion, but just enough for 4 people to taste a bite. - Zucchini (Courgette): Very good. The use of XO sauce threw me off at first as it's not normally paired with vegetables. But with each bite, I enjoyed it even more. - Scallops (Petoncle): Very good. Scallops cooked just right is always a joy, and no exception here. The hazelnuts gave a pleasant earthiness to the dish. - Cavatelli: Good. Well composed and good flavours. - Beef (Boeuf): Good. Nicely prepared but tiny portion. Broccoli was done perfectly cooked as it wasn't too tough or too soft. - Tomato (Tomate): Very good. Fresh ingredients that speak for themselves. I also liked the use of croissant cubes. Service was mixed. Server was very pleasant and since he knew we were sharing our dishes, he suggested we get the food over three courses. However, the wait time between courses were tremendously long. Seemed like we were there an extra 30 minutes than we needed to be Overall, a nice meal. Generally good dishes all around, but it was the zucchini that really stood out as being delicious and memorable. Service was good, but wish there were shorter waits in between.

Friendly service and great food. The mushrooms over whipped smoked feta was standout as was the raw…read morescallops with chili and peppercorns.

A lovely family owned business that is a takeout Haitian resto. The food here is authentic and home…read morecooked. They also sell groceries (smaller array of items like bread) and key ingredients. The menu is simple and small. If you go to order in person, then ensure to ask what items are available. The main courses usually come with a side of bean rice, Mac salad and fried plantains. I enjoyed the curry veggies. Debit & cash are both accepted as a method of payment.

C'est bien d'avoir un restaurant de déjeuners sur la rue St-Charles…read more C'est bon mais le choix est un peu limité : vous ne pouvez espérez avoir 2 oeufs bacon, il y a plûtot des omelettes, du pain doré et des grilled cheeses. Mais leur plats et le café sont bons, et le service est excellent. It's nice to have a breakfast restaurant on St-Charles street ( it was missing before). It's good but choice is a bit limited : It'S either omelettes, french toasts or grilled cheese, so don't expect 2 eggs bacon ! But the food and coffee are good and service is excellent.

Always our first choice for a relaxed and joyful breakfast/brunch week days or weekends. Friendly…read moreand efficient service, cozy laid back ambiance. Suggest to go there early to avoid big waiting crowds tho. a must try breakfast/brunch spot when you visiting the south shore ^^

From the owner: Epicerie complète, prix compétitif, spécialité: Prêt-à-manger sains et sans agents de conservationread more