Before I get into it, this place is cute and trendy. I liked that aspect before it turned bad. I went for an event with my university, mostly just tapas style and it pretty good. The service was the bad part. They skipped over a lot of people and were kinda rude. They told a few people that "just so you know so you aren't like your friend, tipping isn't included"... They were being rude because they didn't tip when it's always optional. The people who didn't tip weren't really served and didn't eat... I don't know, not an ideal situation for the group mixed with the service. The lady that serviced us was super nice but the two men who helped with the party were not. It would probably be better as just a sit down casual spot and not for an event. read more

Monopole - Wine Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We came here after dinner nearby. It's located within this block of new condos. I think we came about an hour before Monopole closed. There were full tables, but not too loud or squished. Cozy, I would say. Luckily there was a table for the two of us. We came for a post-dinner wine so we didn't order any food items off their menu soir. I got a rose and my friend got one of the cocktails, the tea punch. The cocktail menu is limited but they have a decent selection of a variety of wines. There was already a small bowl of lemon and pepper popcorn, that I couldn't help snacking on, hah! Wine and cocktail was good. I liked that we could easily converse without loud music. My friend ended up getting a dessert, the chocolate and maple crumble. I had a bite - pretty good! Definitely very maple-y. Staff spoke English and French fluently. Quite nice and efficient. I also really liked that there is a bus stop directly outside and the bus takes you to the MTL metro station, which was awesome because it was snowing and I was not looking forward to walking 20 mins in the snow. read more

We stopped in for a quick drink before dinner and almost missed our reservation, we were having such a nice time. Very friendly staff and great wine at a really good price point. Would be a regular if we lived in this neighborhood. read more

Really great spot to grab a glace of wine or two (or three!) My bf and I recently visited Monopole for the first time to grab some wine after work and we really enjoyed our experience! We tried both a rosé wine, orange wine and white wine. All were really good and reasonably priced. The service was very friendly and attentive as well. We also got some free popcorn! Love the decor and the vibe. We will definitely go back whenever we're in the area! read more

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Amazing coffee shop! Came here on a Friday to do some work and found out that everything on the drinks menu was only for $2!!!!! We got an americano and a small mocha. They also had a bowl of chocolate chip cookies just for people to eat and enjoy- and it was delicious! Really enjoyed this shop and certainly will come back whenever I need to get some work done. read more

I'll be honest, my heart sank a bit walking up when I saw this place I knew only from my Yelp bookmarks was in the ground floor of one of the uglier designs of new condo buildings in Old Montreal (fluorescent green etc.) But once inside Monopole is honestly a dream. The young couple who own this place are passionate and nerdy about coffee and wine and I could listen to them talk and sample their delicious wares for days. Can't wait to head back to go another wine adventure and get to dig properly into their dishes! read more

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Walked by and decided to stop in for a coffee but was seduced by a pile of chocolate chip cookies that would not let me leave without taking one home. So glad I followed my heart. Oh and any Aussies or Kiwis in town? They have flat whites! read more

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My boyfriend and I went to Monopole on a Friday night. The initial plan was just to stop in for a glass of wine and an appetizer and the go somewhere else for dinner but we ended up staying till past midnight and had dinner and wine there. We each started with a glass of red wine and shared the parsnip, bacon and aïoli dish. Before then I don't think I ever ate parsnips but it was surprisingly good! It was my favorite dish and yet it was pretty simple. Then we had the cavatelli with pumpkin and chanterelles mushroom followed by another glass of red wine. The pasta was also pretty delicious. Lastly we had the Jerusalem artichoke because two of the staff recommended it. Unfortunately it was my least favorite dish. It was ok. It tasted a bit smokey to me and I'm not really a fan of that. I thought it would be good because they put a layer of cheese and then flame it. I really enjoyed the red wines. There was two that I particularly enjoyed. My favorite out of the two was the Cardin. I think they change the wine selection and even the food menu pretty often. Although the wine and food were good, I'm mainly giving this place five stars because of the service. I was very impressed with the owner. He came around taking our order and at one point we wanted to try another glass of red wine and he said " follow me... " then we went into the wine cellar and he let us try all the red wine bottles he had opened that night! There must have been five wines that were open! It was fun doing a bit of wine tasting! That was so nice of him ! There was one bottle in particular that we really enjoyed but there was only about a glass and a half left so he gave us what was left of the bottle for the price of one glass. That's pretty generous of him. This wine bar specializes mainly in vegetable dishes and let me tell you these dishes are so tasty! In all honesty think it helps that it is served with a lot of cream or with other ingredients that make it flavourful like bacon or cheese. I'm not a big fan of veggies but if veggies were normally served like this I think I would eat it more. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend it!! This place is a six min walk from my boyfriend's condo so it's very convenient! I'm also curious to try their meat dishes because we sat at the bar and the pan seared pork shoulder dish looked so good! read more

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J'aime beaucoup le café provenant de Kenya et j'en trouve ici. Le service est toujours bon et il me fait toujours plaisir de jaser avec la propriétaire. Elle connaît bien les types de café et sait déjà mes préférences. read more

A gorgeous restaurant in Griffintown located on Wellington, close to the famous statue of Source on Bonaventure expressway. I went there on the quiet day, which is Saturday, to try their brunch, which changes regularly depending on the inspiration of the cook. From Monday to Friday they serve coffee, lunch and supper, but then weekend they have the brunch and close earlier than usual. The wine at Monopole is a big selling point, since the owners take much pride in it, and actually name the restaurant Monopole because they love the manga Les Gouttes de Dieu so much and the protagonist's favorite bar is called Monopole. The plating of Monopole is really an art and their wine also remarkably good. The ambiance is super nice and the decor really tasteful. Totally recommending this place! read more

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Very nice place. Great, friendly service. We dropped in mainly for food. We didn't want a big meal and the servings and quality here are perfect. The three of us shared lamb meatballs, the duck rillette plate, the sausage plate and a bread plate. All excellent. Hard to find because the sign is almost non-existent but well worth hunting for (a great wine selection too though we didn't imbibe) read more

It's definitely a spot best enjoyed after office hours. Until 6:00PM the restaurant/café is raided by hundreds of local office workers in need for a caffeine fix. Great value, super nice owners (I met Gabriel and Julien). My favourite spot in the area. read more

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This is in my opinion the best food/service experience in Montreal, offering excellent value for money. The portions are generous and there's something on the menu to satisfy most people. The dishes are really good to share if you're in the mood for that and there's plenty of interesting wine and beer as well as really tasty cocktails. Favorite dishes: -Brocoli, pistachio, ricotta. Both oven rosted and cold sliced, pairing excellent with the pistachio and cheese. One of the better starts I've had to a meal. -Beef carpaccio with brussel sprouts, popcorn, tabasco infused whipped cream, parmesan and other stuff that makes it both innovative and extremely tasty. Don't miss out. The location of the place is a bit anonymous, but if you chose to go there you'll find yourself in small and cosy buvette that has higher hang-out-tables, a big round social table, and many more good spot. Or treat yourself and grab a seat infront of the chefs. This is the place you can drop by in the middle of the week, have a great meal and a nice bottle of wine without feeling that somebody obliterated your bank account. (That they're offering take-out and doubles as a café in the early hours doesn't make it worse) read more

Amazing food on such a small menu. Everything is perfectly curated. The staff is delightful and we sit with a beautiful bottle of wine and enjoyed it all! read more

This is the place that your veggie hating baby will eat veggies dishes they create. super friendly staff and all the dishes we had were good. read more

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Monopole is absolutely wonderful. The food is fresh and delicious, the wine selection is great, and the staff is incredibly friendly. My husband and I sat across from the kitchen and had a wonderful conversation with the chefs, which was a very nice addition to our experience. We stopped in for lunch and had just a few small plates paired with delicious wines and could not be more pleased with our experience. I would highly recommend Monopole to anyone looking for an overall, wonderful experience. read more

This is my favorite coffeeshop in Old Montreal! They are always super friendly and best of all, their decaf Coffee actually tastes good!! There aren't many breakfast options, but the yogurt and granola or the croissant are usually my go-to choices. Too bad they serve alcohol, so they can't be open before 8AM! read more

Fantastic food, friendly peeps, excellent coffee, good vibes and atmosphere. I've only visited for lunch and coffee but this is hands down the best cafe in the vicinity. Thank God it opened because I was getting tired handing over my hard earned pesos for mediocre food at Bonne Souppe. I am a really picky client but no bone to pick here ;) read more

Beautiful cafe. The staff are extremely friendly. The food is fresh. Creative dishes. Well prepared. Good wine list. Great coffee. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent americano. Up there with some of the best in Montreal. Probably my second or third favourite.