Reviews for 5 Senses depict a visually striking, quirky space with artful decor and a welcoming vibe that many visitors find worth the trip for atmosphere and brunch, though experiences are highly variable. The food ranges from excellent and flavorful to disappointing and overpriced, with some dishes such as the Van Gogh panini and certain crepes receiving praise while others fall flat or feel generic. Service is described as friendly and attentive by some, but slow, distracted, or inconsistent by others, particularly after ownership changes that some say have dulled the former flair and energy. The interior and ambiance are repeatedly highlighted as a draw, making it a destination for local color and socializing, yet several reviews note long waits, mismatched portion sizes, or prices that do not always align with quality. Taken together, 5 Senses delivers memorable decor and variety, but consistency and value appear uneven across visits.
Very nice place. Atmosphere 5/5. Food is very tasty & portions are good 5/5. Prices are reasonable for the location 5/5. Everything is self serve though including picking up your plates, picking up your own condiments & bringing empty plates back. A nice change from a regular bar/grill. Vibe is very chill. Would definitely come back here again next time!
I had the most amazing Eggs Benedict at this breakfast bistro! The hollandaise sauce was perfectly balanced, & the sausages were crispy & satisfying. The portions are generous, & the bowl of fruit was refreshing. We also tried the iced lattes & iced chai with almond milk, both of which were delicious. They provide a variety of sauces on the table & free self-serve water. We were in town for three days & came here every morning because the food was exceptional. The decor is an eclectic mix of art, & the music is both relaxing & cool. I've officially marked this place as a favorite!
Outstanding & popular spot. Food & decor were on point. We got the Déjeuner Classique & that was better than any US diner ever. The only thing that wasn't great was being directed to an empty water station instead of letting us order another bottle of water. It remained empty for a full hour after telling the staff twice.
Bel endroit, repas bon mais très simple. Un peu cher au final pour la quantité servie... 70 dollars à 2 pour 1 panini & une crêpe salé avec salade & boissons.
The food, for the price, is phenomenal. Especially the sandwiches, baked goods, & café. The atmosphere/vibes is impeccable. I feel like this is the only place where you drink: eat breakfast, lunch, dinner & dessert, & drink coffee or wine, go on a casual date, study, or hangout, all at one location. Music is good too.
The food looked so good I dug in before I took a photo.. then I forgot all about the photo & finished my plate (Japanese Katsu curry). Definitely will come back.
I came here during the 2024 Jazz Fest for a quick bite & a large portion of the menu items were not available which was disappointing. I ended up getting the smoked salmon bagel which I found to be quite the rip off. $14 for a regular bagel with a bit of fish & a salad with no vegetables in it to speak of. & it was over a 10 minute wait as well. Very disappointing & should have went elsewhere for food but I was just hungry at that point. To be fair, I'll admit that at the end of the day during the busy period might account for the menu being so meager & it seemed like the staff was a bit swamped but if the value of the rest of the food is anything like the bagel option, I would not come back here. The atmosphere is nice & relaxed however.
The most underrated restaurant in Montreal!!! Everything here is amazing, the food is delicious they have breakfast lunch & dinner, the vibes are immaculate, the decor is so cool & the music is fun & chill. Masha served us & was super nice. Will be recommending this place to everyone I know. We got the Van Gogh panini & New York crepe & the portions were generous, cost us less than 20$ per person with coffee & a smoothie!
Went because of the reviews & were happy we did. Little eclectic bistro with some interesting choices. I had the linguine with mushroom bechamel sauce.....fantastic
What a cool place. I loved all the unique aspects of it. On our 4 day stay in Montreal this place was the best by far!! I would highly recommend this place, however that would mean it will get busy. I want this place back home.
Very cute place but poor service The space where you want to come back to, an atmosphere is AMAZING, various menu(including ukrainian pierogi & pelmeni) really good food & big portions but you gotta be realy to wait your order 30-40 min even if it's not busy. Not the "bistro" speed We've been there 3 times during our stay in Montreal. Ordered just coffee to go at first & waited for it around 20 mins At the second time cafe was crowded & busy but we got our food really fast)& then at the third time food took 40 min ish (crepe) & coffee even longer but they didn't ask if it's hot or cold & made iced coffee instead of hot ones(( Remade then. Crepes & lemonades were delicious but glass wasn't clean... Cute sounds of birds in the washroom tho✨🦜
