Located at the corner of Fairmount and Jeanne-Mance in the heart of the Mile End, Au Coin is a versatile neighborhood gem that transitions seamlessly from a relaxed daytime café to a vibrant evening wine bar. The unpretentious, wood-paneled space features an open kitchen serving a menu centered around exceptional sourdough pizzas, fresh market salads, and comforting dishes like lasagna, all paired with a curated selection of low-intervention wines and classic cocktails. With its "no reservations" policy and welcoming atmosphere, it serves as an ideal drop-in spot for locals seeking simple luxury and great flavor seven days a week.
Au Coin is praised for a warm, stylish open kitchen vibe and a space that feels cozy yet chic, with delicious pizzas and a strong wine and cocktail program that many reviewers loved, along with breakfast and pastry options that hit the mark. The pizza is repeatedly described as excellent, with some highlighting the sourdough crust and inventive toppings, and the atmosphere and decor are frequently called beautiful and inviting. Service is the main point of contention, with several diners reporting slow or inattentive staff, miscommunications about seating or paying, and moments where staff seemed hard to reach even when the restaurant was busy; despite this, lots of guests say they will definitely return to try more of the menu, including the desserts and the butter trio, and many praise good value for the quality. Overall, Au Coin stands out as a welcoming hub in Mile End where great food, a friendly ambiance, and a thoughtful drinks list accompany a consistently memorable experience, even as the service can vary.
Was walking around & decided to stop for dinner & it was such an unremarkable experience. The owner clearly prioritized the decor/ambiance & ended up forgetting about the food. Was lucky to be served by a friendly server that alongside the decor were the only positives of my experience. The menu was really uninspiring. I got the radicchio salad that was good, but the fritti courge was awful, they def fried in cold oil because it was soggy & waaaaay too oily, & the portion size was also laughable. The pizza was disappointing as well, the dough was not cooked all the way through & it lacked both salt & flavor, I tried to add the chilli oil to see if it would help but guess what? It literally had zero flavor lol. They also need to figure it out the toilet paper situation, there was a bunch of half used rolls on top of a table next to the toilet & it was nasty. Anyways, I guess it's a cool spot to take pics, but I wouldn't recommend to anyone that is looking to have good food.
May 18, 2026
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The food was really delicious! They put a small original spin on classics. Interesting & tasty!
The employees are really nice. But the turnaround for the tables is really slow; this is an issue when people are waiting over an hour for a table (btw, the no reservations policy is annoying).
Simplement Excellent, great vibe, staff supérieur, tous très gentil, vraiment recommandé. Merci a Chi Chi & Marc-Antoine pour hier belle expérience, cheers!
les oeufs sont arrivés froid & les ustensiles & les verres étaient sales (du vert de matcha sur le vert de d'un latte) Les frites de butternut était immangeable, gras & très petits, sans goûts? Je ne comprends même pas le prix pour 3 tranches aussi fines c'était seulement de la panure au goût d'huile. Globalement le service aussi était décevant.. le bill n'est même pas caché si on est en date, personne nous demande si tout était à notre goût,.
Coffee was really good! & the food was also good, the eggs really fluffy & nice & the prosciutto so tasty! The Madeline was very soft & moist very good. Service was ok, a bit rude.
Incredible food & atmosphere, if you live in montreal & havent been there you dont know what your missing out on , incredibly fresh , great quality service & price point is amazing , thank you patrick for your incredible service & making us feel at home 🙏🙏🙏
May 8, 2026
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Love this restaurant so much! They serve the BEST bread you've ever tasted. The space itself is beautiful, & the atmosphere feels great. I celebrated my birthday there with my girls & we had a blast!
I had really high expectations for this place, but honestly, it was a complete letdown.
The service was terrible - slow, disorganized, & completely inattentive.
The decor is beautiful, sure… but it's pretty much the only thing worth mentioning.
As for the menu, it leaves a lot to be desired: uninspired options with no real personality. & to make it worse, the dough wasn't good - lacking texture, flavor, & overall quality.
Overall, it's a place that looks better than it actually is. All style, no substance.
C'était la première fois que j'allais manger dans ce restaurant & l'expérience a été vraiment désagréable. Le service était mauvais, le temps d'attente très long & la nourriture médiocre. Nous avons commandé une pizza & la pâte était tellement caoutchouteuse que j'ai fini avec une douleur à la mâchoire à force de mâcher. Les serveurs semblent avoir des problèmes d'écoute puisqu'ils se trompent dans les commandes.
Je ne le recommande vraiment pas. Les chaises sont très inconfortables & je suis repartie avec un mal de dos. & pour le répéter encore une fois : le service des serveurs est vraiment mauvais. Ils vous ignorent au point de vous mettre mal à l'aise, & l'endroit est beaucoup trop bruyant.
Bref, je n'y retournerais même pas si on me payait le repas. J'espère quand même qu'ils amélioreront les choses, parce qu'il y a déjà des avis d'il y a trois mois qui se plaignent exactement des mêmes problèmes, & apparemment cela ne les intéresse pas beaucoup de s'améliorer.
May 2, 2026
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Really loved Au Coin. From the moment you walk in, it has that trendy Montreal buzz - great music, beautiful open kitchen, stylish design, & a warm but lively atmosphere.
The food was excellent. The soft scrambled eggs with ham, cheese, bread, butter & jam felt simple but perfectly done. The yogurt bowl was fresh & beautifully presented, with fruit, granola, honey & chocolate. The potatoes with sauce were rich, crispy & full of flavour, & the salads looked incredibly fresh & generous. Even the coffee was excellent.
What stood out most was the plating & attention to detail - honestly, it was surreal. Nothing felt random. Every dish looked carefully thought out, but still effortless & natural. The service had the same feeling: friendly, professional & relaxed.
Definitely a 10/10. Great food, great ambiance, & a place I'm already looking forward to going back to.
Such a nice gem with antique furniture! Such a cozy vibe, the wine list is vast, they've worked really hard to offer plenty of options! The pizzas are amazing, the crust is perfectly thin, the staff really know their stuff, great experience overall!
Super resto, déco & atmosphère incroyable, menu très bien fait & délicieux. Je donne 4 étoiles pour le service qui était un peu trop lent & mêlé à mon goût, surtout pour un Lundi soir, mais bon, ça arrive! Belle découverte, je reviendrais sûrement en été!
I just tried to sit on the terrace for a meal. I was seated immediately, given water, & then completely forgotten about. I was told no alcohol on the terrace (fine), & the table beside me (that was seated after me & another kind patron) got a round of cocktails while I was ignored & so was the other kind patron. He had a copy of The New Yorker so perhaps he had more patience to sit through the humiliation ritual of waiting. They received the illegal cocktails before anyone looked my way.
I came for lunch 2 weeks ago & the radicchio salad tasted like it was dressed in congealed brown butter, BUT the puffed bread was delicious enough that I wanted to come back to try the pizza. I suppose that won't be happening soon as this was a truly negative experience.
If you advertise yourselves as a neighborhood restaurant & don't take reservations, it's not nice to make your neighbors feel like fools. I hope this can change as this is exactly the type of restaurant I love & would continue to support.
